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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Can You Afford an Attorney? Can You Afford Not to Hire One?
Attorneys are expensive. Few of us starving writers can afford to hire one, but when faced with a publishing contract, can you afford NOT to hire an attorney? Before I get into the meat of this post, I want to make a few things very clear: I am not qualified to give legal advice. (That's … Continue reading Can You Afford an Attorney? Can You Afford Not to Hire One?
Bullying: Are You Part of the Problem?
Today's post is a departure from my usual fare. We're going to talk about bullying. The reason I decided to address this issue today is because I came very close to contributing to the bullying epidemic. Here's what happened: Last night, a friend of mine texted me and asked for advice on how to handle a … Continue reading Bullying: Are You Part of the Problem?
A Room of Her Own
Virginia Woolf said, "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." Well, obviously everyone needs money, but I believe the need for personal space is a necessity for any writer. Perhaps this is true for any creative person. Whether you write poetry, paint, scrapbook, or cross … Continue reading A Room of Her Own
The Flight of Fantasy Award
I'm happy to announce that I am the recipient of The Flight of Fantasy Award which has been newly created by the brilliant and immeasurably talented Sophie Tallis. Her blog is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Please do stop by and visit. Here are the official rules for The Flight of Fantasy Award: Display the award … Continue reading The Flight of Fantasy Award