Igniting the flame

The first 15 pages of my manuscript All Things Easy won the single-title contemporary category of the Ignite the Flame contest! Thanks, Central Ohio Fiction Writers. It’s been a really tough few months, and this has perked me up. I really do appreciate it.

Writing emotion

His Adam’s apple bobbed. She wrapped her arms around her middle. He cocked his eyebrow. Her eyes narrowed. He towered over her. She stepped back. All these gestures help us understand what a character is feeling. They’re clues that human animals learn to interpret as we grow and develop, but they can be different in… Continue reading Writing emotion

When you can’t afford to go to RWA Nationals

One of the bummers (cue naughty giggles from my British friends) of living in London is that I can’t afford to fly to the US in summer. It costs approximately $Ridiculous and I’m on a charity salary. So color me thrilled to find Savvy Authors is having a Summer Symposium from today through Sunday. They’ve… Continue reading When you can’t afford to go to RWA Nationals