WARNING: Major spoilers in this one. If you haven't read the book yet, read this post at your own peril. 🙂 I’ve had several author interviews where the question was asked… Did I have a song or songs I associated with my book. In the past, my answer has typically been no. I listen to... Continue Reading →
My Projects Fell In Love
One of my struggles this summer - admittedly a happy one - is that I'm trying to decide what project to work on next. I would very much like to get my first contemporary romance out there. Don't get me wrong, I love paranormal romance, but I enjoy both. I also have several great ideas... Continue Reading →
A Method That Works for Me
Especially over the last few years, I've been developing a style and method of writing that works best for me. In May I tried a workshop that really clicked with how I operate. First, huge thanks to Candace Havens for her Book In a Month Workshop. This workshop had us writing a book in one... Continue Reading →
Playing Around With Book Titles
I can't be the only one who does this. Book titles are constantly popping into my head. I heard something and think... that would be an AWESOME book title. And then I try to think up a good book to go with it. It's one of the triggers for book ideas in general for me.... Continue Reading →
Pacing: Avoiding Rush Hour and Rollercoasters
Pacing can be one of the trickier elements of writing a book (and one I'm definitely still working on with every book I write). There is a delicate balance to placing all the most important moments in the book in such a way that they flow naturally. You don't want the minor elements to drag... Continue Reading →
Having Fun With Dialogue
Guest Post Re-Post: Originally posted 3/31/2014 on Cherry Mischievous as a guest post. Part of my Andromeda's Fall blog tour organized by Masquerade Crew. ***** I love dialogue. As a reader, I love to see the interaction between characters - especially enjoy a good witty exchange. As a writer, I think it’s one of my favorite portions of... Continue Reading →
Writing By the Seat of My Pants
Guest Post Re-Post: Originally posted 3/29/2014 on 411 on Authors, Books, and Publishing News as a guest post. Part of my Andromeda's Fall blog tour organized by Masquerade Crew. ***** There are two extremes of writers out there – the ones who plan and detail like crazy and the ones who fly by the seat of their pants. Much... Continue Reading →
Learning the Art of Imagination
My imagination - the source of my craft as a writer - started when I was a child. Like every other person I played. I imagined leprechauns lived in the tree in our back yard. I imagined I was Princess Leia. I imagined I was Miss America. And so on. But I really learned to... Continue Reading →
March 2014 – Goal Setting
My "Month of Andromeda's Fall" is over and I am very much looking forward to what March will bring. Before I look forward, let me first take a moment to send out a huge thank you to Masq Crew for the awesome cover reveal, and to all my readers (old and new) who played the... Continue Reading →
Maintain Your Voice (Incorporating Feedback)
I'm having a minor soap box moment. The more books I write, the more I discover that my original method of just writing for myself was and still is the best was to hold onto my voice as a writer. With three books out and more on the way, I get feedback on my writing... Continue Reading →
