"AGain, thank you for an insightful and important post. Understanding that our parents did the best they could with what they had and forgiving them for any sins of omission or commission is so important for our own development as adults, parents and…"
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Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the blog post 'One Journey To A Novel'
"Thank you for posting this excellent and insightful advice. Reading the classics is of course the best way to learn to write not only gracefully but meaningfully. Rejection is usually not about quality but about saleability and saleability is…"
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Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the blog post 'Women Doing Literary Things: "Pink Hearts and Motoboards" by Rosy Thornton'
"Labeling is such a double edged sword. You feel that you lose credibility as a serious writer if someone calls your fiction "women's fiction" but it is so difficult to reach readers with fiction that is not labeled somehow. I…"
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the blog post 'Dead Mules and Social Networking'
"I know it was traumatic for you but the way you tell the story is hilarious and when you come to think of it, so is his reaction. This has to be the beginning of a fantastic collection of short fiction I'd think. "
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the blog post 'Dead Mules and Social Networking'
"Forget the dead mule. Incorporate all of the above into a book, any book, I can't wait to read it."
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez left a comment for Habiba
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Looking forward to discussing our shared interest in women's rights. Had composed a longer comment and got bumped off, not sure why but for sure lets talk. Sandy Sanchez"
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez left a comment for Meg Waite Clayton
"Hi Meg,
thanks for the welcome. Sure I'd like to join the group altho I no longer write novels. Just trying to find good homes for the ones I've written (last one, a magical realist historical novel titled The Road Home, is forthcoming…"
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the group 'Why Do You Write and What's Your Process'
"I am totally lost here. Clicked on a link I rec'd via email and got here but when I try to follow a thread I end up in 2010. But all this cyber space stuff is like Alice in Wonderland to me anyway. I remember people doing the NaNoWriMo thing,…"
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the blog post 'When writers review'
"The question is what is a "bad" book? I thought The Da Vinci Code for instance was a terrible book nor did I like Water for Elephants. I didn't like these popular books because the characterizations felt like cartoon characters to me…"
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the blog post 'When writers review'
"I have recently started reviewing. I can see the point of publishing a less than positive review about famous books that readers are standing in line to buy because of a lot of expensive hype (if they still do the bricks and mortar thing): it is…"
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez commented on the blog post 'So What's Your Book About: Learning To Talk About My Own Work'
"I think I've become comfortable talking about my work because I meet with bookclubs and they not only ask me questions that make me think about my own work but sometimes offer insights into the multi layers of meaning that I had actually…"
Sandra Shwayder Sanchez left a comment for Anjuelle Floyd
"I wish I could, but I can't take credit for the phrase "Incite Insight" that was my daughter's. She started a socially and environmentally responsible fashion company called CoolnotCruel and made, among other things, organic…"
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Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I am a retired attorney and a co-founder of the author's publishing collective The Wessex Collective (yes named to honor Thomas Hardy). Our website is:
www.thewessexcollective.com but if you end up getting something weird like sometimes happens, just google it and the real site will show up 2nd or third in line.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- My first published novel was: The Nun published by Plain View Press in 1992 and PVP is planning a second edition sometime in the near future. I published my second novel, Stillbird with Wessex in 2005, a collection of Novellas: Three Novellas in 2007 and last year a collection of previously published short stories: A Mile in These Shoes. My last novel, The Road Home is forthcoming from Floricanto Press later this year.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- I do book reviews for www.bookpleasures.com and also post reviews on Midwest Book Reviews, and would like to expand my internet reach to help draw attention to the authors of the books I review as well as to the authors in The Wessex Collective.
- My writing is:
- Fiction
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Yes please see above
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I have done freelance editing and the authors who have retained me to edit their novels have been very pleased. I charge $50/hr. for this service and will provide references upon request.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- No
- My professional associations:
- The Wessex Collective.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Read about She Writes in Poets and Writers
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:33am on June 13, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Sarah, Belated welcome to She Writes. I hope you're enjoying the site! Love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group if you'd like.
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells and The Wednesday Sisters
- At 11:31am on May 3, 2011,
Anjuelle Floyd said… I love the phrase, "...inciting insight..." so powerful.
Peace and blessings.
- At 10:25am on May 3, 2011, Anjuelle Floyd said…
So glad you've joined ”Why Do You Write & What Is Your Process?”
We have a wonderful group of members. I encourage you to read their profiles and visit my blog that lists the essays members have offered in answering the question that is the name of our group.
Again, I am glad to have you joined us and hope your time here will provide encouragement and helpful information about writing, publishing and all that good stuff.
Take care.
anjuelle
www.anjuellefloyd.com
Imagination is the key to freedom.
The artist's job is to cultivate and nurture her or his imagination, and that others.
Keeper of Secrets...Translations of an Incident
- At 11:03am on May 2, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Sandra,
So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes
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