I had to do some research over the weekend. This is problematic. The problem being that I love – I mean absolutely love – to read up on ancient cultures… Read more Don’t Fall Down The Rabbit Hole #amwriting #writing →
Last weekend, I spent some time in a hotel room. I do a recap blog for a popular TV show that happened to have a two hour special on Sunday,… Read more It’s Not What You Think! I’m A Writer! (Honest!) →
When I first started writing my book, Traveler, a few things became abundantly clear. The story involved a sort of magic, and that magic needed rules Every new reality my… Read more Masterclass Monday: World Building #amwriting #writing #YA →
I was watching Beauty and the Beast last night thinking to myself (foolishly) that I could put it on as “background noise” while I wrote. Instead, I ended up singing… Read more I Want Adventure In The Great, Wide Somewhere →
I’ve always been a creature of comfort. This means it’s hard for me to try new things sometimes. I am firmly of the mind “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix… Read more So I Finally Took The Plunge And I’m Really Trying Scrivener #amwriting #writing →
If you’re writing a YA book, it’s almost a sure thing that you’ve got a love story in there somewhere. In the case of my book, the love story is… Read more MasterClass Monday: Nicholas Sparks Talks About Writing A Love Story →
I came across this on my Facebook feed and the simplicity of it is amazing. One word. One solitary word, properly placed, changed the entire sentence.
I’ve been writing for years. I’ve written non-fiction, romance, fanfiction…but YA is new territory. Or should I say, new-ish. YA is just a story, after all. It’s a story about… Read more When You’re Writing #YA, It’s All About The Longing #amwriting #amwritingYA →
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