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October 11, 2011
Thanks for the Musefire, Holly
It broke my heart when I heard this, but Holly Lisle is going to close the doors to her writing classes to new students. These online courses changed my life and put my writing on the right path. I owe so much to her, but she's pursuing her true passion: writing fiction. I completely understand.
Holly has put so much of herself into helping other writers find their passion. She taught us how to dig into ourselves, find what we love, and transform it into stories we could be proud of. She calle...
Holly has put so much of herself into helping other writers find their passion. She taught us how to dig into ourselves, find what we love, and transform it into stories we could be proud of. She calle...
October 10, 2011
Brief Update on the Self-Publishing Schedule
So, just to get you lovely readers caught up, I'm trying to schedule a photo shoot for my book cover. I'm doing another revision before sending it off to a final few readers. And I'm just hoping I don't forget anything.
The plan is to release Ivy's first ebook around Thanksgiving. (I know. So soon!) I'm really excited, but also a bit... terrified. This is so new to me.
While I have your attention: what kind of bonus material would you be interested in?
The plan is to release Ivy's first ebook around Thanksgiving. (I know. So soon!) I'm really excited, but also a bit... terrified. This is so new to me.
While I have your attention: what kind of bonus material would you be interested in?
October 4, 2011
Ooey, Gooey Chocolate: A writer's best friend
One of my good Twitter buddies, Shellina has this great recipe blog called The Frugal Flambe. When she tweeted about Sinless Chocolate Lava Cake, well, I didn't waste any time. It was my duty to evaluate the authenticity of this claim.
Being a writer, my muse needs to be bribed every now and then. This was the perfect way to do it.
It looks so innocent in this picture, but don't be fooled.
This is what good books are made of.After sufficiently downing one of these cakes (I promise it was only o...
Being a writer, my muse needs to be bribed every now and then. This was the perfect way to do it.
It looks so innocent in this picture, but don't be fooled.
This is what good books are made of.After sufficiently downing one of these cakes (I promise it was only o...
September 27, 2011
Crossing Genres: Brilliant or Suicide?
At the moment, I'm writing a zombie-themed book. This is crazy, considering the book that I'm revising has a fairy tale them. Isn't it?
Not necessarily, at least I hope not. Because my fairy tales are spunky. They've got a fiesty spark to them that Hans Christian Andersen wishes he had. Ivy Thorn brings life to Roses and Mirrors that I can't fully describe.
I want that same spark, that same lifeblood to flow through all my books. Different characters, varying voice, but the same drive.
The real...
Not necessarily, at least I hope not. Because my fairy tales are spunky. They've got a fiesty spark to them that Hans Christian Andersen wishes he had. Ivy Thorn brings life to Roses and Mirrors that I can't fully describe.
I want that same spark, that same lifeblood to flow through all my books. Different characters, varying voice, but the same drive.
The real...
September 20, 2011
Everyone Has an Opinion on Self-Publishing, Right?
Self-publishing is hot right now. Everybody's talking about it and most writers (or at least it seems like it's most) are willing to give it a shot. I think writers see it as a nothing-to-lose situation. That's not really true--you stand to lose time, respect (if you try to sell an inferior product), and the money it takes to get a professional-looking book out on the market (cover design, formatting, editing, etc...)
That said, there are some distinct advantages: the writer gets to control pr...
That said, there are some distinct advantages: the writer gets to control pr...
September 13, 2011
Blog Changes? I need input!
I've been doing some thinking (and reading and praying) about this blog. I love this blog. It's a great outlet and you readers are so supportive. (And awesome. And did I mention attractive?)
Right now I post every three days. That's my schedule and, for the most part, I stick to it.
So right now, I'm asking you, my reader, to be honest and speak up. How often do you check this blog for updates? Would you feel like you were missing out if I posted, say, once a week, or once every two weeks?
Right now I post every three days. That's my schedule and, for the most part, I stick to it.
So right now, I'm asking you, my reader, to be honest and speak up. How often do you check this blog for updates? Would you feel like you were missing out if I posted, say, once a week, or once every two weeks?
