The one story: how to write your book summary

With an epic series like Pearseus, it can be tough to summarize the multiple themes and PoVs.  So, a few days ago, I approached Angela Elliot to take advantage of her experience writing up summaries (find out about more about Angela and her book, The Finish, on...

Can e-books and Print books co-exist?

I love reading in any format, but there seems to be some friction between ebook and traditional book. According to Bookbaby’s latest data: 28% of Americans read at least one eBook last year. Only 4% of readers are eBook-only, so print books still play the...

The 100 best websites for writers

The Write Life presented the definitive list of 100 Best Websites for Writers, broken into 11 categories: blogging, business and career, copywriting, creativity and craft, freelancing, literary agents, marketing, publishing, travel writing, writing advice and writing...

How To Lose A Reader In 10 Pages

Chloe Leigh Corin posted today an excellent article comparing reading a novel to starting a relationship. She then shares six great writing tips that also apply to dating: Explicit Intro: On average, talking about sex when first meeting someone isn’t a good...

What I want to hear!

Today is Monday, the beginning of another week of work and despite a fantastic sunshine here in Athens, Mondays are always tough. Writing, as always, is my solace but I also need human support and companionship.  Today I heard from a reviewer who, although he was...

Grammar allergies

This has to be one of the funniest C&H comics ever. I mean, it’s ridiculous; I can’t look at it without cracking up every single time!

Editing troubles

    Since I’m currently editing Mad Water, the third book of my dark epic fantasy Pearseus series, these two ring particularly true right now…