Tag Archives: novels

Revision from the POV of a Publisher

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

When Paul Martone, founder of Late Night Library, asked me why, as fiction writers, we volunteer our time to help other writers, I answered. Because he was recording. This interview.  I can’t remember what I said then, because it’s been a … Continue reading →

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Two Sides of a Writerly Conversation

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

One of my favorite things about Brave on the Page: Oregon Writers on Craft and the Creative Life has been introducing writers to each other. Around when we launched the book in October, I connected Gigi Little and Sarah Cypher, two … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Emerald Barnes on What to Expect as a Writer

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

I’m so pleased to share this guest post, “What to Expect as a Writer,” by author Emerald Barnes. Her published novella, PIERCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS, is available through Amazon and Smashwords, and Emerald blogs at Dreaming Awake. I’m especially thrilled to … Continue reading →

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David Mitchell and Inventing ‘Inaccurate But Plausible’ Dialogue

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Reading “The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet” was another amazing moment in my education about what historical fiction can be. My first watershed moment occurred earlier this year, when I read “Signal & Noise” by John Griesemer. I devoured … Continue reading →

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Using the Exclamation Point in Fiction

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Yesterday I read Aimee Lee Ball’s piece about the use of exclamation points in emails. There were some great quotes from contemporary authors in there, including these: “The more exclamation points you use, the more you need to use in order … Continue reading →

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Countdown to the Release of the Flipback

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

On June 30, British publishing house Hodder & Stoughton will release the first 12 titles in the flipback book format,  and we’ll go from buzz to actual reports on how this product is received by the book-buying public. That’s six … Continue reading →

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Reading 7,069 Pages: A Love Story

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

I’m a compulsive before-bed reader. When I finish a book, I love to think about it and reread a few pages, so I leave it on my bedside table. Other books get stationed there to be read next. And very … Continue reading →

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