Jane Roper's Blog, page 29
October 21, 2011
Hot Blogging Trends: Line Breaks!
I've noticed a trend. On blogs. Where people write one or two sentences or phrases. And then insert a line break, and start the next one. I'm not sure quite why they do it. I guess they think it makes the blog easier to read. But does it? Oops – that was three sentences. Did... Read the Rest »
October 13, 2011
(Second-rate) Halloween Crafts for Kids
This is a picture of a house around the corner from ours. Others just like it, equally or more Halloweened out, are starting to pop up all around town. And the girls LOVE it. Which is fun, on one level: "Wow!" the girls will say as we stroll past a house with plastic tombstones in... Read the Rest »
May 10, 2011
The Official EDEN LAKE (non) trailer
Introducing the official non-trailer for Eden Lake, which neatly sums up my feelings about podiatrists and writers in ironic ski hats. Not to mention book trailers in general. Enjoy! And pass it on.
May 8, 2011
The Other Eden Lake
I started writing my novel, Eden Lake, in early 2006 and finished it in the Spring of 2008. Before I named it, I did a quick Internet search to see if there was another book by the same name, just in case. (Titles can't be copyrighted, but it's always good to have a unique title.)... Read the Rest »
May 5, 2011
Stories I've Only Told My Mom: an E-book Anthology
I'm thrilled to be a part of this great new anthology, with short essays by 16 mom bloggers on the stories and secrets they said — or didn't say — to their mothers. My essay recounts the scandalous thing I said to my mom at the tender age of ten (something that still embarrasses... Read the Rest »
April 26, 2011
EDEN LAKE Giveaway on Goodreads
What could be better than a free copy of EDEN LAKE? (Wait, don't answer that…) Now through May 12, you can enter to win a free copy on Goodreads. Also, check my blog in the next couple of weeks for another chance to win, coming soon.
April 4, 2011
EDEN LAKE Readings / Events
Lots of (well, some) events are starting to line up for EDEN LAKE! I'll add additional ones as they are finalized. As of April 6, 2011, here's what's on the horizon. May 19 — Camp-themed launch party and reading. 7:30 pm, Dilboy Hall VFW, 371 Summer Street. Somerville, MA (Cash bar) May 24 – Reading... Read the Rest »
March 19, 2011
Working for my Grub
I'm a former student, current sometimes-instructor, blog advice columnist and all-around booster of the fabulous Grub Street Writers — the place in Boston for writing classes, events, and resources for writers. It's through Grub that I met many of my closest writer pals and acquaintances, including Jami Brandli, Ellen Litman, Steve Almond, Randy Susan Meyers,... Read the Rest »
March 3, 2011
Countdown to Publication: Eden Lake
It's countdown to publication time for my debut novel, Eden Lake. The official pub date is May 12, but you can get to know the book's setting – Camp Eden Lake – and some of the characters at the new Camp Eden Lake Website and/or follow Camp Eden Lake on Twitter. Meanwhile, I'm in love with... Read the Rest »
