Goals
Organize Your Writing Life
What used to be a simple routine of writing in the morning before going to work has morphed into a full-time job of writing as often as possible while also keeping track of a whole list of publicity appointments, editing, more writing projects and, of course, being a mom and a wife. I am here…
I Hit Send on My Novella
It took me a bazillion passes and I didn’t quite hit my goal of 20,000, but yesterday I hit send on my 21, 821 word novella. I can’t believe it started out around 56,000 and after five on again off again months of editing, I did it! Whew!! Still can’t believe I managed a coherent…
A Lesson in Editing and a Disappearing Trick
I can’t believe it’s been five months since I signed my contract and attempted to cut 35,000 words off my WIP. I’ve painfully and faithfully cut 30,000 words and have the last 5,000 to go. Cutting any WIP down has been a challenge. First, I snipped the obvious. Overused words, expression, those darn passive verbs.…
Sneak Peak at a Labor of Love
Has it been a year or more since I started the redesign and format on Writer…Interrupted? I dare not go back and actually count the days…months I’ve been planning, waiting, redesigning, waiting, fixing glitches, recruiting writers, fixing more glitches because it’s almost time!! (I know I’ve said that before, but really, it’s almost time to…
A Dream Come True: My First Book Cover
It’s a little surreal seeing my name on the cover of a REAL book! I’ve been dreaming about my first sale for years, and while it didn’t happen the way I envisioned it (look for a post on that later) it happened! I’m still in that semi-conscious dream state where it doesn’t seem real. Sure,…
Dancing Shoes…
I finally did it! I’m about to cross off something on my bucket list and it involves dancing shoes! When I spent 3 1/2 weeks on the road one of the highlights for me was going swing dancing with Susie May Warren. Dancing with strangers was a little out of my comfort zone, but Susie…
Opening Night and Playing Catch Up
For those still following and reading this blog, a BIG thank you to you! I know posts have been sparse lately, but it’s been a good break. A much needed hiatus in a sense to break the control the internet can sometimes have on us! But I feel like a change is coming and a…
Firsts: Mountains, Nature and Swing Dancing
Denver has given me a lot of firsts. Driving into Denver was a lesson in self control and driving safety as I couldn’t help gaze upon the mountains in the distance while singing “America…” Thankfully Danica did the driving around town and I was able to soak in the wonder and beauty of the mountains.…
Leaving in a Lexus…
All my bags aren’t packed, I’m not ready to go. A load of laundry I still need to do…okay, that’s my feeble attempt at rewriting the words to the song, leaving on a jet plane… Can’t believe my trip is finally here! In two days I’ll be headed out and I covet your prayers for…
Random Thoughts from a Writer…Interrupted
It’s been so long since I gathered my thoughts enough to post that I’m not sure where to begin. Lots of things going on as I plan for my three week trek across the western half of the United States. It’s a belated 40th bday present to myself and I’m excited to hit the road,…