by DianneSalerni | Dec 7, 2011 | First Impressions
Our third selection for First Impressions in the month of December is another NaNo project. (Looks like some awesome stuff came out of November this year!) This is a middle grade fantasy by Elizabeth Prats called CRYSTAL MILK. It has always been her story. I’m just...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 5, 2011 | First Impressions
Our second First Impressions for December is a middle grade science-fiction/fantasy novel by Fiona Claire entitled FINDING OUT. Like the last First Impression, this is a NaNo project and a first draft. I might be dead. If I am, it’s a shame because I didn’t say...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 2, 2011 | First Impressions
As NaNo projects come to a close, a lot of writers are taking a breath and stepping back to look at their new creations. That’s why I’m excited to share this First Impression of FIX YOUR LIFE! by Judy Mintz. This is Judy’s NaNo work, which she describes as...
by DianneSalerni | Nov 30, 2011 | writing
I know a lot of writers collect songs and compile playing lists to inspire them during their writing, but I’m more of a “silence is golden” writer. Now, pictures are a different story. I like to print out pictures and prop them up near my laptop for...
by DianneSalerni | Nov 28, 2011 | writing
Me: (getting into car with a bunch of strangers) Okay, everyone! I realize we don’t know each other very well, but I’m sure we’ll all become good friends as we go. At least we know where we’re headed. (hands paper to the Main Character, riding shotgun.)Main Character:...
