May is winding down and it’s been a busy month. So busy that it seems like it’s flown by but I did get a few things checked off my to do list. I’m teaching three workshops next month. The first one starts on Wednesday and is the My Story’s Been Rejected, Now What? boot camp. The…
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Monday Writing Prompts-Closed
This week’s prompt features either an opening or closing line, it’s your pick- Sorry we’re closed. Lots you can do with this one so have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-Summer Reading Ahead
Today is the warmest day of the year so far, well at least where I live. Close to ninety degrees and it’s got me thinking summer reading. For me, one of the best things about summer is taking a book outside and seating reading until the sun goes down (or the mosquitos start to bite)….
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…
Thinking About Writing A Romance Novel or A Continuing Series?
Are you thinking about writing a romance novel and not sure if it’s the genre for you? Even want a quick refresher in writing a romance novel? On Monday, the start of my How to Write a Romance Novel-A mini-course, kicks off. It runs for just two weeks. Here’s the link and scroll…
Monday Writing Prompts-Three Words
This prompt focuses on three words, breakfast, going out, twilight. All you need to do is include them somewhere in your story at least once. Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-The Self Publisher
I’ve been wearing many hats this week, author, teacher, tutor, and self publisher. I’m in the middle of revamping an older story that I got rights back to and had the cover made. My goal is to get it ready for re-release by the end of the month. I’m also turning two of my…
Monday Writing Prompts-Warm
This time of the year most of us wish we could be someplace warmer, you character too. This image is the opening of your short story for this week’s writing prompt- Have fun and happy writing.
Friday Ramblings From An Author-First Story of the Year
Yesterday I got my first story of 2016 completed and to my publisher. Yes, I’d started it last year, but I think it still counts as the first completed one of the year. So now it’s on to working on my new shifter series that I’ll be self-publishing. I excited about it and hope to…
NaNoWriMo-Day 29
One more day to go. You’ve come this far so don’t give up. Today I thought I’d share a tip from my NaNoWriMo e-book. I hope it helps you get to the finish line- Really stuck? Try writing scenes with lots of dialogue or even stretches of narration where you can get a good chunk…