Paula Blais Gorgas

This Girl Has a Big Problem!

Paula — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:08:50 +0000

I couldn’t help that teaser. I’m not only writing, I’m REALLY writing. Which means, the story is moving. Myra is in a nasty predicament–lost in the enemy’s dungeon, all alone, and on the run! Stay tuned for more updates .

St. Patrick’s Day

Paula — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:28:02 +0000

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, my children’s picture book, LITTLE LOST LEPRECHAUN, will be featured at the LeFlore County Literacy Council’s March Jump Start program on February 28 at Buckley Public Library in Poteau, OK. Parents and children, 1-10 years old, are invited to participate. I’ll be on hand, too, with books to sell and Irish goodies to give away. If you’re in the area at 5:30 next Tuesday, come see us!

January Update

Paula — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:45:22 +0000

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!

I’M WRITING AGAIN!

Paula — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:09:01 +0000

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.

No More Free Internet?

Paula — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:27:03 +0000

Here’s an excellent article on “net neutrality.” It’s good to be informed: http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/?p=1398

And this is why I write YA novels

Paula — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:56:34 +0000

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!

Character Emotions

Paula — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:11:51 +0000

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 .

Meet Arnold

Paula — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:50:20 +0000

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.

Court of Honor

wink — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:28:51 +0000

eBooks Are the Future

Paula — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:35:33 +0000

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.