by DianneSalerni | Feb 16, 2011 | First Impressions
You only get one chance to make a first impression, they say. And that’s why the first page of your manuscript is so all-fired important – to an agent looking at your query, to an editor looking at your submission, and to a potential reader taking a peek inside your...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 14, 2011 | Blog Fest
This is my entry for Christina and Stina’s JUST KISS ALREADY Blogfest, from my current work-in-progress, titled VOLTAGE:Mick drew back, puzzled. “What are you doing?” he growled.“Kissing you?” She sounded doubtful. “I need practice, and on somebody of no...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
There’s nothing new under the sun, they say, and there’s very rarely anything new in the plot of a half hour sit com. And it doesn’t seem to matter whether it’s something as old as the Dick Van Dyke Show or the newest Disney tweenie show, the stories are shockingly...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
My mother asked me to take care of her plants while she was in Aruba.I sighed. Plants and I don’t have a great working relationship – especially houseplants. I do like flowers in my garden, but I don’t want to work very hard for them. I admit I really enjoy their...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 7, 2011 | blogfest
Next Monday is Christina Lee and Stina Lindenblatt’s Valentine’s Day-inspired event: Just Kiss Already Blogfest. I’ll be participating with a kissing scene from my current WIP.Lenny – be forewarned. You might want to skip next Monday. I know this isn’t your...