Here’s A Question For Ya

 
If you knew there was no chance you’d be published, would you still blog?
 

New Interviews and a Must-Read link

 
Back to blog later, but wanted to let y’all know that I’ve added two more interviews to the January list:
 
Carrie Ryan, The Forest of Hands and Teeth, Delacorte
C. Lee McKenzie, Sliding on the Edge, Westside Books
 
Carrie’s on deadline and C. Lee is traveling, so dates are TBA, but expect them posted toward the end of [...]

Writing Resolutions 2k9

 
Oops. I know I said today I’d talk about books to recommend to different types of people, but, well, it’s New Year’s Eve. And, um, I’ve got to make my New Year’s Resolutions. Because how would I remember them if I didn’t publish them on my blog?? I know! It’d be impossible! So here we [...]

But What if It Does?

What if it doesn’t sell? What if it doesn’t sell? What if it doesn’t sell? What if it doesn’t sell? What if it doesn’t sell?
Like that stream of consciousness?? James Joyce, I’m coming for you.
But, seriously, I think that…a lot.
Not because I’m a Negative Nancy or anything. It’s more a prepare for the worst type [...]

My Not-So-Feminine Mystique?

Ok, so I want to clear something up once and for all. This is important, guys, so listen up. Here goes:
I AM A GIRL.
I wrote that in all caps not because I’m angry, but just in case anyone is swinging by and only throws a quick glance this way. I wanted to make sure they [...]

Interview: Amanda, Creator of Headdesk and Writer Extraordinaire

I’ve got a cool interview to share with you today. She’s someone who advice on writing I respect very much and whose blog I read often. She’s won contests and teaches about writing.
Amanda has been published in The Mainstreet Newspaper and is forthcoming in Byline Magazine. Other accomplishments include winning a $500 prize for a [...]

Middle Earth and Me

I know you have all been waiting on pins and needles for me to reveal my favorite book, so, because I’m a nice person, I’ll make you wait no longer. My favorite book is…
THE HOBBIT by J.R.R. Tolkein.
I thought it’d be incredibly difficult to narrow it down to one favorite book and, don’t get me [...]

Friday Forecast: Honey, I Shrunk Our Audience

Here’s something I’ve noticed since starting this blog: The more blog posts I write, the fewer blogs I read.
Before Fumbling with Fiction I could not wait to read Lisa Shearin’s blog first thing in the morning. I never ever forgot. Now, I’m no less interested in what Lisa Shearin has to say. I still read [...]

10 Things to Look for When Submitting to Small Presses

First I’d like to point out a great series of posts on what of my favorite author blogs. Ally Carter has a wonderful series entitled 101 Tips on Being a Writer. Ally is the author of the bestselling Gallagher Series put out by Hyperion. In this series of blog posts she covers everything from writers’ block [...]

But what if…

This video is hilarious. It’s an author talking to his editor. Check it out for a Monday afternoon jolt.
 

 
Tomorrow’s Topical Tuesday will be on the subject of Beta readers. How many should you have? When should you use them? And how do you know when to disregard their advice. As always, [...]