by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 21, 2011 | Behind the Scenes, The Writing Life
So the title was HELLFIRE AND DAMNATION and now it’s ATONEMENTS and it will probably change a hundred more times between now and when I actually finish the novel. Good times. The following is my submission to Lydia Sharp’s contest, with comments. One...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 19, 2011 | Beautiful Things, The Writing Life
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away I was nominated for homecoming queen at my high school. I was one of three finalists. Actually, I was number 4 by a handful of votes and the oh-so-sweet Becky dropped out so I could be in the running for the final vote. I was...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 17, 2011 | The Writing Life
As writers we have many decisions to make. There are the obvious ones like characters, setting, plot, genre, etc–the basic who, what, why, when, how of writing. But then there are the choices I never anticipated and those are the ones that seem at the forefront...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 13, 2011 | The Writing Life, Writing Tools
So I meant to be more consistent in 2011, but we know how that’s worked out so far. Let’s just say my road to Hell is well-paved and getting wider every day. That aside, I wanted to share my oh-so-exciting-yet-distracting secret project… the new...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 3, 2011 | Beautiful Things, The Writing Life
I had just dropped Joe off at work and was on my way to the gym when I noticed this song on the radio. I hadn’t heard it before, but anyone one who knows me won’t be that surprised… I’m not really a music buff unless we’re talking Neil...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 1, 2011 | The Writing Life
Here’s to a great year of learning, growing, and expanding horizons. (And hopefully my first complete WIP instead of starting another partial, hehe).Best wishes for the new year with great writerly success!!!Deb
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Nov 23, 2010 | Beautiful Things, The Writing Life
I was just posting a comment over on JM Tohline’s blog when a thought hit me… maybe “hit” is the wrong word. It was more like catching a glimpse of light farther down a misty road as a soft breeze swirls away the haze for only a moment. Things...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Nov 4, 2010 | The Writing Life
The question from my husband surprised me. My answer surprised me even more. No. I wasn’t having fun. I was stressed and grumpy. I couldn’t stop fidgeting. Instead of enjoying some down time with the DH, my belly was churning over one thought–I...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Nov 2, 2010 | Beautiful Things, The Writing Life
Don’t underestimate the importance of the people you surround yourself with. I call these people my posse. I have a few different posses, but the two most influential in my life right now are my girl posse (women I LOVE that help me see the good in myself) and...
