Happy Tuesday, all! No, you're right, I'm not Bethany. And yes, you guessed it, our resident Tuesday "to-doer" is in the hospital as I type, hopefully already holding her new bundle of joy. Bethany emailed me early yesterday afternoon to tell me she was in active labor and that if she didn't have the baby by 7 PM, she was going to the hospital where they were going to induce. When I have more news, I'll be sure to update you all.
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The question of the day is a two-fer:
1) Share your favorite "baby" romances. Feel free to debate the virtues of secret baby stories!
and
2) Take a gander. Boy, girl and time of birth? Remember, odds are good she didn't deliver before 7 PM last night, but anytime after is fair game. I'm thinking a prize is in order for the closest guess. I'll come up with something - maybe a bundle of baby romances!
Showing posts with label To-Do Tuesdays. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
To-Do Tuesday: Slow News Day
Welcome to today's edition of To-do Tuesday. Chapter members seem really busy (unicycle riding, returning from trips, burning up the keyboard), but alas, my in-box hasn't benefited. Remember to e-mail me news! But, really, though, I'm okay with the slow news day--I'm supposed to be resting with my feet up because I've been having cramping (I'm trying to decide if "rest until Wednesday when you teach again, then rest some more" leaves room for the meeting or not).
If "resting" doesn't encompass the meeting, though, I'm going to be totally bummed. Our speaker tonight is Elizabeth Boyle, and as I told you last week, her success has been awe-inspiring. This best-selling historical and paranormal author will be speaking about:
Character and Conflict: Let them Drive Your Plot. This is an advanced writing workshop on using character and conflict to plot your book and gain new insight and depth into your characters and their story.
And trust me, this is one author who knows about character driven plots. If you haven't checked out the excerpts on her site, do so today! I've ordered her latest, and as you all know about me, I'm not a huge historical fan, but Chapter One hooked me. I haven't checked with Borders or the Book Bin, but it might be possible to pick up a copy before the meeting if you wanted to!
So, in the spirit of slow-news Tuesday, let's get our minds focused on tonight's topic. How do your characters drive your plot? Do you think of the character first, then find the plot that fits, or do you think of the plot? I've got to confess, I think of the plot first, then work up a suitable heroine and hero to fill in the details. It's a bit like Dr. Frankenstein, building the monster, then dropping a suitable heart in. Minus the cackle and weird little dance, "It's alive." But, it works for me. What works for you? Share!
Congrats to all who had a good week of meeting their writing goals! And welcome back to all our weary travelers!
If "resting" doesn't encompass the meeting, though, I'm going to be totally bummed. Our speaker tonight is Elizabeth Boyle, and as I told you last week, her success has been awe-inspiring. This best-selling historical and paranormal author will be speaking about:
Character and Conflict: Let them Drive Your Plot. This is an advanced writing workshop on using character and conflict to plot your book and gain new insight and depth into your characters and their story.
And trust me, this is one author who knows about character driven plots. If you haven't checked out the excerpts on her site, do so today! I've ordered her latest, and as you all know about me, I'm not a huge historical fan, but Chapter One hooked me. I haven't checked with Borders or the Book Bin, but it might be possible to pick up a copy before the meeting if you wanted to!
So, in the spirit of slow-news Tuesday, let's get our minds focused on tonight's topic. How do your characters drive your plot? Do you think of the character first, then find the plot that fits, or do you think of the plot? I've got to confess, I think of the plot first, then work up a suitable heroine and hero to fill in the details. It's a bit like Dr. Frankenstein, building the monster, then dropping a suitable heart in. Minus the cackle and weird little dance, "It's alive." But, it works for me. What works for you? Share!
Congrats to all who had a good week of meeting their writing goals! And welcome back to all our weary travelers!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
To-Do Tuesdays: Meeting Day!
RWA meeting day always feels like the first day of school, or picture day. When I'm not going, I'm vaguely wistful, and when I am going, I'm filled with giddy anticipation. Of course, I'd be a little bit more giddy if I had something to report . . . like oh say a finished WIP. Alas.
But, no matter, I'm still excited about the great meeting we have planned for tonight. As mentioned last week, the Marvelous Christine Scheel will be sharing her thoughts on grammar and diction for writers @ 7:00 p.m. in the library.
Also on our Agenda: plans for the Summer retreat, the need to audit the books, and the Fall Conference. The conference needs a committee. And . . .oh crap! Someone who remembers who she was going to call. So add a flogging to the agenda. With a wet noodle. Crap. Okay. Moving on, we also need to discuss officers for next year.
I'm all for making our current slate of officers lifetime officers, but they might have other ideas. So what makes a good officer? And why do people volunteer to be officers in an organization like this? I'm always in awe of the people who donate so much time to RWA--even those NYT bestsellers and very hungry unpublished authors.
Thursday, I'll have a line-up of good news to share, but today, I'll leave you with links to two RWA members who have given A LOT back to the organization, and who have answered the call to serve again, and again.
Jennifer Crusie needs no introduction, but her blog, Argh Ink, might. Her two most recent posts have been absolute gems. Check out her passionate defense of a broad definition of "romance," and the "glittery hoo-ha theory."
Trish Milburn is one of the VERY hungry unpublished writers who have given mightly to RWA. She's edited the e-notes, and is now a PRO liason on RWA's board. Her utter delight at going to NYC for a board meeting won my heart. But, in addition to the hours and hours she gives RWA, she's also a multi-time Golden Heart Finalist, including TWO finals this year in the YA category. Check out Trish's blog as well!
