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Stephen King is my writing coach.
Stephen King is my writing coach—even though I’ve never seen or met him, or even read more than a couple of his books. Here’s why: … Read More
Straw into gold: turning life experiences into story
Straw into gold—turning life experiences into story My current job description is self-employed clinical social worker and author (my dream careers I’ve been working toward … Read More
What’s your creative process?
What’s your creative process? The creative process is a little different for everyone, sure. For me, it’s connected to daydreaming, and then making and doing … Read More
Leaving a secure job to be a writer–is there a diagnosis for that?
I’m leaving a secure state job in a week. I have a permanent employee number, with a month of sick leave and vacation. It’s the … Read More
Is the blog tour dead?
Is the blog tour dead? Do blog tours actually work to generate book sales? A few days ago I asked: is anyone reading blogs? It … Read More
Posted in Blogging, Creativity, Fiction, Social Media, The Writing Life
Tagged blogging, blogs, books, creativity, relationships, Social networking, writing
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Have you ever watched the moon rise?
One of the very talented authors I’ve become acquainted with in my writing journey is science fiction/fantasy writer Mary Pax. She’s joining us to today … Read More
Creative torches: some people give off sparks.
Creativity is a flame. I’ve often told people, and experienced myself, the way that flame can be fanned and strengthened by some people and damped … Read More
Posted in Creativity, The Writing Life
Tagged creativity, crime writer, relationships, writing
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Postbook depression.
I stayed up until midnight last night finishing a read-though on Stolen in Paradise, my latest book, and then sent it to beta-readers (those intrepid … Read More
Creativity unleashed: begin in 2012
My first novel, Blood Orchids, debuted in December. This has been a lifelong dream, and a process on a thousand different levels. It’s also caused … Read More
Hard copy or e-book?
Palpitations. Hair-pulling. Insomnia. Frantic phone calls. Blizzards of e-mails. Yes, it’s my first book launch, and after all of the above, Blood Orchids is finally … Read More
