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 When I first stumbled into the writing world with my unpublished, adverb-riddled manuscript in hand, I was struck by how generous and helpful most authors are.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
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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
Pitfalls of Perfection
Perfectionism is often a curse, especially when it comes to publication. The quest for perfection can prevent us from sending that query letter or hitting the publish button on Amazon. It can leave us trapped in a vicious cycle of edits and rewrites. We want our work to be the best it can be, but … Continue reading Pitfalls of Perfection
I ♥ Books Valentine Blog Hop
It's almost Valentines Day, a holiday dedicated to love. If you're newly divorced or on the heels of a bad break-up, Valentines Day can often be a reminder of what you lost or what you're longing for. If you've been settled in a relationship for a long time, Valentines Day might just be an ordinary … Continue reading I ♥ Books Valentine Blog Hop
Very, Very Inspiring!
I've been nominated for the second time (or third and fourth, depending on how you look at it) for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. On January 20th, I was nominated by Tallulah Rose and Virginia Nelson. This time around, I've been nominated by my good friend Melanie Dent, author of the popular Lynchcliffe Chronicles, and by … Continue reading Very, Very Inspiring!
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