Archive for the 'Consumption (Novel)' Category
Bringing Characters to Life with Blogs!
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006I watch most Monk episodes (thanks to TiVo) and happened to see an ad for their character blogs. What a great concept! The Monk blogs offer a new medium for viewers to continue their connection with the characters.
The blogs of Captain Stottlemeyer, Dr. Kroger, and Natalie Teeger each “sound” very unique. […]
Starting A New Round of Revisions
Monday, August 14th, 2006I recently received some very valuable feedback from a well-respected agent. She had requested and reviewed the first forty pages of my novel, Consumption, and sent me an email in response with encouragement and specific suggestions.
In addition to offering guidance, she has agreed to see my writing again after my next round of […]
Do I Need A Tin-Foil Hat?
Sunday, July 2nd, 2006I have a problem — my best ideas and best writing come to me at night. LATE at night. When I SHOULD be sleeping.
Such was the case a few nights ago when I stayed up late tweaking my novel, Consumption, just a bit more. Between about 3:30 and 4:30 AM, I seemed […]
Great Agents & Editors Conference!
Monday, June 26th, 2006As you may know from previous posts, this past weekend, I attended the 13th Annual Writers’ League of Texas Agents and Editors Conference.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience! There were many opportunities to speak with a great group of agents and editors, and of course, to other writers. As well, there were knowledgeable and approachable […]
Looking, but not touching (…much)
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006Taking a last look at my writing is part of my preparation for the Writers League of Texas Agents and Editors Conference that I’ll be attending this weekend.
Tonight and tomorrow, I’ll be reviewing (and maybe revising …just a little) the synopsis and first three chapters of Consumption. That’s a typical amount of writing for an […]
Questing for an Agent…
Saturday, May 13th, 2006I’ll be pitching my literary novel, Consumption, at the Writers’ League of Texas Agents and Editors Conference, June 23-25.
More postings about my book will be coming soon!