When You Allow Others to Decide Your Dreams
As much as I keep telling myself I won’t put up these kinds of posts anymore, I just can’t help it. And it’s my blog, anyway, so I have to keep reminding myself that I can do whatever I want here. So...
View ArticleWhat I Used to Care About
If you had asked me four years ago what was important to me in my publishing career, my list would have been very different from what it is now. Seeing my books in a bookstore was deeply important to...
View ArticleWhen Loved Ones Don’t Support — Or At Least Understand — Your Writing Career
“When are you going to get a real job?” That is probably the harshest criticism any artist can ever get from anyone, especially people close to them — whether it comes with full understanding from the...
View ArticleIWSG January 2014 — The Problem With the Advice, “Never Give Up”
I’ve been to a lot of book launches and signings in the past few years. Almost all of the authors who have spoken at these events have said one thing — Never give up! Their message is usually one of...
View ArticleA Letter to An Author Friend on Her Debut
Dear Sara B. Larson, I really loved your debut novel, DEFY! I’m excited you’ve stepped into the world of the Published Author — a world I’m sure you’ve noticed by now is quite different for everyone....
View ArticleWhen Your Worst Fear Comes True
I’ve heard this a lot lately: “What was your latest book again?” “If I Forget You.“ “Oh, yeah! I remember now! That one sounded good!” Lowers eyes. “I haven’t read it yet.” Not that I expect anyone in...
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