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So, yeah, I've been writing since I could hold a pencil. I ALWAYS write...that's why I decided to try to actually make money at it.Well my parents are ALWAYS cleaning their house and my mom came across a binder. It contained a story I wrote while a senior in high [...]

I did it!!! I placed third in a weekly on-line short story writing contest!!! Out of 62 entries, I got 3rd! (in the beginners category). Yipee! I've decided to share the joy with you. The theme for the week was Siblings. The title of my entry is Girls. Enjoy!___________________________________________________________________ We [...]

As my editor is looking at my first few chapters, I've decided it's necessary to keep pressing on and to try to enter the vast writing arena. My new challenge: get a job.So far I've applied for one freelance writing gig and am sending another resume this week. We'll see [...]

Wow. (In, out, hee, hee, whooo). I sent the first four chapters of my book to an editor. Scary. Trying not to think about it. Still scary. Got an email from said editor. Just about puked. Read the email. Died.Okay, I didn't really die, and it wasn't entirely that awful. [...]

Okay, I haven't reviewed any books or authors in a while, but I also haven't read much recently. However, I HAVE decided to go to a conference this summer, for authors, but I don't know which one to attend. I've looked into lots of 'em and found two in Northern [...]