by DianneSalerni | Sep 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m recovering from the 3-day Baltimore Book Festival today, so instead of writing a post, I’m just going to share a recent screenshot from my husband’s Facebook wall. I think it probably speaks for itself … *** *** Come back on Friday and...
by DianneSalerni | Sep 21, 2015 | writing process
If it’s crossing your mind that I’m writing this post because I’m stuck … then, you’re right. Or at least, it feels like I’m stuck because the answers aren’t coming to me as fast as I’d like. And yes, that IS my daughter in the picture (16 years ago). And yes, I did...
by DianneSalerni | Sep 14, 2015 | book promotions, pets
I LOVE fan mail from kids. Not to insult fan mail from adults in any way, but lately I’ve been getting emails from readers of the Eighth Day series. I especially love answering questions that show in-depth thinking about the book. (ex: “Why didn’t Giana’s hostility to...
by DianneSalerni | Sep 8, 2015 | fish, WIP, writing process
I’m working on a new WIP — well, an old one actually, that I started and abandoned last September. Now, I’ve returned to it, and I’m 25k into the first draft. I’ve reached the point where I think this is the stupidest thing I’ve...