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January 10, 2016
Goodreads “Free of Malice” Book Giveaway
Enter to Win a Signed Copy of Free of Malice Did you hear the news? I’m giving away a signed Free of Malice Advance Reader copy on Goodreads. Enter today for a chance to win. Giveaway dates Jan 10 – Jan 20, 2016 Good luck. Liz
January 5, 2016
My Writing Calendar
Behind the Scenes: Free of Malice
Because my book, Free of Malice, takes place over 6 months, from June to December, I was recently asked if I wrote the book in chronological order. As strange as it may sound, I didn’t.
Like most authors, I outlined the story so I had the sequence of events laid out. Then, because I’m a fairly visual person, I used a huge wall calendar to outline the six months in which the book took place (see a very messy but real example from August). I then listed all the events that occurred on the calendar which helped me arrange the story and also allowed me to circle back to clues I had dropped in earlier chapters.
And though I don’t have a law degree and am not a trained therapist, I had the great fortune to consult with a criminal defense lawyer (Alison Frutoz) and a certified EMDR therapist (Karen McCarty) to be sure those portions of the book were accurate.
Spoiler alert – don’t read the calendar too closely—might give away some clues!
Because my book, Free of Malice, takes place over 6 months, from June to December, I was recently asked if I wrote the book in chronological order. As strange as it may sound, I didn’t.
Like most authors, I outlined the story so I had the sequence of events laid out. Then, because I’m a fairly visual person, I used a huge wall calendar to outline the six months in which the book took place (see a very messy but real example from August). I then listed all the events that occurred on the calendar which helped me arrange the story and also allowed me to circle back to clues I had dropped in earlier chapters.
And though I don’t have a law degree and am not a trained therapist, I had the great fortune to consult with a criminal defense lawyer (Alison Frutoz) and a certified EMDR therapist (Karen McCarty) to be sure those portions of the book were accurate.
Spoiler alert – don’t read the calendar too closely—might give away some clues!
My Writing Calendar
Behind the Scenes: Free of Malice Because my book, Free of Malice, takes place over 6 months, from June to December, I was recently asked if I wrote the book in chronological order. As strange as it may sound, I didn’t. Like most authors, I outlined the story so I had the sequence of events…
December 23, 2015
December 17, 2015
Burgers Adventures in Atlanta: Favorite Burger Places
Burger Babes: Sampling Burgers in Atlanta Tasting a Holeman & Finch burger had been on my “Atlanta to do list” for a while. What’s the problem you may ask? Well, the infamous H&F burger was only made after 10 pm and only two dozen were available to those customers willing to show up early and…
November 25, 2015
Thanks, Mom.
Feeling Thankful. In today’s world, having a shot of wheat grass juice or going to yoga class would be considered fairly mainstream. Now picture 40 years ago in small-town, rural Georgia – wheat grass was something you feed the cows. Yet somehow my mother was ahead of her times—not only did we kids take our…
Thank, Mom. Feeling Thankful.
Thanksgiving Musing:In today’s world, having a shot of wheat grass juice or going to yoga class would be considered fairly mainstream. Now picture 40 years ago in small-town, rural Georgia – wheat grass was something you feed the cows.
Yet somehow my mother was ahead of her times—not only did we kids take our daily vitamins, but we grew our own wheat grass which my mom dutifully cut, juiced and served to us. It was bad enough to drink the stuff, but it got worse when I looked outside one day and saw the cat lounging in the wheatgrass tray!
My mother was a natural hygienist which meant she only ate raw fruits and vegetables – no meat, bread or dairy. Furthermore, she only ate the proper food combinations (see chart). Never would we mix a sweet fruit with an acidic one or a starch with a protein. As a child, it felt like torture. It was certainly no prize to be voted “worst lunches” at grade school; my lentil soup looked like mud, while everyone else was eating prepackaged pepperoni pizza.
But, as an adult, I look back and realize all the knowledge I take for granted about healthy eating. When my friends have an ailment, I always have advice on the natural cure, not because I did any research but because I grew up with an expert. And though I was sure I’d revolt when I was old enough, I find myself a lot like my hippie mom—well, not natural hygiene, but a healthy eater nonetheless.
So, on this Thanksgiving, when we will be feasting on turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin pies, I raise a glass of wine (or wheat grass, take your pick) to my wonderful mother who taught me so much. Here’s to you, mom, and thank you.
Liz
November 23, 2015
The Trailer
One of my Free Ladies, Mimi Schroeder, suggested that I film a trailer for FOM. A trailer? Isn’t that just for movies? But I liked the idea and she had a referral for me: Mixed Bag Media. Let me tell you, from the first scouting meeting to filming the actual trailer, it has been a…
November 15, 2015
Goodreads “Free of Malice” Book Giveaway
Enter to Win a Signed Copy of Free of Malice Did you hear the news? I’m giving away 10 signed Free of Malice Advance Reader copies on Goodreads. Enter today for a chance to win 1 of the 10 signed copies. Giveaway dates Nov 16 – Dec 16, 2015 Just in time for your holiday…
The Hunting Ground: Sexual Assault on Campus
Fact: One in five women will be sexually assaulted in college A multitude of national and individual school studies over the past fifteen years have come to the universal conclusion that approximately 20% of female students will be sexually assaulted during their time at college*. I am one of those 20%. It happened during my…
