More Great Query Advice

You know you've done this once. Maybe you are of the mindset that it couldn't hurt. The reality is it doesn't hurt, but it certainly doesn't help, (in most instances). So read it here, What Not to Say in a Query, from Rachelle Gardner's great blog.

What is it With Gifts

I figure this is as good a time as any to talk about gifts. Not the kind that haunt your credit card statement and are covered in shiny paper and ribbons. Instead I'm talking about talent and what appears to world as a gift. My first year of college, when I was in the music …

Some Great Do’s and Don’ts

I came across this article on Anne R Allen's great blog. You Finished Your First Novel! What To Do Now: 7 Do's and Don'ts I often get asked what the steps are after the novel is finished. There truly is no single one answer nor is there a path that works for everyone. This piece …