There is nothing like being published to enhance the creative mind.
I've just finished another manuscript, Rainbow Dreams, and I'm sending it in today. Wish me luck.
It is another picture book. For some reason, I seem to be able to write shorter pieces at the moment instead of novels.
I'm reading a good YA entitled, The Maze Runner. I wonder if I read the "distopian" type of book, my brain will come up with an idea for one. I figure by the time that happens, they will be passe.
While walking the beach today I came up with another idea for a story--about egrets. Let's see how that one pans out. I should carry paper and pencil with me, but instead I type it into my cell phone and send it to myself. Weird, huh? I tried one of those recorders once, but I seem to find the words through typing instead of talking.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
IF A TREE FALLS...
Well, well, it's been a long time between blah, blah, blogs. July 3rd was the last post. What's up with that.
Nothing to write.
Busy with family.
So, I looked through my last few to see exactly where I have been heading.
1. LADYBUG magazine is out -- in Books-A-Million. My story is in it...very cool.
2. ONLY LOSERS CRY is at the publishing company and is scheduled for production in September. How cool is that!
3. I've been writing another ... article ... picture book ... whatever one calls it. It's fun exercising the brain.
But, I looked to see if anyone has written a comment on my latest blogs. Zero, zilch, nada, nothing.
So I was wondering, if a writer writes a blog and no one reads it, does it make an impact?
Any comments?
Nothing to write.
Busy with family.
So, I looked through my last few to see exactly where I have been heading.
1. LADYBUG magazine is out -- in Books-A-Million. My story is in it...very cool.
2. ONLY LOSERS CRY is at the publishing company and is scheduled for production in September. How cool is that!
3. I've been writing another ... article ... picture book ... whatever one calls it. It's fun exercising the brain.
But, I looked to see if anyone has written a comment on my latest blogs. Zero, zilch, nada, nothing.
So I was wondering, if a writer writes a blog and no one reads it, does it make an impact?
Any comments?
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
LET GO, LET GOD
Let go, let God.
That's one of my favorite expressions when I face a decision or problem or crisis in my life.
This week I made a major decision. I am self-publishing my novel, ONLY LOSERS CRY.
I know, I know -- I made fun of self-publishers. Felt that if one could really write a publishing company was just around the corner to snatch up the manuscript.
Boy, I couldn't be more wrong! Getting published through the traditional methods takes YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS.
What made me decide to take this route after "dissing" it for so long.
The reasons are numerous.
First, I know I can write. It was confirmed when my story, A FEATHER IS A LETTER FROM A BIRD, was published this month in LADYBUG magazine.
Second, I prayed about the decision. I sought advise from trusted friends. But, most of all I listened to my gut. I have learned through experience when I go against my gut feeling I am ALWAYS WRONG. My gut was shouting -- GO FOR IT.
Third, I know someone who has used this company and was pleased with the results. In addition, I checked them out through the Better Business Bureau and internet comments.
I also like the fact that they are a publishing company as opposed to a company that prints and binds a manuscript (like the one that did my brother's book). This company has an editorial staff that combs through the manuscript for typos and another that reads it to make sure it's the best it can be.
Today I physically and visually "Let Go and Let God" take over. I pushed the enter button on my computer and placed my story in His hands and their editoral staff.
That's one of my favorite expressions when I face a decision or problem or crisis in my life.
This week I made a major decision. I am self-publishing my novel, ONLY LOSERS CRY.
I know, I know -- I made fun of self-publishers. Felt that if one could really write a publishing company was just around the corner to snatch up the manuscript.
Boy, I couldn't be more wrong! Getting published through the traditional methods takes YEARS AND YEARS AND YEARS.
What made me decide to take this route after "dissing" it for so long.
The reasons are numerous.
First, I know I can write. It was confirmed when my story, A FEATHER IS A LETTER FROM A BIRD, was published this month in LADYBUG magazine.
Second, I prayed about the decision. I sought advise from trusted friends. But, most of all I listened to my gut. I have learned through experience when I go against my gut feeling I am ALWAYS WRONG. My gut was shouting -- GO FOR IT.
Third, I know someone who has used this company and was pleased with the results. In addition, I checked them out through the Better Business Bureau and internet comments.
I also like the fact that they are a publishing company as opposed to a company that prints and binds a manuscript (like the one that did my brother's book). This company has an editorial staff that combs through the manuscript for typos and another that reads it to make sure it's the best it can be.
Today I physically and visually "Let Go and Let God" take over. I pushed the enter button on my computer and placed my story in His hands and their editoral staff.
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