Category Archives: WISHES
Writing About Love Giveaway
Happy Valentines Day! Love, aah yes, it’s what makes the world go around. We all look for it, give it, receive it and would have a hard time living without it. Love is a writer’s friend. If you are a … Continue reading →
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Interview with Helene Boudreau: Author of Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings
Hi Hélène, thank you so much for agreeing to participate in my first ever blog interview. I’d like to start by introducing you to my readers. Hélène Boudreau is the author of Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings. She writes … Continue reading →
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I’m I a writer and I’m Thankful for…
Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of today, I am going to list everything I am thankful for as far as writing goes. I’d love to hear what my fellow writers are thankful for, so please feel free to leave a comment … Continue reading →
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Why I am Your Dream Client:(Info I can’t include in a query or bio)
A good query will pique an agent’s interest and hopefully prompt them to request more. A bio will give an agent a glimpse of who you are. The social media networks will allow an agent to get an even better … Continue reading →
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CREATING A CHARACTER IS LIKE DRESSING A MANNEQUIN
I enjoyed going shopping with my mother when I was a young girl. I loved it not because she bought me things (although that was an added bonus) but because I loved the mannequins. At eight years old I was … Continue reading →
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Pass It On: Give a Fellow Author a Shout Out
Today a smile was brought to my face because of a comment from someone I had not met before. Herby, if you are reading my blog consider this a personal shout out and a big “thank you”. Herby stumbled upon … Continue reading →
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TEN REASONS I WRITE
1. I truly believe I was born to write. I have done many things in my life and held numerous jobs (I currently love my day job) but through it all writing was always a part of what I did. … Continue reading →
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Who Will You Thank?
I love when I finish a book for many reasons but today I will only discuss one of the reasons. You would think the first thing I would do after finishing a book would be reflect, but I don’t do … Continue reading →
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Did You Say A Query Critique, Dove Chocolates and MOCKINGJAY?
Hey hey, my time has been limited lately and unfortunately my blog was the first thing to suffer. I am going to make a valiant effort to update it more frequently (even if it means I will be sleep typing). … Continue reading →
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When Writing Takes a Brief Intermission
The past few weeks have been very hectic and my blog has suffered. I spent a week in the hospital with my oldest child (Thank God, she is doing well). I wrapped up my four months of training and I … Continue reading →
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