The Ritual of Creation This month’s b.read.crumbs post by Julie Herman, which you may find in the original on her website. I have been in a tussle recently with my creative self. I keep trying to draft new scenes that feel flat, keep searching my inbox for a happy letter from one of the agents I…
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Shuly Xóchitl Cawood ~ Three Questions & a Cover
Wherein my guest, a writer I admire, answers three questions about the art, the life, and the universe. Question 1 Do you create elaborate outlines for your books? If so, can you explain the process (briefly)? Or do you fly by the seat of your pants? If so, do you have any tricks you use to…
On Learning by Listening
a guest post by Bill Powers A strong police procedural is has always been one of the most popular sub-genres, and (I predict) always will be. Bill Powers brings decades of experience to the genre, and he’s taking readers along for the ride in this edge-of-the-seat mystery. This guest post from Bill is filled with…
A Few Thoughts on Writing Groups — (from a gal who’s been in a few)
a guest post from Susannah Felts Susannah Felts knows a whole heckuva lot about writing (see her bio below), and she also knows a little something about writing groups. She managed to turn that knowledge into The Porch, an organization that “inspires, educates and connects writers and readers of all ages and stages through classes…
Readers Know Their Genres (and you should too)
a guest post by Marlene M. Bell I couldn’t be more excited about today’s guest author! Marlene not only writes the riveting, award-winning Annalisse books, she’s also a generous woman. For example, she’s written this guest post full of important information for authors, AND she’s offering a giveaway to end all giveaways (see below). Thanks,…
b.read.crumbs: Soaring
My partner in b.read.crumbs, Julie Herman, thought our topic for February should be short poems, since February is a short month. She kicked it off with her post a couple of weeks ago, in which she wrote about haiku. Julie loves her some haiku. Me? I love to read haiku, ponder haiku, and drift along…
3 Questions & a Pose ~ Amy Weintraub
Wherein my guest, a yoga instructor and writer, answers three questions and shares one (sometimes more than one) pose that yogis and writers will find informative, intriguing, and entertaining. You’ve probably heard (or even said) “Yoga changed my life.” My guest today knows exactly what that means. While in her twenties, Amy Weintraub suffered from…
Amy Weintraub ~ Three Questions & a Cover
Well-known yoga instructor, therapist, and creator of the Yoga For Your mood card deck, Amy Weintraub is also the author of an exciting new novel, Temple Dancer. She’s got some great advice for writers to share here. Question: What books do you recommend for an aspiring writer? First, read the best books (both well reviewed…
b.read.crumbs: Julie Wray Herman
What is Short Anyway? This month’s b.read.crumbs post by Julie Herman, which you may find in the original on her website. According to my dictionary, short is a descriptor of distance. small in length, distance, or height: a short skirtHer hair is much shorter than it used to be.It’s only a short walk to the station.I’m fairly short but my brother’s very tall. But for writers, short has…
3 Questions & a Pose ~ Anna Adami
Wherein my guest, a yoga instructor and writer, answers three questions and shares one (sometimes more than one) pose that yogis and writers will find informative, intriguing, and entertaining. Question 1 Which came first, your yoga or your writing? My writing. Question 2 Are you primarily Hatha, Bhakti, Karma, or other? Primarily Hatha. I practice…