It's been a while, hasn't it? Writing (and life) took a few unexpected turns in 2019. I learned some valuable lessons, and a lot about the publishing industry. To put it short, I had my heart broken by it. For the past few months, I've been working on a new project; a fresh start, an… Continue reading I’ve Been Hiding and Writing Smoochin’ Stories
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It’s been a while
So, what's going on with my stories? I am currently working on a trilogy of stories, set in the same world but revolving around different characters. The trilogy's title is The Unbound Saga. Book 1: The Thief's Pardon TTP is going off to an editor really soon. I'm already so proud of this story, and I… Continue reading It’s been a while
The New Year Self Sabotage Monster
Happy New Year one and all! This time of year is good for one of two things, setting goals and sneering at people who set goals. I'm a goal setter. I want to lose the weight I've gained since moving to the US, drink less caffeine (I got into the habit of drinking diet coke… Continue reading The New Year Self Sabotage Monster
Writing is for life, not just for November
December is finally here! Some of you have completed NaNoWriMo, some of you didn't make it, and some didn't attempt it. Today I want to look at what comes next for novel writers. What do we do with ourselves now that the official Novel Writing Month is over for another year? Option 1: You… Continue reading Writing is for life, not just for November
Deeply Flawed Diamonds.
"And what would you say are your worst qualities?" It's the question we all dread when it comes to interviews. Pointing out our flaws to someone whose job it is to scrutinize our character is almost impossible to do honestly. "I work too hard," "I'm such a perfectionist," Come on. No one believes the standard… Continue reading Deeply Flawed Diamonds.
Marie Lipscomb 