Renee Miller's Blog, page 41

My Two Cents

Recently a discussion and a subsequent complete and total free-for-all developed over a book review from another writer. A development that I personally believe was intentional. The review was not the issue for me and never really bothered me. Everyone has a right to review as they see fit. Of course, many reviewers rip a book to shreds and feel better for doing so. The writer of said book is often, okay always, expected to turn the other cheek and let said criticism slide.



As a writer, I c...

And the winners are....

I want to thank everyone for participating in my little contest. All of the submissions were great and I had a lot of fun reading each one. I'm so glad I didn't have to vote, it would have been really hard. But, you all did vote and we have our winners. I wish I could give everyone a prize, but the bank said no. I can't.



Anyway, here we go. First prize and the $25 Amazon Gift Card goes to:



"If Only"





By Milo James Fowler



She wondered how things might have turned out differently, if she h...

A Writer's Blog Hop

This isn't your average blog hop. In blog hops on The Edge, one must contribute something a little extra. So I'd like to write a story about a man named Fiona. Yes, I said Fiona.For this blog hop, bloggers must contribute to the story. I'll begin of course. You only have to add as little as one sentence to the story, but please, no more than 150 characters total for your segment. I'll run the blog hop until July 30th and then I'll post Fiona's story for everyone to read. This is fun, I promi...

It's Time to Vote!!

Okay, the contest is over and thanks so much to everyone who participated. Now, it's time to pick a winner. Everyone can vote, whether you submitted or not. You can vote anonymously, or you can be a man and put your John Henry on your post. Whatever. We totally won't make fun of the chickens.



So here are the stories you're voting on. Remember, we're looking for Best overall, Funniest, and a random pick so feel free to vote for three if you like but remember to tell us why you voted for them....

Happy Canada Day!!!

Wow, aren't we canucks a lucky bunch?

For all you fellow Canadians out there, why not check out these great sites?

Follow me I'm Canadian: The great Canadian Link exchange

The Toronto Publishing Examiner (that's me!)

Canadian Moms

We Are Canadian

Kingston Writer's Fest

Little Village Naturals

Afallon Website: Author A.F. Stewart

Author Lauren B. Davis

I am your Canadian boyfriend (aka Hilarious!)

One for the Road (Okay, I know at least one of the Betties is Canadian, so they...

Circle Time at the Edge

Remember in Kindergarten when you'd gather in a circle on the carpet and share your 'news' of the day? Well, today on the Edge, let's gather on the metaphorical carpet and share our news. I'll start:



Okay you slackers, just ONE WEEK left until the Edge's short story contest closes. I have five great entries...are you going to let them get off that easily? Go to this post and paste your story into the comment box to enter. Oh, read the rules there too before you post. That would be wise. When...

Win A $25 Amazon Gift Card Contest from The Edge!

I've been caught up in the exciting world of ten minute flashes, drabbling, and six sentence stories. I'm not sure if it's the challenge this presents to my wordy self, or that creatively it's fun and inspiring, but I love writing ultra short shorts.



"Wait just a darn minute," you say. "Six sentence stories? Are you mental?" No, I'm not. Not at all. Well...perhaps a little, but about the sentences I'm serious. Six sentences. (wow, that's a lot of s's) No run-ons, avoid semicolons and their ...

Win An Amazon Gift Card Contest from The Edge!

I've been caught up in the exciting world of ten minute flashes, drabbling, and six sentence stories. I'm not sure if it's the challenge this presents to my wordy self, or that creatively it's fun and inspiring, but I love writing ultra short shorts.



"Wait just a darn minute," you say. "Six sentence stories? Are you mental?" No, I'm not. Not at all. Well...perhaps a little, but about the sentences I'm serious. Six sentences. (wow, that's a lot of s's) No run-ons, avoid semicolons and their ...

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

The other day I mentioned the new project we're working on in OFW. You never heard? Well, Thimble Tales will be the second free ebook anthology from the talented authors within Goodreads' On Fiction Writing group. Thimble tales will be a collection of flash fiction; no limits, any genre, and only one caveat. They must be amoral and controversial. They need to make a statement, much like literature, although any genre will do. (Oh yes, I did call literature a genre.)

We've spent a week bogged...

Decisions, decisions and a little bit of procrastination...

To agent or not to agent...I really don't know anymore. Yes, an agent is the smart way to go, but damn it, I am not the most patient person in the world. I'm not patient at all.



Here's my problem. Yes, I'm aware I have many. But in terms of seeking an agent, I am finding my newness is a hurdle. My novel is a hurdle. And, my frustration at this is becoming an issue. I have another novel that is more marketable, more 'mainstream', but took half as much blood, sweat, and tears to write. Do I s...