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Valerie M Honey. left a comment for Autumn
" Hi Amber. No I didn't sign up for the sites. I have found some old work today. I will be re -doing it for the computer. It was started in 1986.Good luck with it all tho' Dragons. Your nephews win.     I really …"
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Autumn replied to the discussion 'Introduce Yourself Here!' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Hi Jennifer, welcome to the board! :)   Your book sounds wonderful ~ I recently finished the Percy Jackson series (I like to keep up with what my nephews are reading).  The novella sounds timely as well - how is that coming along, almost…"
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Autumn commented on the group 'Procrastinators Write Eventually'
"Congrats Valerie, that's fantastic! :D  "
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Autumn left a comment for Valerie M Honey.
"I meant stall - ugh! Wish there was an edit button - but then again I guess "stale" works too. lol!  Have a great day - time for my cup of tea. :)"
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Autumn left a comment for Valerie M Honey.
"Hi Val ~ I'll check out your blog after I leave here. I am working on a middle grade novel atm but have a YA that has been niggling at me ~ it involves dragons and was inspired by my nephews - so I guess I could have put it in the fantasy…"
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Autumn commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"Hi Dreena and Valerie! :) "
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Valerie M Honey. left a comment for Autumn
"Hey there Autumn. The book starts off with some good suggestions for tools. she suggests several  outlining techniques & scene writing basics. good for me as I can plan my moves step by step. so now I can compartmentalize  Scene by…"
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Autumn replied to the discussion 'Introduce Yourself Here!' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Welcome to the board, Catrina. :) I saw your post for CampWriMo - will you be working on another YA novel there or something completely different? Congrats on (soon) launching the preview to your novel!! :D"
Thursday
Autumn commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"I'm probably crazy (what do you mean probably? lol!) but I signed up for both.  I liked that JuneWriMo allows you to work on a novel that you've already started - that will help light a fire under me to finish one that I keep setting…"
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Autumn left a comment for Valerie M Honey.
"Valerie: I hear that, I was recently thinking the same thing re: some books I've had sitting on a shelf for a while.  What's the sense in buying them if I'm not going to use them? (or at least crack them open. lol!)  So…"
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Valerie M Honey. left a comment for Autumn
"Hi Autumn.    Good plan, one thing at a time re: Nanowritemo. I've had this book sitting in my small library for sometime. For me  it got me on the train out of Procrastination Station. That has been most  welcome. I have…"
Wednesday
Autumn commented on the group 'Procrastinators Write Eventually'
"You're welcome! :)   I thought I would post here: I did look into the book but am torn because of the reviews so far - I'm planning on doing Camp Nano and June Nano (Friday! This year is zooming!) and following your progress - if you…"
Wednesday
Autumn left a comment for Valerie M Honey.
"I just found your other post - for some reason I thought it was in the group section but it was on my page - oops! lol!  Anyway, yes I know the book is out there, I did a search for it however I didn't find many favourable reviews so…"
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Autumn left a comment for Valerie M Honey.
"Hi Valerie, thanks for the invite.  Welcome to the site. :)"
Wednesday
Autumn commented on the group 'Novelists (Struggling or Not)'
"Tonya, thanks for the link ~ I had heard of Camp Nano but not the June one - I'm definitely going to sign up: sounds like just the "kick" I need! :)  (actually I think I'll sign up for both, I've done the Nov.…"
Wednesday
Valerie M Honey. left a comment for Autumn
"Started a comment to you. Yes the book I started to use after purchasing it from the Writers Digest Shop. (on line) is called  90 days to your novel, by Sarah Domet. As Edith says  it can be found. She is using the UK Book Depository to…"
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Who I am:
I'm someone trying to find her voice again. After some experiences that left me questioning myself, and my path (in re: to writing), and then losing my Father, I stopped writing but it didn't stop calling me so here I am willing it to give one more try - to really make a go of it this time! I also realized that I missed talking about it with like-minded individuals: the craft, other books...all of it! So here I am. :)
Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
I've written a romantic thriller (after being told that 'women can't write...well except romance and that really isn't writing!' Ugh! So then I had to face my own opinions and take it on! And an MG mystery novel ~ neither has found a "home" yet.
My writing is:
Fiction
Services I offer to other writers:
I make a great cheerleader! I love supporting others in reaching their goals/dreams, I'm open to offer feedback and/or lend an ear. :)
I found out about She Writes from:
a search for writing groups

Autumn's Blog

Clearing Out

Posted on November 27, 2011 at 1:48pm 0 Comments

I have been sorting through a lot of the clutter that has gathered on my computer.  I think I have more articles and emails and groups related to writing than actual written projects ~ I need to get to the process of writing (well FINISHING!) and spend less time on these areas.  That said: I have stumbled across a lot of different "fun" things while cleaning things out and figured I would add a few (is that defeating the purpose?  Maybe but I'm doing it anyway. lol!)

