Reading, Writing, and Craving
Malinda Lo has been doing a fantastic series for YA Pride this month. As part of that, I am featured today as a guest blogger! …
The Vote of a Dollar: Supporting Diversity in Literature
In light of the US government shutdown, it’s a good time to talk about votes that count. This shutdown points to a truth about living …
Peeing, Profanity, and Community: The Austin Teen Book Festival
Last Saturday morning I popped out of bed with the energy of a squirrel on crack to spend a fun-filled day at the Austin Teen …
The Turd Polishing is Over! Now What?
Big news: I finally polished the last flakes of crust off the turd better known as my manuscript! Although it’s going through one more quick …
Rocket Powered Raccoons: Writing Stronger Descriptions
Descriptions are not my favorite aspect of writing novels. Given the choice, I’d rather write dialogue. However, while my characters can talk about rocket powered …
The Art of Vomit Sculpting: Revision
There’s only one important piece of advice I can give anyone how to write the first draft of a novel (or anything, for that matter): …
LLF Retreat, Day 7: Internet Stalking, Santa Monica, and Wilson Phillips
Day 7 contained a great discussion about querying/the business of publishing, a mild sunburn, and a perilous walk along a freeway access road. Since our …
LLF Retreat, Day 6: Playing Hooky
Some sort of magic happened on Day 5, and by Day 6 of the retreat our cohort turned into a family. The final morning of …
LLF Retreat, Day 5: The Loss of My Reading Virginity
On Day 5 of the writing retreat, I FINALLY GOT MY COMPUTER BACK! As it turns out, the problem was simply that the trackpad had …
LLF Retreat, Day 4: Lesbian Death Riders
Day 4 was unexpectedly relaxing. I slept in a little and accidentally missed breakfast, but the mid-morning snack saved me from hunger-induced Hulk rage. We …