Writers Group: part 2 – What to expect and etiquette

  In part 1, I wrote about group formats. When you are searching for a new (or your first) group, you obviously want to ask about format and meeting frequency, and select a group that mirrors your

Writers Group: part 1 – How does it work?

Critique or writers groups: Some writers swear by them, others view them with disdain, and I have met many folks who have just had awful experiences with them. Many successful authors label them unnecessary,

Traditional vs. self publishing. Which would you choose?

Background This is not a “my way is better than yours” post, so please indulge me while I explain how I got to where I am now. Back in January, I completed the final draft of OCEAN OF DUST, my YA fantasy,

Review of A Warrior's Tale (Imago Chronicles: Book One) by Lorna Suzuki

5 out of 5 stars This is an excellent start to a fresh fantasy series of epic proportions, an all-encompassing, deep fantasy world, populated by mortals, Elves, empires, warrior clans, and the armies

How stressed are you about your writing?

To my surprise, I found my stress levels increasing after I had finished the first draft of my first book. I had expected my writing fears to be suppressed by the elation of finally getting somewhere and

Change of Scenery

I'm writing this post in the middle of a 12 day visit to England, because it reminded me of a valuable tip to bring perspective to our writing. Most of us are very busy with day jobs, families, houses

Interview with a web site designer

Yoda gives advice about your first book

The last couple of months have been incredibly stressful for me as I gear up toward the launch of my first book. I wanted to share a couple of observations in the hope I might help just one budding author

Dark Fantasy: Our favourite undead

My work-in-progress is a dark fantasy featuring a splattering of undead. (“splattering” seemed an appropriate grouping). I'm not writing a paranormal or urban fantasy, so I shall be avoiding

Do readers care about self-publishing?

I've read a lot of blog posts and articles recently about why and how readers buy ebooks. Many pundits claim that Amazon is so full of self-published drivel that readers have no clue what to buy. I want