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Today I’m happy to host Wendy Paine Miller! Join me in welcoming Wendy to the blog! I can’t say when it was that I realized several of my novels depict scenes that revolve around labor. I know women care about such events and… Continue Reading “Writers “Go There” — Guest Post With Wendy Paine Miller”
Hey, thanks so much, everybody, for the fun we had last week celebrating the 6 months of Paint Chips with me. If you won a prize, I’ll get those out in the mail before the end of the week…and if you won chocolate (Jenny… Continue Reading “Wear and Tear”
Dear Inner Voice; You need to cut it out with the following phrases (and I quote): “You don’t really think anyone is interested in what you have to say/do/write. Do you?” “You aren’t good enough.” “People are going to be so disappointed in you.” “Remember that… Continue Reading “ZIP IT — an open letter to the inner voice”
Hey, hey, hey! Don’t forget to download your ebook of ‘Paint Chips’! It’s only $3.03 on Amazon and $3.99 on Barnes & Noble. Remember 50 cents from each e-book downloaded goes to The Manasseh Project …but only until Sunday, June 30! I have 35 days.… Continue Reading “Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That”
My sophomore year in college, I took a creative writing class. The class was sure to help improve my writing, spark my imagination, and induce cold sweats and heart palpitations. “Your first assignment,” George the professor announced, “is to write an essay. Tell me why… Continue Reading “Why I Write”
I have a confession to make. There is one thing about being an author that I’m not in love with. In fact, I fear it. I tremble at the thought of having to do it. It…is… Selling. Now, I’ve been in sales before. At… Continue Reading “Sell, Sell, Sell”
They are everywhere. Striking when you least expect it. Sneaky. Damaging. Terrifying. Weasel Words. You know you’ve seen them. You’re reading a book. Suddenly, you realize that the author has used the words “arching brows” on EVERY SINGLE PAGE. Or that characters keep… Continue Reading “Sneaky Little Weasels”
I’m just going to be real honest here today. I’m stressed out. Big. Time. I’m writing my second novel. I love the process, the words, the characters, the story. But even great jobs are stressful. I’m 6 months into my first (and last) year… Continue Reading “Tool Belt of a Stressed Writer/Mama/Marketer”
Don’t miss last week’s “Ask Susie” about finding time to write. Click HERE to watch it!
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