Gracie on March 25th, 2010

Nothing much has happened–in terms of writing–during the last week or so, as we’ve been on vacation, spending several wonderful, relaxing days with my critique partners in Wellington while we tidied synopses and submissions.  We also talked books, bought books, read books, dissected books, and celebrated my birthday.
Finn apparently decided he could have a few [...]

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Gracie on March 8th, 2010

I’ve been having so much fun with the plot of my new book that the last few weeks have slipped by on greased wheels. What’s made it fun? Well, discovering my Muse is, in fact, a ferret has been a major. And yes, I know I sound as cracked as a dozen eggs dropped from [...]

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Gracie on February 16th, 2010

All right. Having found my Inner Ferret I am now in the process of training him. And I’ve discovered some useful things.
His name is Finn. He’s black and white. He’s easily distracted by email and will chase Search Engines round their tracks–and everyone else’s–for hours.
On one hand he doesn’t like structure. On the other hand [...]

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Gracie on February 10th, 2010

“You didn’t become a writer to make money. You became a writer because your inner ferret and your daydreams / nightmares forced you to.” David Morrell (creator of Rambo)
Your. Inner. Ferret.
Three little words that probably don’t mean much to most people, yet. But I read those words this morning and something clicked inside me.
You see, [...]

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