I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet here on the blog. Last weekend we were off for some family time — a wonderful wedding, followed by the NY Renaissance Fair with friends and family…and then two strokes for my grandmother the day we came back. Yesterday was the first day I felt like the sky mightContinue reading “Marketing Your Way to Success”
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Publishing Possibilities
Now that the new Knight Agency newsletter is out, with an article by Elaine Spencer, an interview with Chloe Neill, an Author Tip of the Month from Tammy Kaehler and other goodies, I’ll post up here my article from the last newsletter, drawn from the panel that Elaine and I did at the Romance WritersContinue reading “Publishing Possibilities”
Twitter Asked, Blog Answered
When I asked on Twitter what questions people would like an article about agents to address, there were a bunch that didn’t fit into the post I was writing, which you can find at BTS Book Reviews blog. Thus, as promised, I’m answering them over here on my own blog. If you have a questionContinue reading “Twitter Asked, Blog Answered”
When is it YA?
I promised my friends at the Colorado Gold Conference this past weekend that I would post my presentation on When is it YA? on my blog, and I’m keeping that promise here. Some of this may be a bit familiar, since I’ve written on the subject before, but there’s new here as well. So, whenContinue reading “When is it YA?”
“The Second Time Around…” by J. Kathleen Cheney
J. Kathleen Cheney’s second novel, THE SEAT OF MAGIC, came out last week. It’s an amazing novel, sequel to THE GOLDEN CITY, which was a finalist for the Locus Award for Best First Novel and received special acclaim as a best book of 2013 from Library Journal and Ranting Dragon! She’s here today to talkContinue reading ““The Second Time Around…” by J. Kathleen Cheney”
Crowing and SCBWI workshop
Before I do anything at all, I want to wish a HUGE congratulations to Ramez Naam for making the shortlist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award for his debut science fiction novel NEXUS! So proud! So well deserved! This past Saturday, the Florida chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and theContinue reading “Crowing and SCBWI workshop”
Having my say on recent bouts of bias and entitlement in the industry…
Enough is enough! There’s been a lot turmoil in the publishing industry lately. I’m thinking particularly of the spectacularly sexist and biased remarks flying around from some in the science fiction and fantasy field (see as a reference Dave Truesdale’s absolutely unbelievable rant here) and the recent Huffington Post Article, “If J.K. Rowling Cares AboutContinue reading “Having my say on recent bouts of bias and entitlement in the industry…”
Quick things – a “Holla!” for Chloe Neill & a new Rebel vid
Hey, all, still playing crazy catch-up after the holidays, so I’m just posting quickly to give a WOOT! for the fact that we can now announce the big deal for three new Chicagoland Vampires novels by the bestselling and entirely unforgettable Chloe Neill. Here’s the PW announcement. In YA Rebel-land, Amy Christine Parker and IContinue reading “Quick things – a “Holla!” for Chloe Neill & a new Rebel vid”
Where Am I This Time?
Just back from rounds of meetings in New York and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s annual reception (which was amazing) and so late posting up my new links. This week I can be found at Magical Words talking about the Role of Agents in the Modern Publishing Landscape and over on theContinue reading “Where Am I This Time?”
N.K. Jemisin Guest Blog and Giveaway
Quick note before I introduce the amazing N.K. Jemisin: Faith Hunter was kind enough to host me over on her blog this week, so I didn’t want to miss out on sending y’all over there as well. I’m talking about the writing life. And now, without further ado…. When I think new and innovative inContinue reading “N.K. Jemisin Guest Blog and Giveaway”
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