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Published
It was sort of a surreal experience; one moment there was this manuscript on my computer and the next it was out there in the electronic universe, just waiting to be clicked on. It still doesn’t...
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Making a Space
Deciding where the characters in a story live is key. The world you create, has to be real to the reader, whether it exists or not. In fantasy this requires detailed descriptions to help the...
View ArticleA Love Letter to 5 Guys & 3 Ladies
It all started with a weekend getaway with my husband. Heading to a mountain cabin after work one Friday night, we stopped off at a 5 Guys Burgers and Fries to grab a quick dinner. While the...
View ArticleThe Truth about Self-Publishing
You can be assured the publishing industry is in a state of flux. I can’t remember a time in my (relatively short) “writing life” during which we weren’t discussing the effect of e-book sales on...
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Setting the Scene: Perly’s
As I mentioned before, I chose to set Neverending Beginnings in Richmond. When I first started writing, I debated whether or not to create fictional restaurants for my characters to frequent. When I...
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Ever tried. Ever Failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. – Samuel Beckett The instructor of the first writing workshop I ever attended shared this quote with us all on the first night of...
View ArticleThe Happenstance Effect
Aside from having a story burning inside of you that demands to be told, I believe the desire to understand how other people go about setting free their stories is the mark of a true writer. The...
View ArticleMy Love Affair with TED
I’m totally in love with TED. It’s true . . . So when I found out that TED was coming to town, the anticipation was nearly more than I could handle. March 22 is the magic date for Richmond’s very...
View ArticleRipping off the Labels
I say: “I’m a self-published author.” “I write chick lit or you know, women’s fiction, or whatever.” “My novel is more commercial than literary.” Which sounds a lot like: “I’m not ready.” “I don’t...
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What Your Nightstand Says About You
So I’m mostly a minimalist. My decor preferences trend towards the modern and I have a thing for pop art, sleek lines and all things clutter-free. This is true of my home, my office, and my home...
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