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What I read while I write
I know some writers who don’t read any fiction while they write. One told me that when he’s writing, he can’t focus on any words except his own story. Another told me she worries that she’ll start using the voice of the book she’s writing, instead of her own.
But I find I read even more when I’m writing-especially now that I’m revising. I gather ( Read more... ) -
Dazzling Debs: PRADA & PREJUDICE
My third visitor for Dazzling Debs week is Mandy Hubbard, in celebration of her new release PRADA & PREJUDICE. The ten year-old Pam inside me is ferociously jealous of Mandy because she rides horses. Sigh. Are you with me? Well, set aside your jealousy and buy the book, because otherwise you’ll miss a fun tale…
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Dazzling Debs: PARIS PAN TAKES THE DARE
Imagine having not one, but TWO, books release in the same year. It’s like having twins: twice as nice and twice as much work. Cynthea Liu is one hard-working and lucky lady, and today we’re celebrating the release of her title PARIS PAN TAKES THE DARE. Buy it, read it, and dream some day of having the kind of talent, drive and organization that ( Read more... ) -
Revision Progress
I’ve been ripping into my revisions (literally-I made so many changes to one page this morning that the pen went right through the paper). So far I’m about a quarter of a way through my book. Since my goal is to finish doing my “paper edits” (marking changes on paper) by Labor Day, I’ve still got quite a ways to go (approx 60K words).
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It’s dazzling debs week
This week I’ll be featuring four dazzling Debutantes on my blog: Mandy Hubbard, Cynthea Liu, Megan Frazer and Cyn Balog. Each of these authors has a book that has just released, or will be available in the next few weeks.
The Debutantes are a great group of authors whose first YA or MG books are releasing in 2009. I’m a member and it’s made me a ( Read more... ) -
Making a professional book trailer on a budget
This past weekend, I released my new CANDOR book trailer. Just over a minute long, it uses still photos, fancy transitions, text, and music to hopefully hook the viewer on my book. It does NOT contain any video! And the whole thing cost me less than one hundred bucks ($69.90, to be precise).
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CANDOR book trailer
And here's the book trailer for your viewing pleasure! I will post soon about how I made it, where I found the photos and where I found the music.
Hope you enjoy it!
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CANDOR book trailer contest
To celebrate the posting of my brand-new book trailer for CANDOR, I am hosting a Spread the Message contest!
Here are the prizes:
- Two lucky winners will each receive a signed advanced reader copy of CANDOR
- Two lucky winners will each receive a signed hardcover copy of CANDOR, as soon as they are available
- One lucky winner will receive a $20 iTunes ( Read more... )
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Come to DC kidlit drinks night
Coming to town for RWA or live in the metro DC area? Come to the DC kidlit drinks night on Weds July 15 at 6 PM. We'll meet at Murphy's of DC across from the Marriott Woodley Park (site of RWA). 2609 24th St NW. Head for the patio. Please spread the word!
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