Book Report: Start with one grand old house and one evil step-mother
“Thinking about the past impeded my efforts to be decent in the present.” Continue reading Book Report: Start with one grand old house and one evil step-mother
Tag: women’s fiction
Decluttering my story
Decluttering has officially affected every aspect of my life. Even my novel. Recently I’ve culled this beast down to a … Continue reading Decluttering my story
Trying to find the “Ties that Bind” my novel together
With some trepidation, I sent a “completed” draft of my novel (working title Ties that Bind) to four friends who … Continue reading Trying to find the “Ties that Bind” my novel together
Book report: Better late than never
“Every woman is a priestess if she loves life and can work magic on herself and those who are sacred to her. It’s time for women to remind themselves of the powers they have inside. The goddess hates to see abilities go to waste, and women waste their abilities far too often.” Continue reading Book report: Better late than never
Ties that Bind: Letting Ms. Kindle read my novel mistake(s)
It’s impossible to say how many drafts Ties that Bind has undergone. It’s been in revision since 2008, when I … Continue reading Ties that Bind: Letting Ms. Kindle read my novel mistake(s)
Book report: Do you really want to know?
On its surface, this is a coming of age story. It’s told in the lively and distinct voices of three … Continue reading Book report: Do you really want to know?
Book report: What will the neighbors say?
Fannie Flagg never fails to find humor and wisdom in everyday life and I am never disappointed when I pick … Continue reading Book report: What will the neighbors say?
Ties that Bind: How friends challenged me to write a (better) novel
Bless their hearts. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. My dear friend, Joan, challenged me to write a novel … Continue reading Ties that Bind: How friends challenged me to write a (better) novel
Lorie Smith Schaefer 
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