Why Not to Work on Your Novel
I assume if you are reading this blog, you either have been or currently are in the middle of the long slog that is writing a novel. I am. I’m in year three, and still I don’t see an end….
YA Wednesday: FanFic Via Kindle Worlds, Rainbow Rowell’s FanFic Novel, Teens’ FanFic Faves, and the Largest Index of FanFic in the World!
We’re all familiar with fan fiction now, thanks to Fifty Shades of Grey, which began its steamy life as Twilight fan fiction, but did you know that some consider the Bible the earliest form of fan fiction? A 2012 article…
Meeting Susan Donovan: The Bestselling Author With My Name
I’ve been struggling with this blog post over the last couple of weeks, trying to shape an idea into something constructive. What I wanted to do was write about acknowledgements pages, how writers use them in different ways, everything from…
Friday Feast: In Praise of Rejection, Writers Who Give Up, Things Writers Know, Perfect Practice, and Six Debut Novelists Look Back
Fall is the time of year when I most feel the pressure to get the words on the page and revise the stories that I allowed to languish all summer (or since last year). Maybe it’s because October is a…
Whether the Weather
I usually try to do what Elmore Leonard says. If plied with wine or office supplies, I might even admit to having a fantasy about him being my life coach, going to the gym with me, telling me how to…
YA Wednesday: Which Books Are Being Banned, Who’s Banning Them And Why, Authors’ Favorite Dangerous Books
Last week was Banned Book Week. That’s not exactly a cause for celebration, but it’s definitely something we need to pay attention to. I was surprised to learn how many YA books are still being banned from schools and libraries,…