Category Archives: My Writing

Some come easier than others

What is in a title? Well, a lot actually. A title can either entice or turn off potential readers, and really the publishing industry’s gatekeepers, too, if you take the traditional route. There are clever titles, cryptic titles and everything in between (just check out Goodreads’ list of the best book titles to get anContinue reading “Some come easier than others”

Sometimes a person needs to reevaluate

Lately, I’ve found myself doing a lot of reevaluating, because I’m just not happy with where I am currently. I used to be the girl who was working of four or more writing projects at a time. Of course, if I take a step back, I’m still working on many writing projects; it’s just thatContinue reading “Sometimes a person needs to reevaluate”

Not quite as planned

Well, I didn’t meet my word goal for Camp NaNoWriMo in April, but I figure having more than 18,000 words is worth it. Plus compared to previous NaNoWriMo experiences, this one came closest to that first epic year, which is in itself a major accomplishment. I don’t know where to pinpoint it, but somewhere overContinue reading “Not quite as planned”

Plotting a SciFi “world”

Each genre holds its challenges, no matter if it chic lit, YA literature or criminal suspense. Currently, I’m finding my own challenges as I wade into the realm of science fiction from the familiar waters of fantasy. Perhaps one of the most challenging is placing my planets on maps in manner that is logical andContinue reading “Plotting a SciFi “world””

Stay calm and query on — Wrapping up September

Is September really almost over? It’s hard to believe that October is just around the corner, especially since for me it feels like September just got started. I have to say this month has been wonderful for my writing. Not only have I begun to query “Passage” (which is quite stressful!) to various agents, butContinue reading “Stay calm and query on — Wrapping up September”