Tips on Being A Debut Novelist
carriejonesbooks I wrote this back on LiveJournal (I feel so old) when my first traditionally published novel debuted. And… Well, I thought I might share it with you all. Tips on…
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It’s My Anniversary and I Never Remember My Anniversary
So, it’s my anniversary and I never remember my anniversary. What I remember is the love. The bodyguard I am married to says it this, “Every day is our anniversary,…
How Weird Are You and Does Your Family Appreciate That?
When my first books went under contract, another debut writer interviewed me and asked me: Now that you’re under contract, does your family better appreciate your writing? Interviewer person This…
Cell phones, Yeti hair, and community
There are certain reasons why I don’t usually leave the house in super baggy pants, a gray fleece jacket, and super wild, frizzed-out hair. The main reason I don’t? Because…
Epilepsy, Writing, and Choices
One day I was hanging out in the hallway of the middle school with some other mommies, waiting for all the sports practices to be over so we could shuttle…