Music is something that plenty of us enjoy. Many authors write with music and many consider it noise. Personally I sway both ways. There are times where I imagine a scene like a movie and want the background music to help me. Here's how: Setting the Tone I find this especially for somber or sad … Continue reading Music to help you Write Better?
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Edit Better by Reading Aloud
Reading aloud? I hate this step. But bear with me. This week I received physical copies of my book, "Ten Reminders for the Single Christian Woman." My mother started reading it and as is the case, had a number of nits to pick. I settled to read the book myself and gasp. Despite the editor … Continue reading Edit Better by Reading Aloud
Why an extended break from writing is a bad idea
Breaks. Since the start of this month I've kind of slacked off writing. I barely did any writing. I mean zilch. I sent the edits and thought I deserved a break, but I regret it. It all started with the one year death anniversary of my dad. I told myself I would write later. Then came … Continue reading Why an extended break from writing is a bad idea
Cover Reveal: Under a Scottish Sky
Cover Reveal for UNDER A SCOTTISH SKY. Yay! It's finally here. I wanted to share the cover for my latest romance by Satin Romance. It's based in the beautiful port town of Oban. You can probably tell this is a sweet, multicultural romance featuring a Filipino nurse and a handsome Scottish man. This cover has … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Under a Scottish Sky
What I learned from working with four different editors?
Four editors. I've worked with four of them this year for different publishing houses. You all know that CINDERS OF CASTLEREA, UNDER A SCOTTISH SKY & THE MILANESE STARS are currently undergoing various stages of editing. And I have to say that finding the right editor is gold. The right editor can really make your … Continue reading What I learned from working with four different editors?
Authors are not your competition
I've been coming across lot's of posts on writer's envy and competition. I was quite surprised when I googled writer's envy and found there were 400,000 posts on it. WHAT? 400,000 authors envious of other authors and thousands of authors equally commiserating in the comments section of those posts. Let me admit; yes I've been … Continue reading Authors are not your competition