Continue to write!

by | Jul 8, 2014 | Uncategorized

Yes.Don’t get me wrong, I like being published. It’s a very rewarding experience, and I intend to continue pursuing it.But if I never sold another thing, I would continue to write. And when I’m feeling down about a lack of contracts or a no from a...

Ray Bradbury on Where to Start

by | Jul 3, 2014 | Writing

Curious how to start a book? Or wondering if your story is too complex? Author Ray Bradbury makes it simple with this quote.If you’ve never seen the Disney movie, Something Wicked This Way Comes, watch it sometime. It’s creepy, but really well done. The...

It’s not writing that’s hard, it’s sitting down.

by | Jul 1, 2014 | Uncategorized

I don’t know about you all, but sometimes I will spend a lot of time whining (either in my head or to anyone who will listen) about how little time I’m getting to write. “If only I had writing time,” I’ll say.And then writing time will...

What is New Adult Fiction?

by | Jun 13, 2014 | Uncategorized

Dina Sleiman writes lyrical stories that dance with light. Most of the time you will find this Virginia Beach resident reading, biking, dancing, or hanging out with her husband and three children, preferably at the oceanfront. She serves as an acquisitions editor for...

C. S. Lewis on Word Choice

by | Jun 12, 2014 | Writing

I’ve been judging contests lately. And one thing I’ve noticed (and this is something I likely do in my own writing as well *slaps wrist*) is that authors tend to exaggerate because it sounds cool. And this is not hyperbole I’m talking about. Here are...