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Hi!! Looking for feedback on my short story. Happy to return thr favor. M.C. White http://whiteminolta.blogspot.com/ Read my short story & plz leave a comment.
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Susan wrote: "My second novel, The Secret Sense of Wildflower, received a starred review by Kirkus Reviews and was voted one of their Best Books of 2012. (My chin is still on the floor!)I've been blogging sinc..."
Great pics Susan. thanks for sharing them.
Susan wrote: "My second novel, The Secret Sense of Wildflower, received a starred review by Kirkus Reviews and was voted one of their Best Books of 2012. (My chin is still on the floor!)I've been blogging sinc..."
Susan, the pictures on your blog site are amazing. So nice to start my day admiring the breath-taking colors.
And, congrats and success on your Kirkus book review. carol
I defy you to find a member of this group without one. We're writers, aren't we? Great post, Carol.
Jasmine wrote: "I defy you to find a member of this group without one. We're writers, aren't we? Great post, Carol."Thanks Jasmine. Could the writer gene and the worry gene be one and the same?
Barbara wrote: "Carol wrote: "Anyone else have an over-developed sense of worry? http://www.4broadminds.blogspot.com/2..."Love and identify with your post, Carol. Jus..."
Thanks Barbara, you made me laugh
I have an interview about writing, reading and music with Aussie author Andrea Goldsmith on my Write and read with Dale blog http://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...Also my review of her latest book The Memory Trap Please check it out. Love any comments on the blog.
Dale wrote: "I have an interview about writing, reading and music with Aussie author Andrea Goldsmith on my Write and read with Dale blog http://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...Also my review of her late..."
Hi Dale, enjoyed the interview and review. Posted on your blog
Carol wrote: "Dale wrote: "I have an interview about writing, reading and music with Aussie author Andrea Goldsmith on my Write and read with Dale blog http://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...Also my revie..."
Thanks Carol. Glad you enjoyed the interview and review.
Barbara wrote: "Dale wrote: "I have an interview about writing, reading and music with Aussie author Andrea Goldsmith on my Write and read with Dale blog http://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...Also my revie..."
Thanks Barbara. Glad you enjoyed the interview.It is an interesting book.
Here's the latest - a podcast with "The truth about Jasmine Schwartz"http://www.jasmineschwartz.com/2013/0...
Hope everyone is well and writing...
Jasmine wrote: "Here's the latest - a podcast with "The truth about Jasmine Schwartz"http://www.jasmineschwartz.com/2013/0...
Hope everyone is well and writing..."
Hi Jasmine - loved the podcast. Fun to hear your "real" voice. Read Before the Crash this week and enjoyed getting to know Melissa a bit, too. carol
Carol wrote: "Know what a box of 64 crayons and creative writing have in common? Visit my interview on M.J.Kane's blog to find out. http://authormjkanebooks.wordpress.co......"Love the crayon box talisman!!!!
Carol wrote: "Hi all, the first chapter excerpt of my novel, Peace by Piece is available at http://storyfinds.com/book/2242/peace...I hope you'll check it out. carol"
Great opening!
I'm still going through the above blogs--they are great so far and give me lots of ideas. I wanted to share mine as well. My novel is based on a family's collection of discarded buttons and the stories they tell, the idea being that little things can give meaning to the story of our life. On my blog I have a monthly interactive reader feature called Flash Fiction, Button Style. Readers send in an image of a button and I write its story in 250 words in one hour. They are fun because I try out different styles and genres. This week I did a romance. Here's a link: http://elizabethjennings.com/2013/05/...
Thank you, Carol.Carol wrote: "Jasmine wrote: "Here's the latest - a podcast with "The truth about Jasmine Schwartz"
http://www.jasmineschwartz.com/2013/0...
Hope everyone is well and writing..."
Hi Jasmine..."
Elizabeth wrote: "I'm still going through the above blogs--they are great so far and give me lots of ideas. I wanted to share mine as well. My novel is based on a family's collection of discarded buttons and the s..."Elizabeth interested to hear you have this idea with the buttons. I have taught creative writing classes and a tin of buttons is one of my favourite aids to writing. I'm always amazed at what people come up with. Such a great way into a story or poem. I will try and get to read your romance later.
Dale wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I'm still going through the above blogs--they are great so far and give me lots of ideas. I wanted to share mine as well. My novel is based on a family's collection of discarded..."Cool! I've done that with a class when I was a guest speaker. I'm thinking of teaching a continuing ed class this fall and using it, too.
I haven't taught any classes for a while now. Not sure why. Just always seems too much else to do. I used to enjoy it though and learn a lot myself and get ideas as I taught others.
I know this isn't a blog, but this came up on Facebook today, posted by writer Cheryl Strayed:"Going through a drawer I found the submissions/applications log I've kept off and on over the years. Just in case you think it's all been roses I'd like to report that Yaddo rejected me (as recently as 2011). McDowell rejected me. Hedgebrook rejected me twice. The Georgia Review rejected me and Ploughshares rejected me and Tin House rejected me, as did about twenty other journals and magazines. Both The Sun and The Missouri Review rejected me before I appeared in their pages. Literary Arts declined to give me a fellowship three times before I won one. I've applied for an NEA five times and it's always been a no. Harper's magazine never even bothered to reply. I say it all the time but I'll say it again: keep on writing. Never give up. Rejection is part of a writer's life. Then, now, always."
Happy writing, ladies.
