on Nov 20, 2009If you write memoir, Kendra Bonnett and Matilda Butler's WomensMemoirs.com needs to be on your list of websites to follow. Even if you write fiction like me, the ideas and exercises are incredibly valuable. That's why I've invited Kendra to...

on Nov 18, 2009After filling up on scenery & French food, we're leaving Quebec City. Next: Cross border, trade loonies & toonies for bucks and five-spots.

on Nov 16, 2009Just checked into our hotel at Matane, QC. Beautiful day driving the coast and hiking out to the tip of the Gaspe cape. Photos coming.

on Nov 15, 2009Rain & fog mean a short day of driving and a long day in a Gaspe resort. King bed, jacuzzi tub, and a really big TV so Melvin can watch Nascar. Everybody's happy!

Changing Horses Mid-Stream . . .
on Nov 15, 2009 . . . they say it’s not a good idea, but my NANO horse has stumbled and halted, and I’m not willing to whip her any further. Please believe I was planning for and dedicated to NANOWRIMO, and this was not a spur of the moment decision. I ass...

on Nov 15, 2009Changing Horses Mid-Stream--Not a good idea, but my NANO horse stumbled & halted. Read my new plan: http://ping.fm/78Wly...

on Nov 14, 2009First stop New Brunswick. Up early and off to Quebec and Gaspe Peninsula. Good weather and good company...a winning combination!

Beth Hoffman - CopperTop Guest Blogger
on Nov 6, 2009 in Agency Search Writing Tips Query letters Marketing and Promotion Guest Blogger When I thought about inviting a guest blogger to post, I knew it had to be a first-time author - someone who could speak to the challenges a newcomer faces in today's publishing landscape. Authors are expected to do more than just write a g...

Spokesmodel? Videographer? Not Exactly, But I'm Trying
on Oct 30, 2009 in Writing Life Video Links I thought maybe a walk in the woods would reveal a nice little writing spot, but it was a two hour hike to this pretty pond at the back edge of our property. Nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to depend on the scenic location for my writing insp...

Chili, Soup, & NANOWRIMO
on Oct 27, 2009 in Writing Life Blogging To follow up my last quick post, here's one of the videos we took on our road trip last week. Now that I've figured out how to embed videos, maybe I'll try a video blog post sometime!Multi-tasking has always been a strong suit, but I'm approaching th...