Archive for July, 2007
« Previous EntriesTuesday, July 31st, 2007
I once wrote a lady into a novel
and placed her in quite a hovel
I then made her darin
by marryin a baron
and now the hovel’s a haven
Fan Mail
Monday, July 30th, 2007I’ve had some fan mail over the past few days. I’ve never had much of that before and I have to say, it’s pretty neat. Nothing has really prepared me for this change in my life. As a result, I don’t craft witty and urbane replies. More like bumbling rambles. I’m sure the recipients of […]
The Many Careers of ME
Sunday, July 29th, 2007Okay, I’ve not held every job known to man. I’ve never been a hooker, a drug dealer, or a line chef, but I’ve held a lot of jobs over the years. My interests are mutable and fluid. That’s a nice way of saying I can’t stick to shit.
My father is, of course, horrified. He cannot […]
The Project
Saturday, July 28th, 2007I’m currently in the middle of a book submission project for a large publisher of mainstream stuff. I can’t talk to much about it, because people steal ideas, all the time, and I want this out the door before I speak publicly about it.
I’ve never done a book proposal before. In the past, I’ve always […]
And The Winner Is…
Friday, July 27th, 2007The winner of my release day contest is, ajmuffinman
The three most recent releases are on their way. Enjoy!!!
The Lesson
Friday, July 27th, 2007“Mom, can you help me?”
“Just a minute, I’m writing a thank you note.”
He appeared behind me. “What for?”
“To thank the person who reviewed my new book.”
His brow furrowed. “I thought she didn’t like it.”
“Nope, she pretty much hated it.”
“So why?”
He wanted to know why his mom was bothering to thank someone for something he perceived […]
Ladies! Meet Red Hot Alaskan Men.
Friday, July 27th, 2007My Midsummer Night’s Steam realese is out today! So head on over to Samhain Publishing and get a copy. It’s only $2.50 and it’s a great story. I’m very proud of it.
It’s Here and I’m Scared
Friday, July 27th, 2007The sales statement I’ve been impatiently waiting for is in my in-box right now. It came in the night and I’m glad, but I’m scared to open it. I’ve stated that sales don’t matter. I think I was wrong. I don’t need to ever be on the top of, The New York Times bestseller list, […]
Thirteen Things
Thursday, July 26th, 2007Thirteen Things That Surprise Me About Being a Published Author:
Becoming published is a wonderful feeling. This week book number for, okay, short story number one, comes out on Friday and it’s one of my best works. “Ladies! Meet Red Hot Alaskan Men” is part of Samhain Publishing’s, Mid Summer Night’s Steam” series and I’m very […]
Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007My mom in 1958 as the, Stewardess of 1984 as seen by United Airlines.
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