The Road Map to Writing Book 2

The Road Map to Writing Book 2

These last few weeks I’ve been spending a lot of time getting the word out about Secrets & Lies in the run-up to Pub Day (next Wednesday!!). But on this Friday afternoon I’m finally back to writing the as-yet-unnamed Book #2 in the Riley Russell...

A Writer Reacts to Her First Rejection Letter

How should a writer react to her first rejection letter? My response may surprise you. At various times over the past five years, I have alternated between eagerly anticipating my first agent queries and curling up in the corner with handfuls of chocolate at the mere...

How Did You Become Interested in Writing?

Q: So, how did you become interested in writing? A: A nun. With a yard stick. And a mean streak. Just kidding. No one wants to believe me, but I had the most wonderful nuns when I attended Catholic school. This is my first grade class. One nun, one room, 63 kids. No...
Selective Belief in Astrology

Selective Belief in Astrology

Confession: I don’t know an earth sign from a peace sign, so taking astrological advice does not come naturally to me. But I will admit to an idle curiosity about the relationship between my zodiac sign (Capricorn) and my “destiny.” See? I can’t even do this...

How Long is the Writing Life?

As a fifty-(inaudible due to throat clearing)-year-old closing in on my first completed manuscript, I do sometimes think (especially when reading about the latest 20- or 30-something best seller list debut author), “How long is the writing life? Is it too late to...