author, Short Story, writing

Entering Short Story Competitions

"A word after a word after a word is power."Margaret Atwood Short stories are so incredibly different than writing novels or poems. It can be hard to incorporate everything into a short amount of words. I am much better at writing novels and creating my characters, world and plot in at least 50,000 words. But,… Continue reading Entering Short Story Competitions

author, nanowrimo, Writing

Prepping For NaNoWriMo 2021

“Don’t just plan to write — write. It is only by writing, not dreaming about it, that we develop our own style.”PD James It’s that time of the year again! I wasn’t sure if I was going to participate in NaNoWriMo this year, simply because of how crazy my 2021 has been (see my previous… Continue reading Prepping For NaNoWriMo 2021

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Behind The Scenes – Infection Point Update

If a story is in you, it has to come out.William Faulkner I’m getting there. I really am getting there! It was slow progress over the holidays and with work, but I’m at the home stretch! I don’t have much more to edit until my novel is done, which is so incredibly exciting! I only… Continue reading Behind The Scenes – Infection Point Update

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Bring On The Holidays

"Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you've got a Christmas tree in the living room."Nora Roberts I am so excited! Christmas Day is in just 3 days and I cannot wait! I absolutely love the Christmas season and I am beyond excited that it is so close! I can’t wait… Continue reading Bring On The Holidays