L.Z. Marie's Blog
October 13, 2019
A Tale of 2 Pen Names
Warning: This is a long post. When I first decided to write novels, I read every author’s blog about the journey. They were all so different. Tales of first-time success—from first novel to agent to seven-figure offer. Stories about struggling for years before success came. Stories of writers still hoping. Accounts of horrid agents, […]
August 28, 2016
Doin’ Double Time
Pulling double duty! Whoot !Whoot! Double the fun! On the advice of my agent I created another pen name for my historical fiction genre. Which also means having another website, instagram, and twitter account! Which I did, although I haven’t made a Facebook or Pinterest page yet for the new-genre me. Yet. Double Down! A […]
July 3, 2016
Symbols & Context
I created this little 35-page compilation of past posts for two reasons. The first is because new writers often don’t know how easy it is to include thematic, foreshadowing, contextual, plot, and character clues beyond the superficial or obvious. This is a bit of a how-to guide. The second is because I wanted my students […]
June 25, 2016
15 Princess Bride Quotes That Explain A Writer’s Life
From first draft to multiple revisions to query to submission the writer’s life is difficult ( and that’s putting it mildly ) and filled with angst. But we writers LOVE to write so we endure. And that’s why it’s necessary to have an Arsenal of Funny at your disposal. Infusing a bit of humor into the […]
May 22, 2016
9 Greek Sayings For The Writer
A trip to Greece had me pondering many things: my writing career, future plots, the sagacity of the ancient Greeks, and the hour of my next delicious cappuccino freddo. Of course, I also contemplated quitting my job and traveling the world—until I remembered I have a mortgage and 2 children in college. *Sigh* Traveling to […]
May 8, 2016
Writing Persona
We’re all familiar with zodiac and Meyers-Briggs personality types, but do you know your literary persona? You know, that’s the one that emerges when you’re in author mode. In the spirit of novelicious good fun, which fab female fits your writing persona? Mary Poppins: You’re a cheery but no nonsense sort with a whole […]
May 6, 2016
Website Update
I’m in the process of redesigning my website. Excuse the mess while it’s under construction!
April 24, 2016
Eyes Open, Fingers Crossed Part 2
PART ONE discusses the first half of Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers and how it applies to writers More than just passion, hark work, and talent is needed to be successful. Other factors are involved. Part Two looks at the 2nd … Continue reading →
April 17, 2016
Eyes Open & Fingers Crossed
My students and I are discussing Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers in class. Well, as you know, teachers can’t just read the book they must find ways to teach its lessons, drive home its themes, and apply it to their students’ lives. … Continue reading →
April 3, 2016
Some Things Never Change
Took a trip down Memory Lane today. While cleaning up the website I stopped to read my very first post from four years ago. It made me smile because I still feel the exact same way about writing. A lot has … Continue reading →
