Tag Archives: writing
How I Lost the Plot…and found it again
Weeks ago, I wrote this and very happily described my methods for becoming a successful plotter. Today, I have to be perfectly honest. I lost the plot.
Quote of the Week
“Find a truly original idea. It is the only way I will ever distinguish myself. It is the only way I will ever matter.” From the film A Beautiful Mind I think all creative people think this way, and as … Continue reading
Faery Forests and Other Adventures
I’m back after a week long trip to Ireland to see family and the Emerald Isle. Yes, Ireland is so green it does literally hurt your eyes. I love travelling and seeing new places. It serves as great inspiration for writing…
How this ‘Pantser’ is becoming a ‘Plotter’
I’ve always written by the seat of my pants and been very proud of my status as a Pantser. This apporach, however, has often left me floundering with novels stalled and half-finished around the 25 000 word mark. I swore I’d never be a … Continue reading
So I recently stumbled into the world of Pinterest. Given the multitude of other social media sites, I couldn’t but wonder why we needed yet another means of social networking. The hype surroudning Pinterest as one of the … Continue reading
Even Fantasy Requires Research
The old adage “write what you know” would make for pretty boring writing by most authors. That would limit me to female characters, a handful of locations, specific nationalities, a time frame of the last 20 years and plots relating … Continue reading
RTW: Who Do You Love?
Roadtrip Wednesday courtesy of YA Highway This Week’s Topic: Who has helped you on your reading/writing/publishing journey?
Using Music when Writing
I’ve been a musician for most of life, playing piano and flute, pursuing both in university, hoping to make performance my career. That didn’t work out so well when I discovered that my dream of playing in the Vienna Philharmonic … Continue reading
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Interview with Suzanne
Thanks to A Three Way Tie for hosting this great author interview with Suzanne about her novel, Dragon’s Teeth. Here’s a bit from the interview: What was the hardest part of writing your book? What is the easiest? The … Continue reading
Author Interview with Amber Garr
I’m pleased to welcome today, Amber Garr, author of Promises. Amber was kind enough to take some time out to answer a few questions. Amber Garr spends her days conducting scientific experiments and wondering if her next door neighbor is secretly … Continue reading
