Life will always throw you a curve ball. That curve ball does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone at any time. The trick is not to become discouraged when it happens. I’m not saying don’t allow yourself to feel upset, confused or whatever emotion you need to feel. It’s important to express your emotions. […]
Awesome Interview With a #BookReviewer #MyCrazyReadingObsession
July 4, 2015 by
Today I’m lucky enough to be interviewing an awesome young woman who also happens to be a book reviewer. Angelina, thank you for allowing me to interview you today. 1) Firstly, tell my readers a little about yourself and why you like to review books. My name is Angelina and I run the book blog […]
Inside the Mind of the #Author
July 2, 2015 by
I can’t speak for any other authors but my mind is a very busy place. Ideas are zooming around everywhere and there doesn’t appear to be any traffic lights because ideas collide all the time! Where do I begin on this topic? Firstly, how do you get inside the mind of an author? Well, I […]
10 Things I Wish I Knew About Being an Author
June 24, 2015 by
Oh, where to begin on this subject! Let’s begin at the beginning. 1. The first draft is just that, a draft. Nothing less and nothing more. How many drafts will be needed? As many as it takes to get the manuscript to a publishing standard. For some writers that may be just a few drafts. […]
How to Avoid the Rejection Blues. #AmWriting #Authors
June 17, 2015 by
I wrote this piece for a guest blog, however, I thought it would be beneficial to also share it on my blog today. I do think it’s important that writers understand how to cope with rejection. The mental health of writers is important to me, as is, the mental health and well-being of all the […]
The courage of a #creative artist. #Author
June 13, 2015 by
Reading a review on your own work can be a confronting experience depending on whether it is good, bad or indifferent. A critical review that degrades your work can sometimes feel like bullying in the sense that it makes you feel really bad. How each artist deals with a critical review will depend on the […]
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