Last week: mailed two partials and a full on MB, one partial on WFM. Sent five more e-queries this morning. Signed up for one editor and one agent appointment at Nationals. Feeling lucky – lots of people I know didn’t even get one appointment.

Hoping to have an agent before Nationals. Wouldn’t THAT be nice! 🙂

And no rejections in the mail today!… Read more »

I took this photo. Ain’t it grand? Love this spot, especially at sunset. It’s like a scene right out of MB.… Read more »

Three requests today on MB from agents. Two partials and a full. Do you have any idea how long it takes to print 554 pages on an HP officejet printer??? Let me tell you – all freakin’ day. I knew I should have started with the partials.… Read more »

What’s a writer to do?

Until you’re published, you’re at the mercy of the plethora of advice you receive from writer’s groups, critique partners, workshops, conferences and “experts”. I don’t think I could be more confused if I tried.

Here are some examples:

1) Genres. Two weeks ago, Deidre Knight, while answering questions on Charlotte Dillon’s RWC Loop, said Paranormals are HOT, selling really well. Historicals are cold, hard sells, if you write Historicals it has to be fresh, new and exciting. This week, Judy Jackson on the AskAnAuthorAll RWA Loop said Paranormals are on the way out. That … Read more »