And if you're signed up, maybe stop by and say hello before the conference kicks into full gear. See you there!
Friday, 30 July 2010
Write On Con
And if you're signed up, maybe stop by and say hello before the conference kicks into full gear. See you there!
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Interview with Erica Chapman
Hello, everyone. Have we all been having a productive week so far? Well, let's toss in a little fun and inspiration for everyone hard at work. I happen to have just the thing, because today we're chatting with aspiring writer Erica Chapman.
Welcome, Erica! Tell us a bit about yourself.
Well... I'm a *cough, cough* year-old who works in a mall office by day, writing YA by night! Been married for 8 years, have 2 doggies and 3 kitties. I'm learning to play the guitar, love to golf and love alternative music, especially the Foo Fighters! I love to read and am a huge movie buff. Have you seen Inception yet? OMG. Soooo good.
I haven't yet! But it's definitely on my must-see list. Tell us, how long have you been writing?
I've been writing since I was 16, so about 17 years... dang, now you know how old I am.. LOL. I started with poetry and wrote that for years, began novel writing when I was unemployed in 2007. Started seriously writing November 2008.
(Don't worry, you're still younger than I am, lol.) What is the name and genre of your manuscript?
BELIEVE is the title (right now) it's a YA Paranormal.
I love me some Ya Paranormals. Here’s the part where you pitch it. What’s your story about?
*ahem*
When Snow Stansbury's sister died seven years ago in front of her, Snow's belief shattered. She's tested again when her best friend Liv, step-daughter of a prominent Senator, is murdered. She meets Vaughn, an amnesiac soul fresh out of Purgatory with a final task to solve Liv's murder. With only two weeks and threat of being sent to Hell, Vaughn seeks the help of the closest person to Liv, Snow. She soon finds out that even though Vaughn's past is a mystery, someone or something is determined to make him remember.
Snow's mortality and Vaughn's eternity are at stake and the clock is ticking.
It needs a ton of work. Still working on it ;o)
Sounds intense. I'd love to find out what happens. How did the idea of the story come to you?
It was my NaNoWriMo story. It stemmed from watching Glee (OMG how good is Glee? *squee*) Originally, there was a show choir element (something I knew about since I was in show choir in high school) it's been since taken out in the revisions. From there, it took off. I've always been interested in questioning what happens after we die. I love ghost stories, paranormal stuff too. It's all fascinating to me.
Awesome. And I love Glee! What's your next step?
I'm going to finish up revisions (someday) and send to 'da Betas. Then more revisions... then hopefully I can query this one, or at least get to that point. I'm well aware this may not get queried as it's only my second complete novel. I still need a lot of practice and work! I'm also going to participate in NaNo again this year!
Have confidence, you never know what surprises are in store for you. What else do you have in the works?
I'm working on some ideas for a YA sci-fi, trippy, mind warp type story. My leading idea is about a girl who has the ability to enter minds. She's hired by a psychologist to participate in some hypnotherapy, and while in the head of one patient she witnesses something unusual... I'm still working on the details. I'm not a pantser anymore, so I'll need to outline it!
Sounds cool. Sort of like Sookie meets Inception? Do you have a good group of beta readers, or do you rely more on self-editing?
Oh yes, I have three wonderful C.P./Betas at the moment. I'm sure I'll add more Betas when the time comes. They are fabulous and they each offer something different. They all write different genre's too. I do self-editing some as well ;o)
What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
So far, the beginnings. I always thought it would be the middles for me. It's not. The beginnings are hard. Revisions are not the easiest either, but I know they will make the story much better. It's just never ending!! LOL It's all worth it though. I just need to pick up my pace ;o)
Let’s get to know you on a deeper level. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Hmm, I'd like to be able to teleport. Or have the ability to pick up other abilities in less than five minutes. It would be like Chuck, or Heroes. Very cool... I'd need places to use my abilities too. That's where the teleporting comes in ;o)
Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: tulips, orthodontist, and carousel.
The orthodontist carefully placed the tulips on top of the rusty, silver-maned carousel horse, the last place he remembered his daughter smiling.
(Jeez that sounds depressing. LOL)
Wow, yeah depressing, but what a vivid picture you just painted! Okay, here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Whom would you like to give a shout out to?
