Oooh, I’ve been a bit of a bad blogger. A week with no post! Well, the truth is I’ve been staying offline a bit over the past week. A case of the ‘what’s the point of anything?’s. Maybe it’s time of the month (don’t get me started about dealing with hormones and writing!) or maybe … Continue reading “Like, Whatever”
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How Badly Do You Want It?
Okay, so I’m a sad case, but this is something I ask myself quite regularly. Especially this weekend as I wandered around feeling sick as a dog with submission doubt. Is my heroine acting out of character or over the top again? Is my hero way too nice? Did I keep my conflict simple enough? … Continue reading “How Badly Do You Want It?”
Three Little Problems
Yep, have sent a chapter and synopsis to the ed. No, not the NV entry as yet. This is my soldier story (though I’m thinking of losing the soldier part since it only adds to his character and doesn’t directly relate to the story). I feel paranoid and sick about it naturally. The previous two … Continue reading “Three Little Problems”
The Importance of Being Earnest (and Honest)
Sometimes this blog is a difficult thing. When I started it, I thought I’d just do random posts about how the writing was going and also – because I spent 10 years as a librarian and I’m firmly of the belief that knowledge is power – I wanted to share what I’d learned from the … Continue reading “The Importance of Being Earnest (and Honest)”
Sale Congratulations
Just interrupting the pity party to offer congrats to: Amy Strnad for her sale to MH!! Yay, go Amy! She will now have to get herself a blog so we can all go comment. Hint, hint… 🙂 Wendy Marcus for her sale to Medicals!! Go Wendy! Well done ladies. The whine will continue anon.
Dark Night of the Soul
Hey everyone, back again from holiday. But unfortunately coming back to a bit of a downer so excuse the ranty post. Heard from the ed while I was away and although it was a very nice, long email, it was full of all the things I’m doing wrong and not much about what I’m doing … Continue reading “Dark Night of the Soul”
It’s Not Over Yet
Thanks to the lovely Jo Dixon, I see that there are more chances to get a critique of your New Voices chapter. To enter the draw go here. Also it looks as if the eds will be posting the names of authors they want to see more from in the next week. I’m hopeful IT … Continue reading “It’s Not Over Yet”
Best Use of Neil Diamond In An Opening Chapter
Firstly, thanks all for your fantastic support of my New Voices chapter. The response to it has been unbelievably amazing and I’m so happy that so many people seemed to like it. Truly, I had no idea it would be so popular or that it would stay being so popular throughout the competition. That has … Continue reading “Best Use of Neil Diamond In An Opening Chapter”
Sexy Octopus
Yes, you heard. I said sexy octopus. Right now Hoo is over on the Sisters’ site being Peek of the Week. So go say hello – if you can stop drooling over his knitted blue hotness long enough. 😉 BTW, re New Voices, can I just send out a huge woohoo to the wonderful Lacey … Continue reading “Sexy Octopus”
Stuck
Stuck in the mire of self doubt at the moment. Working on polishing up my next sub but am doubting basically everything about it. At least the thing I’m pretty sure I’ve got right is the emotional connection between my characters – at least, I think I have. Famous last words huh? And if that’s … Continue reading “Stuck”