Gah! I have to change the name of a key character in Anthra’s Moon. Her name is Alys. In the possessive, it’s Alys’s. I don’t like the look of it on the page and stumble over it when I read it out loud. I’m fiddling with a list of names to replace Alys: Ava, Aviana,Continue reading “Letting go is hard”
Category Archives: Writing
Scrivener, my preciousss
Scrivener not only looks like a great app for composing and organizing any writing project, but also will compile a manuscript into whatever format is required for an ebook, a paperback, screenplay, etc. An essential tool for self-publishing. I’ve watched a few videos on youtube and think the hardest part of using this program willContinue reading “Scrivener, my preciousss”
Anthra’s Moon
Cover art for Anthra’s Moon, by Pete Davies. Pete was a dream to work with. He took my idea for the cover and produced something completely different and much more powerful. I love this cover; it’s striking and eerie and captures the rough energy of the story.
Self-publishing: taking the big step
My book, Anthra’s Moon, is at the editor’s for (I hope) a final read through, the cover art is ready, now all I have to do now is learn how to publish it myself. This is the business side, figuring out the best format to use for ebook and hard copy, buying an ISBN, settingContinue reading “Self-publishing: taking the big step”
Don’t give up! Finish your work
I feel like the old schoolmarm saying this, but it’s good advice. I heard this years ago and ignored it while I jumped from project to project, not finishing any of them, which meant I never, ever felt a sense of satisfaction about my work. I finally completed my first novel three years ago afterContinue reading “Don’t give up! Finish your work”
Signe Kopps 