Hello! I really want to start a new series on my blog, but first wanted to point out something you may not have noticed yet...I'm a Christian author. Yes, it's in my "about me" section and it's up on my twitter profile. I just started the #Christfic hashtag so we can share tweets w/other … [Read more...]
New Twitter Hashtag–#Christfic
As a total newbie twitter-er, I've searched and searched and can't find a hashtag to link up Christian fiction writers. I'd love to follow those writing posts and book news, so I'm officially starting one! (Tell me if it's already going! I know there's a ACFW tag, but I'm not in it yet!). So please … [Read more...]
Guest posting on Nutschell’s blog!
Hi my faithful readers, if you're interested in getting to know me better (especially my writing workspace!)--please check out my interview with Nutschell at http://www.thewritingnut.com/wednesday-writers-workspace/wednesday-writers-workspace-welcomes-heather-day-gilbert/Thanks, Nutschell, for … [Read more...]
Newbie Writing Mistakes Monday–KEEP TRACK OF QUERIES!
This post is going to be short & sweet, because a) the time change, combined with allergy-induced asthma, has brewed the perfect storm of sleep-loss for me, and b) this is an easy one--you probably already do it!Here it is: Keep Good Records of Agents You've Queried. When I queried my first … [Read more...]
Guest Blogger–CREEPY QUERY GIRL Talks Queries!
My guest blogger today never ceases to amuse AND inform me with her blogposts. I started following her when I was in the depths of my querying despair, because her blog-name said it all: "Creepy Query Girl" (aren't we all, at some point or another!). You can find her over at … [Read more...]
Newbie Writing Mistakes Monday–TAKING CRITICISM
If you've been writing for any length of time, and if you've let anyone other than your mom read your stuff, you've probably run into a little criticism.When I finished my NaNo novel with a dramatic yelp of joy, I knew it was headed straight for publication. No roadblocks. Just sheer, unquestioning … [Read more...]