One of my writing buddies gave me the URL to a fantastic article dealing with editing and how professional writers should handle edits. It’s snarky, it’s fun and most importantly, it’s a good reminder to get things done when you’re supposed to. It’s definitely going to be bookmarked for future reference just to keep my hate of editing at a minimum. My reason for not liking editing isn’t because I think I’m better than that- it’s because I’m usually in a new story and I don’t wanna go back to a story that I know so well already. To my mind it’s done and over with. *sigh* But this, might just keep me laughing through edits.
Archive for the ‘craft of writing’ Category
Recently, there have been lots of talks regarding covers and sales in the ebook and print industry. So I wanted to take a poll to see what the reality is when it comes to how much influence cover art has on sales. The poll will run for a month, so please participate and pass on the link. The more we know, the more we can show if bad cover art or even great cover art can help sell our stories or break our stories.
I’m often asked about who my favourite hero is when I write. Funny thing is, my favourite isn’t one of my own. In fact, he’s the creation of Elizabeth Peter’s (aka Dr. Barbara Mertz aka Barbara Michaels). Read the rest of this entry »
I received a rejection this week from publisher I really would like to work with. In fact, I was on the borderline of wondering– would this be my way in or be a rejection–and I was prepared either way. But this rejection didn’t hurt. In fact, this rejection made my day. Why? Read the rest of this entry »
Best of the Best Ebook Contest
Editor Jennifer’s first Best of the Best Ebook Contest is up and running! First Prize: $250
The Basics:
Contest open to all self-published or independent e-press published novels. Your novel must be available to the public for purchase before you enter.
Winner will receive $250 USD.
Each of 30 semi-finalists will have their novels showcased for a day on the Editor Jennifer website – including their book’s image, a 250 word description, and a link to the site where it can be purchased. Read the rest of this entry »
http://espan-rwa.com/the-digital-age-and-rwa-a-call-for-change/
Read it and think on it. The wave of publishing is changing, and it’d be nice if those who say they’re on the writer’s side would be in the forefront for once!
Today, I’m posting for me, about me. Last week Thursday, I got my hair cut, styled, and coloured. I love it. It’s still easy to take care of and my natural waves and curls are now coming out more. One of my workmates did it for me- and she did a fantastic job! I’ve begun taking small steps towards doing more for myself and to get myself back in shape, physically, mentally and in my writing. It’s not easy, because I’m still very tired easily and my sleep has good and bad nights. It’s definitely hard to overcome that, but I’m trying hard to do so. Read the rest of this entry »
Today, we step a bit into my other realm- that of writing. In fact, as I’ve done some shopping today (I bought a new lightweight flogger and some lovely erotic BDSM oriented ebooks from Changeling Press), I realized it’s something I’ve not touched upon much in this area. I think it’s time for me to address the idea of the erotic written word and what it can do for both sexes. Read the rest of this entry »
I write erotic romance. I also write BDSM romance for those who like their romance on the kinky side. What’s funny is that I’ve always included elements of this type without knowing it. I guess it’s because I’m a kinkster and a BDSMer, but I also think it’s because it’s a fun part of reading romance. It’s every woman’s fantasy to fall in love with the right man, but sometimes, it’s about falling in love and finding the right man who knows how to have great sex too. Sometimes we focus so much on the emotional, we forget about the fun it is to fall in love- the sensations, the experiences, and just the whole physical process as well. Read the rest of this entry »
I’ve not written much the past month or so. It’s not that I don’t want to, it’s because I’ve been unhealthy and it’s been one of those things– get healthy or force myself to write and write big time crap. So, I’ve been indulging myself lately- I’ve been reading some great authors (Talia Griffin– Gillian Key series OMG!) and I’ve been luxuriating in movies and my male. Some major changes have happened the past couple of weeks, and so my online time has been cut, but I’m hoping in the next couple of weeks, that’ll change- especially when I get my desktop back. (Right now, I’m on my laptop– which does not have everything I need to be productive. LOL) Read the rest of this entry »
Current Moon Phase
Waning Crescent Moon The moon is currently in Cancer The moon is 25 days old