Oh man... anyone I've come in contact with online... the blogging/facebook/twitter community. They are always there and supportive of everything. My uber awesome C.P's Jamie, Regan and Brooklyn, and of course, my husband. He puts up with me staying up very late and he leaves me alone when I need him to. My sister Hannah, who is a YA herself, she helps with all the stuff I don't know! Also, big thanks to you, Dorothy for taking the time to interview me.
Aw, thank you. ^_^ And finally, where can people find you online?
ericachapman.com is a great place to find all my haunts ;o) I'm on twitter every night (@ericawrites,) I'm on facebook and I blog too!
Thank you so much for letting us get to know you, Erica. I wish you lots of success with your books. Be sure to let us know when you've made your next step on the publishing journey.
Thanks Dorothy! Your blog is awesome and I love that you interview aspiring writers! Can't wait to see who's next ;o)
Welcome, Erica! Tell us a bit about yourself.
I haven't yet! But it's definitely on my must-see list. Tell us, how long have you been writing?
I've been writing since I was 16, so about 17 years... dang, now you know how old I am.. LOL. I started with poetry and wrote that for years, began novel writing when I was unemployed in 2007. Started seriously writing November 2008.
(Don't worry, you're still younger than I am, lol.) What is the name and genre of your manuscript?
BELIEVE is the title (right now) it's a YA Paranormal.
I love me some Ya Paranormals. Here’s the part where you pitch it. What’s your story about?
When Snow Stansbury's sister died seven years ago in front of her, Snow's belief shattered. She's tested again when her best friend Liv, step-daughter of a prominent Senator, is murdered. She meets Vaughn, an amnesiac soul fresh out of Purgatory with a final task to solve Liv's murder. With only two weeks and threat of being sent to Hell, Vaughn seeks the help of the closest person to Liv, Snow. She soon finds out that even though Vaughn's past is a mystery, someone or something is determined to make him remember.
Snow's mortality and Vaughn's eternity are at stake and the clock is ticking.
It needs a ton of work. Still working on it ;o)
Sounds intense. I'd love to find out what happens. How did the idea of the story come to you?
It was my NaNoWriMo story. It stemmed from watching Glee (OMG how good is Glee? *squee*) Originally, there was a show choir element (something I knew about since I was in show choir in high school) it's been since taken out in the revisions. From there, it took off. I've always been interested in questioning what happens after we die. I love ghost stories, paranormal stuff too. It's all fascinating to me.
Awesome. And I love Glee! What's your next step?
Have confidence, you never know what surprises are in store for you. What else do you have in the works?
I'm working on some ideas for a YA sci-fi, trippy, mind warp type story. My leading idea is about a girl who has the ability to enter minds. She's hired by a psychologist to participate in some hypnotherapy, and while in the head of one patient she witnesses something unusual... I'm still working on the details. I'm not a pantser anymore, so I'll need to outline it!
Oh yes, I have three wonderful C.P./Betas at the moment. I'm sure I'll add more Betas when the time comes. They are fabulous and they each offer something different. They all write different genre's too. I do self-editing some as well ;o)
What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
So far, the beginnings. I always thought it would be the middles for me. It's not. The beginnings are hard. Revisions are not the easiest either, but I know they will make the story much better. It's just never ending!! LOL It's all worth it though. I just need to pick up my pace ;o)
Let’s get to know you on a deeper level. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Hmm, I'd like to be able to teleport. Or have the ability to pick up other abilities in less than five minutes. It would be like Chuck, or Heroes. Very cool... I'd need places to use my abilities too. That's where the teleporting comes in ;o)
The orthodontist carefully placed the tulips on top of the rusty, silver-maned carousel horse, the last place he remembered his daughter smiling.
(Jeez that sounds depressing. LOL)
Wow, yeah depressing, but what a vivid picture you just painted! Okay, here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Whom would you like to give a shout out to?
Oh man... anyone I've come in contact with online... the blogging/facebook/twitter community. They are always there and supportive of everything. My uber awesome C.P's Jamie, Regan and Brooklyn, and of course, my husband. He puts up with me staying up very late and he leaves me alone when I need him to. My sister Hannah, who is a YA herself, she helps with all the stuff I don't know! Also, big thanks to you, Dorothy for taking the time to interview me.
Aw, thank you. ^_^ And finally, where can people find you online?
ericachapman.com is a great place to find all my haunts ;o) I'm on twitter every night (@ericawrites,) I'm on facebook and I blog too!
