I’m looking for a critique partner. Someone who can help me catch the things that I miss in tweaking and polishing my books. Things like - grammar, spelling, run-on sentences, fragments, nonsensical phrasing, head hopping. Generally the techniques and mechanics of writing.
So in my quest, I’ve also started learning more about editing and how to […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about genre’s and why I started writing, want to write, what’s my motivation and other such topics.
Lately I’ve been struggling with my writing. Don’t get me wrong. I love to write. I’ve tried giving up (okay so it’s really quitting) but I just can’t. It’s apart of me, in my […]
Here is my contest entry that finaled. It didn’t win. Though it did get some votes (maybe if I pimped myself more, asked for votes then it would have been higher - not that that’s what happened - not implying anything.)
She spotted him immediately when she entered, seated at the bar. Renaldo was surrounded by […]
There’s a chorus of a Notorious BIG song that goes…
And another one…
And it made me think of writing because there are only 8 more days ’til Take Me As I Am releases. But I’ve been doing some research on promotion and marketing and I came across an interesting tidbit of advice. The best promotion is […]
Here’s the cover for my upcoming m/m release from Phaze.
I just love this picture of the skyline downtown. And happens to show off one of my favorite places in the city - the waterfront.
I love going down and sitting by the water, watching the boats & ships,people watching and just enjoying being outside. It is […]
In my efforts to become a more efficient, better organized, uber prolific outputting writer, I decided to list my writing goals for 2008. My Writing Goals for 2008:
1. Continue to submit in an effort to be published, and remain published (i.e. not a one hit, two novella wonder) so I can build a backlist and […]
I’m going shopping this weekend. I’m going to buy a cool new outfit. Plus Payless is having another BOGO.
So you’re wondering why am I celebrating?
Because I wrote and submitted and now have 2 completed novellas that are ready to be submitted.
Because I could have chickened out and let the “darling little gems” sit on my […]
I do have a very validate excuse as to why I haven’t been updating the blog.
I’ve been busy writing.
So when the creativity hits, it’s best to catch the wave.
I’ve completed 2 novellas 80 and 100 pages respectively and working on a new full-length novel. Submitted a proposal for another novella.
I promise to do better and update […]
Today’s Writing Prompt:
You’ve been going through a dry spell in the dating department, so you’ve been set up on a blind date. You’re asked to meet this stranger at the food court in your local mall. When the date arrives you’re shocked to find out that it’s a famous fictional character. Describe the scene (who’s […]
