…And How to Make It Not Suck In the wake of NaNoWriMo, I’ve had a lot of time to think about my current WIP, JUST BREATHE. This book has been a real struggle for me, and I think it’s because I wrote it in such a rush. Racing against time has certain advantages — especially [...]
As I mentioned yesterday, I jumped back into EXHALE, book 2 of my urban fantasy trilogy, over the weekend and sent the first few chapters to some new critique partners. I love sharing with new people who haven’t read the first book because I get a different perspective on the series. I intentionally sought out newbies [...]
I got back to “work” this weekend by reading through some of EXHALE, book 2 in my urban fantasy trilogy. I haven’t looked at the damn thing since I finished the first draft two months ago, so I was a little worried about what I’d find. So far, I’ve been pleasantly surprised. I know the [...]
…We are gathered here today to get through this thing called LIFE. Sigh. Yesterday was a sad day. I had to put down my All-Time-Favorite-Scene-I’ve-Ever-Written with a cold metal bastard shotgun. “Just close your eyes,” I told myself as I took aim. My finger stroked the trigger. Tears welled. “Do it,” the manuscript wailed. “I [...]
