CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THIS BLOG POST Hi Rock Stars! Here's a question for you, How do you celebrate your successes? I was listening to a great podcast yesterday where the host and guest were discussing their fears as professionals, and one of them mentioned the fear of failure. This made me think about… Continue reading Failure is good + August Giveaway!
Hi Rock Stars! In recent years I’ve really tried to make an effort to develop my understanding of what makes good storytelling, whether it is in book form, movie, or even music. Storytelling is everywhere, and though catching the difference between a good story and a bad one can be second nature to most writers,… Continue reading How to Write a Logline
Hi Rockstars! It's been almost ten weeks since I began my agent querying process for Project Castle, my YA fantasy novel with a Venetian Carnival twist set in 1796 Italy. Since then, I've received my fair share of rejections and full manuscript requests (of which I'm still waiting to hear from). All in all, I've… Continue reading The Truth About the Querying Trenches
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. Hello, Rockstars! Today, I get to spotlight another author (and editor) that I've known for a while, and who I absolutely love. Please meet Lindsay Flanagan. She is an extraordinary (and award-winning) editor, writer, and… Continue reading Author Spotlight + Giveaway: Lindsay Flanagan
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. Meet Ashley! Hi Rock Stars! Do I have a treat for you today! I was first introduced to wonderfully talented Ashley Bustamante by my daughter (bookworm extraordinaire and book dragon in her own right) when… Continue reading Author Spotlight & Giveaway: Ashley Bustamante
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that an aspiring author who interviews her writing heroes, must fangirl over said heroes. You guys, deep breath here, because I just finished one of the best YA sci-fi novels I've read in a while. I couldn't put it down or dismiss the characters (I'm looking at you, Renner).… Continue reading Author Spotlight + Giveaway: E.A. Hendryx
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