Susannah Friis wrote a wonderful blog post today. She’s angry, and I’m standing with her. I recently reposted a picture on Facebook. In one line, skinny, emaciated models posed. In the other, normal, healthy young women grinned at the camera. I’m not perfect. I’ve been known to obsess about avoirdupois … Read more →
In Medias Res: Where to start your story
Linda Apple, writer and fellow Hartline client, first pointed me to Kristen Lamb’s blog. Now I’m pointing you in her direction. Amid all the hype about starting your work with a bang, Kristen has some excellent advice. Kristen Lamb’s Blog What … Read more →
Traditional versus Self-publishing: Why the Furor?
Traditionally published (many times over) author Sue Grafton created a furor in an interview on August 7 in which she disparaged self-publishing and called self-pubbed authors lazy. I think perhaps Miss Manners might have cleared her throat, stepped in with an “A-hem,” and suggested that Sue pause and reconsider. Too … Read more →
Writing (Not) on Board
I’m trying something new. Yes, on the marketing advice of someone in the know, I’m trying to gear down to one blog. So, this appeared over on Sea Venture’s blog, and because a lovely friend commented, I don’t want to dump the post. But the content here would only duplicate … Read more →
Finding Worlds through Words
Peopling worlds. That’s what we writers do, isn’t it? I’m no longer sailing Mexican waters or dropping anchor in some exotic spot. Some mornings, I wake longing to feel that gentle roll under Sea Venture’s hull. Oh, we’ll be back on board for short trips north or south, but coming … Read more →
A Show-off Sky
We wandered outside yesterday to check on my little boat and look at what we saw: As you can guess, we imagined huge winds, a deluge, possibly even a tornado. Instead, a drop or two and then a lovely sky.
Twitterpated by Twitter?
As I’ve said before, I love reading what other folk have to say. But when two blogs show up in my Inbox with conflicting advice, I’m forced to think about taking sides. First came Rachelle Gardner’s post. Her headline read: “Authors, Are You Spamming? Stop It!” That got my attention. … Read more →
New Website–Yippee!
Reeling from sticker shock a few days ago when a lovely web designer sent me a quote for design and maintenance of a website, I got busy. No, that’s wrong. I’ve been busy. If you’ve visited here at all in the last months, you will have seen various incarnations of … Read more →
Back in the Water — Finally
Well, Sea Venture floats. Good to know. After they eased her into the water yesterday, Michael dashed below to check the bow thruster installation and the new coils of stuffing around the prop shaft. She’s been sitting on the hard, settling into an unflattering shape, so who knew what we’d … Read more →
Guests at Sleepy Creek!
With Sea Venture still land-bound, we’re playing on little boats. Step-sister Misa and her beau, Rick, came from California to visit, and we took the motor boat out to Cape Lookout. Michael, poor darling, remained tied to big-boat repairs (with a launch date looming, there’s still much to finish), so … Read more →
