March 2006

The first 5 entries have been posted at Fictional Musings. Be sure to check them out! *** To start off Fictional Musings “Doorway” fiction contest and help spread the word, I’ve contributed a flash fiction piece to Tribe’s cool Flash Fiction blog, Flashing in t

I have something on my mind as of late, something I hope to share soon, and unfortunately it makes coming up with blog topics a little tough. So I’m going with a simple topic today: Favorite authors and why? Why are your favorite authors your faves? Is it as simple as being exce

Are you a reader who thinks some writers copy other authors’ plot ideas? Or maybe you think everyone can tell one story differently? Either way, you might want to check out Diana Peterfreund’s Great Blog Voice Experiment going on this week on her blog Diana’s Diversi

I like writing in deep point of view, it’s part of my style. Yet as I set out to discuss this subject, I discovered it’s a little difficult for me to describe. I’m more of a hands-on writer, meaning I can perform what I have in my head but I’m not the greatest

This Friday morning was hopping with Rita and Golden Heart finalist news–two very prestigious awards for Romance Writers of America members. First off, I want to give a heart-felt congrats to my critique partner, Dianna Love Snell. Dianna finaled in the Ritas for her Silhouette

So Tess Gerritsen has Writer’s Anemia after finishing her latest novel… She got me thinking of my own experience of finishing a project. Sometimes I run the brain so much by the time I’m done, I need to rest the creative juices. And sometimes when I am so focused on

Guess what arrived? I’ll give you a little peek… Any takers want to guess? *laughs* Okay, here it is… Woo-hoo! My first payment for my first book! Okay, a partial payment, but still. I know it loses the effect on screen with the personal info blocked out but I had to

*laughs* Check out this flash fic contest at Kalbzayn’s World. One interesting rule…you have to use “There’s a barbecue in my nose” in your entry. Let me tell you it was a challenge. ;D You have until Friday to enter!

As we know, cyberland reaches individuals at great lengths when we normally wouldn’t be able to connect with other writers and readers. New technology is moving quickly and authors are taking advantage with blogs, podcasts, virtual interviews, and mini book videos. It’s al

I’m going to let you in on a very widely known secret… Writing progress is all about the attitude. =) That’s right, and many of you already know this because, just like me, you have these days where you don’t have the ambition to write. The muse isn’t wor