The beautiful and prolific author Jane Toombs died earlier this month. She contributed the first guest post on the Lucky 13 theme here at Point No Point, in October of 2013. Her story of luck in writing and luck in love made for a delightful start to the series. Jane wrote well over 100 books, … Continue reading Jane Toombs, Thank You
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What’s in a name? Julie Eberhart Painter tells us.
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.
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
Last minute lessons, on the Writers’ Vineyard
For my end of year post on the Writers' Vineyard, I tossed together a few lessons from 2013, the year I became a published author. Written at the last minute, of course. Here is lesson number one: Authorship means negotiating a series of paradoxes. Writing is solitary and communal, it is art and business, it … Continue reading Last minute lessons, on the Writers’ Vineyard
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!
In over our heads
The NaNo novel is posted, through November 10. Amy June comes to in the rare book room, with Licky, to find Geoffrey already there, talking of a pixie. Amy June Pilgrim came to in the rare book room with Licky the black Lab nudging her hand. It took her a few moments to reorient herself … Continue reading In over our heads
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 