As I began editing my story, I asked a bunch of writers - either that I personally know or through Facebook writers groups - what tools they use when editing their book. I was shocked that most didn't have a plan or a tool...they just wing it! I'm sure most of us would like a… Continue reading 13 tools for editing your book
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The 400-Page Book Called “Just Do It!”
I had a dream that a friend was struggling with getting around to a project, no motivation whatsoever, initiative down the drain. (Pretty sure that struggling friend was actually my subconscious self, but moving on...) My dream-self solution for my dream-friend? "If only they had that book 'Just Do It!' It's 400 pages of motivation… Continue reading The 400-Page Book Called “Just Do It!”
What the L’s in a PenName?
To pen-name or not to pen-name - for any writer, that is the question. There is a lot of factors that go into choosing between one's own name or a pseudonym, and I thought I'd give you a brief sneak-peek at the process. (Writers: Kristen Lamb has a post discouraging use of pen names in… Continue reading What the L’s in a PenName?
Book Review: Rabbit Legacy by Ellen Maze
If you weren't quite convinced by my book review of "Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider", I hope this blogpost will confirm that this series is worth the investment. The mythos of Ellen's vampire world is crazy elaborate and believable, and you just want to jump right in (except, not literally. That might be a little too… Continue reading Book Review: Rabbit Legacy by Ellen Maze
Thoughts on “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
Well this is not an official review per se, so much as I had some sporatic thoughts as I read the book "Gone Girl" that I wanted to share. First off, total kudos to Gillian Flynn, this story was phenomenal. My Namesake It was interesting reading a book where people kept saying… Continue reading Thoughts on “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
Book Review: Rabbit – Chasing Beth Rider by Ellen C Maze
What are the chances that Ellen would be feeling "givey" on the same day I'd be feeling "getty"? Well probably not that statistically improbable, but I am so glad that Lil Roni Publishers surprised me with the opportunity to receive this book. While I wouldn't say I've read every Christian vampire novel out there, I've… Continue reading Book Review: Rabbit – Chasing Beth Rider by Ellen C Maze
WIP: The Soundtrack of Unfixed
Movies aren't the only story medium with soundtracks. More books are having official or unofficial soundtracks. Authors and readers alike compile songs that go with the story. Sometimes there's one song, sometimes multiple. Sometimes for different scenes, sometimes for different characters. Many authors need to listen to music while writing - sometimes this is just… Continue reading WIP: The Soundtrack of Unfixed
The Weirdest Book I’ve Read: “Stiff” by Mary Roach
Ever read something that immediately gets a reaction when brought up? I'm not talking about "This book is illegal in ____ countries." I'm talking about "This book is socially unacceptable in...well, everywhere."That's how I felt while reading Stiff by Mary Roach. It was fascinating and disgusting and abject. I wanted to share all this new… Continue reading The Weirdest Book I’ve Read: “Stiff” by Mary Roach
Book Review: Then and Always
I am so thrilled I received this book through the FirstReads program. How do I simply sum up Then and Always by Dani Atkins? It's about parallel universes and what-ifs and second chances and, more thematically, loss and hope and faith. Imagine waking up from an accident with perfect memory of a traumatic 5 years.… Continue reading Book Review: Then and Always
WIP: Unfixed Teaser
In the course of writing a novel you inevitably come across people asking, "What's your book about?" In the course of submitting a work-in-progress (WIP) to an agent or publisher, there is a query to submit that states what the book is about - quite similar to the back of a book to pique the… Continue reading WIP: Unfixed Teaser