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On Re-Discovering A Room of One’s Own

On Re-Discovering A Room of One’s Own

by Susanne | Sep 14, 2020 | Reading, Soul searching, Writing life

There it was. A lovely, brand new edition, lying on the shelf of the first bookshop I’d been able to browse since the beginning of the pandemic. I’d just ambled up from an outdoor brunch, iPad in tow to do a little writing, reveling in the glorious early fall day and...
What I learned by attending BookCon

What I learned by attending BookCon

by Susanne | Jun 2, 2019 | Publishing business, Soul searching, Writing life

I’d never been to BookCon before. The book conferences I’ve attended only include BookExpo America (about 10 years ago), which is really a trade conference, and a few Historical Novel Society conferences. At the latter, I sat on panels and hobnobbed with...
The important writing stuff

The important writing stuff

by Susanne | Jul 15, 2018 | Literary fiction, Soul searching, Writing life

Why do I write? Why is it important for me? Is it important to anyone else? Is it IMPORTANT WRITING? I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately as I embark on research and start writing another historical novel. Historical novels aren’t selling all that...
Art and Story

Art and Story

by Susanne | Mar 11, 2018 | Random thoughts, Soul searching, Writing craft, Writing life

I haven’t been to an art museum in quite a while. I used to go all the time. The only reason I went today was because there was such a long line at the Smith bulb show (my original destination). It’s not the Met or the MFA, but the Smith art museum—half a...
Truth and Fiction

Truth and Fiction

by Susanne | Jan 24, 2018 | Editing, Publishing business, Research, Soul searching, Writing life

I’ve had a remarkable week or so, the land of both truth and fiction. First, the fiction, because in many ways that’s easier and more predictable. My manuscript is going out to beta readers. Yay! Working title: The Adored. In some ways this novel has very...
Failures and Triumphs

Failures and Triumphs

by Susanne | Dec 15, 2017 | Publishing business, Soul searching, Writing craft, Writing life

It’s been an interesting time for me in the world of writing and writer friends. I’m so pleased that two of my favorite authors—Kris Waldherr and Nancy Bilyeau—have sold historical novels to publishers in the last few weeks. I’m hoping this may be a...
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