Twitter, Writing

Not a usual post, but…

I usually try to keep my Examiner.com column and personal @ScribeQuotes blog separate, but today's article is for a really good cause... So I decided to bend my own rules. I'm a firm believer in helping people achieve their creative dreams, and this cause just might be something you are interested in too. If you're… Continue reading Not a usual post, but…

Caffeine, Inspiration, Quotes, Writing

I wanna hold your hand

Distractions on the horizon... I was hunkering down armed with my coffee mug, laptop and boatload of freshly brewed inspiration, when I lost focus like an Ostrich who spotted a shiny object buried in the sand. I did my regular morning routine of checking emails, researching agents, catching up on publishing news like this fun… Continue reading I wanna hold your hand

Inspiration, Pictures worth a thousand words, Twitter, Writing

Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday

I love autumn, especially in New York. The changing leaves, the crispness in the air... I can almost smell those marshmallow's toasting now. Autumn Leaves-Kerri Maniscalco   The autumn leaf falls like a ballerina twirls Without a sound as it gently touches the ground In beautiful poetic swirls It paints a picture for me, Of… Continue reading Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday

Angelina, Characters, Cooking, Pictures worth a thousand words, Yummy Recipes

Momma Angelina’s at it again

"Jesus, Mary and Joseph you look like you've lost weight. Have you been eating? Holy Mary Mother of God, where did I go wrong? My daughter the waif..."- Momma Angelina (The Case Files of Andie Adams) Momma's Eggplant Rollatini Recipe: 1 large eggplant 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 (12-ounce)… Continue reading Momma Angelina’s at it again

Getting Started, Inspiration, Literary Agents, Query Letter, Quotes, Writing

Because Jack London told me so…

Keep writing and keep sending query letters! Here’s why (and what Jack London has to do with it): I know the road to publishing is oft times, bumpy, discouraging and can make quite the cranky writer from time to time. It’s human nature to shy away from rejection. Let’s face it, rejection hurts. The most… Continue reading Because Jack London told me so…

Inspiration, Pictures worth a thousand words, Quotes, Twitter, Writing

My butterfly

Thank you so much for the #FF Twitter love! I'm overwhelmed by how small this world can become once we stop to say hello. Earlier this week I was lucky enough to see a few wildly beautiful butterflies and I just happened to have my camera with me, so I snapped some photos. It reminded… Continue reading My butterfly

Literary Agents

Literary Agents, a writer’s best friend or agents of the dark side?

While the majority of writers appear to be genuinely grateful for agents, others seem less enthused. I’ve read blog posts where agents are put right up there as Satan’s right hand man or woman. They sit back in their office on the 32nd floor of a Manhattan high-rise, grab a cup of coffee and then… Continue reading Literary Agents, a writer’s best friend or agents of the dark side?