By Janet Lane –What’s behind the happiness craze? It’s summertime, and the weather’s finally fine. Sunshine is in abundance, and so are articles about happiness. In July 9th’s Colorado Style, The Washington Post’s Brigid Schulte wrote an artcle, “Boost happiness with a few simple daily habits.” The July 12 issue of Parade’s cover headline reads,…
Author: Janet Lane
Janet Lane’s Coin Forest novels have earned #1 Amazon bestselling status in the medieval romance genre. She also writes contemporary women’s novels. Her novels have received international awards (IPPY, INDIE, EVVY) and the HOLT Medallion. She served as an editor for RMFW’s anthology, Broken Links, Mended Lives, which was named a finalist in the Colorado Book Awards. She recently released her author-narrated audiobook, Etti’s Intended, and is working on her sixth book in the Coin Forest series.
Clever ways to boost your luck!
by Janet Lane Is there a way to improve your odds for publishing success? It’s likely you’ve learned about other writers’ successes and wondered, “When will it be my turn?” or “How did he finally get so lucky?” There are ways to improve your luck, and reading about others’ success stories gives clues about ways…
Got Plot? Got cover? Get reviews!
By Janet Lane E-books need public shows of affection You’ve written the perfect story, and you’ve led your book through a series of hoops – careful revisions, professional editing, a web site, a blog, and a beautiful new cover, complete with book descriptions for the on-line retailers. Now it’s time to get really brave, and…
Writers, sing along with me… the heart and soul of dreams
by Janet Lane These are the times that try writer’s souls. Are your writer’s dreams getting battered in the maelstrom of the current publishing world? I have experienced the many frustrations of writing fiction, and I understand my fellow RMFW members’ struggles with rejections, disappointing sales, the daunting task of getting reviews or an editor…
Why was this scene cut?
By Janet Lane I saw a terrific movie yesterday, An American Sniper. The director, Clint Eastwood, made a surprising decision that triggered thoughts about, “Show, don’t tell.” It’s the mantra for story telling, and for good reason. Because we all write and read different genres, I’ll mention major movies. Imagine if the slaughtered horse head-in-a-bed…