Monthly Archives: June 2011

Writers: Why should you work on your project?

Maybe this has happened to you. You see a call for submissions and you want to submit a manuscript but instead you talk yourself out of it. Or you have so many ideas you can’t decide which one to work … Continue reading

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What are you reading?

This weekend I decided to try a new author. Well, new to me. I read Molly Harper’s And One Last Thing. Great, snarky read! I would say this book is chick lit, and not because it’s all in first person. … Continue reading

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Week in Review

Readers: This week I posted chapter 6 and chapter 7 of my free read “In the Pink.” The last chapter will be posted on Tuesday, June 28! Writers: Going to a writer’s conference this summer? Check out my blog. I … Continue reading

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Blogs of the Week

This week I want to share something a little different. Emma Taylor e-mailed me about an article she posted. “50 Impressive Literary Figures You Should Follow on Twitter” highlights Poet Laureates, authors, professors, agents, journalists, poets, and quite a few … Continue reading

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Writers: Making the Most of Editor/Agent Appointments

A few years ago I wrote two articles about attending conferences and making the most out of your editor/agent appointment. I received some e-mails asking what happened to these blog posts, so I’m reposting them. The blog post about attending … Continue reading

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Bookmark Giveaway

Want a free bookmark? I have a limited amount of my collectible bookmark to give away. All you have to do is e-mail me with your name and mailing address and I will send one to you. I’ll also include … Continue reading

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Writers: Attending Conferences

A few years ago I wrote two articles about attending conferences and making the most out of your editor/agent appointment. I received some e-mails asking what happened to these blog posts (I guess since RWA is coming up), so I’m … Continue reading

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Summer Fun Contest

Summer officially starts June 21, but it’s still a little cold and rainy where I live. I’m sure that will change very soon! Right now I’m enjoying the fact that sundown doesn’t happen until 9 PM. For me, summer means … Continue reading

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Week in Review

Readers: This week I posted chapter 4 and chapter 5 of my free read “In the Pink.” Want to know how I got Mercer’s name or why the diamonds are pink? Get behind-the-scenes on my blog. Writers: Going to New … Continue reading

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Blogs of the Week

I enjoy reading blogs from other readers and writers. Here are a few blog posts that I read during the week and wanted to share with you: Sabrina from About Happy Books gives her thoughts about series vs. stand-alone books … Continue reading

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