Showing posts with label Writing Group. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writing Group. Show all posts

Monday, April 30, 2012

Author Interview, Tonya Cannariato

Hello, everyone and thanks for dropping by!

Today I'm excited to say you're about to see this blog's first interview!! Read on, dear reader, for writing tips and How-To ideas from a published author (ain't we swanky!).

I am very proud to present......

Sunday, April 22, 2012

#LuckySeven, Taunting The Sin

My turn! I got tagged by one of my dear crit partners, Sabrina Garie. Drop by her blog and give her a shout! She got tagged before me, so don't miss a chance to catch a quick excerpt from her WIP, Fires of Justice!

So what's lucky seven you ask?

A chance to show off your writing, with a twist. You have to post it as is at the time of the tagging, warts and all. Here's how it works!

  • Go to page 7 or 77 in your current manuscript
  • Go to line 7
  • Post on your blog the next 7 lines or sentences -- AS THEY ARE!
  • Tag 7 other people to do the same

My seven sentences are from page 77 of my WIP novel, Taunting the Sin. Quick summary: Jaime (our darling hero) has just had a run-in with his mother, Titania, Queen of the White Court; a run-in that reminds him of his father's execution at his mother's hand. And now someone near and dear to Jaime may be under Titania's vengeful and spiteful eye.

"His death had subdued her instant fury but hadn’t managed to sate the desire for vengeance against his co-conspirator.
Jaime shuddered as agonizing memories surfaced.
Silence.
Jaime filled himself with silence. His tears dried. His mind emptied.
And still the secrets whispered in his ears… bidding him listen… listen to their descants of death."


"So who's up next" you ask?

Why, how thoughtful of you to wonder. Let me sate quench your curiosity!

If you'd prefer not to, no prob! But if ya have a min to post it up and don't mind, it'd be an awwweesome dealy!

Don't forget to follow these lovely ladies on FB and Twitter, as well! LOTS of incredible info upcoming, all the time!

Jodie, Riverina Romantics
Sarah Cass, Redefining Perfect
Jennifer James, Caught in the Smex Beam
Buffy Kennedy, Buffy's Ramblings
Jenn LeBlanc, Illustrated Romance



Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Agents and Blogs and Stories, oh my!

Hundreds of authors...


An unknown number of bloggers.....


8 Agents.
http://cupidslitconnection.blogspot.com


It's time, my fellow writers!

You've got until May 3rd to polish those manuscripts and get them ready because totally awesome contest is right around the corner!


Cupid's Literary Connection is a blog recommended by friends of mine who are published authors and editors. And this particular blog is hosting a writing contest!!

In true The Voice fashion, you'll be part of a team with one week to "perfect" the content. On May 21, the agents (yes, I said agents) will review the entries and vote for their favorites!

It's a great way to see and be seen!

Don't miss out, my friends!

Go forth!



Scríobh é!!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

On "The Muse"

www.peterleavell.com 
"The Muses (Greek: Μοῦσαι, moũsai:[1] perhaps from the o-grade of the Proto-Indo-European root *men- "think"[2]) in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature, are the goddesses of the inspiration of literature, science and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths. The compliment to a real woman who inspires creative endeavor is a later idea." (Wikipedia)

The start of every literary creation is the simple idea. The idea can be anything. A picture, a scene, an ending, a fight. But it's enough to motivate the thinker towards something bigger.

In the reading and writing world, we often hear authors referring to the "Muse". Oftentimes, we nod, smile, humor them and consign this attribution to being part of the inherent schizophrenia that makes their novels oh-so-delectable.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Receiving My First Real Critique

Barring emergencies, sick kids, and the like, today my manuscript ("MS") is "critted" for the first time.

Crises so far:

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Wake up and smell the highly caffeinated-drink!

Gooooood afternoon!

My goodness, it's been a busy day!

I've been working to increase my "sources" and I didn't realize how much work that was! Props to journalists. I've done research and analysis many a-time. I didn't quite realize that "getting myself established" was such a full-time job, lol!

In fact, I'm not even sure what I should cover, today, and I haven't written a single tidbit for my book. I'll be doing that this evening when work is done and kiddos are asleep, yay! Snaps for nightowls.



So, in the mean time, I'm going to put up a couple of links I think folks might be interested in.





 
Things to Watch Out For!






 Writer Education and Assistance!






Self-publishing






Please email me or write a comment below if you have more suggestions!!



I'm also going to write up a review of J. R. Ward's Lover Reborn, sometime today!