EMERALD PRINCESS SHIP REVIEW THE CABINS First off, note there’s no deck 13. The decks go from 12 to 14. We stayed on Baja deck 11 and it was a great location. Our balcony cabin expanded the view and prevented us from feeling closed in. The balconies are very comfortable with a soft rubbery covering … Read more
How can you make your characters sound stronger when they speak? Think of the ways authoritative people talk in terms of their word choices and tone of voice. Choose one of each: 1.A. “I think we should hit the beach at dawn. That way, we’ll probably be able to avoid the patrol boats.” B. “We’ll … Read more
“Brainstorming on the Beach” Conference with Novelists, Inc. Here are my notes, keeping in mind this is what I heard and my interpretation. This panel was geared toward Harlequin Enterprises. Writing for Worldwide Distribution with Marsha Zinberg, Executive Editor, Harlequin Enterprises and Author Vicki Lewis Thompson Marsha: A breakdown on what’s popular with readers shows … Read more
“Brainstorming on the Beach” Conference with Novelists, Inc. Contracts and Copyrights Panelists: David Forrer, Literary Agent Alan Kaufman, Literary Attorney Carly Phillips, NYT Bestselling Author Deb Werksman, Editorial Manager, Sourcebooks Donna Hayes, Publisher and CEO, Harlequin Enterprises Chris Kenneally, Copyright Clearance Center Al Zuckerman, Literary Agent and Founder of Writers House Brenda Hiatt, Author Here … Read more
Caribbean Princess Cruise to New England/Canada DAY 7: At Sea and Ship Review We joined the culinary demonstration and tour of the galley in the morning and did a wine tasting in the afternoon. The cooking demo was fun. I always enjoy walking through the galley, one of many aboard ship, and seeing the … Read more
Cruise to New England/Canada on Caribbean Princess DAY 6: Halifax, Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has its own unique flavor and we enjoyed this port very much. I’d say it’s second to Bar Harbor as a favorite. There’s lots to see and do by the waterfront on your own without having to take a tour. The … Read more
Caribbean Princess Cruise to New England/Canada DAY 5: Saint John, New Brunswick Another rainy day put us in a dreary mood as we boarded the tour bus for the scenic overview of Saint John, our first stop in Eastern Canada. We had to turn our clocks ahead one hour last night. We drove through this … Read more
Caribbean Princess Cruise to New England/Canada DAY 4, Tuesday: Bar Harbor, ME We took a tender into town in the midst of a raging thunderstorm with rain pouring down and lightning flashing in the sky. After hovering under a tent until the rain let up, we dashed to our bus for a two and a … Read more
Caribbean Princess 7 day New England/Canada DAY 3: BOSTON, MA We paid $15 to take a shuttle round trip from the pier into town, about a ten to fifteen minute ride but definitely not doable on foot. We were deposited in front of Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market with their tempting shops and restaurants. The … Read more
You’ve put aside the first draft you have just finished so you can gain some distance on the work before tackling revisions. It’s a great time to clean your office, sort your files, and write a few blogs. But your mind starts seguing into the next story. Here’s what floated into my mind, even when … Read more