I haz links and news:
1. The RNG has spoken, and the RNG has picked Deborah Grey to be the recipient of Liz Michalski‘s Evenfall. Congrats, Deborah!
2. The cover fairies want their say, too. This week they gave writing-friend Gretchen McNeil an a-MAZING book cover.
Some of you may recall, as per comments in this post, that Gretchen owns the title “firecracker.” Last year, for instance, in the midst of working and performing as an opera singer and circus performer, she tossed off a book. It sold very quickly.
It’s a YA horror/paranormal book about a teenaged exorcist, which probably means *I* won’t be able to read it, but I’m happy to brag on her behalf. Look at this cover art:
Isn’t it great? Could you pass that book without feeling compelled to investigate? I know I couldn’t.
To learn more about Gretchen and her debut, follow this link.
3. Still with me? I have two links that made me laugh and laugh about the writing life, particularly as it pertains to being a parent.
The first comes from Jenn Walkup, who is one of the sweetest people I know. She works, has two small boys, and still manages a word count that many a writer could envy.
In this post, she captures the oft-torn feelings of many a writing parent by giving a chronology of her day.
Lastly, a video by Dee Garretson. (Some of you will recall I interviewed her about her MG thriller, Wildfire Run, back in September.)
With Dee’s blessing and a little inspiration on the part of her family, behold A Writer’s Day.
“We have a room called a kitchen. Sometimes it has food in it…” *snork*
Have you read anything about the parent-writing combo that struck you as particularly brilliant? Have you written a post yourself? Feel free to post a link in the space below.
Great links, Jan! And I love that cover–deep and moody. 😉
*muah* Thank you for spreading my cover love!!!!
LOOOOVe the cover – I love when nature is wrapped up with the human …
dang, missed coming by here – i’ve been discombobulated
Thank you, Jan! Gorgeous cover, Gretchen — and that day in the life link was hysterical!
I love the book cover! Thanks for the links, I’ll check them out.
Hi, all. Thanks for stopping by.
Gretchen and Liz, you are welcome. 🙂
Liz, I thought you’d find that video appealing.
Kat, my discombs are frequently bobulated, too. I haven’t been by your place recently, either. Great to see you under any terms.
I won Liz’s book! That’s so exciting. 🙂
Love Dee’s video. Hysterical…and sadly true. Even my husband could appreciate it.
Great blog post from Jennifer. (Phew!)
Of course Gretchen’s cover art is fabulous and compelling.
Great potpourri of topics today, Jan.
And you were probably the only person who took the time to check them all out, LOL. Glad you enjoyed them, and congrats on the win. 🙂
Oh, and I meant to say thank you!
Aw, thanks for the shout out! Hope you’re doing well!
You’re welcome, Jenn. That one’s a keeper, not only professionally, but for you to look at when your kids are older. 🙂