I've decided to do a personal challenge and commit to writing each day for the next 30 days on my novel. Currently I have 33 pages and 11,000 words already written and each time I write my story builds. My novel is already "written" in my head and I've got an outline so all I... Continue Reading →
Friday Favs – Blogs to Follow 2
Each Friday I plan to post 5 fabulous blogs that I’ve run across and have enjoyed following. This week I'm a little late due to my date night with hubby, so here's to catching up! Each of these blogs have a common theme they all closely relate to my own blog (insert shameless plug) http://www.SpanishMossSeries.com... Continue Reading →
Site Tweaks
Tweaked my site as part of our Blogging101 course and would love some feedback! I've updated the About page to give the reader an introduction into what is the Spanish Moss Series. Considering posting a few excerpts of the first book but will wait until I'm done with the first draft. Since my books are... Continue Reading →
You’re FIRED! Locker Cleanout
I've been reflecting on this past year and what the future will bring. #BlackMonday claimed our Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and left him clearing out his locker. Whether you follow football or not, the story of Mike Smith makes me think "What's in our lockers when we clean them out?" A little background... Continue Reading →
Georgia Writers Association: My first Workshop
Continuing my writing and learning experience I attended my first Georgia Writers Association workshop. This particular workshop caught my attention, not because it was 30 minutes from my home, but due to the subject matter: From Writer to Author: How to Get Published in 2015. The guest speaker was Victoria Wilcox who was named the... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Ways Fantasy Football same as Writing
Yes it almost time for us football fans to get excited again. Even tonight I'm itching to watch HBOs HardKnocks not just because I'm a Falcons fan but because its the first sight of real football. Hubby and I have been working on our fall calendars for college and NFL games that peek our interest... Continue Reading →
What’s my skin color gotta do with it?
This week my characters are coming to life, I've written another 1,000 words and the reader is getting first introductions to my MC (main character) and surrounding supporting cast. As I began to describe one character in particular the stumbling of being a new writer became obvious. When we meet people in person how they... Continue Reading →
And So It Begins…
Like many women I read a few chapters a day of a good fictional book. Typically its one book a month or maybe two in the summer months when things are less hectic. My tried and true genre seem to be mystery but with a romance thrown in. Sometimes I branch to young adult sci-fi... Continue Reading →