Hello from the Revision Cave

It's dark in here. I knew my manuscript needed work, but I didn't realize how much. So. Much. It's funny, before I started writing seriously, back when I was just scribbling down stories for fun and only sharing them with a few people, I didn't realize how exhausting and arduous the editing process is. I thought it was just like the editing process we had in English class: Step 1: The teacher reads what you've written and crosses out misspelled words, adds in punctuation marks you missed, etc. Step 2: You write a new draft, incorporating those changes. Step 3: You're done. Right? I had a conversation recently, in the...

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All Of Your Questions, Answered!

This week, my critique partner and friend, Kristi Wientge, interviewed me on her blog. She's a fantastic person and everything you could hope for in a CP, so I encourage you all to go visit her at Moments-n-between: http://moments-n-between.blogspot.com. It was SO kind of her to do this, and she came up with some superb questions! Just a warning: my answers are a little on the long and rambling side. But we've covered pretty much everything. If there's anything you've wanted to know about the process of publishing Wishing for Washington, this interview is where you'll find i...

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The Way You Talk

Have you ever been in a conversation -- or overheard a conversation -- and heard someone say a phrase or word that just sticks with you? When I was in college, I had a philosophy professor who had a very quirky way of describing things. He was an older gentleman, very kind and easy-going (and very forgetful... he gave us the same assignment a few times in a row... oops.) We worked in groups in that class, and when my group (3 other girls and myself) was finished with our work, we'd talk and talk. Sometimes our discussions got lively and full of dramatic storytelling. Every time our professor walked by and heard us gabbing...

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Review of WISH YOU WEREN'T by Sherrie Petersen

If you love Middle Grade, love science and space, and love to be taken on an adventure, then please -- read this book! A summary of the book, taken from Goodreads.com: Marten doesn't believe in the power of wishes. None of his have ever come true. His parents ignore him, his little brother is a pain and his family is talking about moving to Texas. Not cool. So when he makes an impulsive wish during a meteor shower, he doesn't expect it to make any difference. Until his annoying brother disappears. With the present uncertain and...

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The Paperback Is Out!

Just letting you guys know that Wishing for Washington is now available as a paperback! (Yup, those are my copies!) The back cover is all pretty with clouds and stars and stuff. And it feels amazing. Like, the smoothest book I've ever touched. But I might just be biased. Anyway, if you or someone you know would like a copy, you can find it on Amazon! Now that my book baby is out of my hands, I'm focusing on other projects. Editing one manuscript while drafting another. Fun! What is everyone working on this summe...

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