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What is Love? (Baby, Don’t Hurt Me.)
I’ve never tried to write a romance before. In fact, I used to promise–quite vehemently–that I could never take myself seriously as a romance writer. Not because I don’t have a TON of respect for other...
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Thursday’s Children 3/28/13: Inspired by Those Who Went Before Me
Someday, when I’ve “made it,” or heck, even when I’m just a little bit more banged up from experience… I hope to be one of those writers who uses her talents and experiences for good. If I ever earn...
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Someday Will Never Come Soon Enough
I was inspired to write this by a comment on the last post, wherein Jaye Robin Brown mentioned “second half of life intentions.” I’d been meaning to blog about this for a while, but well…in an ironic...
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A Taste of HEY BIG SPENDER
Remember when I said I’d never written a romance before? Well, I just recently realized (as in, earlier today) that I’m STILL not writing a romance. I’m writing a cationary tale. Here’s a little...
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Thursday’s Children 4.4.13: Inspired by Music [VIDEO]
We’ve already talked about how music can inspire us to write better, longer, more vividly…how it can help silence the myriad voices of self-doubt in our heads long enough to allow pure, unadulterated...
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Thursday’s Children 4/11: Inspired by Moving On
Disclaimer: It’s ridiculous how often I find myself equating writing with dating. But just when I think I’ve exhausted every clichéd romantic analogy, another one rolls up in an Oldsmobile Cutlass and...
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On Literary Sluttiness (aka Too Many WIPs at Once)
Sometimes, being a writer can feel like being a kid in a candy store. Especially when you’re embarking on a new WIP. There are so many ideas out there, just waiting to be plucked from the ether and...
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If there was a PROBLEM, yo I’d REVISE it.
I googled “How to Revise without Wanting to Kill Yourself.” This was the first thing that came up. Revision. The literary equivalent of Coyote Ugly. (Not the movie, but the part where you wake up and...
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Seven Questions with Maryann Kempher
Welcome to my new(est) blog series, SEVEN QUESTIONS with SUPER INTERESTING PEOPLE! Today’s 7Q features debut autor Maryann Kempher V: Tell me about yourself. MK: My family moved to Reno NV, where...
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“Story Issues” Part 1: Pacing
So your story has issues. That’s why you’re revising it, right? Here’s some advice from the experts on HOW you can fix those issues. Issue #1: PACING What is it? Speed. Momentum. Getalong. The pace by...
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“Story Issues” Part 2: Story Structure
So your story has ISSUES. That’s why you’re revising it, right? Here’s some expert advice on how to fix those issues of yours. Issue #2: STORY STRUCTURE What is it? In its most basic form, story...
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Thursday’s Children 5/2: Inspired by #NECRWA
There’s only one word in the English language that can fully describe this year’s NECRWA conference in all its glory. And that word, is EPIC. I realize I’m not the first person to say this–nor,...
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Friday’s Children: Inspired by Regret
Yesterday, I missed my first Thursday’s Children blog hop in like…eight weeks. I deeply regret this. However, it does illustrate a very important truth: Sometimes, you have to give up writing, in...
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Thursday’s Children 5/16: That’s What She Said. (Or, “I’m too sexy for this...
I was going to write a post about SEX. But then something came up. (No punnuendo intended.) And the something that came up so perfectly grasped the point of this post, (Definite punnuendo here) That I...
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WOW! I won! (Kind of…anyway, my mom says I’ll always be a winner to her, so….)
So I entered this short story contest a while back, which I promptly forgot about until a couple of weeks ago. But anyway, it turns out I made the top 10! Booyah! Here was my entry: You, I Could’ve...
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BREAKING NEWS
Also, did I mention that I’m judging a pitch contest next month? Because I am. So. Excited! News HERE Contest website HERE Calling all pitch virgins!!! *Cracks Whip* PREPARE TO BE SCHOOLED.
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Thursday’s Children 6.13.13: Inspired by Procrastination…and Maddeningly...
Today, I have just one piece of writing advice: If you ever want to finish another book, DO NOT download this game. That is all. (At least until I beat this damn level….) WordPress.com Powered by...
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Thursday’s Children 6/20/13: Inspired by the Abandoned
You know how I’m always blogging about the perilous allure of original ideas? Those little bastard darlings that seem so promising…so perfect at first glance, but which inevitably end up stalling and...
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On Starvation and Struggles: the Life of an Aspiring “Artist”
Note: this entry was originally posted on 2/17/2010. I’ve resurrected it here for convenience and because it is hella pertinent to my current situation. And probably, several of yours. Like every...
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(Super Belated) Thursday’s Children 6.27: Inspired by the Duck
We’ve all heard the saying, right? If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck… It’s a DUCK. Or, how about this one: The way you do ANYTHING is the way you do EVERYTHING. I was thinking of this...
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