I think Hemingway, in a not so subtle way, is telling writers to edit then edit again. Which brings me to my thoughts on nano and writing vs. texting. While nano is a wonderful tool for young authors as well as old ones to complete a manuscript, authors need to remember that editing afterwards is just as important as the finished rough draft. The completed […]
Christine Presents: “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” ― Stephen King
Amen to that. From what I’ve seen those authors who write a lot get better with time. And one way to learn your craft and find your voice is to read and write whenever possible. No preaching, it’s just what I enjoy. Practice makes perfect, right? Of course it does. Practice results in growth whether you are learning a sport, how to knit, or craft […]
I think we’re seeing in working mothers a change from “Thank God it’s Friday” to “Thank God it’s Monday.” If any working mother has not experienced that feeling, her children are not adolescent. 17 up, 26 down Unknown quotes
Hey it’s another Manic Monday. Is this madness or is it wonderful for moms everywhere who send their children back school on a Monday. Ahh,,, but in the northern hemisphere its summer. But in the southern hemisphere, I think it might be back to school. This grumpy baby swallow just wants mommy to bring him more food. The Wager is the second book in The […]
“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.” ― Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own
Bobble Head Babes The Continuing Saga… This week brought a new Young into the family. Caiden Thomas was born on July 10, 2013. He’s a beautiful little boy, adorable, with the best parents ever. Thursday we drove to Eugene to meet our handsome little grandson. So now my husband and I are blessed with three grandchildren. Caiden is the first boy. Been running four to […]
Christine Presents: “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” ― Mark Twain, The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain
Mark Twain knows how to say it. So many synonyms and easy searches on a word document. Is there a reason to use the same word more than once in a paragraph. It’s a pet peeve of mine, and yes, one I’m guilty of if I don’t edit often and carefully. There is nothing more boring than reading identical words. And even tags can be […]
Christine Presents: Friday’s Feature Title, Everlasting Love
Please welcome Rosemary Indra author of Everlasting Love. Everlasting Love Rosemary Indra indrascloset@msn.com Excerpt Heat Level: 1 Book Heat Level: 2 Buy at: www.roguephoenixpress.com When Miranda Cummins borrows a friend’s cabin to finish writing her long overdue book, she’s surprised to find the one-room retreat already occupied by Kevin Mathews. Though she feels a spontaneous attraction for Kevin, Miranda has recently escaped a controlling husband […]
Christine Presents: “Substitute ‘damn’ every time you’re inclined to write ‘very;’ your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” ― Mark Twain
Oh my, for those of us who love the word ‘very’ as well as all adjectives this is fantastic advice. LOL I laugh at the very thought. Hmm… that should read “I laugh at the damn thought… actually that sounds a whole lot more dramatic and I wouldn’t want to edit it out. So… who out there are adverb lovers? I believe adverbs are the […]
Christine Presents: Blood Destiny Series
Please welcome Helen Harper author of Blood Destiny Series. Helen will award a $25 Amazon GC to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour. BLOOD DESTINY SERIES by Helen Harper ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BLURBS: Bloodfire Mackenzie Smith has always known that she was different. Growing up as the only human in a pack of rural shapeshifters will do that to you, but then couple it with some […]
Christine Presents: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison
Alas, the book that is calling to me is Sweet Misbehavin’ Carr McKenna’s story. Good gosh, but Sweet Sexy Sadie the story of Brody McKenna is due to be published in a little over a month. But I digress. I love the highlands and everything Scottish. So, when my writing buddies decided they wanted to write an anthology, use a time machine to hurtle people […]
Christine Presents: Quotes From Writers About Writing
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” ― Ernest Hemingway Love this quote. So do we always bleed when we pour our hearts and our souls into a story? I know that when I am so into a project, I sometimes become one with my characters. I cry when they cry and I laugh with them. I feel […]
