Author Archives: Rena

I have recently noticed a new word popping up in the YA galaxy. “Shipping.” Now, I realize this is not a new word, and, in fact, has been used for centuries. But…not in the same way. Maybe I am giving … Continue reading →

…not me. Ha! Fooled ya! I’m pretty sure in my last entry I talked about a contest I was entering. I can’t be sure that was my last entry, and at this point I’m entirely too lazy to go and … Continue reading →

In my last post I mentioned that I really suck at summarizing things, which can make conversations with people about writing very awkward. (Sidenote…when I was talking about how people react when I say I write, I wasn’t talking about … Continue reading →

Sometimes I think people don’t think before they speak. Okay. Strike that “sometimes.” People in general just speak what’s on their mind before considering it and deciding whether it’s a) logical or b) insulting/condescending. I have found this to be … Continue reading →

Want to know how to write? Google it. Seriously. There are thousands (at least) of sites out there with lists of advice for getting published. Do this. Don’t do this. Make an outline. Just write. Don’t let anyone read it … Continue reading →

It has been a few weeks since I finished the first draft of my second novel. Honestly, after I finished, I kind of deflated a bit. I wanted to keep going, keep up the momentum, but I really needed to … Continue reading →

About 24 hours ago I typed the last sentence of the first draft of my second novel. That makes sense, right? It took about 8 months for me to finish this one, which is a vast improvement over my first … Continue reading →

I don’t pretend to be an expert writer. Okay, maybe sometimes I pretend, but I do realize that blog posts, Facebook statuses, and 1.75 novels does not an expert make. But, in my (not so) vast experience, I decided that … Continue reading →

Dear publishers, agents, reviewers, etc, I think we need to talk. I had hoped that this wasn’t a conversation that we would ever need to have, but I’m not sure it can wait anymore. It’s the elephant in the room, … Continue reading →

So the problem with creativity is that it doesn’t work on a schedule. Certainly not any sort of schedule a normal human being should be keeping, anyway. For example, my creative impulses hit around 10pm. Not when it’s light out. … Continue reading →