I’ve decided to step up and take on some new responsibilities with one of my writing groups. The local chapter of Sisters in Crime is looking for someone to help out with their new website, which is something I feel I can handle, so I’ve volunteered to join the board (well, after being asked, that…
DetailsOne of my writing groups has decided that we want to try to produce an anthology, similar to the one I had the latest story published in. As a participant in that process, I have been roped…er…coerced into helping research what exactly might be involved in such an endeavor. We’re going to be using the…
DetailsOK I have finished reading the trilogy that I started a while ago. I don’t usually bother reviewing anything on the website but in this case, I’m going to make an exception. I have given all 3 books a 5-star rating on Goodreads & Amazon. I didn’t bother with a review because the author already…
DetailsIt’s First Wednesday, which means it’s time for our monthly Insecure Writer’s Support Group blog! July 5 question – 99% of my story ideas come from dreams. Where do yours predominantly come from? I do occasionally have a dream that leads directly to a story, but most of my ideas come from paying attention to…
DetailsThis is courtesy of one of author Michael Stackpole’s lectures at Dragoncon, which is a science fiction convention that happens to have a Writing Track with great advice for any author. First, remember that you are not editing as you go along. As Stackpole says, “first, dig the hole” – get the manuscript down before you play…
DetailsSince I have an AI character in my book, a friend recommended this book to me. It’s by Ann Leckie and is the only novel so far to have won the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke awards – and it was her first novel! It’s the story of one “ancillary” body left from an…
DetailsI often have a tough time deciding on what to write on the old blog! I’ve copied several lists from other blog writers and decided to do my own version of a topic list. Topics About Writing: Topics About the Author: Topics About Other Authors:
DetailsIt’s First Wednesday, so time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post! June 7 question – If you ever did stop writing, what would you replace it with? I can’t imagine not writing, but I suppose if I had to stop, I’d replace it with something else creative. Maybe I’d become a voice actor or…
DetailsI was hoping for another Murderbot Diaries book, but Martha Wells finished this fantasy first so I’m trying it out. I’m usually more of a sci-fi reader but I can get into a decent fantasy so long as the characters and plot are realistic enough. So far, I’m interested. Kai is a demon from Underearth.…
DetailsThis is an old Robert Heinlein novel I haven’t seen in ages (and didn’t remember much of what I saw back then, to be honest) so I’m revisiting it. I have to say it’s not one of Heinlein’s best stories – there’s a lot of discussion about his favorite topics (sex & the place of…
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