Comma Llamas

As previously stated, grammar has always felt tricky to me. When Roseanna and I first started critting for each other, about half the edits she did on my manuscript were commas. There were so many that the poor thing wore out on typing “comma” in the...

To flashback or not to flashback?

Today Jenny B. Jones is featuring me on her blog. I adore Jenny and her books, so it was a real honor to be invited. Click here to check it out. After you read about why I no longer want to meet celebrities, you can get yourself entered to win a copy of So Over It.In...

The invisible said

For those who entered the writing prompt contest, we had 38 entries this round. Right now they’re with the judge who will pick the top 20. I should be able to post the top 20 tomorrow, so stay tuned for that.Also, I would like to state for the record that you...

Words Matter

In the third draft – the sparkle draft -the time has come to be anal about your word choices. You want to tighten up your writing, and you want each word to be doing its job. This means writing in powerful verbs and nouns.Yes, I could tell you that “Tracy...

Adding Sensory Details

Happy Friday everyone! Don’t forget writing prompts are due on Monday. Click here for details about this round’s prompt. Also, there’s still time to get yourself entered to win K. Dawn Byrd’s latest release.So. Editing.You’re in your...