by valeriedavisson | Jul 21, 2016 | Interviews, Reviews
MRS. MOMMY BOOKNERD’S Showcase and Interview with me. Emily Lewis did a great job featuring the first two books of my Logan McKenna series, SHATTERED and FOREST PARK, then made me really think by asking me some great questions during our interview. Find out why...
by valeriedavisson | Jul 16, 2016 | Publishing, Uncategorized
Leonor Woodworth did such an excellent job narrating FOREST PARK, we snagged her to read SHATTERED: Logan Book 1. Just released on Amazon and Audible. Check out the sample.
by valeriedavisson | Jul 14, 2016 | Writer's Life, Writing Process
DO I NEED AN EDITOR? Good question. Short answer? It depends. Are you self-publishing or looking for an agent? How much help does your manuscript need? (There are many levels of editing-each with different costs) Before you even think about hiring an editor, do what...
by valeriedavisson | Jul 13, 2016 | Writing Process
LESS IS MORE. Words to live by, particularly when writing dialogue. In her article, How Not to Use Speaker Tags and Action Beats, K. M. Weiland gives some good tips on keeping your dialogue brief, to the point, and moving your story forward. Another great resource:...
by valeriedavisson | Jul 9, 2016 | Writing Process
UNTIL MY FIRST BOOK WAS PROFESSIONALLY EDITED, I’d never heard of head hopping, and definitely didn’t know it was a sin. If you’re not sure whether you’re doing it…read on! So what is head hopping and why should you avoid it? Head hopping...
A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow. A life of travel with exposure to many different cultures led to a pervasive interest in people, with degrees & teaching credentials in Cultural Anthropology & English.