Hey, my outline is a work of art, man. I’ll just turn this in, call it a “novel”—we’ll be set. In all seriousness, as I confessed below, I reached a point in this first-drafting where I needed to have a detailed sense of where I was headed, so I stopped writing and backtracked into outline … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Impatient for DANI NOIR? I Am.
Countdown to DANI NOIR! You can add this countdown widget to your blog or website. Just click the “Share” button on the lower right. more about “Dani Noir Countdown Widget“, posted with vodpod Continue reading »
Stop the Train!
Hang on, we just pulled the emergency brake. We were nearing decent speed when I faced the fact that we had to stop, and now we’re at a complete standstill while I do some maintenance and get my head on straight. Here’s what’s going on: I’m writing this new novel. Some of you may have … Continue reading »
Hey, Did You Know You Could Read Chapter 1 of DANI NOIR Online?
I didn’t, until I made the post below and added a link to Simon & Schuster’s website. There, I happened upon the excerpt, freaked out for a solid 60 seconds, then decided to share it with all of you. Go on. Make me nervous. Go read chapter one! p.s. The book is for tweens (ages … Continue reading »
On My Scattered Mind
Some things crowding my head this Saturday morning: My new novel, obviously. Like constantly. Like at the worst moments, and the best moments, and when I’m trying to fall asleep, and when I’m showering, and making me almost miss my stop on the subway, and making me walk into strangers on the street, and drop … Continue reading »