Confessions Of A Crazy Car Writer
I’m writing in my car Turn on the radio I pull a thought closer It just says no I say that I don’t like it But I know I’m a… Read more Confessions Of A Crazy Car Writer →
What’s Up Wednesday: Writing And Mentoring
I have been laugh-out-loud crazy busy. Borderline psychotic, even. What kind of idiot thinks they can fully research and write a first draft in six weeks? This kind, apparently. But the really weird thing is, I woke in the middle of the night a few days ago and had a sudden revelation about a cool plot hook and ever since, the book has pretty much been writing itself. So I’m plugging away, and God willing, we’ll have an awesome book (in hardcover!) circa 2019.
What A Thoroughly Awesome & Slightly Terrifying Day
I spent the day yesterday in New York, meeting up with this fabulous squad of Swoon hooligans for lunch: From L-R, that’s Lydia Albano (Finding You), Shani Petroff (Romeo &… Read more What A Thoroughly Awesome & Slightly Terrifying Day →
“They want to learn his secret . . .”
“He had a secret?” “He did.” Her eyes showed her sorrow. “And it is a very hard thing to know.” #2bitTues Topic: “Hidden”
Story Outlines, Story Outlines, Story Outlines . . .
When typing is problematic, we do things the old-fashioned way. Got derailed on my current project, but post-it notes and a visual outline really got me back on track and… Read more Story Outlines, Story Outlines, Story Outlines . . . →
“You stood up for me . . .”
I stare at him in amazement. “I thought you hated my guts.” “Really? Your guts are the thing I like most about you.” #1linewed #WIP
Clearly, I Am Not Meant To Write On Vacation . . .
That, my lovelies, is an elbow. My elbow. Yeah. And that’s just the inside view. The other side of my arm has bruising that goes down to my wrist. It… Read more Clearly, I Am Not Meant To Write On Vacation . . . →
So It Turns Out I Repeat The Same Repetitive Phrases Repeatedly
I just finished slogging through the last of the copyedits for DREAMER, tidying up the occasional continuity question, and addressing all the places I have a repetitive phrase or word. Oh, Lordy. I have a problem. Ladies and Gentleman, I am here to confess I have a serious problem. How many times can someone sigh and lean back on a table? Or roll their eyes? Or “snap” when they say something?
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