August 3, 2014
My sincere hope is that if I can stay off Facebook and Twitter for a month, my brain will recover its pre-Internet state
April 12, 2014
There are always people at book clubs who are curious about the process of writing and getting published. Here are the most popular questions so far.
June 3, 2013
Meeting my editor in person and talking about The Damn Novel and next steps to get it to market was a truly wonderful experience. Also a bit surreal.
April 30, 2013
Oh goody, proofreading! This joyous response to spelling, grammar and punctuation check can only come from someone who's been in the editing tunnel for weeks.
March 28, 2013
"Gosh, I thought you'd be published by now". Here's why I'm glad I'm not. Because it would mean that my publisher isn't putting much effort into my book.
February 7, 2013
After the phone call with my editor about her notes, I have way more confidence about editing. Now there’s guidance and direction, and some pretty practical ideas about how to proceed.
June 25, 2012
I decided it was time to make the most of the fact that my agent and editor both live on the coast. A few tweaks to the travel route, a few emails, a few jokes about Thelma and Louise, and we were on our way.