by KariAnn | Oct 9, 2013 | 444 Project, SciFi, short story, Super Happy Write Time, writing
Ever wondered how writers get their ideas? There are so many genres to read, and so many writers hopping from one style or form to another, but where do their ideas originate? I had the opportunity to join a group of writes merging their ideas. Without talking to one...
by KariAnn | Feb 25, 2013 | Dedicated Research Time, publishing, SciFi, short story, Steampunk, Super Happy Write Time, writing
Over the years, many authors have told me how to write…well, via the internet. These lists usually start with simple words that create headaches and require a brief explanation Write. Easy enough. You have a story in you, the only way to write that story is to...
by KariAnn | Feb 10, 2013 | books, contest, publishing, SciFi, short story, writing
Funny thing happened on the way to the computer this week folks: Norovirus. I love my friends, so I’m keeping down low for a while. In that vein, a numerical recap: Re-editing Olivia’s Field with the intention of querying *eep!* Toying with the idea of a...
by KariAnn | Feb 5, 2013 | contest, SciFi, Short Stories, urban fantasy
Hey, where’ve you been? If you’re like me, you’ve been writing late into the night, and editing another book. Leaving Olivia’s Army to settle for a few weeks. This offers me more perspective to take another run at editing. Also, the lovely ladies who do the first...
by KariAnn | Jan 15, 2013 | publishing, SciFi, Short Stories
Hope you had a wonderful holiday season!~ New Years resolutions: Write every day, even if it’s not productive in the “publishable” way. Art for art’s sake and practice makes perfect and every other applicable saying and meme go right here....
by KariAnn | Dec 31, 2012 | books, publishing, SciFi, Short Stories, short story, writing
Have you ever been dressed up for a party only to decide on the way that pizza and a movie might be a lot more fun and more the speed your brain can take? Well, that was 2012 for me. 2013 is a different matter. 2013 and I have plans. We’re gonna step out in high...