Jasmine, during Book Talks for my recently published novel PEACE BY PIECE, I've gotten some gasps and laughs sharing some of my "favorite" rejections(is favoirite rejections an oxymoron?) Rejections sting, but they have also helped me grow and bolstered my resolve to try harder. thanks for sharing. carol
Jasmine wrote: "I know this isn't a blog, but this came up on Facebook today, posted by writer Cheryl Strayed:I resemble this! After 15 years, and 413 rejections (I know, because I counted them) my debut book is being released TOMORROW by Grand Central!
It's like Randy Pausch said, Walls are there to stop people who don't want it as badly as you.
Don't stop writing, and you'll get there!
Laura wrote: "Jasmine wrote: "I know this isn't a blog, but this came up on Facebook today, posted by writer Cheryl Strayed:I resemble this! After 15 years, and 413 rejections (I know, because I counted them) ..."
congratulations Laura. I love that you counted all 413! I know I'm in the hundreds somewhere, but never counted them up. carol
Carol wrote: "Laura wrote: "Jasmine wrote: "I know this isn't a blog, but this came up on Facebook today, posted by writer Cheryl Strayed:I resemble this! After 15 years, and 413 rejections (I know, because I ..."
Wait til you sell to count them - too depressing, otherwise!
Curious all, what do you count as a rejection?My definition is, if I send anything out, just a query letter, q/sun., a partial, or full MS, and don't get an acceptance/offer, it's a rejection.
Thoughts?
Not sure Carol. But I love that Cheryl Strayed shared her experience. You can see from the Facebook comments that it meant so much to so many.
I'm back after some minor surgery and feeling great. Looking forward to catching up with everyone's news. If you haven't heard, Stephen King is releasing his new novel, "Joyland" in print only as a way to support independent bookstores. Good for him! Read more at Kick Back Moments: http://pstrack.blogspot.com.Enjoy!
Peggy wrote: "I'm back after some minor surgery and feeling great. Looking forward to catching up with everyone's news. If you haven't heard, Stephen King is releasing his new novel, "Joyland" in print only as a..."Glad all went well, Peggy. Heading to your blog, now. carol
Hi all, this week, I had the opportunity to attend and write about the North Wildwood Writer's Conference for the New York Journal of Books. You can learn more about this annual conference at http://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/news/...
Hi,I have enjoyed reading all your blogs. Lots of tips and ideas. My blog is related to my debut novel, 'Monsoon Memories' which is out this Friday and can be read here: www.renitadsilva.com
Thank you.
Renita, welcome and best on your launch. Your cover, writing, and description are lobely
Carol wrote: "Renita, welcome and best on your launch. Your cover, writing, and description are lobely" Thanks so much, Carol :-)
Renita wrote: "Carol wrote: "Renita, welcome and best on your launch. Your cover, writing, and description are lobely" Thanks so much, Carol :-)"I'm guessing you figured out that should say LOVELY!
Carol wrote: "Renita wrote: "Carol wrote: "Renita, welcome and best on your launch. Your cover, writing, and description are lobely" Thanks so much, Carol :-)"I'm guessing you figured out that should say LOVELY!" Yes I did :-) I am always doing that too-the kids get hold of the computer and the keys get stuck-that's my excuse anyway :-) Thank you for your lovely words. You made my day. Hope you have a great week :-)
To E or not to E, my latest blog is now up at Write and Read with Dale. Please drop by and leave and answer a question or two or leave a commenthttp://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...
Dale wrote: "Great quote and lovely cover, Renita." Thank you so much :-)
Dale wrote: "To E or not to E, my latest blog is now up at Write and Read with Dale. Please drop by and leave and answer a question or two or leave a commenthttp://www.livejournal.com/users/oran..."Interesting post, Dale and your book looks great. I have not converted to e-books as yet-still prefer the smell and feel of a physical book, but my family is actively trying to convert me, so you never know! Watch this space.
Dale wrote: "To E or not to E, my latest blog is now up at Write and Read with Dale. Please drop by and leave and answer a question or two or leave a commenthttp://www.livejournal.com/users/oran..."Hi Dale, your blog link didn't work for me?? carol
Carol wrote: "Dale wrote: "To E or not to E, my latest blog is now up at Write and Read with Dale. Please drop by and leave and answer a question or two or leave a commenthttp://www.livejournal.com/users/oranged..."Odd, okay try this Carol
http://www.livejournal.com/users/oran...
I checked this and it works. Not sure what happened last time.
Dale wrote: "Carol wrote: "Dale wrote: "To E or not to E, my latest blog is now up at Write and Read with Dale. Please drop by and leave and answer a question or two or leave a commenthttp://www.livejournal.com..."That worked . Just visited. Carol
Hi, Ladies!!!!It's been a while since I stopped by and for that I apologize. The good thing (I think) is that my oldest has now graduated from high school and has completed his college enrollment, and my other kids are out for the summer. That's a good thing...I think...lol!
I wanted to share my latest blog post with you guys and hope you find the information useful! Have a great writing week!
You see this everyday online, in magazines, and on billboards. But have you ever wondered....
How Important is Branding to an Unpublished Author or Published Author?
http://wp.me/p2Thgy-BC
Interesting post M.J
Good morning all, I was missing my dad this Father's Day, and wrote about it and another remarkable dad in my latest posthttp://4broadminds.blogspot.com/2013/...
It's hard for me to believe but it's been a year since I published Atomic Summer. In honor of this momentous occasion I blogged my version of David Letterman's Top-10. http://www.elainedwalsh.com/happy-ann...It's my humorous look at a year in the life of an new author.
Dale wrote: "Interesting post M.J"Thanks for stopping by!
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