You know? From Shrek the Musical! “The waiting, the waiting, the waiting, the waiting, THE WAITING!” I wonder if Fiona knew just how slow the publishing industry moves? Could that have been a secondary motive for her tearing up all those books!? I kid. Since my last blog, a lot has happened…and not much atContinueContinue reading “I’m Fiona in the Tower”
Tag Archives: The Writing Barn
On The Verge
Long time, no type, friends! I’ve had several bigger things happen since the last time I blogged… I was invited to join Bethany Hegedus’ The Verge in early March. Bethany, herself, called me and we had a wonderful conversation. I jumped right in to what’s a sort of sub-community within the Courage to Create. ItContinueContinue reading “On The Verge”
It is Well with Me
For the past week, the song It is Well by Bethel Music has been on my heart and mind. The lyrics help me feel grounded, preparing me for the weeks ahead as I wait, believing for the next breakthrough in my writing career. Far be it for me to not believeEven when my eyes can’tContinueContinue reading “It is Well with Me”
Hope on the Horizon
Fall is beginning to flex its muscles here in Edmond. Last night, we even mistook a big, crispy leaf in the green belt for a turtle. Binocular fail! Now, I have my fall decor sprinkled about, my Copper and Clover Candle burning, and I’m bubbling over with anticipation for my #FallWritingFrenzy story, which goes upContinueContinue reading “Hope on the Horizon”
Jen’s Ultimate List of #KidLit Resources
Featured Image: Four year old Jen being a total Gilligan in South Padre Island circa 1988. I’ve aimed for this blog to be a safe harbor for those seeking traditional publication, especially #kidlit creators. After years and years of navigating these rough waters, I’m giving myself a promotion… You can call me The Skipper, atContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Ultimate List of #KidLit Resources”
Feelin’ Lucky
I woke up this morning to the best news I’ve received to date in my journey to publication! I am a Grand Prize Winner of #Storystorm! And I needed a win… But what does this all mean, Basil? Well, it means I’ve been paired with a literary agent who will take the time to lookContinueContinue reading “Feelin’ Lucky”
Cornucopia of Continuation
So much has happened the past few weeks! Nothing HUGE but a conglomeration of little things… I completed a significant round of querying for GG and have had only a few rejections. It’s been several weeks now. Hopeful. I also queried a very personal, sort of historic in theme, Young Adult Poem to a handfulContinueContinue reading “Cornucopia of Continuation”
My Pilgrimage to Publication and Beyond 