One Year Later...
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year since the original Muses welcomed us newbies with open arms. So much has happened since my firs...
Looking for a Literary Getaway?
It’s summer! The perfect time for a literary getaway! Whether you dream of experiencing the setting of a beloved book, being inspired by ...
Exactly 200 Words
I’m stealing today’s prompt idea from the Writers’ Police Academy ’s Golden Donut short story contest. For the contest (which is open to...
Book Blog: BELLWEATHER RHAPSODY by Kate Racculia
What if Glee and Heathers had a baby and sent it to band camp at the Overlook Hotel? You know those rare, rapturous moments when yo...
A Treasury of Character Traits
I’ve yet to have a character come to me fully formed, with a worthy antagonist in one pocket and a brilliant character arc in the other. F...
Bibliomancy for Writers
My treadmill desk faces a bookshelf in which I have an enormous collection of books having to do with writing. I frequently find myself wi...
Talent + Passion + Discipline = ?
"I have a love-hate relationship with the writing life. I wouldn’t wish to have any other kind of life…and on the other hand, I wish i...
Book Blog: THE WINNER'S CURSE by Marie Rutkoski
I’ll be honest, I rarely pay attention to book blurbs but I’m a sucker for a gorgeous dress (although, as a student of costume history,...
Battling the CONSTANT Voices
Most of the time my inner voices don’t really stand a chance against the outer ones. I never realized how much plotting, world-building,...
Revisiting Collage
I’m at that exciting (yet somehow daunting) stage where I’m trying to decide what to write next. I know the feeling I want the book to have...
10 Random Fandom Heights to Aspire To
In honor of this week’s topic--FANDOM--I've created a list of 10 Random Fandom Heights to Aspire To: 1. A Special Name for your fans. ...
Book Blog: SCINTILLATE by Tracy Clark
I met the scintillating (sorry, couldn't resist) Tracy Clark when I went through the Nevada SCBWI Mentor Program , and had the grea...
I Have News to Show/Tell!
I can finally tell you my good news! Except this week’s topic is “Show, Don’t Tell,” which I’m pretty sure means I can’t just tell you. ...
Playing the Waiting Game
[FYI: Beth and I switched days this week. Look for her post tomorrow.] If you don’t already know, I hate to be the one to tell you t...