Thank you so much for letting us get to know you, Erica. I wish you lots of success with your books. Be sure to let us know when you've made your next step on the publishing journey.
Thanks Dorothy! Your blog is awesome and I love that you interview aspiring writers! Can't wait to see who's next ;o)
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Interview with Laura Sibson
Good morning, everyone. I come bearing a gift in the form of an interview. This time we're talking with a fabulous aspiring writer whom I got to know through a contest. She's so nice I had to introduce you all to her. Let's welcome Laura Sibson.
Hi, Laura! Tell the readers a bit about yourself.
I was raised in Maryland, just outside of Baltimore but I’ve lived outside of Philadelphia with my husband for a long time. We have two sons (ages 10 & 13) who keep us quite busy. Up until about a month ago, I worked as a career counselor at Swarthmore College, a selective liberal arts college in suburban Philadelphia. I loved the work, the students and my co-workers but after I decided to go back to school, I felt that I couldn’t handle all of it.
How long have you been writing?
In my dreams? Since I was seventeen. In reality – about two years. I’d stopped and started many pieces over the years. Took writing classes but I never finished anything I started. Two years ago, something lit a fire under me. I understood how to frame a story and believed I could write it. And I did. I finished it last September but I can’t seem to stop fiddling with it.
What is the name and genre of the manuscript you're currently pitching?
DAUGHTERS OF BRIGIT is a young adult fantasy with a time-slip element. There’s some paranormal in there, too. And it’s mostly contemporary – except for, you know, the time slip element…
Here’s the part where you pitch it. What’s your story about?
Daughters of Brigit is about two people living centuries and continents apart and the unexpected ways their lives intersect as they comes to terms with their magical ancestry. Grace is a teenager living in suburban Philadelphia who learns that the women in her family have magical powers. Owen is a teenager living in 17th century Ireland whose mother has been hanged as a witch. Each of them is learning about family secrets and hidden power.
Sounds intriguing! How did the idea of the story come to you?
Initially, it presented itself as a question about family traditions and what happens when traditions are no longer passed down. How is the next generation defined by that lack? Because I love fantasy, I began to frame it in terms of a family who stops teaching the next generation about their magical powers and what happens when two sisters learn about the magic but have no frame of reference for how it works or what could happen.
What else have you got in the works?
I’m currently working on a paranormal fantasy inspired by a Maryland ghost story. I also have a dystopian fantasy in which women rule the world. (I love the main character of that one but the plot needs some tweaking).
Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit?
I can’t imagine doing this alone. I am surrounded by lots of people who help me through this process. A few are friends who just read for readability. Three are fellow writers with whom I share work. They always spot things that I’ve missed but also are able to identify what’s working.
What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
Confidence. Believing that I have something to say. That I’ll be able to pull another story through from inception to completion. On a basic level – keeping my butt in the chair. I’m easily distracted so I tend to think in hour long blocks. Longer than that without getting up makes me twitch. In terms of craft, I always need to dig in deeper on my characters’ feelings.
I'm with you there on all counts. You recently went to VCFA in Vermont. Can you tell us about that?
VCFA (Vermont College of Fine Arts) is amazing. It’s a two-year MFA program in writing for children and young adults. The ten days were packed with lectures on craft, writing workshops and readings. The people are amazing – many are already published but are there to improve nonetheless. Holly Black was the visiting writer for this residency and she spoke about world building. M.T. Anderson gave a reading that was worth the price of admission alone. If you want a place that will support and grow your writing and people that will geek out about kid lit as much as you – VCFA is the place to be.
Sounds incredible! Let’s get to know you on a deeper level. What do you absolutely have
to have nearby when writing?
Headphones always. They help me block out the world around me and allow me to focus on the page. A beverage (coffee in the winter, lemonade in the summer) and maybe some dark M&Ms. Oh, and my laptop. I’ve met a few longhand writers lately but I’m a laptop girl and if it weren’t for Scrivener, I’m sure I’d still be lost in the plotting of my first novel.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Oooh, sheesh, you’d think that with all the superpowers I’ve given my characters, I would have thought about this one. The thing is that each of them has a drawback, right? But I think it would be handy to be able to apparate. No need for cars or quarters for parking. I like that.
Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: cantaloupe, Mozart, and breakdancing.
