I did a recording of me reading my short story; THE OTHER THING last week for the Hawaii Writers’ Guild. Got a call last night from the public relations co-ordinater of the guild; she needed information about me for a press release. I’m gonna be famous! Local paper but first one ever for my writing.Continue reading “FAME! FORTUNE!”
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Pitch Wars Update
Not much to report. It’s been a bit over two weeks and no requests. I did start thinking about what might be keeping my manuscript from instant success. Re-read the first three chapters [again] and decided the first chapter needed a better ending; one with more of a bang than Addy waking up from aContinue reading “Pitch Wars Update”
PitchWars Mentorship
Well, I did it. Swallowed my fear and submitted Dragon Dreams to their mentorship. It was hard narrowing down the potential mentors and it took me a few days of review, interview and podcast watching, but I picked the four I think will click best with me and the book. I’ve had this out toContinue reading “PitchWars Mentorship”
Sad Day
I was supposed to fly to North Carolina today to meet my grandson who was born during Covid so I’m feeling a bit sad today. I’ve never seen him. Had my tickets all ready, place to stay lined up and a vehicle waiting for me at the airport. For weeks I watched as the storiesContinue reading “Sad Day”
Writer’s Conference
Yesterday I wrote about cancelling my trip to see the 18 month old grandson I have never seen because of Covid. Well, now the Kauai Writer’s Conference is cancelled as well. My plans for another fun trip after over a year of sheltering at home and wearing my mask and following all the guidelines hasContinue reading “Writer’s Conference”
Plans changed
I have never seen my 18 month old grandson, Liam. He lives 5,000 miles away and was born during the first Covid pandemic. My plane tickets were deferred and when thing lightened up this summer, I reactivate them to fly and meet him. Not gonna happen now. I had to call my daughter and tellContinue reading “Plans changed”
Working Title
Not knowing if Dragon Dreams will make it to an agent’s desk and deciding against writing a sequel to a book not published, I’ve begun a new middle grade book. Working title; Selkie. Set on the Rocky coast of Maine, a young heroine named Rayne lives in a small cottage on an island on Maine’sContinue reading “Working Title”
Spiffing Dragon Dreams
Sent my first chapter to a professional reviewer a few weeks ago. She liked it. Said the pace, momentum, voice and clarity of genre was all there. She made a few suggestions, which I attended to. Katherine did say that the chapter ended rather abruptly and she didn’t like it. I looked back at whatContinue reading “Spiffing Dragon Dreams”
Kauai Writer’s Conference
I’m all set for the writers conference being held this November on the gorgeous island of Kauai in Hawaii. Booked the conference, luau, my room and two fifteen minute pitch sessions with two agents. Things are coming together for this; my book is in final beta reading and has been edited and edited. It’s aboutContinue reading “Kauai Writer’s Conference”
Title Change
Guess I didn’t think Calico Circus through well enough as a title. Apparently when people read Calico, they think of cats. Which is not what the book is about! The calico in the title refers to a multi colored garment/skin one of the important characters wears. To prevent any confusion and to help focus onContinue reading “Title Change”