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Blogmageddon: Team Kirchner Minutes 022311

So what started out as my foray into Blogspot turned into a battle royale. I honestly had no idea he’d be so upset. Last night, Team Kirchner met over dinner to discuss the event that was Blogmageddon 2011. Calmly, we … Continue reading

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Platform: Gotta Have One

Someday, I want to release my books to the masses. I’m not sure how I will do that yet, though I churn the question over and over: Should I self-publish or try for the traditional publisher? Either way, I’m smart … Continue reading

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More Plot!

After my last post, I’ve had some more time to work on my latest novel and the story has been developing more in my head as I go. I’ve been able to take my crazy plot map and streamline it. … Continue reading

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Story Plotting

After a short slump that involved a pity party, some tears, a few pick-me-up-talks from Tom and a side of self-doubt, I’m back in the writing game. I wanted to work on a book that was action-oriented, but my heart … Continue reading

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First Person Perspective – Ugh!

Two years ago I decided to get serious about writing. At that time, I had attempted to write three novels and ended up abandoning them all. The process was harder than I thought. I knew I needed help, so I … Continue reading

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Great Advice from Janice Hardy

This morning, I read a great post by Janice Hardy, who is on a blog tour to promote her the second book of her Healing Wars Trilogy. In this, she talks about why THE SHIFTER was picked up by an … Continue reading

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Decisions, Decisions…

As you know, I’ve been working on two novels (phew) at the same time. As I’m tidying things up with THE FOURTH CHANNEL, I’ve been working on a new novel to share with my writers group. I’ve been lovingly referring … Continue reading

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Beta Readers

My first book, THE FOURTH CHANNEL, is nearing completion. My goal is to have it all wrapped up in the next month. And then — fame, fortune, NY Times Bestseller list! I wish. Next up in the process is for … Continue reading

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Motivation

All too often I fall victim to insecurity. It’s a powerful enemy. Eventually it drags me down to the point where I can’t even look at my projects (i.e. novels) with an unbiased perspective. Rose colored glasses turn to crap … Continue reading

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The Elves Aren’t Doing It For Me

A couple of months ago I announced that I was working on the new book, which really wasn’t new at all, but the original novel I had started back when I decided I was going to become a serious writer. … Continue reading

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