Because I promised, here's the next chapter. I don't know how far I'll go with this, so you'll have to let me know if you want more.

CHAPTER THREE

While Jay crosses the street, chillin’ like he’s out for a casual stroll, I’m sweating, slinking into night shadows, staying low as a bug. I only need to pass five houses then cross to the opposite side of ( Read more... )

As requested, I'll add another chapter of the 2nd GOTH GIRL book. This book isn't contracted so may never be published but sometimes it's nice to just write for fun. Besides I'm in a waiting mode, not sure what to start next and hoping for news on a submission close to my heart. So I figure why not share some of Thorn's continuing story with ( Read more... )

Just for fun I started writing a 2nd GOTH GIRL MYSTERY since BURIED came out a few months ago and I'm in a waiting mode for my career right now. So time for fun, huh? If you liked THE SEER's character Thorn, you should enjoy the following opening chapter to a work-in-progress book.

GOTH GIRL 2 - REAPER

By

Linda Joy Singleton

CHAPTER ONE

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Years ago I read a thin paperback called TOMORROW, WHEN THE WAR BEGINS by an author I'd never heard of before, John Marsden. Something about this book intrigued me, and I've always loved reading about Australia. So I started reading...and didn't stop, so breathless by the action and captivated by the voice of a heroine who ripped into my heart.

When ( Read more... )

When I go to writing events, the most fun for me is talking to people who love books like I do. At ALA I was able to talk to so many amazing readers ( Read more... )

Another writer said that LJ has become a ghost town, and that is sadly true. But I will still post here occasionally and go through the posts of my friends. Several years ago I attended a retreat that was amazing because of friendships on LJ. And with Facebook being selective (tricky) about which posts we see, that's not all that reliable either. ( Read more... )

It's true what writers say -- good writing is rewriting. Still when a writer receives a challenging editorial letter, there's some anxiety.  But there's also an exhileration akin to climbing into a amusement ride seat, strapping yourself in tight, then zooming off for a jolting, dizzy, heart-thrilling ride.

I am nearing the end of revisions that ( Read more... )

SCBWI SPRING SPIRIT CONFERENCE in Rocklin, California 4-21-12

I gave a synopsis-template talk with over 80 people signed up to attend, and it went great! Everyone seemed to love my 4-step template for writing a one-page synopsis. I won't post it online as I hope word-of-mouth spreads and other SCBWI groups invite me to give this workshop. One woman ( Read more... )

Anyone used to attend Verla Kay's chats?

Well one night a week they're coming back. Go thru at www.verlakay.com and look for chat link.

Monday nights at 6 Pacific/9 Eastern.

If you remember Kia and Lyra, I especially hope you'll stop by. The room is open to all writers.

Left Coast Crime, a mystery conference for fans and writes, was held in Sacramento this year.

Even though it's close to my home, conferencing is best when you stay at the hotel, too, so I shared a room with my mom, who knows the mystery genre better than I do. I read so many YA, I've been neglecting my mystery reading. So this was a good chance to ( Read more... )