My ABCs of Professionalism
I've been noticing a distressing trend the past few weeks as I've seen things here and there around the Web and on some email loops I'm on with other writers (published and non) - it's as if we've somehow forgotten…
A Poem for Friday
Metamorphosis Does the caterpillar feel the same expectant hopes as it buries itself into a cocoon? Yearning for the promised end result Yet dreading that reality will not be as real as the dream? Is it fear of the unknown…
On Social Media
I'm trying, really trying, to get better about social media. I'll admit that I still grumble somewhat because it's time that takes me away from writing and my free time is limited enough that I hate losing out on even…
News of the Soon to Come
I mentioned on Facebook this morning that I've submitted a proposal for a new 3-book series to my editor. It's more women's fiction than romance, though there'll be romantic elements for sure. The vision I have for the series, however,…
The Cover Design Process
One of the things I love about being with a small press is the cover design process. My understanding of the larger presses is pretty much that you give them some ideas and they come back and say "here's your…
A Poem for Friday
This one is a tad whimsical, but I've always thought it was fun. I wrote it while working full time at one (of many) job where there was never enough to do. Also, the title is punny, which makes it…
Conference Season
With summer fast approaching, it's starting to get to that time of year when writers begin to ponder the various conferences in their area. Traditional wisdom says you should attend at least one a year. This is a two-fold thing,…
Another Wednesday Poem
Because I can't think of anything else with which to regale you today and I really am trying to be better about posting 3 days a week with some consistency. Goodnight It's twilight in the autumn of my mind. Wistful…
Fun Friday News
One of the nice things about working with a small press is that there's a good dialog between editor and author and also between the publishing company's management and the author. It's really a lot like working with a family,…
A Poem for Wednesday
One of the things I've always enjoyed doing is writing poetry. I've never spent any time trying to have it published though, I just write it for myself. (Honestly, I love my magnetic poetry - I can stand and fiddle…