Jul 18th, 2009 | 20 Comments
Some Girls Love Tuxedo Mask
I have a confession to make. I know I shouldn't do this, but I just can't help it and maybe it makes me a bad person, but I DON'T CARE. Okay. Here goes. I hope we can still be ... READ MORE ›
Jul 13th, 2009 | 8 Comments
Dani Noir Winners & Other Stuff
First, many thanks to everyone who entered my Dani Noir contest! Not only am I thrilled at the number of people who are interested in this fab fab fab book, all of your answers were winningly Rita-esque. So winningly Rita-esque, ... READ MORE ›
Jun 12th, 2009 | 30 Comments
Imagine a Book
I'm still hard at work on Book 3, which still doesn't have an amusing working title for this blog (although GagaPants, as suggested by Emily, does have a certain irresistible quality about it), and while the love for the story remains, it ... READ MORE ›
May 15th, 2009 | 39 Comments
on being edited (and what I learned)
I think I'll dive into an entry about the editorial process for Some Girls Are while it's still fresh in mind. I have this problem when it comes to the books I've written. If I don't make note somewhere about ... READ MORE ›
May 8th, 2009 | 19 Comments
how lady gaga will make you a better writer
Look at this, you guys. LOOK AT THIS: I love this woman. Lady Gaga is my hero. I think she sets a fine example for the writing community. Speaking as an author, she has a played a large part in my ... READ MORE ›
Apr 14th, 2009 | 15 Comments
the revision process
And so it begins again. That's right: revisions! I'm cautiously optimistic that this will be the round that brings Some Girls together. THIS is IT. And I have to say my editor's notes could pass as frameable art, guys. ... READ MORE ›
Apr 13th, 2009 | 10 Comments
on book titles
I get meaningful spam subject lines in my inbox sometimes. Recent favourites include, but are not limited to: I miss you, come home Mad of your silence Remember 3rd grade? Where were you? Executioners as they Repair the past I almost think they could make fantastic ... READ MORE ›
Jan 28th, 2009 | 20 Comments
yo
Man, is there any excuse for me not updating my blog since last year? YES. That excuse is revisions for Some Girls Are, which I am still tackling, but oh em gee, you guys, I think I am seeing the ... READ MORE ›
Dec 18th, 2008 | 13 Comments
fuzzy blue housecoat ftw
WordPress 2.7 is hot! Man, I'm sorry I have been so MIA, guys. I'm going to use the weekend to (hopefully) catch up on everything. Revisions demand nearly all of my attentions whilst simultaneously kicking my ass, which makes it surprisingly ... READ MORE ›
Nov 11th, 2008 | 12 Comments
workin’
I can't wait to get back to regular blogging. You know, where I update twice a week instead of maybe once! So revision is basically my life right now. I eat, sleep and breathe REVISION. Seriously. I eat next ... READ MORE ›