 

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Posted on October 5, 2011 at 12:11pm 2 Comments

I am a little "giddy" at the moment.  A while ago a friend of mine had mentioned that she had put it out there that she would receive a "fairy pen" if she was to be a writer; she said the very next morning she got one in the mail!  Apparently a friend had made her one as a surprise and mailed a week or so earlier.  Inspired, I thought: ok lets see, I better make it good, something that I wouldn't normally get so I used a quill pen as my "sign".  Am I on the right path/what am I supposed to…

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Voice

Posted on September 27, 2011 at 10:52am 2 Comments

It is sad that just coming up with a title had me stumped but it also proved that I am where I need to be ~ where I have longed to be for a while now: with a group of supportive women.   I had forgotten what a difference it makes ...and hadn't realized how long it had been since I had been in this type of environment.   The last time had me smack-dab in a critique group ~ something I…

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At 4:14pm on May 31, 2012, Valerie M Honey. said…

 Hi Amber. No I didn't sign up for the sites. I have found some old work today. I will be re -doing it for the computer. It was started in 1986.Good luck with it all tho' Dragons. Your nephews win.

    I really  need to complete my 90 day. I am finding old  pieces too, and getting them re-done into computer format. Have you thought of a title for the story of Dragons?

take care.x

At 6:47pm on May 30, 2012, Valerie M Honey. said…

Hey there Autumn.

The book starts off with some good suggestions for tools. she suggests several  outlining techniques & scene writing basics. good for me as I can plan my moves step by step. so now I can compartmentalize  Scene by Scene by Scene. The day 1 assignment was to brainstorm as many early memories in your own life etc.Been there done that.That exercise will be filed somewhere. Come day for4 it was Plot Happens. Well I have a plot and an outline and an abbreviated outline sitting there. So I began to use my own material in the assignments.I have been pleasantly surprised at how much I can use them, and at the same time polish up my scenes. It s like working on a second draft.
  I'm glad to be revisiting my work.

  Very much like your  commitment to JuneWri mo. A great concept. I think I will check it out. I see you write  in the YA genre. I thought about  putting Circle Of Two in that genre  as well for awhile. Alexandra has a familiar who is a Unicorn. But as the story progresses it does become  a bit more mature. I have started another novel too.I think my unicorn will fit better into the Fantasy World of Brycan's (Brick Cans)  Wood.

 Take care. Cuppa tea time. Almost 8 pm in Saskatoon. x

From Val H.aka Heather Rowan. I have a blog too. Quiet Dreamer. I think the link is in my info.

At 12:42pm on May 30, 2012, Valerie M Honey. said…

Hi Autumn.

   Good plan, one thing at a time re: Nanowritemo. I've had this book sitting in my small library for sometime. For me  it got me on the train out of Procrastination Station. That has been most  welcome. I have reworked Sarah Domets format to suit my needs and as the days have progressed I am surprised at how much material I have. With the set assignments for organizing work and breaking down scenes, has simplified things.

    Yep I am in Saskatchewan now.We settled here when we came to Canada in 1967. We moved to Ontario in 1984 and stayed there for 26 years We moved back to Sask  2 years ago.What part of the country do you live in?

    Thanks for adding me as a friend. Edith and I are in touch every day. That' s great too.

   Take care and I will keep a lookout for you. I will be posting the 90 day on my blog soon.

  Take care.

At 12:20pm on May 29, 2012, Valerie M Honey. said…

Started a comment to you. Yes the book I started to use after purchasing it from the Writers Digest Shop. (on line) is called  90 days to your novel, by Sarah Domet. As Edith says  it can be found. She is using the UK Book Depository to get her copy. Or Amazon.  The Writers Digest Magazine is a great mag for  info on a lot of things, that you can get online too. I have to ask Edith where she lives,. I live in Canada, Where is your corner of the world Autumn?

  I would love it if you joined Edith and myself for the 90 day. I reached day 8 yesterday. In truth  I won't be finishing my novel in 90. But looking ahead in the book I will be well on and past the procrastination stage. Feels good.

 Do keep in touch I will be delighted.

From Val H. Canada. (aka Heather Rowan)

At 9:15pm on October 6, 2011, Lanita Andrews said…

Hi Autumn,

Welcome to the group NaNoWriMo – How Fast Can You Write!
Feel free to introduce yourself and jump into 
a discussion!

Lanita Andrews

At 6:20pm on October 4, 2011, C. L. Kay said…
No problem.  Cheers to publication!
At 7:58am on September 28, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Glad to have you in the novelist group! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on.

We do a live chat every Wednesday at 1EST; instructions on how to participate are in the "Our Water Cooler Wednesdays" box near the top of the group page. Hope you can join us for that.

Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
At 7:18am on September 28, 2011, Jill Starishevsky said…

Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.

 

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Author, My Body Belongs to Me

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At 6:20pm on September 26, 2011, Amber Medina West said…

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