Writer's moments
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Thursday Links
I love a good mystery novel, and Kate George’s Bree MacGowan books are a treat. Right now, Kate’s having a contest on her blog right now—go on by, leave a comment, and you could win an Amazon gift card, plus discover a couple of fun mysteries. The Family Addiction is three sisters talking about books—delightful blog and Carrie, Amy and Sarah remind me a little of me and my two sisters. Enjoy, everyone!
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Wednesday’s Links
Wow, I did something this morning that I haven’t done in more years than I can remember—I slept in. Now by “in,” I mean 9 a.m., but when my habit is to rise a little before 6, have breakfast with Husband, make his lunch, send him out the door, and be at my worktable by about 7:30, this is big. I was up late last night editing and when the alarm went off this morning, I simply couldn’t face the day yet. So I stayed in bed, snoozed for a bit longer, and woke up more ready to start back in on work. Coffee in hand, I’m getting back into…
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Tuesday’s Links
Today, I’m sending you to StoryWonk, the fabulous podcasts of writers, Lani Diane Rich and Alastair Stephens. They talk daily about stories, the craft of writing, and the life of a writer. They also offer seminars and classes on writing. Every so often they have guests, but mostly it’s the two of them, sharing insights and ideas about writing. Even if you aren’t a writer, go for the fun chemistry between these two…and for Alastair’s Scottish accent… And on a completely different note, I’ve been using this website in my struggle to get my body back into shape: LIVESTRONG. It’s a great place to track food and exercise–counts calories for…
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I’m Buried
This week, I’m buried under a big editing gig, so I’m going send you to two blogs each day that I think you’ll enjoy. Today’s redirects are: Chick Lit Writers and Word Wranglers. Deborah Blake is interviewing the amazing Lucy March at Chick Lit Writers, so go and discover more about Lucy and her new book A Little Night Magic. Liz Flaherty’s guest today at Word Wranglers is author/editor/teacher Alicia Rasley, who’s talking about writing opening chapters. Alicia always has great advice for writers, so go by and learn about starting a story. Check back tomorrow for two more great blogs…have fun!!
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My Heroes
This is a convoluted path to a blog about heroes, but I promise if you stay with me, we’ll wind up in a place that mostly makes sense. The other day on the Bettyverse, Blonde Betty talked about e-reader versus print books, which naturally led to the Betties responding not only with their favorite way to read (digital vs. paper), but also their favorite books, which brought me to my favorite books. (We’re almost there, I promise.) I came down on the side of e-readers, so thinking of my favorite books made me recall that one of the first books I downloaded on my Kindle was Gene Stratton Porter’s The…
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Welcome Alicia Rasley…
…as guest blogger today. Alicia Rasley is a Rita-award winning author and nationally known teacher of writing workshops. She teaches composition and tutors students in two state universities. She grew up in the mountains of Southwest Virginia but now lives in the Midwestern flat land. Her book The Year She Fell has been a Kindle fiction bestseller. Her blog is at: www.edittorrent.blogspot.com, and her website is www.rasley.com. Her writing book, The Power of Point of View, is still available from Writer’s Digest Books. All her books can be found on her Kindle page and are listed at the end this post. Stop by and click the “like” button or add…
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Guest Today Is Editor/Writer Ally Peltier
I’m so happy to welcome editor, writer, and consultant Ally E. Peltier to the blog today. Ally has worked with small and large book publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books. Ally loves using her insider knowledge of the publishing industry and more than a decade of writing experience to help others reach their publishing goals. She offers tips, advice, and news at www.allypeltier.com and provides editorial services through www.ambitiousenterprises.com. She’s also the co-sponsor of the Self-Publishing Success Intensive, a new event for indie authors coming in March 2012. Visit www.selfpublishingsuccessintensive.com for details. Take it away, Ally. Why Fiction Writers Need Editors You’ve slaved over your…
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Book Review: ONE MORE SUMMER by Liz Flaherty
I come from a family of voracious readers. I started reading at age four, thanks to my sisters who were both in school. They played “school” after school each day and I was their student, so learning to read early was the natural result of that. Also, Mom read aloud to us constantly and was a big reader herself. Honestly, only my sister PJ rivals Mom’s ability to be so completely absorbed in a book that she can read anywhere, anytime, while anything at all is going on around her. I once saw PJ read a book in the middle of a chaotic, crowded airport with Kate and I on…
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Welcome, Lani & Alastair, Creators of StoryWonk.Com
Today, I’m excited to welcome Lani Diane Rich and Alastair Stephens to the blog. They are the creators of StoryWonk— a daily podcast for people who are passionate about writing and storytelling. Introductions are their own words: Lani is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nine novels. Currently, she’s writing romantic fantasy for St. Martin’s Press as Lucy March; her first novel, A Little Night Magic, will be released in February 2012. She has been teaching writing workshops across the country since 2004, and has been an adjunct professor at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School for Public Communications, teaching introductory television writing and production. Alastair is a…
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My first guest blog of 2012…
…is at the Bettyverse today! Come on over! We’re talking about movies and how lines from movies have become a part of our culture’s vernacular. Do you love movies? Do you quote lines from your favorite films? Talk to us!