A Chronicle of Progress as I write my fourth novel. After completing my third novel, Gator Bait - A Tennis Team Mystery, I wondered which direction my next novel should take. I’ll be honest. I dithered around. I was busy preparing Gator for publication, marketing my other novels, and distracted from writing daily . . . … Continue reading The Birth of a Novel
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Marketing is Da Bomb
As much as I love writing stories, I think marketing my novels is even more fun. I hear some of you groaning. Of course, you’d rather be writing your next novel. I understand that. Early on I realized that completing my novel wasn’t enough. No one would beat down my door to get to read … Continue reading Marketing is Da Bomb
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Writing is Hard Work
David Kazzie, the creator of this video got it right. Very funny . . . to hard working writers anyway. I had a few of those naive thoughts in my early years of learning the craft of writing. I've now learned how much I don't know and am willing to take the baby steps needed … Continue reading Writing is Hard Work
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Get Paid to Exercise
The beauty of being a writer is that you get paid for doing what you love to do... well, not much and maybe, but sometimes! Yes, I love to write and some day I'll get paid for my novels and short stories, but I also love to walk in the woods, communing with nature. So, I've … Continue reading Get Paid to Exercise
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How to Prepare for an Authors’ Panel
I thought I’d be more nervous and get all tongue tied for my first speaking engagement, but I did okay. Our critique group, Southland Scribes, was invited by Oak Forest’s Acorn Library to speak about our books and the writing process. My first book, Rim to Rim, will launch later this year, so I figured I’d better … Continue reading How to Prepare for an Authors’ Panel
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 