Category Archives: Writing

It’s pretty, it’s weird, it’s exciting, and it’s fun to eat: The single bite that indicates all that is to come. Photo courtesy of Kitchen Connaisseur Contrary to popular opinion, where to begin the tale is not always intuitive. A … Continue reading →

Literary agents all expect something different. When an aspiring author is sending a query letter, research has to be done in order to tailor the letter specifically to what each agent likes. They all want and expect something different. I … Continue reading →

I’m about to do something daring. Guide to Literary Agents is holding a contest for novels of paranormal romance or urban fantasy. All we have to do is submit our first 150 – 200 words. The top three winners receive … Continue reading →

Who hasn’t dreamed of being the ultimate winner? It’s the fantasy where, somewhere, in another universe, you’re gorgeous and talented and famous and you’re dating a supermodel. It’s the place where you’re good at everything and bad at nothing. Bad … Continue reading →

When I first envisioned THE FOURTH CHANNEL, the original incarnation had a vampire element to it. I tossed and turned over this aspect for a long time because the vampire theme is overdone. I must confess I’m getting a little … Continue reading →

I’ve been doing research on starting and conducting a good writing group, as well as on the critiquing process. Things are really coming along and I can’t wait to announce it at church. I won’t be able to do that … Continue reading →

Last night I went out with Dorothy, one of my very good friends who has been reading my novel, The Fourth Channel, and has become quite a big fan of the book. However, when she read chapter 17, she was … Continue reading →

For me, the first writing of chapter one is always an excruciating process. I have so many ideas jumping around in my head that it takes FOREVER to get some of the words out and, no matter how hard I … Continue reading →

I’m still working on finishing the final touches of my novel, THE FOURTH CHANNEL, as well as working on a query letter to send. I can’t believe how fast it’s coming together, and soon it will come to an end. … Continue reading →

My book is pretty much done. And this time, I mean it. There’s very little that I have left to do (write the epilogue and finish the edits) so I am writing a query letter to submit to literary agents. … Continue reading →