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belonged to RWA’s Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter for years and only entered the On The Far Side contest for unpublished writers my first year with my first manuscript.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 […]
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 […]
I finally went to see the newest Harry Potter movie. I liked it and can’t wait to have it on DVD to be able to look around at all the scene details, but the bit that really caught my eye in the theater was the trailer for The Lightening Thief. It looked terrific. My […]
I haven’t started on a new manuscript – on purpose. I heard a great workshop on self-editing and have been working over the last ms, as well as one of my previous ones. This takes some concentration, and I get so sucked into the world of a new book, that while I have the opportunity […]
The RWA conference ended last night — three days of writing workshops, renewing connections with far-away writers, meeting new writers, and brainstorming all the ideas that come with the creative venture of storytelling. I’m swimming in the excellent karma of so many great conversations and ready to drop into my imagination and explore another new […]
At long last my writing conference is about to start and I believe I’m ready. Re-editing my manuscript reacquainted me with a piece I haven’t looked at in almost a year, and I’ve learned so much in that time that I felt confident about the changes I made. I’m proud of my finished novel and […]
Preparing for the RWA national conference has taken me away from the internet for a more than a week–as have other activities at home. I’m pleased that I did finish editing all 277 pages of Seaside Sorcery, so it’s ready to go if requested by any agents I pitch to at the conference. Guinea pigs–we […]