After applying my favorite cantaloupe-flavored lipgloss, I cranked up my latest brilliant mash-up: Mozart meets Usher and practiced my breakdancing moves in the mirror.
Hehe, Mozart meets Usher? I'd love to hear that. Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Whom would you like to give a shout out to?
My husband, my two kids – especially Mitch, the younger one, who lets me bounce plot ideas off of him. My critique partners, who are very talented writers: Morgan Baden and Christine Norris. And my friend, Lisa Maginnis, who heard my whispered confession that I wanted to write a book and then encouraged me to try. And you! I love the way my writing community has grown through ‘meeting’ writers on blogs and Twitter. It’s awesome!
And finally, where can people find you online?
www.livejournal.laurasibson.com
www.twitter.com/laurasibson
Thank you so much for letting us get to know you, Laura. I wish you tons of success with your novels. I can't wait to read them!
Hi, Laura! Tell the readers a bit about yourself.
How long have you been writing?
In my dreams? Since I was seventeen. In reality – about two years. I’d stopped and started many pieces over the years. Took writing classes but I never finished anything I started. Two years ago, something lit a fire under me. I understood how to frame a story and believed I could write it. And I did. I finished it last September but I can’t seem to stop fiddling with it.
What is the name and genre of the manuscript you're currently pitching?
DAUGHTERS OF BRIGIT is a young adult fantasy with a time-slip element. There’s some paranormal in there, too. And it’s mostly contemporary – except for, you know, the time slip element…
Here’s the part where you pitch it. What’s your story about?
Sounds intriguing! How did the idea of the story come to you?
Initially, it presented itself as a question about family traditions and what happens when traditions are no longer passed down. How is the next generation defined by that lack? Because I love fantasy, I began to frame it in terms of a family who stops teaching the next generation about their magical powers and what happens when two sisters learn about the magic but have no frame of reference for how it works or what could happen.
I’m currently working on a paranormal fantasy inspired by a Maryland ghost story. I also have a dystopian fantasy in which women rule the world. (I love the main character of that one but the plot needs some tweaking).
Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit?
I can’t imagine doing this alone. I am surrounded by lots of people who help me through this process. A few are friends who just read for readability. Three are fellow writers with whom I share work. They always spot things that I’ve missed but also are able to identify what’s working.
What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
I'm with you there on all counts. You recently went to VCFA in Vermont. Can you tell us about that?
VCFA (Vermont College of Fine Arts) is amazing. It’s a two-year MFA program in writing for children and young adults. The ten days were packed with lectures on craft, writing workshops and readings. The people are amazing – many are already published but are there to improve nonetheless. Holly Black was the visiting writer for this residency and she spoke about world building. M.T. Anderson gave a reading that was worth the price of admission alone. If you want a place that will support and grow your writing and people that will geek out about kid lit as much as you – VCFA is the place to be.
Sounds incredible! Let’s get to know you on a deeper level. What do you absolutely have
to have nearby when writing?
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Oooh, sheesh, you’d think that with all the superpowers I’ve given my characters, I would have thought about this one. The thing is that each of them has a drawback, right? But I think it would be handy to be able to apparate. No need for cars or quarters for parking. I like that.
After applying my favorite cantaloupe-flavored lipgloss, I cranked up my latest brilliant mash-up: Mozart meets Usher and practiced my breakdancing moves in the mirror.
Hehe, Mozart meets Usher? I'd love to hear that. Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Whom would you like to give a shout out to?
My husband, my two kids – especially Mitch, the younger one, who lets me bounce plot ideas off of him. My critique partners, who are very talented writers: Morgan Baden and Christine Norris. And my friend, Lisa Maginnis, who heard my whispered confession that I wanted to write a book and then encouraged me to try. And you! I love the way my writing community has grown through ‘meeting’ writers on blogs and Twitter. It’s awesome!
And finally, where can people find you online?
www.livejournal.laurasibson.com
www.twitter.com/laurasibson
Thank you so much for letting us get to know you, Laura. I wish you tons of success with your novels. I can't wait to read them!
Monday, 26 July 2010
Pay it Forward - Awards
Last week I received two awesome awards from a brilliant writer/marketing consultant/blogger extraordinaire. If you don't know Shelli Johannes, you really should check out her blog and get to know her. Not only is she a well-connected, agented author who writes MG and YA, but she always has great blog posts, author interviews, agent interviews, and book give-aways. Seriously, check her out.
