Category Archives: Writing

First NaNo Update

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Progress (word count or a general status update): 2,248 Current Mood: Sick as a dog and thoroughly exhausted (neither of which I realize are actually moods, but meh). Inspiration (a writing-related quote): ““The difference between fiction and reality? Fiction has to … Continue reading →

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That time I got a book deal

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So … yeah. No need to beat around the bush. I have a book deal! Here, I’ll let Publisher’s Weekly tell you all about it.  (And a HUGE thanks to Pam for forwarding me the announcement because I would have … Continue reading →

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A Brief Word on Advice

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When I was a newbie writer eager to learn about the publishing industry, I did what most newbie writers did—hit the Internet with such force that I became engulfed in a blazing whirlwind of website hopping. I was like a … Continue reading →

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In which I finally stop being so secretive about my WIP

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You know that WIP I’ve been mysteriously alluding to for the past several months? Well, now it’s completely done, revised, edited, and about to enter the submission world, so I guess it’s finally time to stop holding it so close … Continue reading →

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One Quick and Easy Way to Beef Up Your Manuscript

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A few days ago, I shared with you my writing resolutions. The first thing on that list was to stop using the same physical descriptions over and over again. Well, friends, after much thought, I’ve decided to amend this to … Continue reading →

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2011: A writing retrospective

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January: Attended my first conference ever. Had a capital disastrous first page critique but walked away with a full request for FOUR STONES from a very well respected agent. February: Continued to query FOUR STONES. Got rejections, got a few … Continue reading →

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Please welcome author Shel Delisle! (And then enter to win her new book!)

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Hi friends! Today is a very special day here on the blog because author Shel Delisle is joining us. Her new book, DOLPHIN GIRL, tells the story of Jane, a girl who wants the life of a dolphin: Wild. Graceful. … Continue reading →

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