In Search of the Fiction Fairy: More Than Words

In Search of the Fiction Fairy: More Than Words

Do you know a real-life heroine? Nominate her for the Harlequin More Than Words award (The nomination deadline for the 2007 book is fast approaching on August 4)

It's Official

My golf book might not have much hope with MX...my cousin-in-law (from England) confirmed golf is for the over 40 set there. My cousin described it as..."remember when Foghorn Leghorn would dress up for golf? That's the golfers, except they aren't chickens."

I knew EXACTLY what she meant. I have something of a secret Foghorn Leghorn obsession. Do you think she remembers that? I mean, she ran away to England to get married after college (not exactly, but that sounds so romantic, that's how I tell it)...she can't possible remember...right?

Or maybe she's seen my keychain. Anyway, I can't find the picture, but it seems golf is not sexy in the UK. Really, they should give it a shot. There are some super-cute new fashion lines devoted to golfing.

Foggy Brain

Well...I got 1 review done. That's something.

I have the foggiest brain right now. More than my usual distractedness. It makes it hard to do much of anything...

Did take the boys to a juggler show today...had me thinking....how can I make a juggler sexy and hero-worthy? Can I? It's not inherently macho. Maybe the heroine?

List-less

I'm a list maker. If it is on the list, the odds of something getting accomplished - or picked up at he grocery store - multiplies. Just look at the good the list of docs to call did me? So, let's see if this list gets some more work done.

1. book reviews (2 due)
2. edit The Girl for MX
3. finish Drive for MX
4. revisit If You Say So...

And about the personal stuff...

1. Schedule follow up for naturopath
2. goodie bags for boys birthday party
3. order pizzas for the party
4. clean the house for the folks visit

I can't write a synopsis

This is getting to be a major issue for me. Heck, it is THE major issue in my writing career at the moment. My editor is a synopsis lover, and I am synopsis deficient. Truly, I am missing the syno gene.

Today I got the rejection for If You Say So. The comments were fantastic - in showing me what was missing from the synopsis. Too bad the issues aren't in the book as well.

When I write a syno, I fall on the plot crutch. What happens, and then what happens next. But that seems to leave large holes in the parts that matter - the conflict, backstory, motivations. I've tried so many methods to syno - GMC, point summary, chapter outlines - but it is not sinking in. I need a worksheet to fill out. What is your black moment? Your hero's motivation? Major conflicts? My synos tend to be all external motivation, making my stories seem surface in syno.

The Best of Intentions

I haven't written squat. Took the boys to the coast yesterday and planned to use my Alphie during the drive...not on those winding roads! Did tour a lighthouse, creamery, tidepools, beach, octopus tree, hike, have a lovely pizza dinner (Teriyaki Chicken, yum!) and of course ice cream to round out the day (German Chocolate Cake, yum!)

Great time and a sun burn had by all. Came home to find the package that was supposed to be delivered two days ago was not my advance check (darn), but my line edits! OK. I am so new, I love line edits. Which I need to get to right now :) It is fun to see how your story was and was not changed in the editing process.

Do far, there is a change from left coast to West coast. Too bad. I meant the left coast (left wing politics more prevalent in Oregon and Washington) but I guess that would be confusing in the UK. Heck, it's probably confusing outside the PNW!

Back in the saddle!

Did anyone know golf is not sexy in the UK? I mean...it is HUGE here. If I had $$ to bet, I'd wager on HQ using golf as a follow up to its NASCAR trend - no jokin'. But, I have my work cut out for me to make MX love my golf story...