It’s that time of year again. Time to polish your manuscript and send it in for the annual Apollo Con writers workshop. The workshop is free to attendees. I’ve already got one manuscript in, and the deadline is fast approaching. So don’t overthink — do a quick spell check, check for length, make sure your formatting is clean and professional, and send in your RTF today! If you have any questions, e-mail the Workshop Coordinator Read more…
The writer’s life is not always about writing. On Saturday the family participated in the Dreams on Wings 5K in Weatherford, Texas, which raises money for The Hemispherectomy Foundation. The foundation supports children who have had radical brain surgery to treat forms of epilepsy, stroke, and other brain ailments. The children who have had the surgery — and their families — have been through so much and are so strong. We spoke to one young Read more…
I have a love-hate relationship with galleys. They are a clear sign the book is about to become a reality and so that’s exciting. But they also require laser-like focus and attention to detail. Back when I was a proofreader and copy editor, this had become second nature. And I’m still pretty good at it but I know I’m out of practice. That makes this go-round with the Miss Bennet manuscript sort of fraught with Read more…