Now that I've finished my first MG book and sent out my first query, I await the forthcoming rejection. However, I am not afraid and look forward to placing it as the first in my inevitable stack that will prove that I've arrived. Honestly, that's a lie. No one wants to be rejected, but we… Continue reading Querytopia: Are you there yet?
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Characters v. Stories
Everyone who reads has certain pleasure points when it comes to a good book. Some like to curl up with a romance novel while in their stocking feet holding a big box of tissues. Others like to sit out on the screened-in porch with a tall glass of ice tea and a good mystery novel.… Continue reading Characters v. Stories
Manuscripts: Focus, focus, focus
One thing I have learned, and continue to learn, about putting together a manuscript is that it is not like writing a letter about something that happened to you or someone else. It is structured -- whether you intend to do so or not. It has a beginning, middle and end of course, but there… Continue reading Manuscripts: Focus, focus, focus
Multicultural Fiction: What is it?
Ok I'm asking this question to myself as well as you. Why? Because for all intents and purposes I am multicultural but I don't feel any different than when I was just black, African-American or just a light-skinned sister. The combo of being multicultural and a writer seems to be all the rage these days… Continue reading Multicultural Fiction: What is it?
Off and Writing!
Ok I must admit I've been pretty lame bringing you tidbits from the 30 day PB quest. I did get the book written and tweaking it now. In the meantime, I won an award for my cookbook I released in June! More on that in another blog! Anyway, I am working on a middle grade… Continue reading Off and Writing!
Revimo is coming!
Revimo is coming!Follow this link if you too want to write a picture book! The fun starts January 2014.
It’s September!
The class is over and I am still not done! BUT, my new picture book is coming along nicely! My character is engaged and she has something she wants! But I'm not done yet. Gotta get writing. Cya!
In the home stretch…
We are now at Lesson 12! I know...this is moving at lightning speed for me too. LOL. But so far we have basically covered the main elements and are now focusing on the story approach...the theme, purpose, etc. for the character. This has made me decide to re-write my book and give my character more… Continue reading In the home stretch…
Lessons and Lessons and Lessons Oh My!
I am SO behind in updating this blog about my PB lessons! We are already on #8 and we are being kept SO busy! So in a nutshell here's the skinny: #3 - We had to choose a setting (I already had mine) #4 - We focused on word count. HARD. My book is w-a-y… Continue reading Lessons and Lessons and Lessons Oh My!
Lesson 2 – what’s going on?
In lesson two we are admonished to discover just what the real issues are in our PBs. We are to focus on the type of conflict our character might face by answering questions in our own childhood. such as our worst fears, our most memorable moments and things that made us angry or sad. It's… Continue reading Lesson 2 – what’s going on?