As some of you already know, I've been working on edits on The Fifth Circle. I've been kicking around the idea of self-publishing the book and recently considered querying agents. My publisher (for The Claiming Words) had a look at the book and expressed very mild interest, but I've decided for various reasons it might … Continue reading It’s Time
Cruise
With spring right around the corner, I'm looking forward to opening up the sun roof on my car and feeling the nice, fresh air. This song always makes me want crank up the car radio and unroll the car windows, but when it's thirty or forty degrees like it has been lately, it's not really … Continue reading Cruise
It Sparkles
I haven't been around the old blog much lately because I've been distracted by things that sparkle. Specifically, I've been distracted by book covers. My book covers. Not only is it time to work on a cover for Demon Fire, but we're also working on a new cover for The Claiming Words. My friends, Maegan … Continue reading It Sparkles
Shenanigans
Oh, it's been a week of shenanigans in the writing world. We've had plagiarism, temper tantrums, and retaliatory one-star ratings on books. When I first stumbled into the writing world with my unpublished, adverb-riddled manuscript in hand, I was struck by how generous and helpful most authors are. I've met authors who are willing to … Continue reading Shenanigans
What St Louis Weather Forecasts Can Teach Us About Writing
Once again, I find myself preparing for another apocalyptic weather event. My winter weather preparedness rituals are overblown and ridiculous, but I can't help it. My family moved to Georgia when I was ten, so I'm conditioned to react to the word "snowflake" much like those in areas with active volcanoes react to the word … Continue reading What St Louis Weather Forecasts Can Teach Us About Writing
Tricia Drammeh 