There’s always a feeling of…melancholy, mixed with relief and euphoria when I turn a manuscript into an editor. Such as I did this morning. My first book in the “Good Will Ghost Hunting” series, contracted to Lyrical Press, Inc., is
Squeeeeeee!!!
It’s not often that dreams come true in life. Today, one of those dreams was dropping not one, but TWO signed publishing contracts into the mail, one for BookStrand, one for Lyrical Press. These two projects are dramatically different (one
Writing and “Real Life?”
(This is my weekly contribution to the Amira Press Says blog at: http://amirapresssays.blogspot.com/ If you haven’t stopped by there lately, please go check it out! We have a lot of talented authors at Amira Press!) *** The powers that be
Now if I only had a brain and courage!
Apparently, like the Tin Man, I have a heart. Contrary to what my ex has said in the past, I’m not a heartless bitch. (I might still be a bitch, but I saw my heart on the echocardiogram, so I
On Editing…
The editing process, as I’ve found, is always a learning curve. One can never know too much about editing. The more you edit, the more you learn, which leads to better writing. Participating on a peer-review critique group is a
What’s the Word?
Ugh. I had to bite the bullet and buy Word today. I’ve survived for several years without it, opting instead for the fully-featured (and FREE!) Open Office software. But now we’re in the editing process with “Love & Brimstone” and
Writing Software
I had a great time yesterday with the interview! Jordana and Stephanie were fantastic, and invited me back after their summer hiatus. One of the things we talked about was how I write, and I mentioned a software I use.
Shoes
Now, my dh will be the first to tell you that I am NOT a shoe-hound. I’m likely to buy a comfy pair of normal sandals, on sale if I can, in three different colors and wear them until they
Ugh.
So I did something totally not like me today – left the house over an hour EARLY (thank you very much) to take my husband’s car to the Honda dealer for a warranty recall check. It was getting ready to
Welcome to Tales from the Snark Side
Hi, my name is Lesli, and I’m a blogaholic… This blog will be focused (mostly) on my writing and writing-related issues, like plugging other writers, book reviews/recommendations, etc. You can link to a couple of my other blogs in the