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Writers want to make their readers feel. That’s the name of the game, right? We want readers to live vicariously through our novels, to feel what our characters feel. But too often we limit ourselves to writing about how they … Continue reading

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I didn’t mean to become a full time writer. After I finished grad school, I got a job almost immediately. I didn’t enjoy it, but I was working full time and I had benefits…and that’s a lot more than a … Continue reading

Business Time, Reading + Writing

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One of the more common pieces of writing advice I’ve heard is that it’s extremely important to put your work aside for an extended period of time before you revise. Some people say to do this after draft one, some … Continue reading

DIVE, Reading + Writing

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It’s been three days since I joined Row80, and I’m proud to say I’ve written over 1,500 words! So far, my goal of writing 500 words a day seems to be working. I said I’d include a snippet of what … Continue reading

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My good friend Juliana L. Brandt and I talk every single day, most of the time about writing and the publishing world, which allows us to keep a pretty close eye on each other’s moods. So when she pointed out … Continue reading

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At the beginning of 2013, I decided to read one book per week. In January and February, I read a total of 7 novels…a little short of my goal, but still pretty good. Recap: CINDER, FABLEHAVEN, LEVIATHAN, MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME … Continue reading

Book Reviews, Reading + Writing

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This is my second Thursday’s Children post. Today, I’m talking about the main inspiration behind my writing. So. I’ve been having a Dark Night of the Soul these last few days. First I felt overwhelmed by how much work I … Continue reading

Reading + Writing, Sightless: A Novel in Progress

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DIVE, Reading + Writing, Sightless: A Novel in Progress

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Hey Guys! I’m excited to say that this will be my first post as part of Thursday’s Children, an awesome weekly blog hop. Check out the linky at the bottom of this page to see posts by other participants, and … Continue reading

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When I was young, weekend trips to the library were an adventure. I’d charge through the front doors and down the endless hallway, my eyes trained on the colorful mobiles swinging overhead as I made my way back to the … Continue reading

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