I’m sure every writer has stories about this. For some, naming characters aren’t important, for others, it’s vital. I’m in the latter category. I write fantasy and fantasy romance and have wended my way (so far) through four series, two are finished, two are continuing. In the “Heart” series (the “Heart” books because they all…
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Never Give Up
Write on the days when the words flow as easily as water. Write on the days when it feels like every word has to be dredged up from your toenails. Write on the days when you feel like the painted ship upon a painted sea, when words are sludge and hope is gone and you know for certain that nobody in their right mind will ever read this tripe you’re smearing on the page.
Never Ignore Serendipity
I just took a vacation. It was great, but what I took away from it (besides a sunburn and a hangover), was that I need to make sure I never let myself ignore serendipitous moments in time. While our husbands went fishing, my friend and I decided we’d take a nice little snorkeling trip. Just…
The “Next Day” Critique Group Apology Letter Template – Blank For Your Convenience
So it’s happened. You brought pages to your critique group, it didn’t go well, and you exploded, making an ass of yourself. You know what RMFW’s own Mario Acevedo says? He says the only appropriate response to a critique is “thank you.” And in our group, he says thank you a lot. Because Mario insists…
Ten Tips for Staying Healthy
The good news is that there are things you can do to bump up your immune system during the colder, darker days of winter, so that you are less likely to play host to the tiny, evil, opportunistic organisms swarming around you.