At approximately 9:00 this morning, I submitted a completed, edited manuscript back to my current client. Ten days, four revisions, and I am DONE. I felt incredibly exhilarated by that. I think it is, by far, the fastest I have edited in a while, but factoring in that everyone gives me projects with different word … Continue reading Another One Bites The Dust
Poison In Lethal Doses
Writer Struggles: Part One
One of the things I struggle with as a writer is friends and family reading my work. If it’s fiction, they really don’t spend a lot of time reading personal things into it, but when it’s on a platform like this? UGH! I cannot tell you how many times I have received e-mails, text messages, … Continue reading Writer Struggles: Part One
My Thoughts On Ghost Writing
My Thoughts On Ghost Writing One of the first things I learned as a writer is that if you can’t do it yourself, don’t fucking do it. Yes, it’s really that simple, at least for me. Walk into any bookstore and you will find millions of books. Sadly, many of them are not written by … Continue reading My Thoughts On Ghost Writing
Self-Control
Like most people, I have neighbors. The ones in question bought their home over a year after I did and then did an extensive remodel to the interior because the previous owner had allowed her kids to punch holes in the walls, etc., so they didn't move in until after it was finished. We were … Continue reading Self-Control
Retailers Should Really Be Ashamed Of Themselves
Retailers Should Really Be Ashamed Of Themselves October hadn’t even ended and the few stores I walked into were full of Christmas trees, decorations, candy, and “special, early shopper prices”. I hate this time of year. I don’t do Christmas. You will not find green & red anywhere in my home and you most certainly … Continue reading Retailers Should Really Be Ashamed Of Themselves
Welcome & Thank You
Readership has really grown a lot in the past month, so I wanted to say hello to all of the new people that have kindly followed, liked, and commented. It is a joy to read messages from like-minded souls. I see everything, and I appreciate all of you for stopping in. I especially have to … Continue reading Welcome & Thank You
Poison In Lethal Doses Facebook Page
Generally the feed on this page is 100% up-to-date, but I noticed this morning that it had somehow deleted several days' worth of posts. I apologize for that, because I have no idea how it happened. I have since restored them, albeit completely out of order, but they're present nonetheless if you want to visit, … Continue reading Poison In Lethal Doses Facebook Page
Anger Management
For about six years, I’ve diligently tried to work on my personal anger issues. It took me on an interesting journey. I learned so much about myself that I was a little astounded by the epiphany I had several months ago. During all of the time where I walked away from arguments and fights, kept … Continue reading Anger Management
Right Now
Sometimes, the most important thing I need is silence. Having finished that hellacious read-through, I am glad to be able to be done with it and be able to put it behind me. One of the most important things I have learned about reading a truly raw manuscript is that as a writer, I truly … Continue reading Right Now
Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal
Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal I don’t talk about my personal life on this platform much. You’d really have to know me and be able to read between the lines to pick up on subtle nuances. However, there’s an issue that’s been bothering me and I have decided to open up here … Continue reading Domestic Violence: It’s Always Going To Be Personal
