As writers of historical fiction, there’s a lot of things I can’t just make up. I mean, there’s the big research: What happened in this historical event? Who was there? What were the consequences? But then there’s the intermediate stuff: How would someone insult someone else in this period? What was popular in art &…
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Meet My Writing Tribe
I just got back from the Pikes Peak Writers Conference in Colorado Springs—what a blast! The theme this year was “It Takes a Tribe,” because (contrary to popular belief) writing is not a solitary activity. We may sit at the keyboard alone, but there’s a whole network of people around us playing their own small…
What have I done to myself?
I’ve dabbled in many genres, but I like history. I’ve traveled and hiked Colorado and Wyoming to explore, learn, and meet new people. Sure, I like to read. I’ve seen the world from a variety of points of view. So, wherein lies my personal demise? Putting both of the above into a manuscript—a western historical…
Scraping Your Plate
When I first signed my book with a small press, I knew I was being slingshotted into fame. When it did not happen, I blamed myself, my marketing efforts, even my talent for not becoming an overnight sensation. The duty to get my name out there sapped all joy I once found in crafting a…
Choice Overload
Is your email inbox swollen with “helpful” newsletters and videos? You know the ones, presented by the “Successful Writers” who have found “The Secret” to become (fill-in-the-blank) best-selling authors and astound millions with their novels. Each helpful newsletter or video encourages you to launch a new marketing project (often closely associated with the service the…