Month: April 2010

I didn’t get much writing done Monday, but I did almost finish the next NARWA newsletter. The only things left are the calendar, my editor’s note and a blurb on our chapter’s GH finalist. I have a block on the editor’s note. That’s ironic, considering how much writing I’ve...

There’s not much to report here. Despite having a wisdom tooth removed Monday, I’ve been keeping up with the writing. Mainly, I’ve been busy exploring my hero’s reasons for stripping and my heroine’s motivations for wanting to be married by 25. (With one less wisdom tooth — I’m now...

I spent some time tonight reading through parts of Bree & Mike’s story, and I’ve come to the conclusion that he might be the best hero in my Women of Willow’s Grove trilogy. Not surprising, considering he was going to be Erin’s hero (until Brad got in the way)....

I got another rejection from an agent this morning. I’m beginning to think I need to set Brad & Erin aside and start querying on something else … I wonder if “Blind Date Bride” ready for the big-time? I know: If I have to ask, it probably isn’t. Today,...

Today, my writing session at Starbucks allowed me to reach another milestone: Cassie & Dustin’s story is now the correct length for Harlequin American Romance. They want 55,000 to 60,000. Cassie & Dustin now come in at 55,686. That makes another completed first draft. I had to add about...

I recently discovered the blog of Nathan Bransford — Literary Agent. He’s both witty and wise … and rumor has it that he responds almost immediately to queries, whether he wants to see more or not. I’ve yet to test that myself because I haven’t quite perfected my query...

It appears that “Operation Snag Mike Brad” was solidly in the middle of the pack. All but one of my scores was in the 6 range. The last one was a 5.7. I’m happy with that. At least no one hated it. I was half afraid that I’d get...

It’s always something, isn’t it? First, I didn’t get as much done as I’d hoped over my week of vacation. Now, my computer is on the fritz. That’s right, my beloved iBook G4 laptop is dying. When I went to plug it in after work last night, the power...

I thought it was tough to find balance when I was on my own, but this week has given me a glimpse of what writers go through when they have husbands and families. I was on vacation this week, and I spent it with the Boyfriend. Don’t get me...

My time away from the day job, fortunately, has not meant a vacation from writing. I must say I haven’t gotten as much accomplished as I’d hoped: A couple thousand words written in editing mode and three rejections received from agents. Still, at least I’ve been getting something done....