Dear Cosmetic Companies That PhotoShop -Especially Those of You That Advertise Mascara, You’ve been called out so many times. Rimmel was caught making Zooey Deschanel look like she was made of plastic. Lancome was ridiculous thinking that nobody would notice their advertisement for a foundation on Julia Roberts that used PhotoShop so her skin looked […]
Online Resources for Writers: Writer’s Digest Review from WotV
Looking for online resources for writers? How about an unbiased review of what’s out there? I’ve visited hundreds of resources and am reviewing them here. You’ll find them rated by reliability, scam, helpful content, and variety. Find your best resources and bookmark them! Today: Writer’s Digest. While other websites offer resources for writers, Writer’s Digest […]
I’m Going to See Margaret Atwood!
I’m trying to calm down, but it’s difficult. Margaret Atwood is my idol. She is just amazing. Her writing, her knowledge, her ability to share amazing ideas with the world… I’m all flustered. Front row, center. Yep. That’s me. I can’t really stop dancing right now, so I’ll have to tell you more later. Oh, […]
PROOFREADING PLUS Service for Indie and Self-Publishing Authors
I have seen so many indie, self-pubbed books go out with errors. This, unfortunately, results in negative reviews and loss of word-of-mouth sales. The truth is that you have read your own work so many times that you KNOW what you want to say and what is behind it all. I’ve seen companies charge […]
New Service for Self-Pub Authors!
Have you finally finished your book, thinking you are ready to self-pub, but still have that nagging feeling that there might be grammatical errors or typos? What about dropped plot lines or inconsistencies? I can help. I will proofread your novel, using Microsoft Word Review and Track Changes, correcting any typo/grammar issues and noting any […]
Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Full disclosure: I read this book because it was on a list of books “to read before you see the movie” even though I have no intention of thinking of considering seeing the movie. Period. I liked the cover. Shallow, but true. Little did I know it was about cancer. The thing is, this wasn’t […]
The Art of Fielding is an Art of Writing
I wasn’t going to read this book. I didn’t care what the reviews were or how many lists it was on. I was NOT going to read it. I don’t like sports books, so why would I? Well, my book club gave me the reason. It is this month’s selection. When I started reading The […]
Drinking Coffee Elsewhere by ZZ Packer
This is not a new book… but we read it for my book club and everyone was pleasantly surprised. I say “pleasantly” because I am that member who chooses books outside of everyone’s comfort zone. This was a compilation of short stories that was wonderfully written. Each was a snapshot of a life in transition. […]
Hey! I’m a Costume Designer! Sort of…
Drumline 2013 Worlds Check out my son’s group, the Hilton Winter Percussion Ensemble, as they win the gold competing against 61 other groups in the PSA division of the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio last weekend. And yes, I made 5,836 versions of that turban until the director was happy. I’m absolutely certain the judges […]
Ghostwriting: Will I or Won’t I?
A couple of years ago, I was hired to ghostwrite a novel. My client had the ideas in his head, but he wasn’t sure how to organize it, put it together coherently, and present it as a story. I was quite excited, as this was my first opportunity to write a novel. The process was […]