No, this blog isn't turning into a bulletin board.  But Beth has been a huge part of my journey, as you already know.  And today has got...

You've no doubt heard many versions of "never give up" along the way. Well, I've got another one for you. A really good o...

I'm delighted to announce Jodi Meadows's AMAZING BOOK DEAL! READ ABOUT IT HERE ! Jodi has profoundly affected my writing and continu...

Good Thing Number One: I'd like to direct you all to Jodi Meadows' post on LINE EDITS . Her reactions and responses to her (fabulou...

It's official: the first Real Book Deal in which this blog played the teeniest part is happening!! Here are the authors' own words,...

The results of this small critique experiment have exceeded my expectations. Really, I don't know why things around here keep exceeding...

I've added one more. I'm finished now. Promise. *smile*

You're not going to hurt anyone's feelings. Both excerpts are from a novel's first few paragraphs; a classic "Are You Hooke...

The warm rain spattered Eric’s face and dripped from his eyebrows and newly-shaven chin. It was the last time he’d ever feel it. Unless, of...

It was at least forty degrees above warm. The day felt like a windowless kitchen where the oven had been left on high for an entire afterno...

Conor Broekhart was a remarkable boy, a fact that became evident very early in his idyllic childhood. Nature is usually grudging with her g...