A few days ago, I sent the FINAL edited manuscript to the typesetter to format. Why am I not doing it myself, you ask? I struggled with the decision, as any true, dyed-in-the-wool control freak would. I know I could have done it. I've done it before. I had the page numbers placed perfectly; all … Continue reading Only a Few More Hoops to Jump Through →

This was a good week! Not only did I finish making the final edits sent to me by the keen-eyed Ann Ward, I stopped waffling on several decisions. After consulting with 120, 725 people (ok - that might be an exaggeration) I settled on my author name: Deborah S. Holman. Of course, that caused a … Continue reading One More Step Completed (And a Surprise!) →

There was nothing officially planned for today. Except eating, of course. We said goodbye to the group that left at 9:00 and then went to breakfast. Lunch was scheduled for 12:30 and we had to be off the grounds by 2:00. So how do a group of writers kill a couple hours?? They write!!! We … Continue reading Writing Retreat – Last Day!! →

Mostly just pics tonight as it is after 10:30 p.m.!! I’ll write a more thorough update tomorrow. Suffice it to say, it was a productive, enjoyable, and “elevating” day. Yvette’s first S’more!! Happy Hour treat Yvette and Miss Daisy’s driver The Evening Salon - Writers share their work Proud of you, Marnie!! Lynne sharing the … Continue reading Writing Retreat- Day 3 →

As usual I have more than one thing going on in my brain! As Lynn (our writing coach) presents various strategies to “elevate” our writing, I am bouncing between thinking about my current project and how to apply the techniques to my next project. I’m about a quarter of the way through what is hopefully … Continue reading Writing Retreat: Day Two →

Today Scott and I arrived at Loon Lake in British Columbia, Canada. I am attending a three-day writing retreat presented by Lynn Palermo of the Family History Writing Studio. View from the deck Many of my Writing Sprint friends are here as well. So amazing to finally meet them in person after two years of … Continue reading Writing Retreat Day One →

NOTE ON MY NOTE: I just found this in my draft folder! I guess I posted it on my other blog but not this one. Whoopsie!!! NOTE: I intended to post this on the 15th, but... um... life. According to Thomas MacEntee's Facebook post, today is National Hat Day. Thank goodness he made us aware … Continue reading January 15 – (Was) National Hat Day →

I wrote a new scene in honor of New Years! I hope you enjoy it. 1937 was coming to a fast close. Rose hurried through the shops on Mariahilferstrasse to finish her errands. She needed to get back to her husband’s shop, LITAL, before the falling snow gained strength. Paul did not enjoy driving under … Continue reading A New Year – A New Scene →