The first book in the Devil’s Blood series is currently entered into the Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project. They’ll announce the first round of finalists February 10th. I’ve had a good vibe about winning or at least getting close to the top, so last night I picked up my copy of Devil’s Blood … Continue reading Contest Blues, Indie Writer Edition
Tag: writing
Freedom of the Press
There's such a marvelous sunset right now. I wish you could see it, too. No picture will do it justice. No man-made lens could capture the raw beauty, the vivid colors, or the gently fading light across the clouds. It's been cloudy this afternoon, with one of those long ceiling-like clouds, and as the sun … Continue reading Freedom of the Press
Discouragement/Disappointment
I get jealous when I read other writers posting about how they've finally landed an agent, or how they're book's gotten X number of full or partial requests. That green monster inside me starts to pout. What is it about their novel that makes it better than mine? I feel as though my writing never … Continue reading Discouragement/Disappointment