Surviving Book Launch
I like to think of myself as a reasonably well balanced person. I’ve got a master’s degree in counseling, which should mean something, right? I practice mindfulness. I do yoga. I journal – not as much...
View ArticleThe Divided Self
I’m a little crazy these days. Not that there’s anything unusual about that, I’ll freely admit. But I’m just a little crazier than usual. When my publisher suggested (okay, sort of mandated) that I...
View ArticleGuess What? You ARE a Special Snowflake After All
Number of ideas I have right now for novels: Number of ideas I have right now for blog posts about writing: Which is sort of a problem, and not one I’m sure I have an answer for. When I have … Continue...
View ArticleHappy Hour for Ideas: aka A Pantsing Primer
Here’s the thing about ideas: they like to hang out. Given the opportunity, they’ll mix and mingle and sort themselves into compatible groups with the same finesse as college kids at a bar during happy...
View ArticleShow me the Blood
I juggle a lot of hats. I have a house in the big woods to run, and four fur babies to take care of. The human kids are (mostly) out of the house, but don’t think for a minute that … Continue reading →
View ArticleReview Magic
Bless me, father, for I have sinned. I have not followed the path of the Evil Writer, helping and building up my fellow writers to the best of my ability. I am guilty of a sin of omission. I can’t …...
View ArticleThursday Throw Back: Are We There Yet?
Today, I’m re-posting something from the time when I was writing The Nothing. Those were hard writing times, but I’ve been through a similar process with nearly every book. I’m posting this partly as a...
View ArticleI Want It All And I Want It Now
Ever seen a little kid throw one of those “but I really want it” tantrums? If you’re human and you ever leave the house, the answer is yes. In fact, chances are pretty good that you’ve thrown one...
View ArticleThe Reward Thing
I am a writer and I am evil and all that stuff, but inside I’m still a little kid. So when I saw Victoria Schwab’s calendar motivational tool I pretty much melted. When I was a kid in school I …...
View ArticleGive yourself a star
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, as the old saying goes. Last time I blogged about the idea of rewarding ourselves for words written with stars and stickers. If you read that post and...
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