Yes, I do! The dishes are clean and sparkly, and it's so quiet that I can work while it's running.
The moral of the story is that good things definitely come to those who wait!
Maybe, I can apply this to my writing, too? :-)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
2011 Update
2011 Update: Sometimes, I need to just take a break. My WiP has been read in its entirety by a Beta reader, and chapter 1 has been edited by an English-teacher friend. And there it sits. It's starting to call to me.
Yes, my day-job has been overwhelming at times. Yes, I have two teenagers in the house. Yes, I feel like I hardly see my DH. And yes, my new year's resolution diet has already failed.
My QChord spends most of its time in the case....
I did discover that my iPad fits on the book-rack of my exercise bike and I can do all my Internet stuff while pedaling. It is just a bit of a challenge to type and pedal at the same time.
In the meantime, I've had a new dishwasher on order since Feb 18th. Wouldn't you know it, my current dishwasher finally did croak over a week ago. Believe me, I will KISS my new DW when it finally arrives and is installed. (Long story as to why it's not here yet...which will remain untold).
Anyway, the first two months of 2011 have zoomed by, hardly with any notice. Hoping to at least grab hold of the caboose and jump on the train soon. I have a book to edit.
Yes, my day-job has been overwhelming at times. Yes, I have two teenagers in the house. Yes, I feel like I hardly see my DH. And yes, my new year's resolution diet has already failed.
My QChord spends most of its time in the case....
I did discover that my iPad fits on the book-rack of my exercise bike and I can do all my Internet stuff while pedaling. It is just a bit of a challenge to type and pedal at the same time.
In the meantime, I've had a new dishwasher on order since Feb 18th. Wouldn't you know it, my current dishwasher finally did croak over a week ago. Believe me, I will KISS my new DW when it finally arrives and is installed. (Long story as to why it's not here yet...which will remain untold).
Anyway, the first two months of 2011 have zoomed by, hardly with any notice. Hoping to at least grab hold of the caboose and jump on the train soon. I have a book to edit.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Author Showcase!!! Welcome EMHE Viewers!!!
Hi, EMHE viewers!!! http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition
The Feb 20th Zeigler-Hansen Family episode was filmed in Salado, TX in December 2010. My husband and I brought books for staging the house for the big reveal. (On some future build, someday, I hope to donate books that I've written!)
Since you've taken the time to click through from the "As Featured On" link from the episode listing that was posted after the show, please stay awhile and read the comments below, as other authors introduce themselves, tell a little bit about what they're working on, and provide a link to their websites.
I'm honored to go first.
My name is Michelle Vann and I'm a part-time author, singer & song-writer, and a full-time wife, mother, and program manager. My current work is a middle-grade, sci-fi novel, titled "Interstellar Creations." This book is currently undergoing revisions, and should be available for submission / publication by September 2011. My website is http://MichelleSVann.blogspot.com
The Feb 20th Zeigler-Hansen Family episode was filmed in Salado, TX in December 2010. My husband and I brought books for staging the house for the big reveal. (On some future build, someday, I hope to donate books that I've written!)
Since you've taken the time to click through from the "As Featured On" link from the episode listing that was posted after the show, please stay awhile and read the comments below, as other authors introduce themselves, tell a little bit about what they're working on, and provide a link to their websites.
I'm honored to go first.
My name is Michelle Vann and I'm a part-time author, singer & song-writer, and a full-time wife, mother, and program manager. My current work is a middle-grade, sci-fi novel, titled "Interstellar Creations." This book is currently undergoing revisions, and should be available for submission / publication by September 2011. My website is http://MichelleSVann.blogspot.com
Monday, February 7, 2011
Patience is a virtue
Looks like we'll have to wait at least another week for my surprise. Sorry about that.
In the meantime, winter weather keeps changing scheduling for school and social activities. You'd think with all this new-found time, I'd at least have some time to write? Kinda. I did work out, though.
So, we could say that today I exercised my body, and tomorrow I'll exercise my creativity.
