Compassion, loyalty…and crime
Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
So, the time has come to bid 2014 adieu. And surprise! I’m actually getting to a recap before the end of January 2015. I know. Shocker.
Anyway, it’s time to start thinking about what I want to accomplish in 2015. But before I do that, let’s take a look back at 2014 and see how I did. Continue reading “2014: A Year in Review”
Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Now that I’ve become an author-publisher (I like that term better than “independent” or “indie” because, well, that word is fuzzy and slightly loaded), I’ve had a number of friends tell me, “If there’s anything I can do for you, let me know.”
This is very kind. And supportive. But it got me thinking, how do you support an author you enjoy? No matter what kind of publishing? Here’s a brief list of my ideas (beyond the obvious – buy the book). Continue reading “Help a Writer Out”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Welcome to today’s installment of “authorial existential angst,” episode 4,584. Continue reading ““But I don’t feel published””
Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
People I know are often a little staggered at my writing. “I don’t know how you do it.” “How are you always so productive?” “How do you get it all done?”
A lot of determination and discipline. But sometimes, even I need a break.
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
Okay, so the year is three-fourths over. I’m having a hard time wrapping my brain – what little is left of it – around that fact. Wow.
That said, here’s where I stand – and I’m not sure I feel good about it (dunno). Continue reading “2014 Goals Update – 3/4 mark”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
My blog schedule has been a little erratic lately. Of course, my life has been a little erratic, too – especially since returning from WPA on September 7 (and my brain is still whirling from the experience, it was that epic).
But shortly after returning, I got an email from SinC National about a SinC-up event for bloggers. It’s pretty simple. They offered a list of questions and I had a choice what to answer and how much detail. Choices included: Continue reading “SinC September Blog-hop”
Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
I have finally recovered enough to write about my experience at Lee Lofland’s Writers’ Police Academy, which I attended last week. Oh my. Can I go back? Like next week? Continue reading “WPA 2014 Wrap-up (finally)”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
The excitement is building. By this time next week, I’ll be on the road with three of my Sisters in Crime, heading to Greensboro, NC for Lee Lofland’s 2014 Writers’ Police Academy.
Over the course of three days, I’ll get to see just how it’s all done – and how to write it. I’m expecting a ton of fun, just based on the pictures and stories from folks who have been there.
I’ll also get to hear Michael Connelly (of Harry Bosch fame) talk, do a driving simulator, see K-9s in action, underwater evidence recovery, and probably see some things get blown up.
Plus, I’ll get to mingle with other writers and probably exchange some helpful tips (and maybe even get a few ideas).
And knowing my traveling companions, the trip both ways should be just as fun as the conference.
Look for a wrap-up sometime after September 5 (that’s when I get home and I’m sure I’ll need a few days to put my thoughts together).
Now, do I know how to have fun or what?
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about who has the power in publishing. Most people agree that publisher’s hold the lion’s share. After all, they write the contracts, they are responsible for editing and art, distribution, marketing (although authors have to do a lot themselves these days). All (cough) the author does is write (cough, cough) the book.
But this post isn’t about that. Continue reading “Power to the People”
by Mary Sutton / @mary_sutton73
There seems to be a trend of posts on various blogs this summer. Namely, “how do you write?” posts. Do you outline? Are you a pantser (just write the story)? Somewhere in between?
I’ve come to the conclusion that there isn’t really a word for how I write. Continue reading “How I Do It (My Brief Foray Into Outlining)”