Why didn't you say? That makes all the difference. Said no one with a brain, ever. The scammers are running rampant in the publishing arena. Yeah, still! You'd think they'd give up, right? I guess there are enough people falling for their nonsense that it's lucrative for them. Currently, it's cold calls from "digital marketers". … Continue reading Oh, you’re a prince …
Crazy Maple Studios
Anywho, that’s done.
Nau mai, haere mai.Welcome.So, some of you know I've been battling Amazon to get a proof copy, actually it's two proofs of two different titles. I did win but the cost to my sanity was high. It's starting to feel like they discriminate against New Zealanders. Uh huh. Not kidding. If they didn't then they … Continue reading Anywho, that’s done.
Crime writing? Hell yes!
I am super delighted to be teaching my crime writing course starting Saturday (17th of Feb). I have re-vamped my textbook and hopefully it will arrive on Tuesday/Wednesday. I've ordered some of copies of the workbook and they should arrive at the same time. (Perhaps.)What I forgot to add to my textbook are my AI … Continue reading Crime writing? Hell yes!
Pocket litter
I know, odd title. Bear with. As we trundle toward the launch of [Foxtrot Mike Lima] and while my wonderful editor is working her butt off, I started thinking about 'pocket litter'.Pocket litter is exactly what it sounds like. The bits and pieces you carry in your pockets or handbag, those receipts that tell someone … Continue reading Pocket litter
The life blood of Ellie Conway.
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Here’s the thing:
Things need to fall into place this year without nonsense.1. [Indigo Romeo Lima] is underway. 2. The launch plan for [Foxtrot Mike Lima] is looking good. I've got the merch already so yay! Thank you 2023 me for getting your shit together. This year is a bit trickier than last so I have to be … Continue reading Here’s the thing:
It’s over rover …
But it's not really over it's just beginning. The initial writing stage is over. Hopefully [Foxtrot Mike Lima] now has 97k worth of bones and sinew and is ready for a little bit of muscle. As much as I want to dive in and start reading this weekend, I am not going to. I am … Continue reading It’s over rover …
What’s going on?
If you're like me you have no fucking clue. Just out here winging and hoping for the best. That is in fact how I write. Could be worse, I could be winging it with a non-functioning brain. :)It appears that some people are.This morning was all about adverbs, adjectives, passive and active sentences, loglines, and … Continue reading What’s going on?
When will you be mine?
Last night was another crappy nights sleep but while I was not sleeping I discovered a story thread (in my mind) that I think I'm going to explore. Has a little to do with foreshadowing but not what anyone would expect. Anywho, I'm going to see how far it goes and what happens. This is … Continue reading When will you be mine?
End of an era?
Feels like the end of an era. Writers Plot Bookshop is closing and will be online only from Saturday. It was a big part of my life for 7 years and now it's the end. It was a dream and then a reality and now I'm gone and so is the shop. I will be … Continue reading End of an era?
Cat Connor 