THE PARENTS & “GRAN” MOLLY DONOVAN: When An Gorta Mor (the Great Famine of Ireland) began in 1845, Molly (nee Mary Agnes O’Brien) lived with her two younger brothers and her parents. Within two years, her parents had starved to death; she and her brothers were close to following them. Excerpt from WHISPERS IN … Continue reading DONOVAN FAMILY SAGA Cast of Characters (2)
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NWW Photo Prompt: The Lake
Once again, I'm coming in just under the wire for NWW's photo prompt from August 15. As before, I've created a scene that will be used in my Donovan Family Saga. Enjoy! THE LAKE When morning came, Adam sat and watched the sun rise over the canyon walls. One moment, the shadows were deep in … Continue reading NWW Photo Prompt: The Lake
That Dreaded Query Letter: Critique by an Agent
Today I received an agent's critique of my query letter, and it was pretty positive. She said it did a nice job of presenting a complicated plot succinctly. Hooray for that! However, she felt the “stakes” weren't quite high enough. If you've read my previous posts, you know that after Adam Donovan kills a bank robber, … Continue reading That Dreaded Query Letter: Critique by an Agent
That dreaded query letter …
Oh, the dreaded query letter! It is, in my opinion, the hardest thing in the world to write. Writing an effective query letter takes the ability to ignore your creative urges and write in a way that‘s totally foreign to your instincts. Remember how you used to write book reports in grade school? You’d take … Continue reading That dreaded query letter …
