This past weekend I re-read a great quote by Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art -- a must read for writers who want gems of inspiration as well as a kick in the pants: "Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It's a gift to the world and every being in it. Don't cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you got." I needed to read this again. I'm coming to a close on this current revision phase so I've been spending lots of time with … [Read more...]
This World We Live In
March 29, 2010 Read Comments
I'm a really big fan of Susan Beth Pfeffer's books. I was a total fan geek when she responded to my email and sent me an autographed bookplate. I just finished reading the last book in her trilogy, This World We Live In. I've already talked about the first two books, Life as We Knew It and The Dead & The Gone, and how much I loved them --- even though they made me ponder if I had enough food stocked in my pantry. I've always been mesmerized by disasters and other types … [Read more...]
The (Agent) Break-Up
March 24, 2010 Read Comments
Breaking up in any relationship is hard to do. A writer breaking up with an agent is definitely difficult. Recently, I parted ways with my agent. At first I thought I wouldn't talk about it but now that some time has passed, I figured a blog post might help other writers who may be in a similar situation. Parting ways with my former agent wasn't easy and it was a decision that I made after deep contemplation. The relationship ended with no hard feelings. We were not a good match. You … [Read more...]
