August 11, 2010
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My former writing instructor and author of Pen On Fire, Barbara DeMarco-Barrett hosts a radio show called “Writers on Writing.” Here’s who she’s got coming up: Pen On Fire: Upcoming Guests on “Writers on Writing”.
August 11, 2010
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So awesome: Do You Suffer From One of These Writing Maladies? But the fascinating part is that all of these, used sparingly by a good writer, can be done to good effect. It’s just when they’re overdone that they become … Continue reading
August 5, 2010
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Relatively early on in my book, the main character gets injured. In an early draft, it was a dislocated shoulder, and then one of my critique group partners pointed out that a dislocated shoulder is a pretty debilitating and long-lasting … Continue reading
February 21, 2010
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I’ve made an important decision: I’m going to do everything in my power to get as close to finishing my book as possible by May, so that I can take part in a conference being put on by the Rocky … Continue reading
June 2, 2009
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My copy of the “TBR Tallboy” arrived in the mail yesterday! Huzzah! I have a short story published in a literary magazine!
April 27, 2009
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Woo hoo! Bookshelves of Doom is accepting orders for the first issue of the TBR Tallboy! And if you look closely, that is my name right there on the cover, it is. I might be excited about this. Go ye … Continue reading
April 11, 2009
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One of my short stories, called “186 Miles to Nowhere,” has been accepted for the inagural issue of the TBR Tallboy that Leila at Bookshelfs of Doom is producing! The issue will be out June 1, and you’ll be able … Continue reading
January 18, 2009
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Last week, I got an email from someone who’d found my name through an SCBWI web page, and wanted to invite me to join a writing group, and stated that one of their requirements was: “We specifically want members who … Continue reading
January 14, 2009
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New year, new resolve to work on the book! I’m headed back to basics this month to fill in some gaps. Started out by re-reading James Smith’s You Can Write a Novel, and I’m working through his basic steps for … Continue reading
November 20, 2008
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Almost 35,000 words into my first draft and I’m realizing MAJOR problems. *sigh* I wish I were one of those amazing people who can plot in their heads, write a first draft, and have everything come out crystal clear at … Continue reading