Anne Carter's Blog, page 2
August 29, 2021
Finding Light (And Good News)
It’s what you do when you’ve been wandering around in the dark. You find light. Lightness. Sometimes, all it takes is making a decision you’ve been putting off. I’m thrilled... Read more »
April 20, 2021
The Cruel Side of Editing
My editor recently reminded me of two important tenets of editing. One, every word must earn its place on the page; and two, every sentence must move the story forward.... Read more »
March 17, 2021
Lucky in Love
In order to find happiness, Bella must suspend her disbelief when she's aided by a little man in a green coat.
March 7, 2021
Revelations, Remembrance and Film Noir
For those of you looking for upcoming film noir, scroll to the end for information on TMC’s March line up. For some, living through a year-long pandemic will cause one... Read more »
February 9, 2021
My Good News Letter
What is the purpose of a newsletter, anyway? I get several a month. Some I open, some I delete without opening. I ask myself, what makes me click, and what do I enjoy reading? If it’s an author newsletter, and especially one I happen to like, I do look for news about their upcoming releases […]
January 3, 2021
The Year We’ve All Been Waiting for is Here
Like you, I’m sure, I’m hoping that 2021 is a vast improvement over the dastardly 2020. The irony is that at this same time last year, I was also hoping for a better year over 2019. Boy was I in for a surprise! One of the good things to come out of 2020 was more […]
December 7, 2020
Winner, winner …
Even if I’m the only one reading this, here’s an update on my status as a NaNoWriMo participant: I won! And it isn’t like I actually won anything, other than bragging rights about writing 50,000 words in one calendar month. I can’t say I FINISHED the novel I began on November 1st by the 30th. […]
November 18, 2020
NaNoWriMo 2020
For those who don’t know and feel dumb asking, don’t feel dumb. It stands for “NAtional NOvel WRIting MOnth.” This is my first time participating. My husband asked me what I get for this somewhat challenging activity. Fortune? Fame? A book contract? Or just blisters on my fingers and bragging rights for having written 50,000 […]
September 16, 2020
Redmond Family Secrets – Seeking a Genre
Still plugging away on my new trilogy! First drafts of Book 1 and 3 are done; I’m halfway through Book 2 and should have it done by the end of the month. If homeschooling doesn’t do me in first! I’m considering seeking an agent. In past years, I’ve merely dabbled at talking to agents. But […]
February 27, 2020
Jill Bondy: Compassionate Cancer Advocate (and my friend)
When I joined the board at Circle of Hope in 2011, I knew only one other board member –my friend and then-president Judy Penman. Judy quickly introduced me around to the others, one of whom was Jill Bondy. But Jill and I didn’t really get to know one another until 2013, when she was voted […]
