I’m so excited to announce that One Last Risk has been selected as a finalist in the Fool for Love contest, hosted by the Virginia Romance Writers chapter of RWA. As my first book, I’m thrilled that the judges enjoyed what they read, and the feedback was constructive and helpful. I’m …
That’s what revising is all about. Writing a better book. Often first drafts are about getting the thoughts out of your head and onto paper, in whatever form they are. Second drafts sometimes change the storyline, mix things up and move them around, and subsequent drafts are about refining the …
As I said before, The End isn’t often the end. As so is the case with my first book. I had an author I met online read my draft manuscript and give me feedback. It was great feedback, just hard to hear. She gave me some great tips to enhance …
Last week I typed the words “The End” at the end of my first manuscript. About 75,000 words after I began. But “The End” is rarely, and it shouldn’t be, the end at that point. That was just the first draft. I have no idea if my final book will …
I decided about this time last year that I wanted to start working from home. Not a lot, just to make a little extra money. I thought for a while I’d look into being a bookkeeper. I even took a course. God bless my sister, who is an accountant, but …
I look forward to our journey together towards the publication of my first book. Thanks for checking me out and check back often for updates!