The “groove” referenced in my last post is more like a car with a wonky transmission that periodically stalls in traffic, but hey, eventually it will get me to where I need to go. Since my last post, I have updated my website, but that’s about it–the day job kept me even busier than usual. Read More
Category: writers
Strokes
Very often, writing is a thankless task. Hours slogging away at words that people may or may not like, that sometimes don’t even make any sense. Once you’ve made all the edits you can stand to make, you submit your words to the gatekeepers of the publishing world–editors and agents who judge you, your writing Read More
Tips for Attending RWA’s National Conference
So I’m a wee bit embarrassed at how long it’s been since I posted on the blog. I’ve been buried in a novella–you wouldn’t think a 30,000 word book would take me so long to write, but alas. I am easily distracted. Lately, I have been distracted by anticipation. I have been getting ready for Read More
Cooking Up a Book
I’ve been slacking on the blog lately, as all my words have been going into a prequel novella I’m writing, featuring the parents of the hero in Stirring Up the Viscount. I’ve also been trying not to be a total slacker in my critique group, which is a bit easier said than done. And since Read More
Trying New Things
So for the last couple of months, I’ve been querying literary agents for my new series. Although I’ve had some interest, I’ve racked up quite a few rejections. The most recent one, a kick in the teeth disguised as a pleasant form rejection, arrived Friday night. Although some writers prefer personalized rejections, I actually prefer Read More
Author Interview: Liz Talley
So one of the reasons I haven’t been doing much with the blog of late is because I’ve spent the last month hanging out at the Winter Writing Festival put on by the Ruby-Slippered Sisterhood. I’ve been getting tons of writing and editing done, and it’s great fun to hang out in the chat room Read More
The Balancing Act
So I know it’s been quiet on the blog for awhile. In addition to writing, researching, editing, promoting, working the day job, attempting to keep the house clean (Ha! No, not really), chauffeuring the teenager all over town, and mourning the state of the nation, I will be serving as President of my RWA Chapter, Northeast Read More
Winter Blog Hop, Day 24 – Danielle Haas
Can you believe the Hop is almost over? It’s Christmas Eve! My son is spending hours every day just lying under the tree, staring at his presents. Most un-teenage-like behavior. Today’s guest is Danielle Haas, a new friend from NEORWA. On her blog she’s sharing her thoughts on Christmas, so hop on over to share your Read More
Winter Blog Hop, Day 23 – Clair Brett on Making Me Time
Hello all! Today’s guest is historical romance author Clair Brett. Clair’s debut novel, Dealing with the Viscount, releases January 31. Congratulations, Clair! Clair is offering a few sage words on making some time for yourself and those you love during this crazy season: Happy Holidays to you and yours! We are right in the thick Read More
Winter Blog Hop, Day 22 – Tena Stetler
Today’s guest is fellow Wild Rose author, Tena Stetler. Welcome, Tena, and congratulations on your new release! Happy Holidays! First of all a big thank you to Marin letting me join her Winter Blog Hop. If you’re interested in Christmas traditions and elves at the North Pole, check out my blog at www.tenastetler.com/my-blog. For those Read More