Today we have an announcement from Eschler Editing to kick off our First Page Friday.Greetings, Writerly Friends!We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the new and improved Eschler Editing! We’ve added some exciting features to our website and made good on our plans for bringing you fantastic content when it comes to everything writing, editing, and publishing related.Every week we’ll be bringing you a brand-spanking-new blog...
Friday, 28 June 2013
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Well, as most of you know, I'm presenting at the Utah Valley Writers Lecture Series tomorrow on How to Write Kick Butt Conflict Using Action and Suspense.As I've been prepping, there's several parts that are screaming for audience participation. The only problem is, I'm worried that people might think I'm weird. Or a few croutons short of a salad if you get my drift. I mean, if someone is teaching you about building suspense and anticipation and has a large pin in their hand, would you be scared to be asked to come up and be an...
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Well, I walked just under fourteen miles this week and added almost fourteen hundred words. Coincidence? I think not. I love the feeling of accomplishment though.And I am totally loving my new heroine. Bart's having a few issues so we're on a break right now. Haha.How did you do this week word-wise? Are you still loving your sto...
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
Summertime is usually a difficult time for writing, especially writers who are moms. Somehow having all those kids home isn't really conducive to the writing process. As you all know I'm in the middle of drafting the third book in my Hostage Negotiation series and so I have to motivate myself to write this summer. I've been analyzing what's working for me lately and thought I'd share.1. The NotebookThe computer isn't available to me on a regular basis during the summer because 1. kids need my attention during the day and...
Monday, 24 June 2013
I apologize for the late posting. Mondays are the great and terrible day for me now. Great because I get to hear from my missionary son, terrible because it's hard for me to wait for that email and I can't really concentrate or do anything else until I get that email.Today I want to tell you about the book Be Mine by Sandra Flynn Norton. It's a suspense, with a crazy stalker, and frankly, it reminded me a lot of Michaelbrent Collings...
Friday, 21 June 2013
I'm so glad it's Friday. I look forward to seeing the First Page Friday segment every week. Today we're talking a bit about inner dialogue and strong openings. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.If you would like your first page critiqued by a national editor, submit your double-spaced, 12 pt. font first page in a Word document to juliecoulterbellon@gmail.com We have openings in July!Thank you so much to Alison and Ms. Shreditor for their time and effort. It is greatly appreciated. See you next week!The EntryThe...
Thursday, 20 June 2013
I have to tell you I had one of the most entertaining and well, um, strange interviews ever by crack reporter IB Nosey. I wasn't sure how things were going to go because the questions were so . . . It's just . . . I can't describe it. You're going to have to go read it yourself. Click hereAs a former journalist myself I've never seen anyone quite like IB Nosey. Definitely an interview I will print out and read again and again....
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Well, I didn't quite reach my goal of five pages per day. I did do about five scenes so I'm counting that as a success, especially since yesterday I was starting to hate my story, hate my main character, and want to throw the whole thing in the pool. So, to have a breakthrough with the story and finding the will to go on is a big deal for me. I know, I know, the life of a writer is so dramatic.How did you do with your writing goals this week?...
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
I am a fan of to-do lists. I like seeing the little checks next to them because it makes me feel like I've accomplished something. Since I've been trying to motivate myself to write five pages a day this summer, this is what my to-do list has looked like.Look at my outline to see what's coming up in the scene.Take kids to swimming lessonsJot down scene notes and dialogue bits while watching kids swimHelp kids change out of swimsuitsRun to computerWrite the scene I imagined while at the poolAnd hopefully it all ends up at about five...
Monday, 17 June 2013
Deseret Book Kicks-off a Summer of a Million GiftsPrizes include an 8-day cruise, a missionary wardrobe, a wedding reception, and daily giftsDeseret Book is looking to give back this summer with its Summer of a Million Gifts. The store’s customers can anticipate random daily in-store gifts and an opportunity to win one of three grand prizes.In June, one lucky customer will win an 8-day Caribbean Cruise with Alex Boye, British-born LDS singer and...
Sworn Enemy is the second historical suspense put out by A.L. Sowards. I really enjoyed the first one and the second one was just as good. We continue with the adventures of Peter and Genevieve, who we met in the first book, although Sworn Enemy is a stand alone novel. (I was glad I'd read the first one so I knew the background of Peter and Genevieve though.) This time, Peter is part of an elite group that is trying to stop a communist...
