My Changing POV
" What's with your book?" Any author on submission understands that this simple question from concerned friends and family is like a knife to the back of your head. No, I am not being dramatic. The Sea Sheller's Daughter went out on submission and was roundly kicked back out officially in May. And while deeply disappointed, I kept my crap together. Each thoughtful rejection came with a glimmer of hope, my writing was good, the story was good.... but... something wasn't enough
10 Tips for the Disorganized Writer
Here is my work surface after an hour at my computer. I say work surface because my office with a beautiful desk is a mess. I work at the kitchen table. Sigh – this is the story of my disorganized writing life. I begin each day with sharp pencils, pens (with caps) clean note books, file folders, etc. And kaboom. It devolves into a doodled on, chewed on, and crapped on pile. Does this sound like you? Are we doomed? I’m not messy. I’m creative I’m not messy in the dirty dish, p