Looking forward to rewriting and amping the word count on chapter two of my Interstellar Creations this week.
In the meantime, winter weather keeps changing scheduling for school and social activities. You'd think with all this new-found time, I'd at least have some time to write? Kinda. I did work out, though.
So, we could say that today I exercised my body, and tomorrow I'll exercise my creativity.
Looking forward to rewriting and amping the word count on chapter two of my Interstellar Creations this week.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Almost 1,000 Pageviews
I am humbled. Truly. From my own little corner of the world, my thoughts have been read almost 1,000 times, by people other than myself. Amazing!
In a sense, I am a published author already. We all are.
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Have you ever listened to the silence in your home, heard the buzzing of everything electronic, and seen the small points of light from everything electronic? The humm of the freezer reminds me of a lawnmower and the lightswitch on the wall reminds me of a car's running lights.
What I'm trying to say, is that every sight or sound can invoke an involuntary association, or emotion, if we just let it. Our characters in our stories need that same freedom to let their thoughts and feelings roam. It won't be easy, stepping not only through our characters' lives, but also through their memories. Sometimes these memories are good, and sometimes, these memories are bad. Let the memories be strong enough to help drive the story through its twists and turns.
When we're ready, we can share these stories, just as we share our own thoughts and feelings in our blogs and in our comments.
In a sense, I am a published author already. We all are.
................
Have you ever listened to the silence in your home, heard the buzzing of everything electronic, and seen the small points of light from everything electronic? The humm of the freezer reminds me of a lawnmower and the lightswitch on the wall reminds me of a car's running lights.
What I'm trying to say, is that every sight or sound can invoke an involuntary association, or emotion, if we just let it. Our characters in our stories need that same freedom to let their thoughts and feelings roam. It won't be easy, stepping not only through our characters' lives, but also through their memories. Sometimes these memories are good, and sometimes, these memories are bad. Let the memories be strong enough to help drive the story through its twists and turns.
When we're ready, we can share these stories, just as we share our own thoughts and feelings in our blogs and in our comments.
Monday, January 17, 2011
My Writing Process
Hi, I'm participating in Shallee McArthur's "What's your writing process" blogfest! See the links at: http://shalleemcarthur.blogspot.com/2011/01/announcing-whats-your-process-blogfest.html
My writing process has been a long haul, about 2 years now on the first book, and I have another re-write to do. I've learned soo much! I want to share what I did.
1) Have a dream, or idea, for a story. Just a kernel will do.
2) Research how to write a book in your genre. I use a couple of out-of-print guide-books by Foster-Harris.
3) Analyze other "great writers" in your genre. What works/what doesn't. What do you like so much that you want to be sure to include something similar in your books?
4) Write first draft without self-editing, then Read your Book! See my post on How to Start a Story.
5) Revise and send to beta readers.
6) Revise based on beta readers' feedback.
7) Send out a few trial queries. Give it 3 months. (I started ideas for my 'book two' during this time period).
8) Send to another beta reader.
9) Revise again (<--this is where I am now!)
Hope this is helpful to you. Please comment and let me know. (I moderate comments so it may take a day to appear).
My writing process has been a long haul, about 2 years now on the first book, and I have another re-write to do. I've learned soo much! I want to share what I did.
1) Have a dream, or idea, for a story. Just a kernel will do.
2) Research how to write a book in your genre. I use a couple of out-of-print guide-books by Foster-Harris.
3) Analyze other "great writers" in your genre. What works/what doesn't. What do you like so much that you want to be sure to include something similar in your books?
4) Write first draft without self-editing, then Read your Book! See my post on How to Start a Story.
5) Revise and send to beta readers.
6) Revise based on beta readers' feedback.
7) Send out a few trial queries. Give it 3 months. (I started ideas for my 'book two' during this time period).
8) Send to another beta reader.
9) Revise again (<--this is where I am now!)
Hope this is helpful to you. Please comment and let me know. (I moderate comments so it may take a day to appear).
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