C.L. Roman's Blog, page 15

Stunned Rag

Stunned amazement. That is my current state of awareness. Why? So glad you asked. Lately it seems like the universe turned around and grinned at me, and then started throwing awesome opportunities my way. In quick succession: Descent was launched, with a party no less, and a blog tour celebrating the event is currently underway. … Continue reading »

11 Block

No writing advice today. Today is a giant elephant in the blogging room. It struck me today that only two days in United States history are known primarily by their dates.  One is July 4th. The other is today. September 11th. The day of our greatest triumph and our greatest tragedy. I think that it … Continue reading »

Confessional Take

I have a confession to make. I haven’t had time to read much lately. I could make a lot of excuses, but I won’t. Because excuses are boring. So, in the interest of making amends, here’s what’s on my list: Currently reading The Artemis Effect by Kasia James Three comfortable lives are shattered when a … Continue reading »

Wordy Rag

Its been a crazy week. First there was the centipede attack, and then the giant bug rampage. My friend nearly de-fingered herself in a bathroom brawl and my daughter did epic battle with a giant spider. What? It could happen. And did. Of course, I may have left out a few facts. Fact one: I … Continue reading »

I’m Back!

And oh, how you’ve missed me. For those that don’t realize, this post referred to my own labor and delivery on August 21. Early on a Wednesday morning, my husband and I welcomed our second little girl into the world. Photo Credit She’s pretty great. She’s also the reason I’ve been on hiatus. Around month … Continue reading »

Recycled Block

One of the best pieces of writing advice I’ve ever been given is, “don’t throw anything away.” Deleted scenes can be used for blog posts, bits of description that don’t fit one place may be perfect for another. Dialogue that slows important action may work beautifully at another point in need of a more measured … Continue reading »

Fresh Rag

Tomorrow it’s official in ways more sure and binding even than the day I posted Descent for sale. I am an author. I’m at a loss to explain why the door didn’t open for me then, but it didn’t. Not in my own heart and mind, where it counts. Today, I looked at tomorrow’s book launch and … Continue reading »

Marketing Block

Marketing is not my favorite task. In fact, it is the one aspect of publishing I would gladly leave to a professional publicist if I could afford one. That said, marketing is vital if your goal is to actually sell what you’ve published. It doesn’t matter whether you go the traditional route or indie; you … Continue reading »

Ragged Week

First day, Halls ring with fond hellos and the growls of those who’d rather not see or be here. Pencil dust and posters tucked neatly onto walls of pale yellow welcome the fellows who’ve spent the summer at the beach, just out of reach of lessons and tensions and exams. Midweek, midstride, the call comes … Continue reading »

Tomorrow’s Take

Since Tomorrow, by Morgan Nyberg is a post-apocalyptic drama apparently set in Vancouver at some point in the future. I only know this because of a note on the copyright page to the effect that, “some features of Greater Vancouver have been altered, removed or exaggerated.” While reading the book, I was never quite sure … Continue reading »