Interview: February Grace

Interview: February Grace

Occasionally, I promise to beta-read people’s manuscripts for one reason or another — a swap, a contest prize, or just as a favor. In October 2011, I had an unusual situation occur where 5 people redeemed my promise all at once.  February Grace was...
Competition — And Why It Leaves Me Cold

Competition — And Why It Leaves Me Cold

Out of the water and onto the bike.This past weekend, my 12 year old daughter ran her first triathlon.  It was a spur of the moment thing.  My husband has done a few triathlons for his own amusement, fitness, and sense of personal accomplishment.  He...
Copy Edits!!

Copy Edits!!

Guess what’s come back to me?This manuscript feels like a boomerang. Every time I send it off, it comes right back (in a big 4lb package). I suppose it feels that way because nothing happened for 6 months after the book was purchased, and then everything...
Never Surrender Blogfest

Never Surrender Blogfest

“Never surrender, never give up!” ~ Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, played by Jason Nesmith, (played by Tim Allen) in Galaxy QuestWelcome to Elana Johnson’s Never Surrender Blogfest ~ a salute to never giving up, no matter how much rejection you face. And it’s also a...
Summer Goals 2012

Summer Goals 2012

Today is the first day of my summer vacation.  FINALLY!!!!I have a few goals for this summer I’d like to share.1.      Finish the first draft of my WIP, GRUNSDAY.  I’m not sure how long this is going to take and especially not sure...