by Julie | May 2, 2011 | For Writers
As an unpublished author my dream during those few years between rough draft and publishing contract was to actually see my first novel in print, to share a story that was dear to my heart with the vast community of readers. As an unpublished author what I didn’t...
by Julie | Feb 1, 2011 | For Writers
Last weekend I completed my first real edit for publication (cover art to the left). As soon as I’d received it from my editor I started out by going through and making the minor changes he’d suggested like comas (we all know I’m bad about those) and words to delete,...
by Julie | Dec 10, 2010 | For Writers
Well, 2010 is quickly rolling to a bumpy end here at my house. Nevertheless, I hope that this letter finds all my readers safely gliding into the holidays as I share my own Christmas wishes. After my illustrious husband hopped on his Victory Eight-ball motorcycle one...
by Julie | Oct 12, 2010 | For Writers
I have good news! Cedar Fort Inc has offered to publish my third novel, Who I Am. After weeks, and weeks, of re-writes to make the manuscript LDS/Christian friendly, I now have a book that is squeaky clean and ready to be published. Squeaky If a reader was worried...
by Julie | Aug 16, 2010 | Featured, For Writers
Recently, I received some feedback on my latest novel (Count Down to Love). First, the editor complemented me on my characters and dialogue, which was nice, but then she went on to categorizing me as the kind of author who tends to “tell” instead of “show.” Now I will...
by Julie | Jul 28, 2010 | For Writers
After a year of writing in the wee hours of the morning, the darkest hours of the night and any space of time I could steal between composing and recording the song that goes with the book, working, home schooling, cooking, gardening, church and so on, I finally...
