Camp NaNoWriMo: Hump Day Update
Getting close people! Woot, woot! The past couple of days have been good writing days… Project Scribometer Remy – TNG Book #1 WIP 25,071 of 27,500 words (93%) complete Peace, lurve. and wet panties,...
View ArticleCamp NaNoWriMo The Day Before Update
I can see the tiny flashlight at the end of the tunnel, people! Hoping to finish during my morning break tomorrow (15 mins), but will probably end up finishing it during my lunch hour. Project...
View ArticleCamp NaNoWriMo Update: Final Day
I made it! Woot! I’m gonna let it marinate for a little bit before getting back to it. I have a Lessons Learned post scheduled for Monday and a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT on Sunday so stay tuned for that....
View ArticleCamp NaNoWriMo: Lessons Learned
I really wish I could’ve stuck to my original word goal of 55,000. But out of this experience, there are two lessons that I’ve learned: 1) I’m a pantser. I can’t plan/outline shit out beforehand. Based...
View ArticleFeedback from the Masses (and by “masses” I mean women only)
One of the things I love about my favorite romance authors is they’ll hop on Facebook and ask for reader feedback: character names, character careers, names for businesses, names for pets, vote on book...
View ArticleWriting Tip Tuesday #20: Alexander Limberg
I can honestly say the one thing I’m really good at when it comes to writing is description. I remember seeing INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE and wanting to read the book by Anne Rice. The way that woman...
View ArticleErotic Romance vs Erotica vs Porn
Last week, a post by Jami Gold about subjectivity and reader shaming lit a tiny defensive fire in me. Reader shaming is something that happens a lot in the romance genre, so I wrote a post about it....
View ArticleA Quick Hit Analysis
Earlier this year, I won a copy of Larry Brooks’ STORY ENGINEERING and I subscribe to his blog, Storyfix. In an online forum of which I’m a member, Larry’s name comes up quite a bit because he’s the...
View ArticleCurrently Reading: Christine Bell’s GUARDIAN FOR HIRE
What I’m reading when the Writing Love has turned to momentary Writing Hate. Bodyguarding. I like these themes. Peace, lurve, and wet panties, Evolet
View ArticleCamp NaNoWriMo Update: Final Week
I’m at 19,560 out of 27,500 (70% complete) word goal. Very nice. I’m happy about that. I made a list of scenes that I want to work on this week, so hopefully I’ll be able to meet and surpass my goal...
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