January 2006

I just wanted to share a cool, new blog website, CrimeSpot.net. It’s a large index that keeps track of crime and mystery fiction blogs from all over the Internet and summarizes them in an easy-to-read format. Here’s the categories available: The Business of WritingThe Art

Writing advice is everywhere. Everyone has his/her own opinions. You really have to pick through it all and figure out what will work best for you and ignore what doesn’t. Just remember with every bit of advice there is always going to be someone who disagrees. When I asked what

Call for Flash/Short Fiction Submissions Step right up! Step right up! Short fiction submissions (700 words or less) are needed for the Fictional Musings blog. Yes, that means you, yeah you. You don’t have to be published, just a writer of fiction. If you’ve stopped by the

Have you ever had one of those days that just goes on and on, and you feel like one of those hamsters in a wheel, running non-stop? That was the kind of day I had yesterday. So as I’m recuperating, I thought I’d share a few writer tidbits that have occurred: 1) I received

It arrived. The Revision Letter. My first official Revision Letter from an editor, I might add. {swallowing hard} I’ve been waiting, wondering when it would show up in my inbox. Well, I do not have to wonder any longer. It’s 3 pages long–okay, more like 2.5 pagesR

I receive quite a few inquiries about my agent, Kristin Nelson. And of course, I have nothing but great things to say about her. =D She’s smart, she’s professional, and she knows the biz. Also, if you’ve ever met her in person, you know she’s super nice. Lately

Stopping by Storytellers Unplugged, I read an essay by Richard Steinberg titled, What’s So Good About Good Copy? Mr. Steinberg sends home a message that makes great sense for writers, that the almighty question writers ask themselves–a question I still ask myself–is

My friend Jana Deleon had to take her promo pictures yesterday, and today I had to do the same. Me Before Pictures: I don’t know why, but I just dread having to smile just right and fix the hair and the make-up and figure out what to wear. I know, such problems, right? No really

I first discovered Anne Frasier’s thriller novels when I read her novel, Play Dead. I was blown away. The characterization was unique, story filled with awesome plot twists, and the suspense right on. As soon as I was finished with the book, I emailed her to tell her how awesome

Recently, author friend Jennifer O’Connell sold a non-fiction book of essays, which she’ll be editing, with contributions from a variety of other authors, including author and fellow blogger, Diana Peterfreund, titled Everything I Needed To Know About Being A Girl I Learne