Last week, The Charming Man and I went to Powell's Book Store to see Joe Hill in person.
The Charming Man is a big fan of Mr. Hill's Locke and Key series of graphic novels.
Mr. Hill read from his latest novel, NOS4A2, answered questions, then signed for nearly two hours.
I took notes, and here are some wonderful things he said.
"Just sit down and write one great scene. It's best of you do it in one sitting. Don't think that you have to do two hundred more pages of this. Focus on your one great scene."
"I usually do about five to seven drafts." (What a relief! I get all wound up on how many drafts I write. Instead, I'm on target. Woot!)
"I'm surprised so many people come to these things; there are so many cat videos on the Internet."
I would like to point out that while Joe Hill is over 40, he looks about 25. I think writing horror must keep one young.
Thank you, Joe Hill!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Romantic Times are the best of times.
At the beginning of May, I attended the Romantic Times Reader Convention in Kansas City, MO.
While I was there, I was so busy, I couldn't keep good notes, but I was able to take many photos!
While I was there, I was so busy, I couldn't keep good notes, but I was able to take many photos!
Lori Sjoberg |
Me, Lori Sjoberg, and Kim Foster |
Fellow e-Kensington auther, Marina Miles. |
More fun with eKensington authors! |
Kensington had cookies with our covers! |
Me at the E-book Expo. |
The "before" picture of my table at the E-book Expo. |
My "after" picture at the E-book Expo. |
OMG I got Laura Kinsale's autograph! |
Jade Lee, after I was eating a candy penis from Delilah Marvelle. |
Kim Foster and her stash of goodies! |
John Scalzi for The Charming Man! |
Labels:
heroes,
Laura Kinsale,
Photography,
Romantic Times,
self-promotion
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