I stumbled upon a link on Joanna Bourne’s blog where she mentions that she’s auctioning off a critique. It’s part of Brenda Novak’s 6th annual auction to raise money for diabetes research. And holy crap if there isn’t a boat-load of goodies on offer – from critiques by agents and editors, to a six-month mentorship with… Continue reading Brenda Novak’s auction o’goodness for diabetes research
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Writing for Avon
Okay, one day I hope that kind of title will mean something else. But for now, Avon’s started a pretty cool feature on their blog. They give a writing prompt and ask for people to create the story in the comments. This week, the prompt is for some dialogue between two characters who knew each… Continue reading Writing for Avon
Breaking news: Sun shines in London
On Wednesday, the forecast said it’d be a very sunny, warm weekend. Hubby and I immediately booked a camping pitch and blew the dust off our gear. This morning, the forcast said it’ll drop to just above freezing overnight. Are frostbitten fingers a good excuse for not writing? Or will I just have to type… Continue reading Breaking news: Sun shines in London
Open Country by Kaki Warner
The second book in Kaki Warner’s Blood Rose Trilogy combines witty characters, nearly unbearable tension, and stunning prose to give it pride of place on the keeper shelf. Reading Kaki Warner’s debut novel, Pieces of Sky, was one of the most exciting reading experiences I’ve ever had. Here was an author writing about life in… Continue reading Open Country by Kaki Warner
6 ways to stay motivated during a writing slump
In my day job, I’m the web editor for a huge humanitarian organization in Britain. I won’t say the name here because my colleagues have Google alerts set up so they can see what people online think of us. One of the best parts about my job is overseeing the content on our blog. The other… Continue reading 6 ways to stay motivated during a writing slump