The two awards Shelli passed on to me were:
The Circle of Friends Award
and
The From Me to You Award
Thank you so much, Shelli!
As is tradition, I'm passing these awards on to five wonderful people who are kind enough to constantly visit and comment on my blog. The general rules are that the recipients pass the awards on to five more bloggers, link back to the giver of the award, and let the awardees know you gave them the award.
So without further ado, here are my Pay it Forward recipients:
Gina at Insatiable Readers
Tahereh at My Literary Wonder/Grab A Pen
Medeia Sharif
Shelli Howells at A*Musings
and
Lacey Boldyrev
A big thanks to them! And now, since I've reached 100 followers, I'd like to give this award to all of you who visit my blog. I really appreciate all of you.
The two awards Shelli passed on to me were:
The Circle of Friends Award
and
The From Me to You Award
Thank you so much, Shelli!
As is tradition, I'm passing these awards on to five wonderful people who are kind enough to constantly visit and comment on my blog. The general rules are that the recipients pass the awards on to five more bloggers, link back to the giver of the award, and let the awardees know you gave them the award.
So without further ado, here are my Pay it Forward recipients:
Gina at Insatiable Readers
Tahereh at My Literary Wonder/Grab A Pen
Medeia Sharif
Shelli Howells at A*Musings
and
Lacey Boldyrev
A big thanks to them! And now, since I've reached 100 followers, I'd like to give this award to all of you who visit my blog. I really appreciate all of you.
Friday, 23 July 2010
It's Completely Normal to Love Paranormalcy
PARANORMALCY is about Evie, a sixteen-year-old "bagger and tagger" of supernatural creatures. Since she has the unique ability to see through glamours, it's her job to keep the vampires, werewolves, and other paranormals from wreaking havoc on the world. Sounds good so far, right? Well, add a little dark faerie prophecy, mysterious paranormal deaths, and a hottie shape-shifter, and you've got yourself a fun and enthralling read you won't forget.
I loved the voice in this book. Kiersten's writing style is extremely fun and wonderfully captivating at the same time. I got Evie. I wanted to be her friend. And the adventure she's swept away on kept me glued to my computer screen. I can't wait for the sequel to come out so I can dive back into Evie's world. I liked this book so much that I asked Kiersten on Twitter if I could live in her brain. Her response?
Re: requests to live in my brain--most of the time it is very boring in there, as I'm obsessive and run the same things over and over and...
Plus, I have a rather small head (goes with my rather small body) and it would get crowded VERY quickly. You may, however, live in my books!See how fun she is? If you haven't already pre-ordered PARANORMALCY, I highly recommend doing so.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Interview with Elizabeth Holloway
Well, folks, the week is nearly over. Aren't you glad? Me too. To help get us through the last couple days, let's partake in a chat with a wonderful aspiring writer, Elizabeth Holloway.
Welcome, Beth! Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm a late-night, snack-munching writer, an avid reader and the deliverer of babies, both fictional and literal.
How long have you been writing?
I started writing poetry when I was able to hold a pen in my hand. I wrote my first short story when I was fifteen and my first novel, NIRAMI, at eighteen. NIRAMI is safely under the bed where it can't hurt anyone other than the dust bunnies. I promise.
LOL, I have a few stories that can join it. What is the name and genre of your current manuscript?
I'm currently seeking representation for my YA paranormal, THE COLLECTED, and I'm working on another YA paranormal entitled GRIM.
Here’s the part where you pitch it. What’s your story about?
THE COLLECTED is the story of a murdered girl, Emma, whose soul was collected as a trophy by her killer. Years later, Emma manages to escape the Collector. When she realizes there is hope for life (and love) outside of the glass bottle he kept her in, she risks her freedom, and possibly the soul of her living accomplice, to rescue the rest of the souls still trapped in the killer's morbid collection.
Wow, that's a great premise! How did the idea of the story come to you?
Ha! I love this question. The seeds of this story came from a creepy urban legend. A boy picks up a beautiful, hitchhiking girl and takes her to her house. As he drives away, he realizes she left her sweater in his car. Excited by the prospect of seeing the girl again, he returns to her house only to learn the girl has been dead for years. *cue spooky music*
I loved the idea of the boy falling in love with the ghost girl and thought more about it. I wondered why a ghost would be hitchhiking. Where was she going? Who was she running from, and why? My story snowballed from there.
