Category: writing

Thank you!

I am honored and thrilled that my one day only sale was such a success! Wow! Thank you to everyone who downloaded the book and to those who shared the link with others as well. By the end of the sale, the sneak peek… Continue Reading “Thank you!”

FREE! Cinco De Mayo Special this Sunday!

ONE DAY ONLY! On Sunday, May 5, the Sneak Peek Edition of my upcoming novel, Ma Chère Antoinne, is free on Amazon Kindle! If you haven’t read it, there’s no better time to check it out! And if you already have your copy, share… Continue Reading “FREE! Cinco De Mayo Special this Sunday!”

My Plot is Doing Double Dutch

I’m driving myself crazy. I have my outline. I’ve planned out my chapters. I know exactly what is supposed to happen. I can envision the scene in my mind like a movie. I’ve done my prewriting. But when I get to my computer, I… Continue Reading “My Plot is Doing Double Dutch”

Relatable

The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamoring to become visible. – Nabakov

Sneak Peek from my Work in Progress

The following is a sneak peek from the chapter I was working on yesterday in Part 2 of Ma Chère Antoinne. The narrator in this chapter is my main character, Claire Marie, speaking to Sybill: I saw her put her elbow on the armrest… Continue Reading “Sneak Peek from my Work in Progress”

Every Little Thing

When I reinvented my cover art, I didn’t realize the ripple effect that change would have. Because I had new cover art, I had to: Prep my CreateSpace account so it is ready for the paperback version to be uploaded once I’m through writing.… Continue Reading “Every Little Thing”

This is why I love my Mac

There are several reasons to love my Mac. But today’s reason is topmost in my mind. I have carpal tunnel syndrome, and it’s severe enough that my doctor thinks I may need surgery. Thank goodness, my Mac comes with built in voice dictation software.… Continue Reading “This is why I love my Mac”

New Cover Reveal!

After a lot of thought and some very slow revision, I have made a new cover that will be used for the paperback. Please tell me what you think!

Nuts and Bolts Aspects of Writing: Why Scrivener Rocks

I’ve been using Scrivener to write my novel, and it has proven to be not only economical, but also absolutely perfect for my needs. Storyboarding As a visual learner, I love the storyboarding aspect (seen below).   I now have the first 20 chapters… Continue Reading “Nuts and Bolts Aspects of Writing: Why Scrivener Rocks”

What RolePlay Taught Me About Writing

For the last four years, I have been a member of a large True Blood roleplaying group across several online sites–Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr. The group I’m a part of has been writing one continuous storyline spanning that entire time. Some people dedicate themselves to… Continue Reading “What RolePlay Taught Me About Writing”