If you’ve followed my writing journey, you may have noticed I haven’t written a blog for “I Knew Men” in many months. Last spring, I was on a roll with promoting my novel. Readers were purchasing copies, I was lining up book signings, placing social media ads … the feedback I received was very positive.… Continue reading A Beautiful & Temporary Cardigan Hug
Category: I Knew Men and writing
When life hits you hard, write.
In my first novel, “I Knew Men,” our main character, Anna, goes through a series of traumatic events. Now that my book is published and it’s being read, I’m receiving feedback that suggests readers are enthralled, surprised, and moved by what transpires. My imagination came up with much that was written, fed by a degree… Continue reading When life hits you hard, write.
Fake it ’til you make it
When I fall asleep at night, I try to tap into the super powers of my brain. This practice is relatively new to me, but it’s an amazing thing to experience. As I understand it, the speed of sound is about 750 miles per hour, the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second, and… Continue reading Fake it ’til you make it
The Scary Part is also the Most Exciting Part
This morning I met up with a friend who I haven’t seen for quite a while. It was wonderful to see her looking so well, and we enjoyed sharing our recent life adventures. We both have gone through some big transformations in recent years, and even if the mirror sometimes disagrees a little, we still… Continue reading The Scary Part is also the Most Exciting Part
Who Loves a Good Love Triangle? How About Three?
When it comes to romance, is there anything more captivating that a well-played love triangle? Whether in real life, in movies, or in books, love triangles are a great way to throw a grenade into what might otherwise be a happily-ever-after scenario. When I wrote “I Knew Men,” I knew from the beginning that our… Continue reading Who Loves a Good Love Triangle? How About Three?
Kind of like The Sims, but not really.
When you picture someone you love, what do you see? Do you envision what they’re wearing — clothing, jewelry, or accessories? If I were to guess, I’d say you probably picture their eyes, their smile … the essence of who they are. As the owner of a consultancy business that focuses on skincare and makeup,… Continue reading Kind of like The Sims, but not really.
What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!
What’s in a name? As it turns out, plenty! When I started writing “I Knew Men” one of the first hurdles to jump was naming characters. With the exception of one, all came from my imagination, fed by personal experience and perceptions. I wanted my main character’s name to sound friendly. For the original draft… Continue reading What’s In A Name? As it turns out, plenty!
It’s All Greek To Me
As far as I know, I don’t have a Greek bone in my body. My mom’s and dad’s families are both tied to the Pilgrim Fathers about as closely as you can get. For most of my life, all I knew about Greeks was that they like to dance; eat lamb, feta, and olives; and,… Continue reading It’s All Greek To Me
If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.
What would life be like without music? It’s arguably the highest form of human expression that exists. From the time I started taking piano lessons during the summer before I started kindergarten, I’ve always considered myself to be a musician. Reading music came before reading words, which seemed to be a source of pride for… Continue reading If not much else, I’ve got a head full of tunes.
When is good enough perfect?
I just returned my second edited review of “I Knew Men” to Newman Springs Publishing for the next go ’round of edits. Thinking this was the final review (it doesn’t have to be), I found myself evaluating every sentence like never before. It seems I’m on a quest for perfection, but should I be? Recently,… Continue reading When is good enough perfect?