Good morning!It's a typical June morning in Seattle Suburbia. Gray skies, and the constant thought of raindrops falling on your head when you go attempt to give the lawn a haircut.But...I've got other things to do today! In just over 3 hours (12:30 pdt/3:30 pm edt) I get to visit with Ann and Pam at … Continue reading Visiting Authors on the Air today!
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Such a fun week to be had!
It's been a great week so far (yeah for Monday!). Much better than last week, when I was starting to wonder which God/dess I'd managed to get peeved at me.At least there wasn't much protest when the dishwasher died about helping me do the dishes until the new one arrived, though I think our daughters … Continue reading Such a fun week to be had!
Snafus, technical difficulties, and knowing when to say no.
So, I had my first podcast interview earlier this week. It was an absolute blast. We did have a few technical difficulties towards the end of the podcast, but hats of to JengaJam's crew for keeping things going while I was trying to come back.Note to self: If using your netbook for a podcast over … Continue reading Snafus, technical difficulties, and knowing when to say no.
A steep learning curve!
Hey everyone!I know, it's been a while. I'm still trying to get into the routine of posting more than once a month. The goal is once a week. But, life being what it is, sometimes things don't go as planned.Next Tuesday (June 19th) is my first ever podcast interview. And they want me there for … Continue reading A steep learning curve!
Visiting blogger – Please Welcome Author Melissa Foster!
By the way, Melissa's giving books away during her Tour! Check here http://melissafoster.com/blog/melissas-summer-blog-tour for more information! Writers On The Edge, by Melissa Foster In this fast paced, ever-changing landscape of book publishing, more and more authors are feeling like their lives are moving too fast and they can't wrap their arms around the … Continue reading Visiting blogger – Please Welcome Author Melissa Foster!
New experiences, both good and bad
Hey!I know, I've been very lax about posting lately. Volleyball season has started, so there's lots of running to get my oldest from practice and going to games. Still, I'm finding time for lots of stuff!I had my first blog tour recently! It was, um, different. For the most part, things went smoothly. There was … Continue reading New experiences, both good and bad
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Lots to talk about today!
Ok, I may be jumping the gun a little bit here, but I've been grinning since Thursday and I'm going to go NUTS if I don't say it. "Daughter of Hauk" was sent to the printer on Friday. I'll be able to order my proof copy this week! As long as nothing's wonky with it, … Continue reading Lots to talk about today!
More promo fun!
I was honored to be given a shout out on this internet radio show earlier this week. The host has scheduled me for a guest slot on July 8th at 9 am pacific/12 noon eastern. Take a look at his site! http://cuttingroomfloorpodcast.blogspot.ca/2012/04/green-light-this-promoted-projects.html
The one rule to rule them all
There's been entire books written on the 'rules' of writing. I tend to ignore them. As my 'big brother' in writing once told me: Did the book sell? Then it's good. I'm not a technically perfect writer. I don't care if you're supposed to use -ly adverbs sparingly or all that stuff. I write the best … Continue reading The one rule to rule them all