If I chose a simplistic overview, I’d speculate that some folks might guess that being a writer is kind of a hobby-like job. Dream up some idea, write it all down, tweak it so it looks and sounds about right, and send it off to a publisher. If one already has a contract–groovy! The editor … More A day, or several, in a writer’s life
*****Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Announcement Day***** (as a sidenote, Brenda Novak –Award winning Best Seller– just announced a contest where she was giving the winner 7 nights paid at a posh resort. I thought to myself, why didn’t I think of that? huh.) Back to business… Trumpet Fanfare, then slow drumroll… There is a … More The Fabled Book-Giveaway *Winners*
Golden Crown Literary Society 9th Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas 2013 YES. It really has taken a week to recover my empty tank and I still needed a nap. 230+ women celebrating books AND chocolate chip cookies!! What’s not to love? It’s been almost a year since I join the amazing team at Bedazzled Ink. What … More Inevitable re-entry
I’ve been reading Elizabeth Sim’s new book You’ve Got a Book In You, and just read the chapter on character names. By the by, if you’ve written a book, thought about it, started one, or simply aspired to see your name on a cover, this is a terrific, common-sense, and freeing book to guide you. … More A teaser for the next book–just for you
Jeffe Kennedy (Lovely LERA lady in large hat) is one of my LERA sisters, an excellent writer, and a pretty savvy business woman. She’s also a way better blogger! Her recent post gut-punched me, necessitating a re-read. The denouement revealed part of a stealth software program that has– surprisingly– been running in the background of my Curious-Mind. … More Guest Review: Is Your Brand Interfering with Your Writing?
Words of Barrett 