Book Timeline & Updates
Many of you know that I’ve been writing historical novels for what seems like forever, but haven’t yet published a book. There have been times that I’ve felt less ambitious about it,...
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Finishing Draft 1: Then Vs. Now
Last Wednesday, I reached the end of Blizzard, draft 1. (For more details about the book’s plot and characters, return to this post.) I was powerfully reminded of the way I felt when I reached t...
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March Writing Life Update: Agent Acquired!
It’s been awhile since I’ve done an update on my writing life, but there hasn’t been much news to share… until recently. In this first quarter of the year, I’ve been working ...
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“The One Tool All Writers Need…” on DIY MFA
Hi everyone! I wanted to share the link to my most recent column over at DIY MFA: The One Tool All Writers Need This is a subject I was contemplating earlier this month, as I received rejections (or ...
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Dear Mr. Fiction: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
I’ve slowed things down with Mr. Fiction, at least for the time being. But I always knew it wasn’t going to be a complete breakup; even though my new focus is going to be the nonfiction ...
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I Got Knocked Down: A Story of Rejections and Hope
The original title of this post, as I planned it on my editorial calendar, was “How to Stay Sane and Keep Writing During The Holidays.” I still think that’s a great title. Problem is...
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