My husband and I are still arguing about this. It all started out as argument that there should be more women in stories with their own agency. And now my husband and I are arguing structure vs details He believes that the finer details change a story so much as to make every story different. […]
I’ve never been sure if I’m writer. Me and grammar are not the best of friends. I have a tendency to think it’s getting in my way. I’ve always considered myself to be a storyteller. I’m currently using words a medium, but I use it in addition to the other mediums of storytelling I have […]
The formatting for the omnibus edition is done. Now, granted, I still have to fill out a lot of forms for createspace.com, but the formatting of the text and cover is done. And everything is uploaded to Amazon as well. Today is a cleaning day, because we took the beginning of this week off, as […]
In just ten minutes, summer vacation starts. I’m looking forward to this more than the kids I think. I’m free of enforcing homework rules, and haranguing them into uniforms. No more making small talk with people who I don’t really know. Forever Summer! I did not get the omnibus edition yesterday, I was consumed by […]
I finished up my the roughs of my covers for Monsters of Pittsburgh last night. I posted them in a few writing groups for feedback. Damn does it feel good to be ahead. The story is done (if rough), and the covers are done (if a little rough). Little far, far less stress than making […]
It’s too nice to do anything. Which is an unusual statement from me. I love self-publishing. I love being my own boss, and I’m actually very good about keeping myself on task. I just wish I got paid. So for me to be daydreaming out the window about sunshine and taking warm, reading naps under […]
Yet another day when I’m pretty sure I won’t get much writing done. Not that I mind. The husband needs a day off to recharge. And a happy Father’s Day to any other dad’s reading this. I’ll be on the phone with mine soon. And since I’m resigned to no writing for until Wednesday afternoon […]
Today is my oldest kid’s birthday. So, writing is absolutely taking a back seat. I just want to throw out a piece of advice to my fellow writers: If you’re privileged enough to beta read for someone, check your ego at the door. You’re supposed to be helping them find their voice, not trying to […]
For the first time since the original spark of idea, I found myself daydreaming about Jeff. How to end the scene he’s in and where to go from there. It’s a good sign. I’m so busy with the end of the school year, the oldest kid’s birthday, and all the critiques for Monsters that I […]
That’s what I’ve been looking at for three days now. Still no significant progress on Jeff’s story, but that’s because I’ve been getting mad crits on Monsters. Priorities and all. I need to get Monsters in shape for publishing, I can keep working on Jeff’s stuff in the mean time. I have been getting a […]
Words That Burn Like Fire 