Did I Mention, I Have a New Story Idea?


Started it last week – I think it has promise. So much to do! But right now, I have Ryan’s novel back for one final look before I send it in to the publisher, so that is a priority. Back to writing in a couple of days!

It Was Fabulous!


Although my word count at the Rainforest Writers’ Retreat wasn’t high (about 6000), I also re-read and edited 50,000 words and am into the second half of the novel. However, the retreat had many great sessions (2 per day) on managing time flow in fiction, character, setting, breaking into print and contracts, as well as breakfasts, lunches and social events.

The weather was perfect: rainy and cool, so sitting in front of the fireplace writing was the only place I wanted to be. And the people there had an electric energy that was infectious! So good to be kibitzing with so many highly respected authors! Attendees included Nancy Kress, Jack Skillingstead, Jay Lake, James Van Pelt and Louise Marley. Thanks, Patrick (Swensen, Fairwood Press) for organizing!

Rainforest Writers’ Retreat on Wednesday!!


Finished editing the novel for Edge (this round, at least) and want to get mucho short fiction out on the market in the next 2 days because Wednesday I head to the Olympic peninsula west of Seattle for Patrick Swensen/Fairwood Press’s writers’ retreat. THAT is reserved for my novel! Can’t wait!