On Monday I talked about the three responses to negative feedback (Denial, Defeat, and Disappointment) and how disappointment is the best option but only if you can move past it. So how can you turn that disappointment into motivation that will actually benefit your story? From Depression to Rejuvenation I’ve been told that I take[…]
With that title you were probably expecting a rant from the author about a negative comment or review. Instead I want to talk about how to handle feedback, specifically critique-quality comments from writers or other professionals. Actually, I want to talk about how *I* handle those comments. Because at this point in the game I’ve[…]
In case you haven’t gathered, I’ve been on hiatus in regard to writing (and editing), which is why the blog has been notably silent as of late. The last couple of weeks I was away on vacation. I took a much-needed respite from work in the rolling hills of Tennessee. We saw beautiful places and[…]
Free Books and More! In case you haven’t heard, an exciting event is happening this weekend (July 26th – 29th). Today is the second day of the Blogger Book Fair. Make sure and click on the image above to find out about all the other participants in the fair and get your hands on lots[…]
Free Books and More! In case you haven’t heard, an exciting event is happening this weekend (July 26th – 29th)! Many blogs and authors are coming together to present you a Blogger Book Fair. What exactly does it entail? All the stuff you’d hope: free and/or discounted books on Amazon, reviews, interviews, giveaways, freebies, and[…]
Today my good friend Anna Howard’s debut YA fantasy novel goes live. That’s right, you can now purchase a copy of Flight of Blue (book one in the Keeper of the Keys Chronicles) for your own. Better yet, check out the giveaway at the end of this post for your chance at a free copy![…]
Life has been incredibly busy lately, and it isn’t going to let up anytime soon. But that’s fine with me. I like a full schedule, as long as I can find a few moments in there to rest. Here’s an update on what I’ve been doing and what’s next on my plate. JuNoWriMo I created[…]
You know that one thing in your life you wish was different? That one area that drives you mad with a constant longing to change it—and yet you can’t quite seem to get a handle on it. Maybe it’s out of your control. Most people have at least one stubborn problem that makes them miserable.[…]