by DianneSalerni | Aug 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Has this ever happened to you?You’re at work or at a party. Someone asks you about your writing and then quickly follows up with: “Can you give me a quick tip on how to get published? … get an agent? … get a blog started? … write a book?”And you’re thinking: “A...
by DianneSalerni | Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t already read the post by Roni Loren about a lawsuit over a picture she used on her blog, please do. Yes, the chances of getting sued over an image you copied from Google images is pretty small, but I was struck by Roni’s comment: “It was a lot of...
by DianneSalerni | Jun 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Woo-hoo! I am THRILLED to announce that one of my critique partners, Krystalyn Drown has sold a manuscript to Entranced Publishing:We are happy to announce the acquisition of Krystalyn Drown’s YA novel, Spirit World, under our Blush imprint.Awesome news,...
by DianneSalerni | Mar 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
When I heard that Johnny Depp was starring in a modern satire of Dark Shadows, I was moved to look up the old episodes on Netflix and revisit the show I remembered from my childhood. The original Dark Shadows was a gothic soap opera that ran from 1966 to 1971. ...
by DianneSalerni | Mar 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last week, Emily White unveiled the awesome trailer for her debut book, ELEMENTAL.Elemental, Emily White’s taut YA sci-fi thriller debut (Spencer Hill Press, May 2012) confronts many of our greatest fears… darkness, loneliness and the power within each of us to become...
by DianneSalerni | Mar 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
This past weekend, I attended a launch party for Elisa Ludwig’s debut novel, PRETTY CROOKED.Willa’s plan seems all too simple. Take from the rich kids at Valley Prep and give to the poor ones.Yes, it’s the story of a modern-day, would-be Robin Hood,...
