Back by popular demand, Julie Eberhart Painter shares thoughts about her new book, Morning After Midnight. In this story, unsettled times and dysfunctional families force young lovers to rethink their values and find love between the States. What’s in a name? Sometimes the title for a WIP comes trippingly off the tongue/inherently out of the … Continue reading What’s in a name? Julie Eberhart Painter tells us.
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Old school? An Alien’s Guide is out in print!
Love paper? Adore the weight of a book in your hands? Cherish the ability to dog-ear a page? Good news: An Alien's Guide to World Domination is now out in paperback. As of today, you can order it from BURST, the publisher's web store or from Amazon. Coming soon to other online retailers, too.
The Miraculous Jumble Pile
You know that pile of stuff in your basement, garage, or attic? Well, my mind seems to have one, too. And sometimes, it hides a great idea for a story. That's what my contribution to The Writers Vineyard this month is all about. Here's an excerpt: Preparing the first 27 pages (why 27? who knows, … Continue reading The Miraculous Jumble Pile
Lucky 13: Jude Johnson, the Tango, and Carpe Diem
I'm thrilled to welcome Jude Johnson today for the latest installment in our Lucky 13 series. Jude is the author of a contemporary romance novella trilogy set amid the rigors of ballroom dancing called Save the Last Dance: A Dangerous Dance, A Wicked Waltz, and A Torrid Tango. She also created the Dragon & Hawk saga, a … Continue reading Lucky 13: Jude Johnson, the Tango, and Carpe Diem
You, Jane enters production
Quietly, toward the end of last week, word came that the manuscript for You, Jane survived editing and has "entered production." I will touch it one more time before the e-book is published in June, when I get to review the galley for final proofing. Soon I'll see the cover art, too, which makes for … Continue reading You, Jane enters production
Rise: Hannah Lokos on Fictional Lessons for Life
For the latest Fictional Lesson for an All Too Real Life, Hannah Lokos joins me. Hannah is a sleep-deprived biology major college student who became a published author at age 19. Her novel, Labyrinth of Lies, is chock full of adventure, romance, and unexpected twists, and is available for purchase on Amazon. When Liz graciously offered to … Continue reading Rise: Hannah Lokos on Fictional Lessons for Life
Writing solitude
My contribution to the Writers' Vineyard this month: musing on the dance between solitude and company, and ways we need to make room for both. Sometimes it seems the writing life is one of solitude. While there are times (notably during write-ins for NaNoWriMo) when I can pound away at the keyboard surrounded by people, … Continue reading Writing solitude
Moving right along, on Savvy Authors
My third contribution to the Savvy Authors blog just happened to fall on the same day I plan to move from my apartment to a house, and about a week before I have to return the latest revisions on my next novel's manuscript. I couldn't resist the metaphor, of course, so the piece compares the … Continue reading Moving right along, on Savvy Authors
Lucky 13 Story: Welcome Jill Blair!
We've another lucky Friday the 13th this month, and I count myself very lucky to host a piece from romance writer Jill Blair. She tells the story of luck found in an old email - and don't we all save old email way too long, or so the efficiency experts tell us? Not Jill. She … Continue reading Lucky 13 Story: Welcome Jill Blair!
Over, but not ended
I finally found a moment to finish posting the rest of the NaNoNovel. Fifty thousand four hundred and some odd words and the challenge is over, but the story's not ended. You can read it all here. Below is a sample from the last day of frantic writing, in which I was reduced to observing … Continue reading Over, but not ended
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