As an author who has tagged a couple of my books with the "multicultural fiction" label, one would think I had a very clear understanding of what multicultural fiction means. I don't. Well, I know how I define multicultural, but others might have a different view. In The Claiming Words, my two main female characters … Continue reading Defining Multicultural Fiction
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NaNoWriMo and Setting Realistic Goals
It's mid-November and for those authors who signed up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month where authors make a commitment to write a 50,000 word novel in only 30 days), we're knee deep in novel-writing frenzy. Or, at least we're supposed to be. For authors who are on track toward achieving their goal, NaNoWriMo provides … Continue reading NaNoWriMo and Setting Realistic Goals
Just Checking In
Hello, everyone and Happy Halloween! As I'm sure you've noticed, my postings over the last few weeks have been sporadic. Well, there's a good reason for this. I've been busy packing and organizing for our family's big move. After traveling over 1200 miles with three kids, two cats, and a lizard, we are now in … Continue reading Just Checking In
Write the Book First
Which comes first? The book or the bling? I've been stumbling across more and more writers who construct book trailers, book-based websites, book covers, and Facebook pages LONG before the first draft of their book is complete. While it is advisable to establish an author platform before you publish, how much is too much? Does … Continue reading Write the Book First
Be Brave
There's a great amount of courage that goes into publishing a novel. Whether you're getting ready to send out that first query letter or your finger is poised over the "publish" button on Kindle Select, it takes tremendous bravery to put your book out there. Authors know about rejection. We know about bad reviews. But, … Continue reading Be Brave
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