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Posted By Paula on January 31, 2012
Okay, I finished Chapter 17. I’m happy, energized! I can do this! It’s a short chapter, but something surprising happened and that’s the fun of writing. Now I can almost feel the tension building as my story builds to its climax. Stay tuned!
Posted By Paula on January 19, 2012
That’s right–after a much-too-long layoff, I’m finally back at my keyboard, determined to finish SECRET OF THE CRYSTAL DRAGON. I’ll be posting regularly, keeping everyone updated on the book’s progress.
Posted By Paula on August 12, 2010
Here’s an excellent article on “net neutrality.” It’s good to be informed: http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/?p=1398
Posted By Paula on August 10, 2010
I just came across a great article on aduts reading kids books. Maryann Yin references an essay by Pamela Paul. Here’s the link: http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/trends/_in_defense_of_yareading_adults_170159.asp?c=rss . Enjoy!
Posted By Paula on April 12, 2010
A quick post just to share an amazing resource I recently discovered: THE EMOTION THESAURUS. I found this little gem in a post on one of my favorite blogs, http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/ . THE EMOTION THESAURUS is mentioned in a different post about getting inside your characters, i.e., letting readers feel the characters’ emotions, also a great post. Here’s the link: http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2008/01/introducing-thesaurus-thursdays.html .
Posted By Paula on March 2, 2010
If you’ve been visiting my website lately, you’ve probably already met Arnold. He sits at his desk, in front of his comuter, and typing out my latest book, SECRET OF THE CRYSTAL DRAGON. I’ve discovered that Arnold is a tempermental little guy. Sometimes he pecks away diligently, looking quite pleased with the slow but steady progress I’m making . But sometimes he blows his funny little top, getting so frustrated with my miserable words, he’s ready to shoot the computer! I forgive him though because I understand exactly how he feels. How would you feel if you went to sleep one night in your own bed and woke up on another world? 12-year-old Myra isn’t too happy with her situation, but she and her friend, Aiden, have a job to do before they can get back home. That’s all I’m going to say for now. Stay tuned to “Paula’s World” and keep checking on Arnold’s progress.
Posted By wink on December 28, 2009
Posted By Paula on October 26, 2009
Ebooks are the future of publishing. I’ve said this for years and I still firmly believe it. Will they replace hard copy books? My best guess is they won’t, no more than TV replaced radio. TV changed radio, no denying that, but it certainly didn’t put the little talking box out of business. Some of us might wish it did, especially when we hear the rants and ravings of some talk radio hosts, but the fact is, radio has a purpose and a place in today’s world. So do eBooks.
I could write pages on this subject, but my publisher, Dragonfly Publishing, Inc, has posted an article that says it all much better than I can. Click here for the latest on a subject important to any author and/or reader.
Posted By admin on March 26, 2009
Posted By admin on March 26, 2009
Sixteen-year-old Becky Walden has two big dreams: to become an all-state basketball player and to find a special boy to love. When she moves from St. Louis to a small town in southwestern Missouri, she meets Matt McRae. He shares her love of basketball and he comes to love her, but he is unwilling to fight the system of small town politics that has reached into the high school and tainted their sport. Becky learns that love doesn't always mean happiness; sometimes it can really hurt.
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