Tag Archives: Writing

New pics of pup!

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Puppy update! Here’s Sophie as she looked on Monday. Compared to two weeks before: Can you tell a difference?  I can. Her ears are longer as is her body, the shape of her head is more Spaniel defined and her fur … Continue reading →

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Today’s #WWoW! A Change of Scenery

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

A Smart & Savvy Group of Authors who write a weekly feature for their blog -Writer’s Words of Wisdom- each Wednesday. The goal is to impart what we’ve learned about writing, editing, getting published, book promotion, and more along the way. … Continue reading →

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Gr8 Smokie #Mtns #amWriting #Getaway !

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

  I’m spending a few days in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with some writer friends. We’re having a blast in our rustic Cabins For You getaway, though some would find our outing to be low-key. The area has numerous attractions … Continue reading →

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Brainstorm, bottledworder!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Today, I read a post on bottledworder’s blog about characters and whether they live inside an author’s head. He asks some excellent questions about where the inspiration for them comes from and how a writer should pursue them. I don’t … Continue reading →

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#amwriting today for NaNo…

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

and to increase my productivity for the year. #amwriting every day of this month (I hope). Progress is happening, though I’m not ready to show word counts yet. Maybe when they’re more impressive – nuff said? Three things I forgot … Continue reading →

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Spooks gone, NaNo begun

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Spookapalooza is done, winners chosen, winners contacted and NaNo has begun. NaNoWriMo, that is, the annual craziness during which writers all over the world attempt to write 50,000 words in one month. Am I going for it? You bet, though I’m … Continue reading →

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On the road

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

I’m traveling with my good friend Susan Carlisle, who writes medical romances for Harlequin Mills & Boon. Quick trip to Oklahoma yesterday, returning home today. We’re having a blast talking about writing and plotting while on the road. I do … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

In the wee hours of this morning, I e-mailed my partial and synopsis off to Harlequin’s Medical Romance line in the UK. Four hours later, I had a heads-up e-mail that they’d received it. Yay! Now I’ve got to get … Continue reading →

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Writing contest begins NOW!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

WHAT: 2nd Annual Petit Fours and Hot Tamales Recipe for Success Writing Contest. Winner receives a critique for agent Chelsea Gilmore of The Maria Carvainis Agency. HOW MUCH: NO ENTRY FEE. Only your first 100 words! WHO: Both unpublished and … Continue reading →

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I pitched! I scored!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Lest you think I’ve become athletic (Now that WOULD be news!), I’ll tell you right up front that I’m talking about my pitch in the Editor Pitch Challenge for Harlequin Mills and Boon’s Medical Romance. That took place yesterday and … Continue reading →

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