Monthly Archives: November 2008
Story Ideas and NaNo
I regularly read more than a dozen blogs and news feeds. You can see some of them on the right side of this page. One of the things I really enjoy is finding real-life news articles that instantly hit me … Continue reading
Filed under Craft
NaNoWriMo Tidbits
In case you’ve not noticed, this month is the National Writen a Novel in a Month challenge. I completed it last year and am hoping to do the same again this year. The current project will be a part of … Continue reading
A Few Quickies
This author brings up some good points on keeping the promises you make with your readers. I like to thing my stories work on that level. What do you think? Here are ten reasons why books are better than sex. … Continue reading
Guardian Noon is OUT!
Today is the big day! Guardian Noon, the second novella in the Common Ground series has just been released by Lyrical Press, Inc. Once again, it features a great cover by Renee Rocco and editing by Stephanie McGrath. Here’s a … Continue reading
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Some Great Quotes
I just had to share some of these. “Multi-tasking is dead. It never worked and it never will. Intelligent people love to sing its praises because it gives them permission to avoid the much more challenging alternative: focusing on one … Continue reading
National Write a Novel in a Month Challenge
I’m still way behind in my NaNoWriMo bid this year, at 8213 words and about a quarter way through it. Hopefully, I’ll be able to pick up the pace in the next few weeks. Wish me luck!
Guardian Dawn Review
Another good review was just posted for the first book in the Common Ground series, Guardian Dawn. “Mr. Stevens’ writing style is easy on the mind and the eye and holds the readers attention from beginning to end.” – Lucille … Continue reading
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National Write a Novel in a Month Challenge
I’ve gotten a late start and need to play catch up! Right this moment, I’m up to 2743 words. The goal is 50,000 by the end of the month. Check out my progress at: http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/233434
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Too Long!
My apologies for taking so long between posts. The entire month of October was an incredible time-sink what with never-ending edits and the loss of my best friend’s mother. The real Claudine passed away two weeks ago and I had … Continue reading
