Monthly Archives: May 2009
Saturday Six
1. My regular posting schedule was interrupted by moving to Dallas for the summer. I miss Austin already, but am excited to spend some time with my parents. I haven’t lived with my parents for an extended amount of time … Continue reading
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The Trouble with Rewriting
This is just a quick update to say that rewriting is tough. Fun! But tough. It’s fun because every time I accomplish a major change that I know improves the book, I feel proud of myself that I was … Continue reading
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Here’s A Question For Ya–Houses Doing Teen Covers Right
FLUX RAZORBILL (PENGUIN) ST. MARTINS Cover envy. I have it. I love browsing through … Continue reading
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Going with Your Gut
I wouldn’t say that I’m always the best at embracing the creative process. When I started writing, my thought process was basically: I love books, I’m a smart girl, I can figure this out. Square peg, round hole. Got … Continue reading
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Saturday/Sunday Six
Started writing this on Saturday, finished on Sunday…. One. I finished finals! It’s not pretty, but I made it through. I’m pretty sure that people are not meant to be stationary 24 hours a day. I spent the last … Continue reading
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Here’s A Question For Ya
Ok, so in the spirit of short blog updates, I sent out a little cry for help on my last post, asking for your tips on how to worldbuild. I got a *great* comment from CA and now I’m … Continue reading
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Sunday Six
Couldn’t get that seventh point, so Sunday Six it is! 1. So excited about the movie deal for Forest of Hands and Teeth!!! I can’t imagine how crazy-slash-awesome that must be for Carrie Ryan. She’s been a big fan of zombie … Continue reading
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Here’s A Question For Ya
If you knew there was no chance you’d be published, would you still blog?
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Hi! Bye!
Ok, fastest blog update ever. I’ve missed blogging the last few days. Really, I have! But I’m in the home stretch. My first law school final is Friday. *eek!* So I’m trying to focus. Honestly, I can’t tell you … Continue reading
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