Hi. I'm Tricia and I love paranormal romance.There. I said it. I love reading paranormal romance. I like writing it, too, but I definitely have more experience as a reader than as a writer.Paranormal romance gets a bad rap. Pseudo-intellectuals love to make fun of the people (mostly women) who read it. Wanna-be writers enjoy … Continue reading Paranormal Romance Support Group
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Stuck in the Middle
It's the worst spot imaginable. The place where I always falter. I’m stuck. In the middle. I wouldn’t call this writer’s block. Maybe writer’s apprehensionis a better term. I’m at a pivotal point and I’m standing on the precipice wondering if I should jump in, or take a step back. What I do here will … Continue reading Stuck in the Middle
A Journey Through the Fifth Circle of Hell
As Dante descended into Hell in The Divine Comedy, I have endeavored to do the same. I travel deeper and deeper into the concentric reaches of the Inferno, a journey into the depths of fear, apathy, denial, regret, and despair. My current manuscript—the only non-fantasy I’ve ever tried to write—has forced me to face every … Continue reading A Journey Through the Fifth Circle of Hell
How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?
How long does it take to write a book? Well, this seems to be a matter of some debate. Some authors write with reckless abandon, completing the initial draft in about a month. Others agonize over each word, editing and rewriting as they go. I prefer the reckless abandon approach.But, does this approach yield a … Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?
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