The Back Story/Info Dump – I Get It Now
My husband and I recently saw the movie "Salt". Don't worry, I won't ruin the ending, but I do want to talk a bit about why this movie didn't make my Top Five for the year (I'm not even sure it's in the Top Ten). I loved the action and [...]
Buying a Computer: What I Learned
I finally I did - I bought a new laptop. I've been waiting for many reasons:1. I'm cheap.2. I like to keep things until they absolutely die. (I still drive an 11 yr. old, rust covered, no-cruise, no-defrost, no-power options Chevy Cavalier with 180,000 miles...I can get another couple of [...]
Without An Expert, What Would You Like?
I'm so sorry - I've failed you.Earlier this summer I decided to "improve" my blog with a few monthly features - author interviews, book giveaways, writing prompts, and "tips from the pros". I thought it was a great idea...I should have done some research first.Even though I know tons of [...]
Branching Out: Queries
This year I've been writing regularly for two local weekly papers (I've had over 70 articles printed). I want to branch out though, so I've been writing and querying. The hard part is finding people who will pay decent money. I haven't heard back on one article, but did get [...]
Plot & Structure – Still Going
Hello to all! I'm finally back after my monster vacation. It was SO much fun to see my family, but three weeks away is really crazy. I'm glad to be home and back in my routine!While I didn't accomplish as much reading or writing as I wanted to last month, [...]