I've hummed the refrain from It's My Party by Lesley Gore more than once over the last few days. You see, I had every reason to celebrate this week. After seven years of work and over a quarter-million words, I'd finally added the phrase 'The End,' to my science fiction trilogy, Project Gene Assist. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Lies and Legacy is go for launch
5 Reasons Your Book Takes Forever (and a Day) to Launch
I've said it before and I'll say it again — writing the book is the easy part. For the past several weeks I have been practically chained to my desk getting Lies & Legacy ready for its big debut. Why does it take so long to publish a book after announcing the manuscript is done? … Continue reading 5 Reasons Your Book Takes Forever (and a Day) to Launch
Editing Tools For Writers
Writers, whether they pursue traditional publication under the writer-agent model, publish under their own name, or sign with a smaller imprint, need to edit their work prior to submission. However, while some authors believe their background makes them a grammatical expert, the truth is no one should rely on a single set of eyes. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Editing Tools For Writers
Empty Chairs
There will be two empty chairs at our table this year. One, left just as the party was really getting underway. While the other wouldn't have surprised me had he stayed well past closing time. Someone new will have to carve the turkey this year. Another to be among the first to nurse a glass … Continue reading Empty Chairs
Getting back into shape
I make no secret of the fact that I have a day job in addition to writing my novels. Some in the publishing community say it means I don't take my dreams seriously enough. My children, however, have told me once or twice that they enjoy eating. As their voices are typically loudest in my … Continue reading Getting back into shape
