So I had an epiphany–now what? Now comes the application. Last week Tami Cowden was the speaker at the Georgia Romance Writers meeting. Her talk was absolutely what I needed at exactly the time I needed it. She is one of the authors of the book The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines which…
Sometimes I sit back and ask myself, “Why am I writing? What have I got to say that is worth the time of any other person on the planet? Where do I belong in the literary scheme of things?” Here is an epiphany I had today, which also explains why I am having so much trouble…
I’m struggling a little with Bend of the River. I’m afraid in my efforts to make it all things to all people, it’s become muddled and choppy. I see many re-writes and reconsiderations in my future, but for now I have to re-find my author’s voice. You see, I thought that maybe I should try…
We all know them, we all make them: New Year’s Resolutions. That time of hope and optimism when you believe that planning ahead makes it all possible. A chronic list maker anyway, I must make mine every year. Here they are for 2015: 1. Re-release Soul Lost in April with a new, professionally made cover. …
This is my third shot at NaNoWriMo. First year I started Nick, wrote 10,000 words, then got busy with life. I did finish Nick, however, and so I consider that first, concentrated push the true reason that book got written. Last year’s only got to 4000 words and remains primarily in my mind, but it waits there…
