When I first decided to write with an aim toward publication, I followed dozens of writing blogs. Common advice, at that time, was “Don’t expect to make any money until you have at least ten books published.” As of today, I’m halfway to that goal. Love & Liability is my fifth published novel. Some authors… Continue reading The Joy and Terror of a Book Release
Category: Reflections
CANCER
I debated whether to blog about my latest personal trial. This is not a writing instruction blog, but I’ve also not often blogged about my non-writing life—my life as an ordinary human. Funny thing is, I’d been thinking of doing just that before my current ordeal began. I just never expected to start with such… Continue reading CANCER
Sanctioned Daydreaming
Whether you're reading fiction or writing it, what you're actually doing is daydreaming. I've always been a daydreamer. Fortunately, I was smart in school and very competitive, so I got my work done fast before letting my mind wander. I also had artistic talent, so I was allowed extra time to create. And though neither… Continue reading Sanctioned Daydreaming
A Year of New—or How I Hope to Stay Sane This Year
I believe 2014 may be a year of new for me. We're only a week into the year and I've already started writing a new book—in a genre I've never written before. I don't want to jinx it by telling too much too soon, but I'm excited about it, even though I know how much… Continue reading A Year of New—or How I Hope to Stay Sane This Year
My salad days, when I was green in judgment . . .
Research the origin of the phrase "salad days" and you'll discover, especially in the U.S., it's currently used to mean being at the peak of one's abilities. That's not how I'm using it. I use it as did William Shakespeare when he coined it in 1606. "My salad days, When I was green in judgment… Continue reading My salad days, when I was green in judgment . . .
Linda Cassidy Lewis 