Every so often in writer circles, there is talk about goal-setting and success and word-count and other such lofty things. I repeatedly hear writers moan, “My word count is too low.” “I need a kick in the pants.” “THIS month … Continue reading →
At a recent writing group meeting, one of the members asked me, “Do I need to get business cards?” It’s a good question, and it deserves a good answer. And that answer is not, necessarily, “Yes.” The first question to … Continue reading →
Jackie heard the child’s voice before he saw her a thin high call that cut through his coffee and newspaper, straight past his earbuds and Morning Edition. Pulling the left bud free, he waited a moment. Damn kid didn’t appear. … Continue reading →
As my daily round brings me back to the first Wednesday of the month, I find that the post I intended to write has evolved. Originally I wanted to discuss writing conferences, since the RT Booklovers Convention is here in … Continue reading →
I have had some trying times relative to my job lately. While it finally culminated in a satisfactory fashion and I’m no longer chained to that desk, I want to share the image that has been my inspiration for the … Continue reading →
As I learn more about the old writer’s dictum, write, revise, revise, and revise; and as I get practice submitting my work to publishers, I’ve found that one of the hardest parts is when you get to the nitty-gritty, down-and-dirty … Continue reading →
Those of us who have done NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) share one thing in common, whether or not we actually completed our project or not: there’s a sense of let-down after November is over, a feeling of “what now?” … Continue reading →
Today I have pictures from a hot air balloon ride. Happy Thursday! Darla M Sands Today I have definitions from herbalism. Enjoy! A. Catherine Noon
Continue reading →NaNoWriMo is that annual writing frenzy that occupies many writers across the globe. Some finish, others don’t, but what the participants know that non-participants haven’t learned yet is that it’s the writing that’s important. I’ve spoken to many people about NaNo … Continue reading →
I’m so excited to report that Silken Sheets & Seduction is here! To celebrate, we’re holding a huge – and I mean HUGE – giveaway! We’re giving a Kindle preloaded with books (for U.S. only), and a huge bundle of … Continue reading →