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...
by DianneSalerni | Aug 31, 2015 | writing
Last week I talked about suspension of disbelief – the reader’s willingness to enjoy a fictional story as if the events are really occurring. This month I’m going to focus on speculative fiction. How do you introduce your reader to the fantastic elements in your book...
