December 2011
36 posts
Serial Story: The Minister's Maid, Ch. 28 →
***If you are under 18 years old, or easily offended by graphic material, do not read further.*** This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday.
Ch. 1|Ch….
November 2011
26 posts
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Paperback Writer: The Last Stretch →
Excellent pep talk from Lynn Viehl for all you NaNo-ers racing toward the finish…and any other writer feeling a bit behind the gun. :-)
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Do You Enjoy Fantastical Stories? | Jami Gold →
Interesting post. I can read/enjoy paranormal and some fantasy (not all, I have my limits), but can’t write it due to my inability to suspend belief if it’s coming out of my own mind (weird, eh? I trust others, but not myself with fantastical stuff).
Weekly News & Goals 11/27/11 →
I hope everyone had a good holiday last
week (or just a good week, for those outside the US). We had a quiet
Thursday and a pretty easy work week, which was nice overall. I’m
not a shopper (well,…
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Is It Possible to Become Independent from... →
Worth thinking about, for sure…
Ah, Routines. How I've Missed You... →
This fall has been tragically chaotic, and I’ve had a really hard time keeping to any kind of routine with our constantly changing schedules and house projects. After the projects were over,…
Serial Novel: Falling in Public, Ch. 27 →
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Visit Me at #Amwriting .org →
Happy Thanksgiving to all my US peeps! I’m over at Amwriting.org today, talking about what I’m thankful for. Join me?
Weekly News & Goals 11/21/11 →
All my US friends ready for Thanksgiving later this week? We are eschewing the traditional turkey dinner in favor of hosting brunch Thursday morning for my parents, followed by a quiet dinner of…
Serial Novel: Falling in Public, Ch. 26 →
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Aspartame has been Renamed →
For anyone who’s sensitive to aspartame like I am…be aware it’s being renamed so you know what to look for!
Serial Story: The Minister's Maid, Ch. 27 →
***If you are under 18 years old, or easily offended by graphic material, do not read further.*** This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday.
Ch. 1|Ch….
Weekly News & Goals 11/14/11 →
This weekend I finally unburied my Thanksgiving decorations, and it’s now feeling very harvest-y at my house with pumpkins and autumn leaves here and there. I love this time of year – the chill in…
Serial Novel: Falling in Public, Ch. 25 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Friday. To receive each installment via email, please sign up here. Ch.1|Ch. 2|Ch. 3|Ch. 4|Ch. 5|Ch. 6|Ch. 7|Ch. 8|Ch. 9
State of the Snake - November →
“So, Jamie, how’s the publishing business going?”
“Well, sales are down, projects are up, and I have more ideas than I have time to implement, thanks. But I’m hoping that 2012 is the year we…
Writing Notes: Those Pesky Corners →
I’ve always been a linear writer. I can’t write a scene out of order, partially because if I know what happens that far out, I’m probably bored with the story. The other reason is that anything I…
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Structure Part 6-Getting Primal & Staying Simple «... →
Excellent advice on plot.
Weekly News & Goals 11/7/11 →
You may have noticed some very late posts last week (and some missing altogether). Our house is still seriously chaotic following new carpet, Halloween decorations & the whole party thing. I’ve been…
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Random Writings: Stuck on Structure - The Eight... →
An excellent breakdown of the necessary “verb”…
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Roni Loren: A Dangerous Side Effect of Becoming a... →
Truer than I’d like it to be. *sigh* What are you reading?
Housework: The Nine-Letter Word →
Now that the yearly Halloween madness is over and the new carpet is finally finished, I’m hoping to develop some good routines for taking better care of our house. Last weekend I sat down and made…
Serial Novel: Falling in Public, Ch. 24 →
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The Daring Novelist: Slushpile Secrets Part 1 -... →
Insightful post on talent from Camille LaGuire…
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Ways to Develop Your Unique Writing Voice «... →
Excellent article on developing your writing voice from Kristen Lamb. I agree, boundaries/limitations inspire creativity.
Writing Notes: When Priorities Go AWOL →
This is less of a craft post than normal – sorry. Not much writing going on here this week… I’m sort of spinning in a giant whirlpool of chaos this week. And I have been for the last several…
Serial Story: The Minister's Maid, Ch. 25 →
***If you are under 18 years old, or easily offended by graphic material, do not read further.*** This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday.
Ch. 1|Ch. 2|
