Some may have noticed the disappearance of writing on this blog for – well, ages. Some who have tracked me onto my Second Life blog may think I’m doing okay, but look like I have submersed myself into writing blog posts onto, and about Second life. You’re probably right. I had big intentions to get back into writing this month, with NaNoWriMo, almost inspired enough to join up with a supportive writing group, after attending some inspiring week-long writing workshops at the 2009 online Mu... Read Full Story

Well, writing hasn’t been going that well lately. Mine, at least. Although my other blog has been going incredibly well, as I’ve sunk myself into living a second life. But as for my real life…. Having experienced a huge loss in falling out of the adoption process in August, my mind and body just doesn’t seem to be co-operating very well. The first few weeks were difficult and intense. One day I would be okay, and the next I would wake up – physically sick, and mentally worse off. But stil... Read Full Story

Over the last few weeks, writer mentor and trainer Holly Lisle has been busy with new classes and writing products. I was holding off on some of these so that I could amalgamate all into one post, but since saving one of her new bigger ones, it’s been pulled. Even Holly Lisle, who was onto a winner with her How to Think Sideways, has her share of failures in providing for the new writer market, it seems. However there are several new things of interest to wannabe writers within the Holly Lisl... Read Full Story

For those interested in using (or currently use) Liquid Story Writer as a writing platform, and aren’t part of the Yahoo chat and news group for the program, there has been a lot (double-emphasis on that word) of discussion lately over Scenes vs Chapters as a writing building mechanism. As it stands, LSB XE is structured around writing chapters then building these into a book. The amount of ways of doing that are limited only by the imagination in Liquid Story Binder, as there are so many di... Read Full Story

My next novel is Steampunk themed, for some of it. I’m therefore sharing this music video here on my own writing blog as sustenance. I quite like those sea creatures. The image shared with you is taken within Second Life, and that’s my steampunk-clad avatar within it. I needed a header image, and this seemed fitting. The Smashing Pumpkins – Tonight Tonight – Video Clip by james_gandolfini Related posts:Back, Just Well, I’m back. At least I hope I am. Not... Related p... Read Full Story

Some time ago I registered for October’s 2009 Muse Conference. This is a free online writing conference running from October 12 – 18 this year. Today those registered have received word that the workshop agenda is now available to select from, including registering for pitch sessions. LinkMes : The Muse Online Writers Conference The Muse Online Writers Conference Forums for 2009 (Conference Cooler) Muse Blog with details 2009 Agenda online The Agenda is available to download from a yahoo g... Read Full Story

Well, I’m back. At least I hope I am. Not only did I take a much needed solstice from this blog and other writing projects over the last few weeks, but in that time the domain expired on Juicedonwriting.com, and I never received notification from my domain biller. I did receive notification at the same time for the hosting renewel, and several other domains I had purchased all at the same time a year ago, but not this one. Hence the fact that unbeknownst to me, in my personal absense from th... Read Full Story

Unbelievably (considering I am 1. On holiday and 2. About to adopt a new child) I woke up last night (our holiday bed is horrible, to say the least, and any sleep gained is a bonus) from a dream which has just become a new fantasy novel idea. My dream now leaves me ready (within half an hour) to world build as I go. On-the-fly worldbuilding – with a structure behind it. That’s what I’ll share for you today, with my resources used to build the structure. Based on my journeys through second li... Read Full Story

I am writing this whilst on holiday. Internet access and bandwidth is limited, but that’s the point of a holiday. I get to do some stuff with the family before welcoming another family member into the fold next week. And I get to catch up on some reading. So I’ll make this as quick as possible. Two pieces of news today, that’s all. Written out in draft form on Live Writer, then log onto the holiday internet, and press send and cross my fingers… Liquid Story Binder V4.31 Last week Liquid Stor... Read Full Story

I’m not writing. Full stop. Despite my best intentions, the world has done it’s darndest and I’ve struck the first time in my life when my writing goals are, in reality, just incompatible with my life. The family adoption thing is just too intense, and as we’ve come to that period (after a three year pregnancy, lol) of actually going through the planning and introduction stage in the next couple of weeks, and of welcoming a new family member into the house, and… ... Read Full Story