Last year, many of us were happily surprised by The Chosen, a TV series about the life of Jesus and his disciples. The show does an excellent job of showing us the humanity of each disciple and drawing us into their lives. One particular disciple I enjoy watching is Matthew. They wrote him as someone on the autism spectrum. So, …
Ever read a book that becomes so palatable, you feel as though the writer has transported you? Almost as if you’re breathing the same air as the characters? I enjoy when a story’s world is so plausible and tangible, I don’t want the story to end. It lingers in my mind long after the last chapter. Books such as: Jane …
Note: I met June last year through my sister Laurie. June contacted me since she discovered I’m an editor. While I didn’t edit her book, I gave her some writing and publishing tips. And I enjoyed hearing about the premise of her work-in-progress, Caryl’s Closet. As you’ll notice in the Q & A, June is a go-getter and within a …
This week is an update blog on my manuscript, Love At the Mayo. While I’m on schedule with editing a chapter a day, three on Mondays, I’m still slightly behind. What?!? Yep. I split up a chapter and added two new chapters. But good news, I might be deleting at least one chapter toward the end. And I’m going to …
Sometimes a project falls into your lap just when you need it to. This happened recently. Back in October 2020, I was struggling with the upcoming election and all of the political rhetoric, bickering on social media about which candidate to vote for, the politicization of the pandemic, and increasing racial tensions. Then my friend, Kristi Bridges, referred me to …
As I had shared last week that I’m blogging every other week, so I can focus on meeting my beta-readers deadline of May 31st. But I’ll share a quick update weekly on my progress. Fortunately, I’m on track- editing a chapter a day, three on Mondays. I had to play catch up since I split a chapter into two on …
I’ve procrastinated sharing this latest update because I’m disappointed with myself; thus, I don’t want to open up. But I feel like I need to. So, here goes. (Can you hear my groan?) I didn’t meet my beta-reading deadline. I was determined to get my manuscript into the hands of beta readers by March 31st, then April 15th. Actually, felt …
Ever write a scene and struggle with a supporting character, especially the villain? They seem flat, one-dimensional? Or the conflict between this character and the protagonist isn’t palatable on the page? In my work-in-progress, Love at the Mayo, my protagonist, Celine Monroe, has left her boyfriend. (Finally!) Since she left abruptly, he confronts her at her office. Although he’s an …
I didn’t intend to write my novel, Love At the Mayo, in the first-person point of view. Actually, when I thought of this story idea, I wrote one scene in the third-person point of view (POV). But when I decided to develop this story idea into a novel, I wrote it in the first person. Felt right to see the …
Does anyone prefer driving on the interstate versus a country highway? If I’m driving hundreds of miles, I prefer going fast as smoothly and uninterrupted as possible. With minimal stops. My husband, on the other hand, likes state highways, driving through towns, seeing the countryside, and even stopping at scenic sights. To those who prefer county and state highways, sorry …
