You say the words contest, books and coffee in one sentence and you have most readers and writers immediate attention. At least it works for me. So fellow UF author, Shannon Mayer, has a contest at her blog in which you can win a gift certificate from Starbucks as well as some terrific books. It’s easy, [...]
Archive for August, 2010
An example of brilliant marketing
Posted in Uncategorized on August 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Waiting
Posted in Uncategorized on August 30, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Most of you know I write fantasy/paranormal books. Although I’m not yet published, I’m not a newbie to the publishing world. I’m on my fourth full-length book. The first three are not published. The first, quite frankly, wasn’t good enough for publication, although I didn’t realize that at the time. The second is a sequel [...]
Okay, I did it.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 25, 2010 | 6 Comments »
I signed my youngest up for soccer. I’ve never been big on organized sports. Don’t get me wrong, I love to get out there and play. I love sports, but as soon as you add the organized to it… well, then it becomes something else…. kinda the same as my views on religion… but that’s [...]
Skip a Starbucks Day
Posted in Uncategorized on August 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
If you ever met CJ, you wouldn’t forget her. The word vivacious comes to mind. CJ is also loving, giving of her time and one of those genuinely nice people that are a joy to meet. But this isn’t about CJ or her husband, this is about a baby. Five years ago, CJ and her [...]
Where in the world
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2010 | 3 Comments »
is Shawna? Well, no where exciting, really. They say the way to a successful blog is to be consistent. Well, I’ve failed in that area. I’ve been swamped with work, writing, kids, yard work, you name it. But now, with the kids back in school, I hope to be a bigger, more consistent, presence on here. [...]
Chapter 2
Posted in writing on August 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
*I didn’t plan this, but, why not? You want to hear about every little step I take writing my newest novel, don’t you?* As far as I’m concerned, chapter 2 is the proof in the pudding. You’ve used your first five pages, the opening hook, introduced main characters, ended with a hook to keep the [...]
They’re coming!
Posted in Uncategorized on August 6, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Attack of the zombie geese! And here is their leader. He’s half vulture, half goose, and all bad ass. He may be smaller, but he rules with an iron… flipper. You see how the other geese bow to his authority, not even daring to look him in the eye? Be warned. The zombie goose [...]
The Journey
Posted in writing on August 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
When I was a little girl, I went on a lot of road trips with my grandparents. Some were 4 hour trips, others 15 hour trips. My grandfather had one goal: Get there. Fast. And so, to support that goal, we packed a cooler of food and a coffee can. The coffee can stayed [...]
Chapter One.
Posted in Uncategorized on August 2, 2010 | 5 Comments »
In every writer’s life, there comes that moment when you realize that the novel you’re working on is good. Maybe very good…and you’re in over your head. When you know–to the depth of your being–that the scope of the novel is bigger than you. That it’s possibly more complex than you know how to write. [...]
