Monthly Archives: February 2011
Commitment Phobe
Truth be told, I’ve never had this problem before…(*ahem* at least with books anyway)…So it’s surprised me that I’m having such a problem committing to a new book idea. Usually the second I get within striking range of finishing … Continue reading
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Review: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton
Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton Release Date: February 15, 2011 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins Age Group: Young Adult Pages: 464 Buy the book First there are nightmares. Every night Ellie is haunted by terrifying dreams of monstrous creatures that are … Continue reading
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Possum Summer Blog Tour: Interview with Jen K. Blom
Today, we’re lucky to have Jen K Blom here. Her debut novel comes out from Holiday House. Look for it in bookstores or online and be sure to thank her for stopping by! Welcome to the POSSUMS ARE AWESOME blog … Continue reading
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Post of Goodness
I sent my manuscript to Agent Dan! At last, it’s a miracle! There was much hair pulling and teeth gnashing in creating this draft. I started with a draft of 61,000 words, which had already been well-vetted. I proceeded to … Continue reading
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Status Update (aka I’m working, I promise!)
Status Update: Ghostwriting chapter breakdown due: Today. (I’m happy to say it is finished, but I’d like to look over it one more time before I send it off into the ether.) Number of hours of sleep: 3 Word … Continue reading
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Guest Post: Chelsea Cain, Yes, My Daughter is Normal: Trials of a thriller writer mom
Yes, My Daughter Is Normal: Trials of a thriller writer mom By New York Times Bestseller Chelsea Cain, Author of The Night Season I wrote my first thriller when I was pregnant, a fact that seems to surprise some people. These people … Continue reading
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Ugly Revision Complex
I have been reading some excellent posts lately on revision methods. So excellent, in fact, that they’ve made me feel as if everyone else is the Martha Stewart of rewrites while I belong on an episode of Hoarders or something. … Continue reading
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How The Office Is Doing Me Wrong
I try to stick exclusively to writing/publishing-related topics around here, so I swear, I’ll try to tie that back in somehow (I hope) before the end of this post. But I have to say something because, people, The Office is … Continue reading
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Neurotic Author Quotes
Because I’m feeling a bit neurotic while working on revisions, starting work on chapter breakdowns on the series, and thinking about an additional series, here are some quotes from some overanxious but extremely awesome authors. I spend my life essentially … Continue reading
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