RWA Little Gems Jade

What I like about a novel or short story might not appeal to you. Say I read a book and love it so I recommend it to you. It changed my life, I tell you. You are convinced it will change your life too. But you are sorely disappointed. You think, What was she thinking?…

Pandemonium in my brain: why I need a beta reader and better time management

SOME would say I live a safe life. I have a stressful day job, a stressed-out family life and a very old dog (she will die soon so expect grief-stricken post). What’s more, I live in the suburbs and head to the coast for the holidays. But when it comes to writing for contests, I…