This November 29th, I'll be reading and signing at The Write Cup in Saint John, NB. The event takes place from 1-3pm with a reading from Of Mists and Bogs: Intrigue, Espionage, and Tea around 2pm. Be sure to stop by to say hello and check out this new book. Bonus, I'll have the infamousContinue reading "Event: Signing at The Write Cup – Nov 29"
I have a subreddit! r/Leebeewilly
It's been quiet here, few updates, fewer posts of substance, but that's not to say I haven't been busy. I've been writing! Which is the point of all this, isn't it?
The Importance of a Writing Community
Oh boy, has it been a while since I've reached out here. And there are a few reasons for that, though not a one of them is a good excuse. I have joined a new writing community! Now strap in while I share the good, the bad, and the wonderful. Writing is often treated likeContinue reading "The Importance of a Writing Community"
Draft, After Draft, After Draft
It's April 4th, 2019, fingers crossed I actually get to post this the day of. I've been working hard on my newest Work In Progress (WIP to save from mistyping progress every other line). Strange frontier, my 1867 historical science fiction/fantasy novel about settling more than the Wild West. It's been an absolute blast workingContinue reading "Draft, After Draft, After Draft"
Recommended Read – On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft
Nineteen years after it was originally published and I've finally read Stephen King's On Writing. Buckle-up and strap in for a recommendation that might be expected, but not for why you think.
Writing and the Holidays
I know it's not one of the other. 100%. However, when this time of year comes 'round, I find the writing stops. It starts as a trickle. "Oh, I'll catch up on the weekend" or the infamous "I mean, I wrote sooo much this November". Then it's the self-indulgent lies. "It'll just be a few days."Continue reading "Writing and the Holidays"
NaNoWriMo – No, it’s not a typo
It's November 28th, 2018. The last few days of NaNoWriMo are here. The authors are chirping their final word counts and verifying their wins with .doc's that probably look more like word slop than stew. If you don't know what NaNoWriMo is it kind of looks like nonsense letters and capitals strewn together to make your mouth confused, but it's a thing. National Novel Writing Month. How'd I do this year?
The Trauma Sandwich
Okay, this might sound silly but I think it's a great way to talk about a character's trauma and it's delivery in a story. I've found that trauma comes up in a lot of works, and rightfully so. Backstory makes our characters deep and if they had a sunshine life without any difficulties they mightContinue reading "The Trauma Sandwich"
Wattpad: Pros and Cons
You may have heard about Wattpad, or maybe not. It was one of the first places I started to share my fiction online and although I'm not active on the site anymore, I spent years in the community. My perspective might not be exclusively unique but I think it could help with any author who'sContinue reading "Wattpad: Pros and Cons"
Beta Reader Q’s
I am in the process of looking for beta readers! It's exciting to be at this stage of the novel writing process but I'm a little wary of what to do and who to ask. So what the heck, lets blog about it. The first thing I did was reach out to loved ones andContinue reading "Beta Reader Q’s"
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