This is a little peek at my Nanowrimo novel, entitled Enter. Hope you enjoy. Feel free to let me know what you think in the comments. 🙂 When the sun rises on my night’s vigil, I know I am not alone. It doesn’t matter that Ethan is sleeping in his rumpled bed across the tiny,… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: Enter
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Nanowrimo wrap up
So, I'm back to blogging now that Nanowrimo is wrapped, and I thought I'd take a minute to reflect on my second experience with the great novel writing mayhem. Being my second time attempting this challenge, I went into it with the confidence of knowing I can do this. I knew it was going to… Continue reading Nanowrimo wrap up
Thursday Titles: Christmas is in the Air
It might be a little early for Christmas, but I just wanted to share my newest title: my contemporary Christmas romance short story "Practice Makes Perfect" is coming out in the anthology Christmas is in the Air in time for the holidays. Here's a little bit about it: Lily Archer is working on Christmas Eve,… Continue reading Thursday Titles: Christmas is in the Air
Tuesday Critique: A Letter Unsent #3
Here's a third helping from my latest work in progress, a sequel to my Regency short story A Gift Unsought. This will probably be the last one, at least for a while, as I'm starting nanowrimo on Friday. With the family dressed and occupied with welcoming the guests to the ball, all but the footmen… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: A Letter Unsent #3
Monday Motivation: Plug into a team
Nothing can be more motivating than having the right team behind you. Working with a good group of people can open opportunities, provide strengths we may be lacking, and just offer support. Plus, a team has the added benefit of giving an opportunity to help others, which makes the world a better place and keeps… Continue reading Monday Motivation: Plug into a team
Writer Wednesday: Building Blocks of Plot
It's been a long time since grade school story writing, and since nanowrimo is coming up soon, I think it's time to brush up on plot. First of all, where does a story come from? Where do you get that seed from that starts a book? What are the building blocks that go into making… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Building Blocks of Plot
Tuesday Critique: A Letter Unsent (Part 2)
Here's a second excerpt from my current work in progress, a sequel to my Christmas Regency story A Gift Unsought. “I have to take care of the laundry.” She held up the bundle of clothes and stepped farther away before he could capture her again.Predictably, he followed her. “Ketty may have had her fill of… Continue reading Tuesday Critique: A Letter Unsent (Part 2)
Monday Motivation: 4 Ways to Cut Dead Weight from your Day
There just aren't enough hours in the day - or enough energy in our bodies - to do everything. I think we've all figured that out. But the trouble is we have a hard time choosing what things get the time and the energy. Sometimes we get to the end of the day and we… Continue reading Monday Motivation: 4 Ways to Cut Dead Weight from your Day
Thursday Titles: Sons of Alba, book 3: Son of Courage
Today I picked one of my own titles to share for a change: the last book of the Sons of Alba series is out! Son of Courage follows the story of Ealasaid's son, Uilleam (from Daughters of Alba, book 3: Daughter of Spirit) as he discovers his Viking heritage and follows his Calling to share… Continue reading Thursday Titles: Sons of Alba, book 3: Son of Courage
Writer Wednesday: 10 Reasons to Nanowrimo
It's almost time to start Nanowrimo again. What is it, you ask? National Novel Writing Month. During November, over 300,000 people undertake to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Here's why I think anyone who's ever thought about writing a novel should do this. 1. It's a great reminder to write daily. 2.… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: 10 Reasons to Nanowrimo
Erin E. M. Hatton 