You know those people who start a sentence with “I’m not racist, but…” and then go on to say something so horrific it leaves you lost for words? Well, I’m not repetitive, but… Last week I became a member of Savvy Authors and they’ve got a tool called the Auto Critter. It’s like Microsoft Word’s… Continue reading I’m not repetitive, but…
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Why smelly men bring back memories
When I was 20, I thought I was in love. He was one of my best friends, and whenever I was around him The Wedding March started playing in my head. He was funny, good looking, and a great listener. He also wore some damn sexy cologne. Turns out he didn’t return my feelings, even… Continue reading Why smelly men bring back memories
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