I didn’t read as much as I would’ve liked to this year, but of the 50-ish books I did get to, there were quite a few that I really loved. I’d like to share ten of those with you. Continue reading »
Revision tips from the pros, because revising is hard. Check out the Fix-It Friday archives for tips to help you make your story stronger. Continue reading »
For the many amazing women I know, on Mother’s Day… Continue reading »
It was a beautiful day to wander on the Willow Point Reef. I’ve got some pictures (and a song) to share with you… 
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If you’re an aspiring writer, do you look at rejections or disappointments as indications that it wasn’t the right time, the right agent, the right manuscript? No? Maybe you need a little encouragement from the Rolling Stones… Continue reading »
I’ve blogged before about the gap—that space between what you can imagine and what you can create. And as I stand here at the beginning of writing a new novel, with my thoughts and brainstormings and scribblings scattered around me, my heart speeds up just thinking about what this story could be. I’m so excited … Continue reading »
Great scott! We’re on the home stretch, WIPsters! And it’s Tuesday again, which means it’s time for another Back to the Future analogy. But first, we’ve got another winner: Jeanne Ryan! Congrats, Jeanne! Visit THIS POST to choose from the remaining prizes, then email Denise with your choice: d(at)denisejaden(dot)com. Okay. So, Back the the Future… … Continue reading »
Hello, all you crazy March Madnessers! Are you working like mad to reach your goals? I hope so, because when it’s over and you see what you’ve accomplished, you will be SO HAPPY! But if you’ve fizzled out a little, never fear…there are still a couple weeks left, and you can be SO MUCH CLOSER … Continue reading »
Hey, WIPsters! Remember how we mentioned there’d be PRIZES? Well, the time has come: Denise has drawn the name of our first prize-winner, someone who set their goals within the first 24 hours of March Madness. And the winner is… Continue reading »
Saturday Snapshot is a meme hosted by Alyce from At Home With Books. On a recent walk, I discovered this cute painted rock sitting on a driftwood stump on the beach. It’s pretty hefty for a “pet rock” — maybe about 10″ long by 6″ high — so I could see it from quite a ways … Continue reading »
Have you signed up for the March Madness writing/reading/blogging/illustrating challenge? It’s not too late to join us! You’ll be amazed at what we can achieve together. There’s madness, yes, but also support, encouragement, accountability, and prizes. GO HERE to learn more and sign up. My parents live in a rural area. Cell reception at their house … Continue reading »
It’s here! March Madness! This version of March Madness has nothing to do with basketball and everything to do with a Big Accountability Plan. It’s for writers, readers, bloggers, and illustrators who want to make serious progress this month! Join us as we set some crazy goals and work like mad during March to reach … Continue reading »