That's great. Now I really want to read it! Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit?
I have a group of ridiculously talented beta-readers and I self edit.
What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
Writing is hard. It really is. But the hardest part is taking time away from my family and sleep to sit down and DO it!
Let’s get to know you on a deeper level. What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing?
I wish I could say something like my signed copy of, but I'm boring. I only need my computer, a dictionary, a thesaurus and a diet Pepsi...Okay, okay...and snacks. Lots and lots of snacks.
Yes, snacks fuel the imagination, I believe, lol. If you could have any super power, what would it be?
Ah, the ability to telepathically transport my thoughts to my computer and have it come out the masterpiece it is in my brain. That would be pretty cool.
Ooh, yeah, can I have that too? That would come in so handy.
Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: Academy Award, Wite-Out, and pajamas.
I knew when my stylist held up a pair of black pajamas with the words 'I didn't want it anyway' scrawled across the shoulders in Wite-out that my chances of getting the Academy Award for best screenplay were smaller than I thought.
Hehehe, ingenious. Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Whom would you like to give a shout out to?
I'd like to thank my family and friends for their continued patience with the lump who stares at the computer screen all day (me). I'd also like to say thanks to my fantastic beta-readers, Crystal, Kara, Laura, Heather, Steve, Jenn. And thank you, Dorothy, for the awesome interview!
Aw, you're welcome! And finally, where can people find you online?
I occasionally blog at http://writingbynightlight.blogspot.com, I recently joined twitter and I'm an active member of the AW forums. You might see my work entered in contests here and there, as well.
Thank you so much for letting us get to know you, Beth. I'm crossing my fingers that your book snags an agent soon. Let us know when it's published, because I can't wait to read it!
I'm a late-night, snack-munching writer, an avid reader and the deliverer of babies, both fictional and literal.
How long have you been writing?
I started writing poetry when I was able to hold a pen in my hand. I wrote my first short story when I was fifteen and my first novel, NIRAMI, at eighteen. NIRAMI is safely under the bed where it can't hurt anyone other than the dust bunnies. I promise.
LOL, I have a few stories that can join it. What is the name and genre of your current manuscript?
I'm currently seeking representation for my YA paranormal, THE COLLECTED, and I'm working on another YA paranormal entitled GRIM.
Here’s the part where you pitch it. What’s your story about?
Wow, that's a great premise! How did the idea of the story come to you?
I loved the idea of the boy falling in love with the ghost girl and thought more about it. I wondered why a ghost would be hitchhiking. Where was she going? Who was she running from, and why? My story snowballed from there.
That's great. Now I really want to read it! Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you self-edit?
I have a group of ridiculously talented beta-readers and I self edit.
What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
Writing is hard. It really is. But the hardest part is taking time away from my family and sleep to sit down and DO it!
I wish I could say something like my signed copy of
Ah, the ability to telepathically transport my thoughts to my computer and have it come out the masterpiece it is in my brain. That would be pretty cool.
Ooh, yeah, can I have that too? That would come in so handy.
I knew when my stylist held up a pair of black pajamas with the words 'I didn't want it anyway' scrawled across the shoulders in Wite-out that my chances of getting the Academy Award for best screenplay were smaller than I thought.
Hehehe, ingenious. Here’s the part where you thank the people who are supporting you. Whom would you like to give a shout out to?
I'd like to thank my family and friends for their continued patience with the lump who stares at the computer screen all day (me). I'd also like to say thanks to my fantastic beta-readers, Crystal, Kara, Laura, Heather, Steve, Jenn. And thank you, Dorothy, for the awesome interview!
Aw, you're welcome! And finally, where can people find you online?
I occasionally blog at http://writingbynightlight.blogspot.com, I recently joined twitter and I'm an active member of the AW forums. You might see my work entered in contests here and there, as well.
Thank you so much for letting us get to know you, Beth. I'm crossing my fingers that your book snags an agent soon. Let us know when it's published, because I can't wait to read it!
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Author Update
Back in May I interviewed the fabulous Eileen Schuh. Well, Eileen has fabulous news. She just signed her first publishing contract! Wolfsinger Publications will be releasing her psychlogical crime thriller SCHRÖDINGER'S CAT in print and ebook format in 2011.
You can read about more about Eileen and her writing on her blog.
Congratulations, Eileen! We're all proud of you!
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