This was a big week in my writing life! I spoke with my editor about my third novel, Left To Chance, how to make it better, how to make it the book I want it to be. So, I'll be diving into the pages again, visiting my beloved Chance, Ohio. I can't wait until you can visit as well! At first, I was nervous. I've spent the past eight weeks away from this story and these characters, steeped in my … [Read more...] about The Writing Life #8
Editing a novel
WFW Is Named One Of Writer’s Digest’s Best Websites For Writers 2016
WHEE! Here we go again! Women's Fiction Writers has been named one of Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers 2016! Thank you for helping to celebrate our community! (And, I'm a hub! Who knew?) To celebrate this, and the fact that I've handed in book #3 to my editor, as well as the impending arrival of Spring, I'm offering an editing special deal for the month of April! … [Read more...] about WFW Is Named One Of Writer’s Digest’s Best Websites For Writers 2016
How Editing A Novel Is Like Carrying A Big Purse
JUST A NOTE: THE NEW TITLE FOR "FINDING IZZY LANE" IS "THE GOOD NEIGHBOR." I HOPE YOU'LL LOOK FOR IT IN 2015! I found a banana at the bottom of my purse. There was no smell, no recollection of a lost snack. I was just in there, elbow deep, rooting around for a tissue (didn't have one), or maybe a lip gloss (always have two), and found fruit. I hadn't even remembered putting it in there. Out it … [Read more...] about How Editing A Novel Is Like Carrying A Big Purse