Was there a time you wanted to be a writer? John Vonhof recently interviewed me and asked me this question for his podcast. It got me to thinking, did I ever want to be a writer? I mean really want that? Nope. Not really. Sure, I wanted my book proposals to evolve into books, but did I ever stew over being a writer? Not at all. It's just how … [Read more...]
Manuscript Launched!
At 11:18pm last night, 53,521 words were launched into cyberspace. Their destination? Two computers—one in an office in Kansas City, the other in Colorado Springs. My manuscript now awaits the eyes of my editor and agent. Oddly enough, a feeling of relief hasn’t hit me yet. Maybe because I know this is far from over…really only the … [Read more...]
Birth is Painful!
The last few weeks before a book manuscript is due is kind of like childbirth. And not the kind of childbirth where you've been given an epidural and are applying lip gloss for your video debut...more like the kind of childbirth without the pain meds- except you want the pain meds. Badly.After months of joyous anticipation filled with … [Read more...]