We all know the two main problems that writers face when it comes to detail, right? Too much, and you’re going to either annoy your readers, or put them to sleep. Not enough, and you won’t be giving your readers the tools they need to reconstruct your scene in their heads. But did you know... Continue Reading →
I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching lately. I’ve been closely examining the world of consumerism and my place in it - particularly where cosmetic and personal care products are concerned. With all the hype surrounding the frightening underbelly of these products, and the industry as a whole (animal cruelty and potentially carcinogenic additives... Continue Reading →
If you're a writer, one of the best ways to build your author platform and spread the word about yourself and your books is through Twitter. There's a whole community of interested individuals out there in the Twittersphere - potential readers, fellow writers, literary agents and publishers. If you're like me, then you might have jumped... Continue Reading →
At the outset of this post, I am throwing my hands in the air, and begging those fans of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm to keep an open mind. I know you’re a passionate bunch, but remember … I’m not insulting you personally. Everything I say is just an opinion, it’s all in good fun, and is... Continue Reading →
Whether this is a well-known fact or not, I don’t know. But if you didn’t know this already, then here it is: writing from the perspective of third-person omniscient is the easiest way to write. It is the most versatile, the most flexible and the most widely used. This is the perspective of the disembodied,... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone, Today I'm blogging at Romance Lives Forever. I had a lot of fun writing this post, and as always, Kayelle Allen of RLF has been fantastic to work with. Check out my guest post, 3 Tips for Writing Likeable Characters. Don't forget to leave a comment on Romance Lives Forever: what other tips or... Continue Reading →
Note: This post from February, 2014 is being re-blogged from my previous Blogger platform. I've noticed a disturbing trend in my own reading lately. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve found that the last several romances in a row that I’ve picked up I’ve promptly put down. At first, I began to panic. Was I... Continue Reading →
In the early stages of my career as a proofreader, I provided the final edits for a self-help book on effective communication. Interestingly, there was a section which talked about the left and right hemispheres of the brain, and which sides you activate while handwriting and typing. According to this book, you use the left, analytical half of... Continue Reading →
Note: This post from March, 2014 is being re-blogged from my previous Blogger platform. I spent an hour and a half vacuuming my unfinished basement last night. Even as I was doing it, my brain was telling me, "Vero, this is probably the most useless chore you've ever spent time on." But of course, the most... Continue Reading →
Early on in my writing career, I submitted a manuscript to Harlequin. To my extreme excitement, they responded asking for exclusive consideration. As I’m sure all newbie authors have done at one point or another (to our collective chagrin) I thought I’d made it. I’d get a publishing contract, I’d have a dedicated team of... Continue Reading →
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