Empowering Unsung Women in History
Or should I call that "Titles of Books"? I've finished the first draft of a new novel, and it's time to come up with a name for it. Some titles spring forth as you're writing and fit immediately. My novel The Aloha Spirit could never be called anything else, even in my head, for a… Continue reading Book Titles
I don’t believe anyone can become a fabulous writer by following only three tips, nor do I believe anyone can absorb the entire multitude of writing advice offered. These three tips will give you a strong start, after which you can further explore what you need to know. Read what you want to write. When… Continue reading Three Tips For New Writers
Last week I posted a guest essay by author F.M. Deemyad. This week I'm delighted to give you a review of her debut novel, The Sky Worshipers. First of all, let’s talk about the cover. Isn’t it gorgeous? I would pick this book up without ever reading the title. The title and subtitle intrigued me,… Continue reading The Sky Worshipers by F.M. Deemyad
F.M. Deemyad Guest Author F.M. Deemyad's debut novel, The Sky Worhipers, will be released on March 2, 2021 Covering the trials and tribulations of the people who lived decades or centuries before our time is both challenging and rewarding. Indeed in history, there are lessons for future generations, and that is the underlying reason why… Continue reading The Challenges of Writing Historical Novels
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) occurs every November. Since 2011, I have participated four times with my sixth grade students. While my goal was always 50,000 words, going along with the adult site, my students set their own goals with NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program. When they finished editing their novels in December, I published an… Continue reading NaNoWriMo
