Diana Wynne Jones passed away yesterday. Here is the obituary released: Author Diana Wynne Jones (b.1934) died on March 25 after a year-long struggle with cancer. Jones was the author of the Dalemark Quartet, the Chrestomanci cycle, The Tough Guide to Fantasyland, Howl’s Moving Castle (which was turned into a film by Studio Ghibli), and […]
how to do a basic outline
Yes, I finally did it. I got my critique group to outline. For those of you who aren’t familiar with my critique group, it includes Shallee McArthur, Karen Krueger, Joel Smith, Kevin Smith, Rachel Giddings and me! And I want to add here that I don’t know what I’d do without them! And while each […]
faceless characters
**Don’t forget about the 1st LINE CONTEST to win a query critique by Agent Mary Kole + other prizes** Sometimes I like to do sketches of my characters so I can better visualize what they look like. Here is an example of Myka (left) and Taya (right) from TLO. I did a quick sketch of […]
book review: Back When You Were Easier to Love by Emily Wing Smith
**Don’t forget about the 1st LINE CONTEST to win a query critique by Agent Mary Kole + other prizes** Smith, Emily Wing. Back When You Were Easier to Love. Dutton Juvenile; April 28, 2011. Similar books: ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS by Stephanie Perkins; THE WAY HE LIVED by Emily Wing Smith; Sarah Dessen books. […]
Show Me The Voice Contest UPDATE
I have now submitted my first 250 words to the contest, so THANK YOU ALL for helping me get my submission ready! You are fantastic blog followers. Gold stars all around. So for now, if any of you can run over to my dear friend KAREN M. KRUEGER’S BLOG Typing with my Toes to give […]
Chersti Nieveen 