What? I am a fiction writer, biographer as well as owner of Blue Deco Publishing. Eventually, I hope to have a regular, syndicated column, but I'm pretty happy being a novelist as well. I can not stick with one genre - having published works in dystopian, tech thriller, romcom, romance, crime drama, paranormal and sci-fi. And honestly, I prefer it that way. My interests are spread about, so why … [Read more...]
How to Make a Book Purse
Years ago, while working on the early drafts of my novel, I had a business making books into purses. I no longer have my Etsy shop, but occasionally I find an interesting book that I think will make a great clutch purse, or a friend asks me to make one for them. I recently made this book purse with a button and loop closure for my friend from her memoir: "Tell us how you did this!" Nancy's … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Audrey Mei
What: It's a chunky book that doesn't fit into one genre. Historical fiction? Magical realism? Asian literature? Speculative fiction? Family saga? World-fabulist-diverse-immigrant-adventure? Yes, a little bit. To all of these. Trixi Pudong and the Greater World is a novel that tells the tale of four generations of a Chinese family, torn between their deepest dreams and loyalties. There is war … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Libby Cudmore
What? I write for two weekly newspapers, The Hometown Oneonta and The Freeman's Journal, as well as daily content for our news website. I never saw myself as a reporter; my dad was the editor of our local paper, but I wanted to write fiction, not facts, plus I was a touch on the shy side when it came to interviewing people. But my husband started working as a photographer, and the editor, Jim … [Read more...]
Isn’t it Ironic? Words that Trip Me Up
A language fail is the worst kind of fail, especially if you're a public speaker or a writer. From Travis Bradberry's list of 20 commonly misused English words, these often trip me up: Ironic vs. Coincidental Bradberry writes: A lot of people get this wrong. If you break your leg the day before a ski trip, that’s not ironic—it’s coincidental (and bad luck). Also coincidental is … [Read more...]
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