I’ve slowly recovered from the flu and this week has been all about trying to catch up. It’s amazing how a few days off can throw your working schedule in disarray. I began the week finishing my WIP. Taking some time off did give me a chance to think about whether or not I should…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Feb 29th
You’ve probably already guessed what the theme of this week’s prompt is, yes, it’s leap year. Your character plans to do something on Feb 29th. What is it? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Sick Days
A super quick Ramblings this week as I’m battling the flu. Worst thing about working for yourself is if you’re sick you still have to drag yourself to your desk. Upside is I’ve been able to work in my dressing grown and slippers. I did manage to complete edits for my next Kalispell Shifters book but…
Monday Writing Prompts-Hobbies
The week’s prompt focuses on hobbies. Your character decides to try his or her hand at a new one. What that hobby is and its outcome is up to you. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-A Glimpse of Spring
Today feels like spring could be on its way soon. I’m finding it hard to believe that there’s only one more week left in February. Before I forget, here’s something that might interest any screenwriters out there and it’s Final Draft’s Big Break Contest- http://store.finaldraft.com/big-break-contest.html Also, a little self promoting for my March workshops which…
Do You Need A Pen Name?
Here’s a question I get asked frequently and that’s should I use a pen name? There’s no right or wrong answer but here are three things to consider- Are you writing or going to write both fiction and non-fiction? I started out as just a fiction writer, then became a freelance writer, but decided to use my real…
Monday Writing Prompts-Middle of the Road
This week’s prompt is a photo one. Your character decides to take a stroll and finds this bike. How did it get there, who does it belong to, and what’s happened to its owner? Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-More of This and That
Another frigid day but a busy one. This has also been another week of a little of this and a little of that. I worked on edits for my next release (which will be sometime later this month). Did more work on my WIP and hope to have the first draft finished by the end of…
Two Possible Writing Gigs
Before I forget to post these, here are two possible writing gigs that might be of interest to you- First one is from The Romance Reviews who are looking for tips about selling more Kindle books. If you’re self-publisher you might have a few good ones to share and here are the details- The Romance Reviews is…
Free Writing Seminar and Classes
Did you know that Coffeetime Romance www.coffeetimeromance.com offers free writing classes and seminars? Here are two of their current and upcoming ones- February 15th-Writing SciFi Romance Heroes presented by Cynthia Sax Cyborgs, Bounty Hunters, Aliens, Clones, Androids – The variety of heroes in SciFi Romance is deliciously varied. Why do readers pick…