As the screenshot above and the title of the post suggest, the first book in my YA Fantasy series has seven five-start reviews. squee Sure, it's only seven, and other books have THOUSANDS, but it still feels really good to see the slow and steady progress. Thief in the Castle came out last September, and … Continue reading Stars and Bones has 7 Five-Star Reviews! (Also, I talk about marketing.)
Category: Writing Advice
Pace Yourself
When people give writing advice, there is always a bit about sitting down and making yourself write, about setting aside time in your day to write. This is true. Be it ten minutes before the kids get up, ten minutes before you go to bed, or while the laundry is in; you need to give … Continue reading Pace Yourself
Often Confused Words #1
Wary/Weary Wary - cautious, suspicious Weary - tired, exhausted I'm guilty of interchanging these two words. I know others do, too. I've gotten better at spotting them, and double-checking with Word's niffy thesaurus. I've gotten better at spotting the words I often misuse and confuse, such as the two mentioned in this post. I know … Continue reading Often Confused Words #1
