Category Archives: The Writing Life

The Writing Process Blog Hop Wrap-up

Posted on March 24, 2014 by RieSheridanRose

It falls to me to wrap up the blog hop on writing process that has been happening this month. I sit in the car with my laptop on battery power, which is not how I intended to be doing this … Continue reading →

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Busy Month Ahead!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by RieSheridanRose

February wears many hats, and I am going to be helping with a couple of them. First, it is “Women in Horror” month, and Mocha Memoirs will be celebrating with the release of The Grotesquerie with my brand new story … Continue reading →

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Recap and Resolutions…

Posted on January 1, 2014 by RieSheridanRose

I am resolved above all else to do better with blogging this year. I do not promise daily, but I will keep you in the loop when something interesting happens. So, first, lets take a look at the numbers for … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on WorldCon

Posted on September 10, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

First, I missed almost everything. I mismanaged my time at the con dreadfully, but I learned a lot. We stayed at a cheap hotel, which seemed like a good idea at the time, but considering the parking and the distance … Continue reading →

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I Owe You An Update!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

I’ve been terribly scarce, and haven’t been maintaining my website appropriately, but there has been SO much going on. Take a peek at the Latest News page to see what I mean! But I should update the progress of the rejection … Continue reading →

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In Her Own Words: Wynelda-Ann Deaver

Posted on April 23, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

  I asked my good friend Wyndie Deaver to tell me about her first acceptance. She responded with the following. I think I will make this a series of guest blogs from different writers, so keep an ear to the … Continue reading →

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4 Aspects of Scene Stealing Tricksters and How They Work

Posted on April 6, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

  I have a couple of questions for you. No fair looking up the answers. Best guess. Mercutio appears in how many scenes in Romeo and Juliet? 1. 6 2. 4 3. 9   The Trickster appears in how many … Continue reading →

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36 Warning Signs That You Are Spending Too Much Time Researching (and Not Enough Time Writing)

Posted on April 4, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

Greetings! I’ve been absent finishing up the Scavenger Hunt and then resting after editing The Conn-Mann Chronicles I. But I have a special treat for you today–a guest blog post on one of my big problems…when is it time to … Continue reading →

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Don't Put All Your Marketing Eggs in One Basket

Posted on March 5, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

Something that I have learned from watching the world around me–particularly as it relates to my career–is that the landscape of the Publishing Business is an ever evolving one. Years ago, when being professionally published was merely a dream, I … Continue reading →

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Standing Out from the Crowd

Posted on March 3, 2013 by RieSheridanRose

  Today as I wandered the 85th Annual Zilker Kite Festival in Austin, Texas, I found my mind turning again to marketing and how it relates to writing. And when I saw the situation above, I realized I had found my … Continue reading →

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