Author Archives: bjas

Agent aficionado

Pinch me, please. I have an agent! After many months of queries and pitches, it happened. I received an offer of representation. And not just for one manuscript, but for three of them: a middle-grade novel, a children’s picture book, … Continue reading

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The Book Launch of Carrie Bradshaw’s Dreams

Okay, not quite. I don’t have a best friend who is a publicist, but I can assure you, THIS book launch will fit your itsy-bitsy writer’s budget. And let’s face it; it all comes down to you, the author, unless your … Continue reading

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Just Duet. Tips for working with a writing partner

For two weeks now I have been in La-La land…really, truly. I have been writing my pants off with a writing partner, and let me tell you—it’s scrupulous and painstaking, yet incredibly rewarding. Writing is generally considered to be a … Continue reading

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Music to write by

Like writing, music is a big part of my life. I am married to a musician, and that means plenty of song, heaps of sound, and loads of (real) rock band. I have consequently become a “drummer-in-training” for accompaniment purposes. Yes, … Continue reading

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Link Envy

It’s that time again! Our weekly round-up of links that make us green in a good way. Restless Lori: Write For Kids I’m hopping on the kidlit train with BJas! A children’s book has been percolating in my brain for … Continue reading

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Link Envy

It’s that time again! Our weekly round-up of links that caught our eye this week. Check ‘em out. Restless Lori: This week I’d like to shine a light on some ladies who make me laugh, cry and think (sometimes in … Continue reading

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Turn your “first five” pages into fireworks

If you are querying (fiction) right now, like me, you will have learned, or are about to learn, the astronomical importance of your first five pages. They must be stellar. Genius. Da bomb. According to Elizabeth Sims, the very prospect of writing these pages … Continue reading

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Be yourself

On the eve of a very busy week ahead, I offer this: “BE YOURSELF; Everyone else is already taken.” — Oscar Wilde To all you Restless Writers out there, here’s to a great week and to awesome wordcounts! BJ

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How my e-reader changed my life

This post is dedicated to my Sony (touch) e-reader. I’m totally in love with its metallic and utilitarian charm. And here’s why. It all began with my pre-Christmas read: SHIVER by urban fantasy novelist, Maggie Stiefvater—a lyrical story of alienated … Continue reading

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Happy new year-of-the-white-metal-Rabbit!

Wishing all of our friends, families, and readers a Happy New Year! Check out some of the fun we had this NY Eve at www.loridyan.com, titled: We’re Gonna Party Like it’s 1899. All the best, Restless Writers

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