by DianneSalerni | Jun 8, 2012 | goals, summer, WIP
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...
by DianneSalerni | Jun 6, 2012 | First Impressions
Our third First Impressions post for June comes from PK Hrezo. Her new WIP is YA magical realism and titled THE DESIREE.ChicagoIn the not so distant future …. It’s hard to believe I’m...
by DianneSalerni | Jun 4, 2012 | First Impressions
The second First Impressions for June is a picture book submission — our first! Cheryl Lawton Malone is sharing the beginning of her book, PRAIRIE DOG TOWN, targeted for ages 4-8. Since the first page of a picture book wouldn’t give us much of...
by DianneSalerni | Jun 1, 2012 | First Impressions
This First Impression excerpt for June comes to us from Christine Danek (whom, unlike most of my blogging friends, I have actually met in person!) This is a YA paranormal titled REALM 17.Colored light stretches across the floor of the landing. I look up to see...
by DianneSalerni | May 30, 2012 | WIP, writing
I think that’s the finest compliment an author can get from a reader: I didn’t see that coming.Surprising the reader is not easy. First, you have to give the reader a sense of where you’re heading – without being so predictable they stop reading – then pull the rug...
