It's been a whole month since I've posted. I was sick and was on antibiotics for two weeks. Additionally, August 1 is also my dad's death anniversary and I'm usually not up to snuff in the weeks leading to and after. So, I've done little reading, no writing, hardly any editing and barely any posting. … Continue reading Pics from Prospect Park
Tag: Writing
Writer’s NYC Conference
Two weeks ago, I was at the Writer's Conference in NYC. I can't believe two weeks have already passed. 😲 I've met some amazing writers here. The four day conference kick-started with everyone getting drawn into groups. So, mysteries and thrillers had a separate group. Sci-fi authors seemed to be another big group. I was … Continue reading Writer’s NYC Conference
Comedy writer Dave Cohen teaches how to add humor to your writing
Who doesn't want to make their stories funny? Or add jokes or humor? I personally like to laugh and can laugh at anything. 😄 My former boss, always asked me how I managed not to laugh at funerals. In fact, at my own dad's funeral, I remember someone making a mistake during the service and … Continue reading Comedy writer Dave Cohen teaches how to add humor to your writing
Winds of Change in Publishing
Publishing is a subjective business. Yesterday, I received an email from Roane Publishing. Along with many other authors, the publishers have graciously reverted rights back to all the authors. 😔 They have decided to close down. So I have Starting Over back again with me in my kitty. It was really something unexpected since we … Continue reading Winds of Change in Publishing
Query Success: Painting Kuwait Violet
My winning query. That's what I said I would share with you the next time after my cover reveal of Painting Kuwait Violet. I used to be super scared of writing queries and during my initial years obsessively went over Chucks's successful queries on Writer's Digest. I even submitted my query to agentquery where I did … Continue reading Query Success: Painting Kuwait Violet
Giveaway Winners Announced
My giveaway contest finally has winners. This was my second giveaway this year and we have four winners. Here they are: Samantha Martin - Winner of Tote & Under A Scottish Sky Bn100- Winner of Cinders of Castlerea Jeff Baines- Winner of Under A Scottish Sky Amy S- Winner of Cinders of Castlerea Congratulations to … Continue reading Giveaway Winners Announced