I’ve always been fascinated by dragons. Going Down In Flames, my young adult paranormal novel centers around a secret society of shape-shifting dragons. While writing the book, I’ve been searching the internet for unique dragon themed items. Here are some of my favorites. The gorgeous beaded dragon dress is by Ralph Lauren. The seven-foot tall sculpture with the gazing ball is … Read More
Sharing the Writing Process Blog Hop.
Sharing the Writing Process Blog Hop. When Lynn Cahoon asked me if I wanted to participate in a blog hop on my writing process, I jumped at the chance. (hop…jump…get it?) Check out Lynn’s writing at www.lynncahoon.wordpress.com What am I working on? Right now I have two WIP’s. That way if one group of characters stops talking to me, I … Read More
My Writing Process Blog Tour: Featuring Jus Accardo
I signed up for the Writing Process Blog Tour. When it came time to ask other authors if they wanted to participate, I contacted one of my favorite authors, Jus Accardo. I discovered Jus through The Denazen Series. It’s amazing. If you haven’t read it, you should. I moved on to The Darker Agency series and The Eternal Balance series … Read More
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s make me laugh wednesday.
What Are You Watching While You Wait For The Walking Dead?
During the weird negative wind chill weather we endured in the midwest, there wasn’t much to watch on TV. It seems like the hiatus between the mid-season finale (a totally made up concept) and the start of new shows has grown longer and longer. Why am I waiting until January 14th to watch the next episode of Supernatural? Why am … Read More
Snow Storm Strategies: Read, Write, Repeat
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Highlight Reel for 2013
At the end of every year, I like to take stock of what worked and what didn’t. Were there any major life changes, or accomplishments I want to celebrate? What are the missteps that I need to avoid in the coming year? Here is my highlight reel for 2013: 1. I sold my first book, Going Down In Flames, to … Read More
Merry Christmas
Just a few funny pictures to say, Merry Christmas.
What are You Reading?
I’ve been reading the Magnus Bane Chronicles, by Cassandra Clare. My only complaint is that they are too short. What are you reading? Here’s a little Reader humor.
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. What’s the funniest thing you’ve seen on the internet lately?
Make Me Laugh Wednesday
It’s Make Me Laugh Wednesday. Enjoy.
Chris Cannon Welcomes Young Adult Author Karri Thompson
Hello, Karri. Welcome to Writing and Ranting. Why don’t you start by telling us when you started writing? I started writing my first book about 10 years ago. It was a science fiction. I was about 65 pages in, and then our house burned down in the 2003 Cedar fire in San Diego. When we were evacuated, the fire hadn’t … Read More
More Writing Mistakes to Avoid, or More Things We Did Before We Knew Better
Today I’m presenting you with more rules for genre fiction. I didn’t make the rules up. I’m just passing along the knowledge. Some of it may work for you, and some may not. 1. Don’t start with a dream. It’s been done. Agents and editors gripe about stories that start with a dream. If I pick up a book where … Read More