A few weeks ago, my awesome editor, Karen, posted this on Facebook: There must be something in the air. Three people have asked me this morning what … [Read more...]
It’s Your Book, Crying Is Optional
There was an interesting conversation happening on Twitter today among some reviewers about things that squick them out. Some topics were forced … [Read more...]
Patience, My Young Apprentice
Anyone in the business who knows me knows that I am always shopping something. And one of the most important lessons I have learned through this is … [Read more...]
NaNoWriMo and Lessons Learned
I have done, and "won," NaNoWriMo nine years running. Sometimes it's gone right to the wire (like minutes to the wire) and other times I finished with … [Read more...]
Take a Lesson from Queen Elsa and Let It Go
Writing this post with a fuzzy, sick brain, so bear with me. There are certain things in publishing that you simply have no control over. Sure, you … [Read more...]
NaNoWriMo as a Published Author
Many of us here at the Evil League love NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Every year (or as often as possible) we join the thousands and … [Read more...]
Under the Weather
I am sick. Like super-sick. I spent all of August and much of September thinking I was "sort of" sick. By the time I finally caved...I was … [Read more...]
Write What You Love
As writers, we all know the old adage about writing what you know--which I think some people take a little too literally, but I don't want to race off … [Read more...]
On Inspiration
My kids get out of school Friday, and Saturday morning (bright and way-too-fucking-early) we leave on our vacation. I'm excited about it for a … [Read more...]
I Never Could Juggle
A long time ago, when I wore pigtails but not by choice (like I do now), I wanted to learn how to juggle. I don't know why, but somehow I got it in my … [Read more...]
Do It Yourself
I'm a big fan of DIY culture. I applaud people who take the time and effort to learn how to do their own plumbing, electrical, furniture refinishing, … [Read more...]
Write or Die
Nope, I'm not talking about the very useful computer program that helps keep you on task while writing. No, Evil Readers, I'm here with something … [Read more...]
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