by DianneSalerni | Mar 2, 2015 | First Impressions
We’ve got only one submission for First Impressions in March – MG science fiction by Tonja Drecker, entitled THE B.I.M. – BASIC INTELLIGENCE MODEL. *** A chicken flapped past the window. Then another. Daniel shoved the kitchen chair aside and pushed his nose...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 25, 2015 | caged graves, Catawissa, graves, home, revision, WIP
To everyone who weighed in on my “Ending” dilemma last week, thank you! I decided my character had to be herself (and she is certainly not perfect). I think she discovered her own worth over the course of the story, but she also made a crucial mistake that prevented...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 23, 2015 | guest post
Today, I’m turning the blog over to Jaime Loren, who’s going to talk about book research coincidence that Freak. You. Out. *** Firstly, I’d like to thank Dianne for having me! Dianne has been really supportive and encouraging during my journey to...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 18, 2015 | revision, WIP
I’m revising a YA historical paranormal manuscript, and I’ve addressed most reader and agent notes – up until the ending. Now, I’m staring at this final chapter (which granted, might need to become two chapters), and trying to figure out what to do with it. Right now,...
by DianneSalerni | Feb 16, 2015 | book promotions, King Arthur, revision, The Eighth Day, The Inquisitor's Mark, The Morrigan's Curse, WIP
Yes, it’s time for another scatter-brained post because I couldn’t pull together a single topic. I think Netflix should count as a business expense. I know many people would consider binge-watching TV while your open manuscript and a blinking cursor sit ignored on a...
