Artists are Weird, but Writers are Crazy: The Dark Side
Please note that this series is written in fun. If you don’t like hints of sarcasm and hyperbole don’t read this series. If you find the title offensive, don’t read this series. However, if you understand that this is a great time to be a writer of fiction and feel like a lone happy person in a tsunami of fear, read on. “Every time you think you’ve been screwed by publishers in every possible way, you meet one who has read the Kama Sutra.” Cathy Crimmins Writers have opinions—especially about other writers. Some like Michael Stackpole in his various posts think of them as “house slaves”, Sarah Hoyt compares them…
3 Quick Questions for Francis Ray
New York Times bestselling author Francis Ray is looking forward to an exciting 2012 with a number of books for her hungry readers to enjoy. She’s created a number of series like Invincible Women, Taggart/Falcon, and the Grayson Family of New Mexico. She took the time to answer a few questions. The Book A SEDUCTIVE KISS (Grayson Friends) St. Martin’s Press, ISBN 13: 9780312536473 YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON FRIENDS Dianna Harrington is known throughout the world as “The Face”—the stunningly beautiful spokesmodel for her family’s fashion empire. She could probably have her pick of any man she wants. But Dianna would rather kick back and relax with a good…
Deadline Blindness
(formerly called Seven Things That Don’t Get Done When I’m on Deadline) I originally wrote this post in 2008 and thought I’d give it an update. Deadline blindness is not a malady all authors face, lucky sods, but I certainly do. Here are the things I don’t do or see when I’m on a deadline. 1) Laundry. I just fill another basket. 2) Letters/Emails. Haven’t heard from me? Don’t worry you’re not alone. 3) Social Networking. Facebook? I have a Facebook page? 4) Reading. I love books and I have a stack waiting for me, but I can’t get to them yet.
Blogging at Writerspace
Today I got a chance to blog at Writerspace. Check out What Readers Want to Know…5 Questions for Dara Girard. Enjoy!
A Q&A with Jayne Ann Krentz
Before I had the privilege of calling Jayne Ann Krentz my friend, I used her as my invisible mentor. She guided me through my long journey to publication. I even used her fabulous book Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of Romance for the basis of a paper I did in college (got an A!). From Jayne I learned the value of finding one’s core story and keeping one’s sense of humor. Here’s a brief conversation she never knew we had. Q. Jayne, do you really think I can make it as a writer? A. ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY. Q. Really? A. Yes,TRUST ME.