May 2006

Author Photo Take 2 went better than expected. The photographer was 11 years older and as funny as ever. Verdict is out on how the photos will have turned out. I’ll know in 2 weeks, though. Parital is off to my agent, and I’m heading back into the YA. =) I thought I’

Yes, it’s that time again. Picture time. *sigh* This is when I wish I were a photo ham like my kids when I bring out the camera. “Take a picture of me! Take one of me!” Nope, I’m more, “Do I have to?” I received an email last week from my YA editor

Thanks for everyone sharing their prefs about my little website slogan for SIDE. Below are the top contenders. Jana’s suggestion is a favorite and Criminals Undercover has been growing on me. =D SIDE: Criminals against Crime SIDE: Criminals undercover Guess we’ll find out

I’m going to apologize ahead of time for my not especially informative blogging this week. I’m finishing up my Bombshell #2 proposal, which is great because I want it out the door, but also blah, because that means I’ll be struggling with a ten-page synopsis to finis

I’ve written about critique partners before, but I thought I’d go in on how great it is to have more than one reader or critiquer to be able to share insight on your writing if… -You’re fairly new to writing-Working toward publication-Or like me, starting to bu

I’ve been working on finishing my partial for my second Bombshell this week. I’m nearly done. The plan is to send the partial off to my agent next week in order to work on finishing the YA in the next few months. The partial has really flowed this past week. I was unsure i

And the last from me on the Silicon Valley Conference. You’re probably relieved! I have a suspicious feeling I overdid my notes. *wink* Well, like I said it was really a great time. The attendees were so friendly and every writer I spoke with was excited about the pitches that r

I hope those of you who are moms had a great Mother’s Day or shared time with your mother. Mine was sweet and tiring. =D I seem to always be on the run instead of just staying home and relaxing! Okay, I have two more posts on the Silicon Valley Conference and then that should wr

We’d all like to know what the secret handshake is behind publishing, right? Because there has to be some little phenomenon besides writing a good story that is keeping us from getting what we want…a first sale, making the next sale… Anna Genoese says the secret hand

During the first keynote speech, I took notes on Catherine Coulter’s talk. Very pleasant and friendly author! I also mentioned in an earlier post that she would introduce herself to many writers and shake their hands. Not all authors are this naturally nice. =) Here’s a br