New Beginnings (With Prizes!!)
Today is filled with new beginnings.
First, my long time LJ and personal friend (and writing partner!), Debbi Michiko Florence, is launching a new blog!
It's called "Debtastic Reads: Author interviews & book buzz in middle grade and teen fiction" and it's going to be a fantastic and inspiring resource for writers of all levels. CONGRATULATIONS, Debbi!
I am honored to be Debbi's first official guest author! Today, Debbi and I discuss PEARL, sparks, cooking and nicknames.
NOTE: If you leave a comment on Debbi's blog under the entry, you'll be entered to win a personalized, signed copy of PEARL! Just click HERE and leave a comment for Debbi to enter to win! :-)
Second, my son is finally starting middle school.
After a brief orientation, Irene hit and the town suffered horrible flooding, forcing the school to close for a week. This past week has been full of anticipation, worry, boredom, and any number of things we all go through when we're waiting for something BIG to happen. I don't know who was experiencing these feelings more--me, or him. :-) But now, he's off. And I hope he was a wonderful day.
Third, while I wait to hear back from my agent on my submission, it's time to start a new project.
I've been picking away at this one from time to time since we moved to Vermont seven years ago. Until now, I've always been a bit too afraid of it. But the idea has never let go, and now the possibilities are beginning to take hold. Maybe I'm finally ready. I know I won't be diving in, but I think I will at least dip in a toe to test the waters. I plan to make this be my project for this year's JoNoWriMo+1.5 Challenge. Hope you'll join me!
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Monday morning warm-up:
How about you? What new beginnings are you looking forward to? Feeling nervous about? Dreading?
First, my long time LJ and personal friend (and writing partner!), Debbi Michiko Florence, is launching a new blog!
It's called "Debtastic Reads: Author interviews & book buzz in middle grade and teen fiction" and it's going to be a fantastic and inspiring resource for writers of all levels. CONGRATULATIONS, Debbi!
I am honored to be Debbi's first official guest author! Today, Debbi and I discuss PEARL, sparks, cooking and nicknames.
NOTE: If you leave a comment on Debbi's blog under the entry, you'll be entered to win a personalized, signed copy of PEARL! Just click HERE and leave a comment for Debbi to enter to win! :-)
Second, my son is finally starting middle school.
After a brief orientation, Irene hit and the town suffered horrible flooding, forcing the school to close for a week. This past week has been full of anticipation, worry, boredom, and any number of things we all go through when we're waiting for something BIG to happen. I don't know who was experiencing these feelings more--me, or him. :-) But now, he's off. And I hope he was a wonderful day.
Third, while I wait to hear back from my agent on my submission, it's time to start a new project.
I've been picking away at this one from time to time since we moved to Vermont seven years ago. Until now, I've always been a bit too afraid of it. But the idea has never let go, and now the possibilities are beginning to take hold. Maybe I'm finally ready. I know I won't be diving in, but I think I will at least dip in a toe to test the waters. I plan to make this be my project for this year's JoNoWriMo+1.5 Challenge. Hope you'll join me!
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Monday morning warm-up:
How about you? What new beginnings are you looking forward to? Feeling nervous about? Dreading?
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