More than once I have seen authors talking about what their timeframe for writing their novel should be, and some people have struggled with not quite understanding how long the writing, editing, and publishing process can take. I think NaNoWriMo has something to do with this. I have a close friend, Randall ‘jay’ Andrews, who runs...Read More

This is sort of about writing insomuch as it involves social media, and since I preach social media as a platform for generating sales I can pretend that this is on topic for the blog. I had an experience this week that left me steamed, and I wanted to rant a little. Sometimes we have...Read More

I have recently had to back away from several side projects I’ve been heavily involved in. I learned a lot from them, but there comes a point in life when you just don’t have time to dedicate to everything. As writers we so often have our head in the clouds that looking at what’s in...Read More

I haven’t been on here as much as I wish I was, but things have been moving along at a quick clip since we opened the doors on Insomnia Publishing, a new adventure that I and some friends are setting out on. Between Insomnia Publishing and my recent involvement with medieval reenactment I’ve been having...Read More

I’ve been having a lot of trouble finding the energy to write lately. With adjusting my schedule, picking up violin students, and all the work with Eat Sleep Write it’s like having several full time jobs! However, I’m finding that inspiration – fickle wench that she is – likes to pounce on me at random...Read More

Two days ago it was fifty degrees and lovely. Today it was sixteen. On one hand, these dramatic weather changes are some of the things I enjoy about living in New England. On the other hand when you’re ready for spring to start it is agonizing. While the days are getting longer, and the sunset...Read More

My schedule has been incredibly hectic lately. As I keep complaining about – I’ve been trying to get time management stuff down. At this point, I’m practically living in my Google calendar to manage everything I’m doing. The good news is that I’m getting the hang of this, I think. As far as the nerd...Read More

I had a great weekend with my friend Selene, her family, and her room mates. On Monday I spent some time with them at their place in Mass, and we had fun hanging out. However, being an introvert I am exhausted. I really like spending time with my friends, but I think most writers will...Read More