I aim to print out the manuscript of Devil's Blood 2 tomorrow and start the final revision process. I aim to be done April 1, as in be done and be holding the finished product in my hands, so I aim to be uploading it on Create Space the first of March. Exciting, isn't it? … Continue reading Devil’s Blood 2 (Siren’s Snare) Update
Category: Writer’s Woes
The Classics
I've complained about how the "classic" books are muddied with complicated sentences, packed with exposition and narration, and boring to read. Most of them are. Ever tried to read Frankenstein? I started reading The Maltese Falcon. It's amazing. True, it's "outdated" but it rings with noir tones. It is a fantastic example of showing and … Continue reading The Classics
Trying to Get an Agent
I've been sending queries to literary agents for a novel I'm trying to get published the traditional way, and I can't help but feel pushed out of the "elite circle" when agents specifically have things on their submission guidelines like "We only accept queries from established/profession authors." How can one become "professional" if they are … Continue reading Trying to Get an Agent