Back when I wrote my very first blog post, I had five boys underfoot, worked a full-time day job and aspired more than anything to be a published writer - just like Nicholas Sparks. Having read his riveting rendition of how he found a publisher, I was certain I could duplicate (if not best) his success. … Continue reading So You Want To Be a Romance Writer
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A Writer’s Gotta Write
As of, oh, now...I'm a scant 9330 words into Flight Risk, the next novel in my Assignment: Romance series. Not too shabby considering I am only able to squeeze writing in between caring for my boys, getting myself 5k ready and working full-time. But when I consider that I need to have the entire manuscript … Continue reading A Writer’s Gotta Write
It’s the Little Things
Between working full-time, tending to my family (both kids and parents), and trying to claw my way to the top of the NY Times Bestseller List, remembering to notice the little blessings that come my way is no small challenge. But, as my twelve year-old is so fond of responding to just about anything I tell … Continue reading It’s the Little Things
Barbara Valentin 