Jeni and I are RWA chapter mates, so when I heard she was releasing her Twisted Fate series, I had to hear the details behind the story. Jeni, welcome to Behind the Story. Tell us about your latest release. My most recent release is a fantasy … [Read more...] about Behind The Story: Twisted Fate with Jeni Burns
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Behind the Story: Mariana Gabrielle’s La Déesse Noire: The Black Goddess
Please welcome author Mariana Gabrielle to the blog. Her latest book, La Déesse Noire: The Black Goddess, is being released on June 10th. Here is the blurb: Sired by a British peer, born of a paramour to Indian royalty, Kali Matai has been destined … [Read more...] about Behind the Story: Mariana Gabrielle’s La Déesse Noire: The Black Goddess
Playing with Scapple
There is another interesting piece of software from Literature and Lattes, the company behind Scrivener. It's called Scapple and, according to the L&L website, is "Scapple is an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and … [Read more...] about Playing with Scapple
Writing Fast: Prepare with Pre-writing
In this second post of the series on Writing Fast, we talk about pre-writing. I can hear the pansters groaning now. She's going to make me outline. It's like needles in my eyes! I'm not asking you to plot your novel, if that's not your … [Read more...] about Writing Fast: Prepare with Pre-writing
Behind the Story: Andrea K. Stein
Behind the Story is a new regular feature on my blog where you get the chance to know an author as well as her book. Find out what inspired the story, get to know the characters. For my first post, I'm so excited to introduce you to Andrea K. … [Read more...] about Behind the Story: Andrea K. Stein
Writing Fast: Preparing for Maximum Word Count – Schedules
Everyone's writing process is different, but the theme that seems to be running through all writing chats right now is how to write faster. The days of writing a book a year are pretty much over for most of us. So how do you maximize your word count … [Read more...] about Writing Fast: Preparing for Maximum Word Count – Schedules
Writing Healthy – Which Diet?
Anyone who writes knows you get it done with butt in a chair and hands on the keyboard. Unfortunately, this means you don't move much, unless you have one of those treadmill desk things. My other job is in information technology, in front of a … [Read more...] about Writing Healthy – Which Diet?
This is getting real: Cover Suggestions
Last week I sent my editor cover ideas for the Fairy Wish series. I spent hours looking at stock art to come up with ideas before sending it to him. I solicited input from my friends. Thank God for my friends. They are amazing! I should have a … [Read more...] about This is getting real: Cover Suggestions
Friday Fun: Baby, it’s cold outside
Don't know about your neck of the woods, but it's been frigid here in the Deep South. Sing along, if you agree. TGIF! … [Read more...] about Friday Fun: Baby, it’s cold outside
Goals, resolutions, and the quest to lose weight
It's the beginning of the year. A big year. By the end of 2015, I'll have two books out. Oh. My. God. Where do I start? The standard tasks at the day job in January include planning the year. We have day long meetings with lunch included planning … [Read more...] about Goals, resolutions, and the quest to lose weight