September 7, or “Sep Seven”, as my older daughter calls it, is a big day in my family. Her son, my heart-stealing grandson, was born on that day. As he made wishes over eleven candles, I gave final, final, final approval for “I Knew Men” to move on for printing. No further questions, edits, or… Continue reading There’s No Turning Back Now
Tag: from writing to publishing
How to cross the finish line
If you’ve read the nearly two dozen blogs I’ve shared, you know I’ve traveled far in my publishing journey for “I Knew Men.” As I prepare to cross the finish line of production, leaving this exciting, exhaustive effort behind, I hit an unexpected roadblock. BRING ME THE BIG KNIFE … AGAIN After going through the… Continue reading How to cross the finish line
The Spotlight is on The Wait
“Casa Blanca” is one of my favorite movies. The film’s introduction shows WWII refugees who are wishing to escape to safety. As they patiently watch airplanes taking off from Casa Blanca, day in and day out, they wonder which one will be the one to carry them away. The scene captures faces filled with hope… Continue reading The Spotlight is on The Wait
It’s Time to Stick A Fork In the Editing
If you’ve been following my journey, you may be wondering, “will this book ever be ready for me to read?” As we approach summer, I’m getting asked this question quite often by those who are closest to me; the ones who have known for a very long time that my novel was in the making.… Continue reading It’s Time to Stick A Fork In the Editing
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.
The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.
I remember the first time I heard, “the only way you fail is if you quit.” It sounds like such a simple recipe for life, doesn’t it? The fact is, many times in life we are tempted to quit when we are on the brink of success. Steeped in darkness, we can’t see that dawn… Continue reading The Only Way You Fail Is If You Quit.
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