In the first seven days of the "2013 - Thirteen Minutes a Day" challenge, I have: Drafted a two-page synopsis for "You, Jane," the second novel I wrote, so I can prepare a package for submitting to agents and publishers; Started editing "The Law of Immediate Forgiveness" so I can have it ready to 'shop' … Continue reading 91 minutes so far
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This is not a list…
As the year nears conclusion, my contribution to the Writers Vineyard this month is less about resolutions, and more about Resolution. Here's an excerpt, and this week's Project Create: This is not a list. It is not a series of promises to myself to become healthier, thinner, nicer, smarter, more financially savvy, less dependent on … Continue reading This is not a list…
I’m interviewed on L.T. Getty’s blog!
What a fun experience! Fellow Champagne author L.T. Getty interviewed me for her blog. A virtual interview for the blogosphere! Read it here: LTGetty's Blog Here's an excerpt, as a teaser, and also a suggestion if you need a good holiday read: In the spirit of sharing, tell us about a book by another author … Continue reading I’m interviewed on L.T. Getty’s blog!
Four weeks left
There are four weeks left in the year, and after the daily creative binge of NaNoWriMo swamped November, it's time to get back into the rhythm of a weekly poem, photo, meditation, or doodle for Project Create. So here is one for the first week of December, Week 49, in the form of a prayer. … Continue reading Four weeks left
When we forgive: The end of NaNoWriMo 2012
I've posted the ending to The Law of Immediate Forgiveness. My heart is full of gratitude for the chance to channel this story and share it with a few wonderful readers. I hope it will reach a wider audience later in its life. On to more work... and here's a taste of the ending. When … Continue reading When we forgive: The end of NaNoWriMo 2012
Thoughts on ending a novel
A few days before the NaNo month ended, I wrote a meditation on the experience of ending a novel for The Writers' Vineyard, the blog where Champagne authors share thoughts about writing, and life. Here's an excerpt: I know the ending will bring loss; I know it will bring forgiveness. I don't know (yet) which … Continue reading Thoughts on ending a novel
A real collision: A car, a girl, and a dog
I reached 50,000 words on November 28; I've posted most of what I'd written through November 27 on the Law of Immediate Forgiveness page. I want to take a breath and re-read the ending I've written before I post it here. In the meantime, at the risk of getting more urgent messages from those readers … Continue reading A real collision: A car, a girl, and a dog
From the sublime to the ridiculous
The Law of Immediate Forgiveness is posted through November 25. Meanwhile, I thought you might like to see just how low a writer desperate for word count can sink. Here's a scene between Professor Fogarty, our antagonist, and Amy June Pilgrim, that takes place in a Chevy Yukon and ends with a - well, you'll … Continue reading From the sublime to the ridiculous
Forgiveness on one side, bitterness on the other: NaNo pushes on
I've posted the chapters from The Law of Immediate Forgiveness through November 22. Getting caught up on word production now, and hope to post more soon. Meanwhile, here's another teaser: a vision of the alternative futures of the world, as seen by the young boy who is also a shaman: Bow. Bow was with his … Continue reading Forgiveness on one side, bitterness on the other: NaNo pushes on
Dog in Peril: The Law of Immediate Forgiveness Continues
The Law of Immediate Forgiveness is updated through November 16's mad/bad writing. Here's an excerpt, a can't resist cliffhanger: Grandpa Marq and Amy Moon are trying to get to South Dakota through a raging snowstorm, in the old Dodge truck, and Licky the dog is in peril... “Amy MOON!” Marq Pilgrim shouted as he fought … Continue reading Dog in Peril: The Law of Immediate Forgiveness Continues
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