Friday, 14 June 2013
This is probably one of the most glowing First Page Friday critiques I've ever seen from Ms. Shreditor. Congratulations to the author! And thank you to Ms. Shreditor for all her hard work on our behalf.I hope you have a wonderful weekend. See you next week!The EntrySurvivalby Z.Z. AliI suppose I could let it kill me. I don’t think it would make a difference either way, whether it’s me or the lizard abomination in front of me that...
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Meridian Magazine reviewed my book today! *happy dance* The reviewer had a lot of good things to say like,"The plot is full of action and keeps a fast pace. The author demonstrates a good understanding of police procedure and of world affairs in both the background and action of the story. The details are graphic in places, but put in a perspective that keeps them from being offensive. Bellon uses an interesting writing device in setting up the ending to almost mirror the beginning. Fans of action novels will enjoy reading Ashes Ashes."So...
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
I'm drafting away like a good little writer. It's been a good week for me. At least 4000 words. (Considering it's summer, all the kids home, yada yada, that's a good count.) The thing I like about drafting is even though I've outlined, the story is taking a twisty direction and I like where it's going. Bart is a very gray character with a past, so I like the discovery part of it. And my heroine? Yeah, love her so far. We'll see how long the good feelings last. Usually by revisions, I hate them....
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Well, I'm knuckle-deep in drafting Bart's story, so today I just want to tell you about two upcoming events that I will be presenting and signing books at.Utah Valley Writers Lecture SeriesThis is a two day conference, open to the public. It's $50 for both days and that includes lunch. It's being held in American Fork Utah, and has some really great speakers (besides me). You can find more details on classes being offered and keynotes,...
Monday, 10 June 2013
I got my own review today by Lindzee Armstrong that's had me smiling all morning long. Go here to read what she said about Ashes Ashes.So, I had a weekend of reading and it was wonderful and relaxing. I hope you got some in, too.The first book I want to tell you about today, is True by Erin McCarthy. It's a New Adult novel about a tall nerdy girl named Rory who just doesn't seem to fit in. She has two hot college roommates...
Friday, 7 June 2013
So excited it's Friday. I'm hoping for a long relaxing weekend with my new novel. I'm glad Ms. Shreditor talked about dialogue today since that's something I'm working on in Bart's story.As always, if you would like your first page critiqued please follow the guidelines in the sidebar. Thank you to Kara and Ms. Shreditor for their time and effort.See you next week!The EntryA Gate Called Beautifulby Kara McKenzieClaudia pushed a tangled mass of dark hair behind her shoulders, eyes fixed on the road leading to Capernaum, the small...
Thursday, 6 June 2013
I am in a quandary and need your opinion. So many of my author friends order bookmarks to give out at signings and such, but I haven't. My publisher gave me bookmarks when I first published and whenever I did signings I handed them out. But now that I'm independently published, I'm wondering if it's worth the expense. I mean, I occasionally do booksignings, I speak at conferences and such, but do I really need bookmarks for people to remember me by?For me, when I receive bookmarks from people I set them in a drawer at home...
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
I just have to tell you, my first author interview for Ashes Ashes was posted today. You can read all about my inspiration for the book here.Well, I had a bit of inspiration and motivation this week. I found a picture of the man who closely resembles (in my mind) Bart, my main character in my new book. Here he is:(No infringement is intended by posting these photos, this is just my wish list if my book were ever made into a movie.)His...
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
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Today I'm having a little celebration for myself and I think I'm going to break out my good chocolate. Three wonderful things have happened to me and I'm excited to share. So come to the party!First of all, I was notified yesterday that my book All Fall Down won the reader preference round for suspense/thriller, which means it's now a finalist for the RONE awards. The winners will be announced in Las Vegas in August. Yay!The...
Monday, 3 June 2013
I am participating in the blog tour of I, Spy, and Mr. Nice Spy by Jordan McCollum. I am so excited about these books. If you want a fun and sassy heroine who's juggling her spy life with real life, then this is the series for you. I love the voice of the main character Talia in I, Spy, because she feels so real and yet someone that I could be friends with. You all know how I loved the TV series, Alias, and this reminds me...
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