This is a link to the critique group that I joined recently. It’s already made a huge improvement in my writing because I see my weaknesses, and my strengths, much easier now. Add to that, it’s a great group of people and it’s a lot of fun reading all the great stories from so many talented writers. If you decide to join, say hi to me! Romance CrittersRead More →
I give up. I can’t fight this feeling anymore. I want a kindle! You can pick out a book and buy it, for a lesser price, in minutes. You can take it anywhere. Imagine how easily this baby would fit in your purse. If I had a kindle, I’d never go anywhere without it. It’d be like my American Express. I can’t imagine any reader not being in love with this baby. And, since writers are readers first… it’s today’s Material Girl pick. Update 6.29.2011: Of course, I did finally get my Kindle. Read me gushing about how awesome it truly is.Read More →
I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions. ~James MichenerRead More →
Today’s Material Girl link won’t cost you a dime*. Enjoy it, that’s pretty rare. It’s called Lovely Charts (a hug for my friend Kris for thinking of me when she saw it). I tried it out, and it is lovely. It comes ready to build several different types of flow charts, including people. How’s that for connecting your characters? I happen to have drawn one of these before, using tables in Word–it’s not fun. Lovely Charts? Fun. *Update 6.29.2011: It’s no longer free. Sorry! *Update 11.22.2016: Site is now defunct. Goodbye Lovely Charts.Read More →
Substitute “damn” every time you’re inclined to write “very;” your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be. ~Mark TwainRead More →
Surprising things you can get for free. (Not soap, though.) Like your credit report (no seriously!) and a savings account and… well, just read the article. Very cool.Read More →
I finished Ex and the Single Girl. This isn’t a review in the strictest sense. I’d never call someone out to condemn work they killed themselves to do. I’m not downing people who do, reviewers are important to us as readers. But as a writer, I’m going to respect the work whether I like the book or not. That out of the way, I loved this book. When I enjoy a book, I make a point to note what I particularly enjoyed about it, because it gives me more range as a writer. I loved the friendship between Portia and Ian as it developed. ItRead More →
Being an author is like being in charge of your own personal insane asylum. ~Graycie HarmonRead More →
And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia PlathRead More →
I just watched this, Saturday night, and I’m still so in LOVE with this story, and the characters–Holly Golightly, I adore you, and you’re crazy yet vulnerable way of living! Paul! Fred, Darling, I love that you’re a freaking manwhore and the hero–and you pull it off! I want to read the book, I want to own the movie (I netflixed it) so that whenever I feel sad, I can watch this movie and make my heart smile again.Read More →