I am thrilled to learn that my first YA novel, Wildflowers and Winged Boys has placed first in the YA category of the 2009 Lone Star Writing Competition. The contest is sponsored by the Northwest Houston Chapter of RWA and a YA writer friend from that chapter gave a shout out that led me to […]
Hey, I had a third place in the Indiana’s Golden Opportunity contest! That’s quite an honor, as I know they had a lot of entries in the YA category. As the genre becomes more popular–thanks Stephanie Meyers, P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast, and many others–there are more YA contests and entries. Thank goodness, because nothing […]
I just got my notice from the most recent contest I entered and both of my entries finalled. How amazing is that? I’ve belonged to RWA’s Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter for years and only entered the On The Far Side contest for unpublished writers my first year with my first manuscript. No need to […]
When I used to research topics for my natural history programs at nature centers, I used the library. So cumbersome compared to internet search engines. And … impersonal. Take today’s google adventure for Conifer Curse. In my WIP Fern must take on the beekeeping for the Meadows. Believe it or not, I have done beekeeping, […]
Along with starting writing a new novel, I started a new challenge – for myself. Though I am a fairly consistent writer, I have read the best way to maintain your flow is to write every day. I never seem to be able to do this, so I joined a yahoo group called Club100writers. The […]
This weekend I received the exciting news that my other YA manuscript, Seaside Sorcery, finalled in the 2009 Indiana’s Golden Opportunity contest. I entered this contest sponsored by the Indiana Romance Writers of America back in June during my flurry of contest entries. Along with the other finalists in the YA category, my entry is […]
Willow has two new pieces of art that show off her placid nature. Thanks to Skaera for her lovely golden-haired headshot, and to Sikurri for the young witch with full wings. Love how she’s flooding the flower with magical energy. I’m happy to say today I submitted the story in which Willow appears, Wildflowers and […]
Well folks, I’ve been terrible about posting this month and have some catching up to do, especially with art thank yous. My dd took a break as well, but lately has been busy coordinating more art for my book characters. Each person is now well represented, even Hilda the guinea pig! Medic Droid treated […]
One of my YA manuscripts is a finalist in the the 2009 Lone Star Writing Competition sponsored by the Northwest Houston RWA Chapter. Here’s the confusing part: it’s entered under the title WIldflowers and Winged Boys, but is on my website as Meadow Magic. Same book, I just thought the first title was a bit […]