Monthly Archives: March 2009
Review in Questions: The Hunger Games
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all … Continue reading
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One Agent. Hold the Angst
I think most writers emerge into the world angsty. We just do. Can’t help it. Maybe there is just so much rejection in this biz that the angst and uncertainty is embedded in our DNA somewhere. I don’t know, but … Continue reading
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Review in Questions: I’d Tell You I Love You But Then I’d Have to Kill You
The Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women is a fairly typical all-girls schools–that is, it would be if every school taught advanced martial arts in PE and the latest in chemical warfare in science, and students received extra credit for … Continue reading
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A New Do
Fumbling with Fiction has a new look. I really needed a change and I’m hoping this is a bit more grown up. And! Goes with the theme of the blog, of course. It might not be perfect, but I’m … Continue reading
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Friday Five
My Friday Five is short this week but a couple points carry a lot of Pow! So Happy Friday, y’all. 1. The Fabulous Gretchen McNeil was mentioned today on Nathan Bransford’s blog. Very cool. Y’all will want to … Continue reading
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Step Away from the Thesaurus
This week we’re talking about writing in first person. So today, I’m going to do a quick post. A reminder or warning of sorts, I guess. When writing in first person, for the most part, you need to step … Continue reading
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First Person Drawbacks
As cool as I think writing in first person is, there are, of course, some drawbacks. (Wow, a lot of commas there, huh?) So, before you get 30k into your brand spankin’ new WIP, let’s consider a few of … Continue reading
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Fenceposts for Your First Person Narrative
This week I’m going to be talking about writing in first person. I know that I struggled with the idea of writing in first person. I don’t find it the most natural mode of storytelling and always feel a bit … Continue reading
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Review in Questions: Forest of Hands And Teeth
In Mary’s world, there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village. But slowly, Mary’s truths are … Continue reading
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Friday Five
Holy cow a Friday Five on *gasp* Friday! Whoddathunkit? 1. On the writing front, still waiting on agent revision notes for the proposal. Hoping to get those soon, so I can work on revisions this week because… 2. … Continue reading →
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