What? I started out writing novels that were based on true stories, but later in life, I began to write and publish poetry. I then became a journalist for several local newspapers and little by little, I moved toward nonfiction, particularly memoir. In 2011, I came across Writing Spirit, a book by bestselling author and mystic Lynn Andrews. The book really moved me so I called the author for … [Read more...]
Fierce Girls, Superheroes and Zombie Killers
Girls embrace superpowers. They love to fight imaginary criminals and save people just as much as boys do. Last Halloween, my 8-year old granddaughter was Catgirl, a character she created herself. As you can see, she enjoyed being fierce: Super Kitty Zombie Killer In addition to being fierce on Halloween, her favorite game when she visits me is playing Super Kitty Zombie Killer. The game … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Veronica Dale
What? Over the years I’ve been a librarian, pastoral minister, a non-fiction writer, and a mom. Now I’m the author of Blood Seed, book one of the Coin of Rulve series; and Night Cruiser: Short Stories about Creepy, Amusing or Spiritual Encounters with the Shadow. Blood Seed, my first novel, stitches literary fantasy and tender romance into the fabric of the dark spiritual journey. … [Read more...]
Why Rush to Publish?
You wrote a book! You want it published! Now! Congratulations! I've felt that same excitement. However, I urge you to resist that impulse to self-publish right away. I know you're excited and, trust me, I know time is the downside of traditional publishing. It can take years. First you have to query agents. That can take a year or more of submitting your manuscript and waiting for responses. … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Novelist Lisa Peers
What? I'm editing the second draft of my second novel, currently titled Desired Effect. The working log line is, "When a San Francisco actress lands her first film role as the often naked love interest of a flawlessly handsome momma’s boy, it sparks a romance of mythic proportions." While I'm grateful to be this far along after a long (really long) writing process, working on this draft … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 69
- 70
- 71
- 72
- 73
- …
- 109
- Next Page »