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I finally recovered I think. I wrote a couple of book reviews, including another one for a Rumor of Gems that I added to my book review blog. I was going to give the book away. I can’t. I love … Continue reading →

Title: A Rumor of GemsAuthor: Ellen Steiber Publisher: Tor Books Gemstones are appearing in the city of Arcato, rubies and amethysts are appearing in pockets, in breakfast cereal. Even with the rumors, no one can prove it to be true. … Continue reading →

For once in like months now… my schedule is completely cleared of anything to do with nonfiction or freelancing nonfiction anything. *Falls over* Of course I did something totally stupid. Out of habit I asked editor, “Got anything else?” Yes. … Continue reading →

I hate rush jobs. But oh well. An editor emails me this morning and wants me to fit a week’s worth of work into two days. Yeah. Fun. So overtime for the next two days and then I’ll be taking … Continue reading →

I can’t help it. If I really love a book, I’ll take forever finishing it. I don’t want the magic to end too soon. Harry Potter books take me forever. I love them. A Rumor of Gems? Took me months. … Continue reading →

Let me just say this upfront: I’ve only been published with a couple short stories and a few other fiction things. I’ve never published a fiction book, though I do study everything I can get my hands on about getting … Continue reading →

This is so interesting to me, because I always enjoy information I can actually use, which is rare. Many of us study writing but very little of the information out there is for slightly more than new writers. In most … Continue reading →

I had a slow morning. I had no focus. Maybe because of burn out or something. I couldn’t get anything done this morning. So I didn’t do anything. I can’t do that all the time. I need to get on … Continue reading →

Today I start fresh. I love starting over. I do it all the time when I move all over the place. A new start means new opportunities. Even if it is only in your own mind you are ‘starting over’. … Continue reading →

All you have to do is breath, the rest will take care of itself. Last night I thought I was in so much trouble. I got so distracted I couldn’t finish some writing that was due, like today. So I … Continue reading →