I have finished NaNoWriMo 2019 without success. After that I worked on and sent in my latest submission. Now I have another rejection to add to my writing resume. This agent made comments that will help me in the continuing edit of my book. My goal for this coming year is to finish this edit…
This past week I had more opportunity to read. One time in particular, I had an appointment for prep for a surgical procedure. I got there thirty minutes early and one hour later they got me in for the consultation. I’m not thrilled that it took me saying something before the consultation started, however it…
This last week the registration for The Surrey International Writers Conference opened on Wednesday, June 6th at noon. By 1:30pm they were 1/2 sold out. I expected to register at 2:30pm, on my lunch break. But 1/2 sold out, can you believe it? I was scared I would be left out and be unable to…
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I continue to work on my writing, despite feedback that is less than inspiring. Sounds like I should give up, but how do you do that with something you love? I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. It was something that helped me deal with being so different. I am the oldest…
The other day a family member suggested my compulsion to write is an addiction. I disagreed, because to me an addiction is a negative thing. My writing gives me something that makes my life worth living. If an addiction can be a positive force, then I am addicted to writing, because it is something I…
Today, June 7, 2017, at noon registration for The Surrey International Writers Conference opened. At 2:30 an announcement that the full package had sold out 40% showed in #siwc17 Facebook feed. I couldn’t even try to register until I got off work after 6:00pm. Off work, I headed home. I calmly sat down at my computer, well…
This past week I received yet another rejection from an agent for my book. With all the turmoil in the world, this at times seems minor. I understand and share the worries and fears of other Americans. However, this does not mean we seek to freeze our lives and stop living. What this does mean…
Last night I started the current, and for now final, edit of chapter 11. I’m behind the time line of submitting to the agent I talked to at the Surrey International Writers Conference. Life happens and I needed to make sure my baby (my book) had one more polish before I sent it off. There…
Several years ago, I followed the example Jane Espenson sets on Twitter. She inspires writing sprints and times the hour for those who want to participate. I decided to bring this to my friends on Facebook, but when I posted, asking them to join me for an hour dedicated to writing, a friend asked if…
According to the dictionary, best means of the highest quality. That’s what I strive toward with my writing. Therefore, this week I will work with even more diligence toward that goal. Hope you will join me to make something in your life the best it can be.
We live in amazing times. There are so many words that I could choose for the word of the week, but hope brings me the most joy. Thanks to my experiences at the Surrey International Writers Conference, my hope for my writing has been renewed. I think that is the strongest thing we can have….
This week I choose to concentrate on joy in my life. The dictionary definition of joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying. I feel this way about my writing. This week I get to pursue this joy at The Surrey International Writers’ Conference in Surrey British…
Data on my cellphone was consumed in the first week of my cellular month. My cellphone provider had no options for me to ease out the rest of the month unless I changed my plan with them. I have an older plan, and they don’t allow add-ons. December is the end of my contract. I…
When I started writing my first book in 2006, I had no idea the work that would go into it. As with many first time writers, I though it would be easy. After all I am a reader and the words just flow from the page. Since then I have discovered, at least for myself,…
The last couple of weeks have been tumultuous. To explain a little, I work a forty hour a week job, volunteer in the community and currently work on three story lines. This is my life and one I enjoy. What made the last couple of weeks different from the norm, is that a position once…
It seems so strange to think that we are already more than halfway through 2015. I’ve been working on three separate projects this year. The projects are: SciFi/Romance “Not Too Late Forever”, Historical Fiction “A Life to Live, A Contribution to Make” and Mid-grade fantasy “Misty’s Magical Shed”. The SciFi/Romance and Mid-grade Fantasy are my…
If this is good interesting or bad interesting is yet to be seen. The first of June and it’s time for me to make some decisions. I used to believe that my writing would be an answer that would resolve many problems. It is my passion, but it is not the solution. So now, back…
We all face difficulties in life, but somehow we need to get through them. Writing has always been the thing that has made a huge difference for me. Times when I didn’t have a solution for what ever life has thrown at me, I have been able to sit down and write. I guess it…
So far April has been very busy. I started my new day job. I started a new writing project. I participated with the Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum. And finally I got word I have two tickets to Taste of the Rogue (a fundraiser for the local Boys & Girls Club). These are…
I sit here in my little house, comfy and cozy. After an early meeting and running a couple of errands, I was able to return home to enjoy the holiday and work on my NaNoWriMo. I am able to do this because of my friends who have served our country. I am able to do…
I thought the previous days were incredible. Then this day happened. Great keynote at opening, then on to a pitch of my book to Linda Epstein. She was so nice. I was so nervous. She got me talking about my book and my characters. Then… Oh My Gosh!!! She is only making requests for full manuscripts….
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Working on my pitch. Last night at the master class, Robert Dugoni gave an explanation of what a pitch should be. I have something to work on, but will stick with what I have for today. This morning I have my pitch. I am so nervous. Worried that I will succeed, scared to death that…
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I made it to Surrey, wohoo! It was an experience. The folks here are awesome. I took the mass transit to get to my hotel. Wow, over an hour. I just asked questions. This afternoon I have a master class with Robert Dugoni. A master class is a 3 hour class to learn something, that…
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Today I went to a memorial service for a dear sweet lady, Kathi Dollarhide. She fought a valiant battle against cancer. Until recently we had hope that she would be successful in the fight. I remember the last time she came to our Chamber of Commerce Greeters meeting. We were all so glad to have…