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February 27, 2013
Grammar Wednesday: COMMA–Introductory/Concluding phrases and words
The introductory phrase can be a bit confusing, but it’s probably one of the easiest rules to remember. EXAMPLE: 1. If she goes out to the bar, she will get drunk. 2. “So, that’s what you meant.” 3. When that … Continue reading →
February 25, 2013
Writing and Book Launching!
This world has been crazy the past few weeks for me. I am writing, though not on fiction (unless you are atheist, then maybe it’s fiction to you). I am sermonizing. It’s actually quite like writing a short story. I’ll … Continue reading →
February 21, 2013
Author Copies
My copies have officially arrived in the mail!! w00t! Just in time for me to leave for the weekend. Filed under: Books, Forever Burn, Uncategorized Tagged: author, lesbian, lesbian fantasy, lesbian fiction, lgbt, lgbt fantasy, lgbt fiction, publish, publishing, supposed … Continue reading →
February 20, 2013
Grammar Wednesday: Comma–parenthetical phrase
A parenthetical is easy. If it could go into parenthesis, a.k.a if it makes not difference to the meaning behind the sentence, but you still want it there, then it is a parenthetical phrase. EXAMPLE: 1. Bobby went out to … Continue reading →
February 16, 2013
ConDFW
I’m spending the next two days at a sci-fi/fantasy writing convention on Dallas. Will have lots to share one I’m done!! Already had a panel on pacing a novel. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: ConDFW, publish, publishing, write, writing, writing convention
February 15, 2013
Alien Arrival
This is what I’ve been working on most of the day. It’s got one of my favorite scenes! The scene is based in truth. I worked with law enforcement and heard a call similar to this one. Although, the way … Continue reading →
One up, One down
I finished writing chapter 4 of the super secret project that’s not so secret yesterday. It took longer than I expected and the chapter itself is a bit shorter than I thought it would be (my guess is that’ll change … Continue reading →
February 13, 2013
Grammar Wednesday: COMMA–participle phrase
Participle phrases can be a bit tricky. Basically, if you have a sentence with an “ing” word in it, you need to pay attention to what’s going on! A participle is a verb that acts and pretends to be an … Continue reading →
February 12, 2013
Fucking Fucks! (Cursing in exposition)
I need to preface this post with the fact that I am NOT against cursing in books. So, I am NOT against cursing in books. Have you every seen the movie “Good Will Hunting”? I read something recently where it … Continue reading →
February 10, 2013
Writing brings people together…
Yesterday, I spent the day at the Dallas Sci-fi Expo/Comic con. It was an amazing experience. I met actors from my favorite TV shows, friends from twitter, and hung out with general geeks like me! Aside from the general grandeur, … Continue reading →
