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Hunting for the Uninitiated
published on August 17, 2009This weekend I flew up to San Francisco to participate in that popular sport of hunting that nearly extinct species – an apartment bigger than a shoebox for a reasonable price. I printed out my craigslist ads. I had…
Editing Blues
published on August 14, 2009I hate editing. I thought I was fine with it. In fact, I knew I was making the story better with each round of edits that I did. Now, on my umpteenth round, each mark on my manuscript feels…
Novel Soundtrack: Part II
published on August 12, 2009My first novel, TOUCHED, is a YA suspense fantasy novel with a Romeo & Juliet romance at its heart. Below is my current playlist because it constantly changed as I progressed from writing to editing. SPOILER ALERT! Some plot…
Novel Soundtrack: Part I
published on August 7, 2009
As stated in my previous posts, I write at Starbucks. Many of you will laugh when I say I do this to avoid distractions. However, since I can be an anti-social creature,…
When the Well Runneth Dry…
published on August 6, 2009
I am capable of writing for hours on end. Ask my local Starbucks barista. I work my normal 9-6 job, grab a quick bite,…
Freewriting vs. Outlining
published on August 3, 2009Organic or Structured? The ongoing debate of writing methods – or should I say planning methods – can be a never-ending one. Many writers feel like the magic is lost if they know where they’re going. Others feel like…
Saturday Sonnet
published on August 1, 2009A light sonnet celebrating my writing office – Starbucks.
In a Starbucks World
We’re defined by our beverage of choice.
The Teas and Chai Tea Lattes are of green
tree-hugging, forward-thinking social mien.
The Vanilla Latte are sweet of voice
And have a lighter, kinder…
Wanderlust
published on July 31, 2009
I am moving to San Francisco in late August. Packing up three bookcases of books and other various possessions to haul them across the state. Again. At least this time…
Query Me Crazy
published on July 30, 2009
**UPDATE: My agent, Laura Bradford, broke down my query letter over at YA Highway to reveal why she asked to see my novel.
So you wrote your novel, and…
The Elusive Muse
published on July 29, 2009Where do ideas for stories come from? For me, it’s a combination of everything I see, my experiences, and things I’m interested in. Is that vague enough for you? Honestly, my best ideas are born out the things I…
