I know, you wondering how that’s even possible. Because there is NO FREAKING WAY to love writing a synopsis. And actually, it’s not that I love writing synopses (I don’t, I hate ’em) or that I’m any good at writing them (Nup, not that either) it’s just the past two synopses I’ve written have been … Continue reading “Synopsis Love”
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Distracting Myself From Pressing Send
It’s subbing eve. Soon I will have two stories out there. Soon I’ll be back on that big ‘ole rollercoaster, viewing my inbox with trepidation, nay with horror. But what’s a girl to do? I had two really great pieces of advice when I confessed my subbing fear at the Auckland chapter group meeting last … Continue reading “Distracting Myself From Pressing Send”
When You’re Afraid of Your Own Story
Alrighty, I have now finished the partial requested by Mills and Boon, and also the full I need to send to to Carina. All I need to do is a final polish on both and then a synopses each. Easy. Well, okay apart from actually writing the synopses. And the HUGE subbing fear that is … Continue reading “When You’re Afraid of Your Own Story”
RWNZ Conference – The Musical
Okay, so no, I’m not going to sing (you lucky people!) But after the conference I certainly feel like it. The passing of Sandra Hyatt cast a pall – how could it not? – but I’m sure she won’t mind if I pass on some of the good things that came out of the conference. … Continue reading “RWNZ Conference – The Musical”
Sad News – Sandra Hyatt
I’m going to continue to my round-up of the RWAus Conference and then pass on some good stuff from the RWNZ conference too but I just wanted to mark the passing of Desire author, Sandra Hyatt. I didn’t know Sandra well but often had great chats to her at our Auckland chapter group meetings. In … Continue reading “Sad News – Sandra Hyatt”
The Awesomeness that was the Romance Writers of Australia Conference – Part 1
Alrighty… *rolls up sleeves* So this post is going to be about the best part of the conference (for me at any rate) – the people. What came across quite clearly at the conference – from a number of different speakers – was what a wonderful bunch of people romance writers are. And I can … Continue reading “The Awesomeness that was the Romance Writers of Australia Conference – Part 1”
Essence and Identity
Okay, this is last blog post before Melbourne and the RWAus conference. Really looking forward to it – especially spending actual face-time with some of my awesome online buddies. Plus I get the extra special treat of meeting one of my Sisters! *waves at Robyn just in case she sees this* But before all that, … Continue reading “Essence and Identity”
Another Ride on the Rollercoaster
Yep, the publication rollercoaster has pulled up outside my station and apparently there’s a seat there with my name on it. What the hell am I talking about? Found out yesterday I won the First Impressions Contest #2, a pre-RWNZ conference contest. Was pretty damn pleased, as you can probably guess. The past month has … Continue reading “Another Ride on the Rollercoaster”
Climbing Mt Ngauruhoe
Holidays over. Phew. And a new month, which is even better, cos July has been, quite frankly, a stinker. Yep, you guessed it, moany post alert! I haven’t had one for a while so I figure I’m due one. Keeping going with this writing stuff hasn’t got any easier I’m afraid. I’ve stoppped thinking of … Continue reading “Climbing Mt Ngauruhoe”
The Unbearable Lightness of an Old MS
This week has been a nightmare. School holidays, massive colds for both children, a broken leg that’s taking ages to get better, and a husband who also has a cold… Argh. Where’s my holiday?? As per usual I want to write and am frustrated by not being able to. Also frustrating are the doubt crows … Continue reading “The Unbearable Lightness of an Old MS”