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There are some things going on Chez Diana that are not exactly in keeping with Fun Time. Therefore, let me direct you to other, happier corners of the blogosphere: Debut author Nadine Dajani has just launched her website, and is … Continue reading →

This is way too funny. Not, perhaps, as funny as people who pick their books based on the color of the covers (“No, I’d NEVER read a pink book!”), but funny nonetheless. I’ve read neither This Is… nor This Is … Continue reading →

(Rant Hat on and buzzing.) Today, agent Nephele Tempest blogs about following directions on Romancing the Blog. Yesterday, she answered similar questions on the Knight Agency Blog. And then, the synchronicity of the following quote from a recent Publisher’s Weekly … Continue reading →

Yesterday was sucktastic. It started out bad, then got worse at every turn. I need a little R&R. And to step away from any and all serious topics on the blog. To that end: Thirteen of My Favorite Television Episodes(in … Continue reading →

Note from yesterday’s blog: Nothing in the blog post entitled “pants on fire” is meant sarcastically. Just FYI. Sometimes people can’t tell when I turn it off, and I am capable of humor sans sarcasm. I have been participating in … Continue reading →

On Thursday, I got my editorial revisions for SSG2 (title redacted, ’cause I’m tricky like that). In a stunning coincidence, it’s exactly the same length as the letter my editor sent for SSG. It’s also a thing of beauty, and … Continue reading →

Today, I celebrate Banned Books Week over at Romancing the Blog. Go; visit. I’d also like to canvas for recommendations of category romances. A friend is looking to expand her horizons and learn more about the form and the opportunities … Continue reading →

Paraphrased from a question: I could *never* work with something as structured as your plotting board. I’m not that logical a person, I guess… Your description of how each scene should touch on several plot points… was so super-organized it … Continue reading →

Short question, long answer today: Do you have any advice on the best way for an unpubbed to market their work? Writer’s lore is filled with stories about sneaky tips and tricks that led to huge books deals. The writer … Continue reading →

Today’s question: I was reading your most recent blog post, and the last line caught my attention. “if you want to be really safe, keep that stuff off the internet.” So, I was wondering what you thought about [Paperback Writer’s … Continue reading →