Giveaway and Writer’s World: Writing Series Part II by Shira Anthony

In my first post here about series, I blogged about the different kinds of series and their pros and cons. I also asked you to comment and let me know what you like and dislike about series. The responses were Read more

Guest Blogger Shira Anthony on Editing

On this late summer morning in North Carolina when the air seems thick and winter seems really far away, I’ve just clicked the “send” button on first round edits for the upcoming, Blood and Rain. So with edits on my Read more

Guest Post: A Writer’s Take on Editing (aka, “What is taking so freaking long???”)

There’s nothing quite as exciting as the lead up to the release of a new book. With each round of edits, with each email I exchange with the Dreamspinner Press art department  about the cover, my anticipation grows. Writers often Read more

Shira Anthony Guest Blog: What a Character!

I write, but I’m also a reader. I’m honestly not sure a person can be a writer without being a reader.  I’ve read bad books, good books, and great books. I often think about what makes a book a great Read more

Blue Notes: Paris, je t’aime

It’s February, nearly Valentine’s Day, so what better topic to tackle than the allure of Paris, the City of Love? To say that I love Paris is an understatement. I adore Paris. I also know it quite well, having lived Read more