Tootin MY Own Horn at the Writers Chatroom Blog

 

I am a guest on The Writers Chatroom blog this week--Tootin' Your Own Horn is
the topic. If you are looking to be a published author or are newly published, this may be a cautionary tale for you. I bet you could add some advice for writers in the comment section at
http://writerschatroom.blogspot.com/

The Writers Chatroom offers chats every Wednesday night from 8-10 pm. During the
first hour we discuss a topic, then watch out for the next wild and crazy hour
after that. A well-known guest author is featured every Sunday night 7-9 pm.
You're all invited to drop in anytime.

FREE FREE FREE Authors Blog Conference

Exciting news! A first of its kind–a free conference at the Muse It Up Publishing blog  presented by authors at Muse It Up. The topics are aimed at making you a better writer offering information on character development, researching, social media, critiques and more. Each day a different workshop is offered, so yes! 30 different ways to help you in your writing journey.

Sign up to be eligible to win free books when you participate and discounts for readers.

Every day at noon..99 cent books–yes! full priced books on sale for one day only for 99 cents!!
http://museituppublishing.blogspot.com/p/muse-blog-conference.html
I will be presenting a workshop on June 9 on Writing Memoirs. I hope you will be able to join me anytime that day. Looking forward to seeing you in June.

March 2--Join Me at Lisa Haselton's Blog

Available now at museituppublishing.com and amazon.com

One cool thing I have discovered on this journey through publishing is the camaraderie and generosity of my fellow authors/writers/editors. It seems that each one is a cheerleader for each other. As a result, these professionals invite authors to be guests on their blogs. Today I will be at Lisa Haselton's blog, Interviews and Reviews. Please join me to find out more about this writing life and my debut novel, Sunshine Boulevard. Ask a question in the comment section, and I promise to answer it.

Thank you, Lisa!!

Astonishing Realization--Thank You!

An astonishing realization hit me this week.  I discovered that I began this writing journey secluded at my desk with my laptop. Now I am not alone at all as I prepare to send my debut novella out into the big, cold world. I received benefits from joining the writing community that I never imagined, namely the support and goodwill from so many strangers who are now friends to me.

First at the newspaper where I was given a chance to contribute "people centered" stories. I have maintained a camaraderie with that office. Through my feature articles, I met a great group of editors who supported me. Crazy enough, I still have friends from the years when I was a contributing editor for an ezine which sold out. But those writers still maintain a loop and we try and keep up with each other.

A fantastic group of fun-loving, articulate, intelligent writers make up my writers circle where we meet together at the local library. Many are now published authors, including me, mainly because of this fantastic group of people who I call "friends."

I am now experiencing a warm new group, the Muse It Up Authors, who are so supportive of each other offering opportunities for promotion on their blogs, advice on the loop, information, and warm chocolate chip cyber cookies for all those who sign up with the Muse. They make me laugh, think, smile, and just be proud to be an author!

Thanks to all of you for making this writer feel blessed.