What drives an author? Is it the belief that publishing a book will lead to instant riches? Fame? Going from obscurity to being the person chatted about at parties? Hearing stories of your friends living vicariously through you? Is it simply that there are stories inside us that must be told? The driving need to … Continue reading A Series of Moments
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Why You Need a Public Persona
Happy Monday! At least, I hope it is. It's technically Sunday right now, but this topic came up and wouldn't let me go. So here I sit, on a Sunday evening, writing a post for Monday. I hope I haven't lost anyone yet. This is very important. As authors, we need to create a public … Continue reading Why You Need a Public Persona
The Secret Revealed
It's a Sunday night, and I'm relaxing. About to go dive into Arwenna's world and do some more work on book three, and final, book of The Raven Chronicles. We're on vacation, you see. While the bulk of our traveling is now done, we're taking all next week to do small things local to us. … Continue reading The Secret Revealed
Responsibility
It's late on Monday, but I still made it here! It's been crazy busy today. So much going on!Today, I want to talk about responsibility. It's a great concept, but we're in the middle of a shift in thinking. I remember, not to long ago, when the main chorus I heard from a lot of … Continue reading Responsibility
Examining your Goals as an Author
Good morning!We've got a small wilderness area with a river behind us, and the county is working to shore up the levy/create a salmon habitat/make run off areas. While it doesn't directly impact us, the noise and occasional vibrations have made it interesting.I've had a few people tell me later that I inspire them. It's … Continue reading Examining your Goals as an Author
A Matter of Trust
Happy Monday!No, I didn't post last week. Insanity, thy visit in my life was not wholly unexpected but you stayed far longer than I'd anticipated! LOL. Life outside of writing has calmed down again, though, so I'm back at it. I *may* even get forward momentum in a wip this week! LOLThis week, I want … Continue reading A Matter of Trust
Because I was told to
Good morning!One of the things I do the most in my job is to be a cheerleader of sorts. To write emails or make posts to our EIC's and authors on FB about how things aren't as bleak as they seem. I don't mind doing this. We all lose sight of the big picture some … Continue reading Because I was told to
Responsibility
Morning, everyone!It's a slow start in my house, but that's fine. If anything, it helps my concentration. When all you have in the background is the sound of your fingers on the keyboard, the washing machine doing its' thing, and the cats playing while you sip your coffee and figure out the day, it's nice.Then … Continue reading Responsibility
Beta Readers, Crit Partners, and Why You Need Them
In a recent interview, I was asked if I used beta readers or crit partners. I have both, and firmly believe every author should.A beta reader is there to catch the glaring plot holes. The stuff that just doesn't make sense. If your hero is walking around a bug infested cellar and brushing cobwebs aside … Continue reading Beta Readers, Crit Partners, and Why You Need Them
Time Flies!
There's an old saying that time flies by as we get older. I'm starting to realize just how fast!Five years ago, I was experiencing the euphoria that comes with writing and being 'in the zone' for the first time.I was slowly opening up to an online writing group, and sharing my story.Four years ago, I … Continue reading Time Flies!
K. M. Warfield 