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 [...]

Here’s A Question for Ya: Are Some Books Better Than Others?

 
That might sound like an odd question, but I’ve been thinking about it lately and thought I’d see what y’all think. It’s an odd question because the obvious answer is “Yes.” Of course some books are better than others.
I know, I know y’all are probably ogling at me across cyberspace saying, “Chandler, are you honestly trying [...]

Muses Do the Darndest Things

Of course, the second I sit down to start studying for the night, the muse strikes. She’s been in hiding or playing hard to get or something. But that was fine because I wasn’t interested anyway. At least not ’til next week.
I guess that made Miss Muse mad because she decided to make herself known [...]

Whipped Into Shape

I’m feeling a bit out of shape.
Each word plops onto the page only after much huffing and puffing.
And I’d be lying if I told you my paragraphs weren’t a bit flabby.
And the adverbs? I need to shed those fast!
Yep, it’s sad, but true. I’ve fallen out of writing shape and I’m embarrassed.
In mid-November I wrapped up my [...]

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 [...]

2009 Debutante Author Interview Series: R.J. Anderson

Forget everything you think you know about faeries…
Creatures full of magic and whimsy?
Not in the Oakenwyld. Not anymore.
Deep inside the great Oak lies a dying faery realm, bursting with secrets. Long ago the faeries mysteriously lost their magic. Robbed of their powers, they have become selfish and dull-witted. Now their numbers are dwindling and their [...]

2009 Debutante Author Interview Series: Lauren Bjorkman

Roz and Eva are sisters, close friends, and fierce rivals. Roz fantasizes about snagging the lead in the school play and landing sexy skate god Bryan as her boyfriend. Sadly, a few obstacles stand between her and her dreams. For one, Eva is the more talented actress. And Bryan happens to be Eva’s boyfriend. But [...]

Post Halloween Special: A Writer’s Nightmare

Halloween’s over. No more candy corn until next year. No more haunted houses and, thankfully, no more what-to-dress-up-as-stress. As you might have expected, being an eskimo in Austin was hot. Like one million degrees. But that’s ok. I still had a great time at the party. See?
 

 

 
 
Anyhow, Halloween always gets me thinking about things that [...]

Thursday Pics: Back to My Prime

Alright y’all. It’s time I get serious.
To be honest, I have not been keeping myself in peak shape. I’ve been sitting back, worry free, letting my index finger accumulate pudge.
In the many, many months before I signed with my agent, my index finger worked out constantly. I probably refreshed my inbox once every two minutes. [...]

Should Your Solo Become A Duet?

Don’t even try to tell me “American  Boy” would be as good without Kanye.
Or that House of Night would be better with only one of the Casts.
I mean, seriously, could one possibly contend that Diet Coke is better without the cherry?
No, I don’t think so.
So, while writing is typically a solitary endeavor, sometimes it can [...]