Enjoy your meeting day! Even if you can't join us tonight, I hope you'll share our giddy anticipation in spirit!
But, no matter, I'm still excited about the great meeting we have planned for tonight. As mentioned last week, the Marvelous Christine Scheel will be sharing her thoughts on grammar and diction for writers @ 7:00 p.m. in the library.
Also on our Agenda: plans for the Summer retreat, the need to audit the books, and the Fall Conference. The conference needs a committee. And . . .oh crap! Someone who remembers who she was going to call. So add a flogging to the agenda. With a wet noodle. Crap. Okay. Moving on, we also need to discuss officers for next year.
I'm all for making our current slate of officers lifetime officers, but they might have other ideas. So what makes a good officer? And why do people volunteer to be officers in an organization like this? I'm always in awe of the people who donate so much time to RWA--even those NYT bestsellers and very hungry unpublished authors.
Thursday, I'll have a line-up of good news to share, but today, I'll leave you with links to two RWA members who have given A LOT back to the organization, and who have answered the call to serve again, and again.
Jennifer Crusie needs no introduction, but her blog, Argh Ink, might. Her two most recent posts have been absolute gems. Check out her passionate defense of a broad definition of "romance," and the "glittery hoo-ha theory."
Trish Milburn is one of the VERY hungry unpublished writers who have given mightly to RWA. She's edited the e-notes, and is now a PRO liason on RWA's board. Her utter delight at going to NYC for a board meeting won my heart. But, in addition to the hours and hours she gives RWA, she's also a multi-time Golden Heart Finalist, including TWO finals this year in the YA category. Check out Trish's blog as well!
Enjoy your meeting day! Even if you can't join us tonight, I hope you'll share our giddy anticipation in spirit!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
To Do Tuesdays: Chapter on the Move
Welcome to the first "To-do Tuesday." This is the space where we'll be sharing news of the chapter: speakers, events, and general RWA goings-on. On Thursday, we'll be sharing "Tooting Our Horn Thursday" with news of individual chapter members and their successes. (Of course, if you've got a better name for these columns, please share it!). My e-mail folder of blog news has tumbleweeds roaming around, so please send me your news! It doesn't have to be pretty or even in complete sentences. Heck, just send me a link if you please and I'll do the rest.
First up today: Our next chapter meeting is a week from today! We meet at the Salem Public Library at 7:00 p.m., where the marvelous Christine Scheel will be sharing her thoughts about the craft of writing. Christine is a long-time chapter member, but she's a new Oregonian. Christine is in the process of finishing her much-anticipated move to the Oregon Coast. A multi-published author, Christine's most recent book, The Tiger's Lady, arrived on shelves last month. She has written numerous other Regency and Historical Romances, and has been active in the Beau Monde chapter. We're pretty sure Christine will be leaving her period costumes at home, but her talk promises to be entertaining and informative!
Next up: Buy your tickets now for the 2007 Portland Reader's Luncheon on Saturday, April 28th. This annual event is sponsored by the Portland RWA chapter and the keynote speech will be given by bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon. This event is geared not just towards writers, but towards all readers and lovers of romantic fiction. The cost of the luncheon is $35, but in addition to great food at the Governor's Hotel, you also get admission to the book signing, book fair, chances at door prizes. Many authors will also have "goody baskets" up for raffle. From our chapter, Paty Jager, Chris Young, and Alice Sharpe plan to attend. Any others that I've missed?
I'm hoping to get more information before the 28th from these authors about what their goody baskets will contain, which new releases they'll be signing, and which authors they'll be lining up to get a book from! If I get these juicy tidbits, I'll post them in an another edition of To-Do Tuesdays, or they can share in the comments. Who else is planning to attend? Anyone been to prior luncheons? Anyone have suggestions for what our authors could put in their baskets?
I hope you enjoyed this first installment of To-Do Tuesday!
First up today: Our next chapter meeting is a week from today! We meet at the Salem Public Library at 7:00 p.m., where the marvelous Christine Scheel will be sharing her thoughts about the craft of writing. Christine is a long-time chapter member, but she's a new Oregonian. Christine is in the process of finishing her much-anticipated move to the Oregon Coast. A multi-published author, Christine's most recent book, The Tiger's Lady, arrived on shelves last month. She has written numerous other Regency and Historical Romances, and has been active in the Beau Monde chapter. We're pretty sure Christine will be leaving her period costumes at home, but her talk promises to be entertaining and informative!
Next up: Buy your tickets now for the 2007 Portland Reader's Luncheon on Saturday, April 28th. This annual event is sponsored by the Portland RWA chapter and the keynote speech will be given by bestselling author, Sherrilyn Kenyon. This event is geared not just towards writers, but towards all readers and lovers of romantic fiction. The cost of the luncheon is $35, but in addition to great food at the Governor's Hotel, you also get admission to the book signing, book fair, chances at door prizes. Many authors will also have "goody baskets" up for raffle. From our chapter, Paty Jager, Chris Young, and Alice Sharpe plan to attend. Any others that I've missed?
I'm hoping to get more information before the 28th from these authors about what their goody baskets will contain, which new releases they'll be signing, and which authors they'll be lining up to get a book from! If I get these juicy tidbits, I'll post them in an another edition of To-Do Tuesdays, or they can share in the comments. Who else is planning to attend? Anyone been to prior luncheons? Anyone have suggestions for what our authors could put in their baskets?
I hope you enjoyed this first installment of To-Do Tuesday!
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