Writing is not the most forgiving profession. Oftentimes, it can’t support a lifestyle and the goal of being a novelist can take years and years to come to fruition, especially in a way that most people would consider profitable. Many people measure success by the amount of money you make doing something, but writing isn’t always a money-making thing. Some people who write have no interest in publishing or becoming famous novelists. They write because they love it, as do all writers. When you’re writing, though, it’s important to find your support network and hold onto it.
Month: May 2013
Do You Judge a Book by its Cover?
“There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.”
-Charles Dickens; Oliver Twist
So, everyone says not to judge a book by its cover, and that can be true, but other times, it’s just not.
Women in Fiction and their Stereotypes
The other day, someone posted a cover mock-up of their book on a facebook group and someone immediately commented that the woman on the cover was a Mary Sue. My initial response to that was, why is every female character automatically a Mary Sue when we know absolutely nothing about her?
Chasing the Sunrise giveaway!
Yes, I decided to do another giveaway for a copy of my new book, Chasing the Sunrise. You can enter a number of ways! Just visit my FACEBOOK Page for all the details!
As always, Chasing the Sunrise is also available for purchase at the following locations:
A Writer's Musings 