In an industry full of rejection, it is important for writers to celebrate every victory, large or small. Today, I’m celebrating because my novelette, Half Breeds, is available for pre-order. It may not really be a “book” or full-length novel, it may not even be available in print, but it is a standalone piece. It’sContinue reading “Celebrate Every Victory, No Matter How Small”
Author Archives: Sara
Guest Post: Six Local Writing Centers and Events By Artemis Savory
My friend and critique partner, Artemis Savory, compiled a list of writing centers and events in the New England area and asked me to share it on this blog. If you are local and interested in writing, these events are definitely worth checking out! Six Local Writing Centers and Events By Artemis Savory (WritingContinue reading “Guest Post: Six Local Writing Centers and Events By Artemis Savory”
English Adjunct — Sara Codair
Originally posted on Artemis Savory:
As we begin our interview, Sara skims through her sliding phone. Taps her fingers on her laptop. We are sitting in her large screened-in porch by the lake in Merrimac, Ma. It is mid-August. She is wearing a black T-shirt that reads: “I stand with standing rock.” Her hair is cut…
Book Review: Phaethon
Phaethon by Rachel Sharp My rating: 5 of 5 stars From Holly Black to Jim Butcher, I read a lot of books that involve Faeries of one kind or another. Still, this one felt fresh. It had the folklore grounding of a Holly Black novel, but a tone and humor more likely to appeal toContinue reading “Book Review: Phaethon”
Bailing Boats and Books
No matter how much rain gets in it, and no matter how broken it is, I never let it sink.
A Review of Wings Unseen
Wings Unseen by Rebecca Gomez Farrell My rating: 4 of 5 stars I received an early copy from NetGalley for a fair, honest, review. Wings Unseen got off to a slow start with a first chapter that almost made me put the book down. However, I am glad I kept reading. I loved watching howContinue reading “A Review of Wings Unseen”
Problems with Word Count Quotas
While writing my first two books, I didn’t pay too much attention to my word count until after I finished the first draft. My first draft of Song of the Forest came close to 200,000 words and my first draft of Power Surge was around 130,000. When I revised, I went through a cycle ofContinue reading “Problems with Word Count Quotas”
Thoughts on the Last Day of my Pre-order Campaign
Today is the last day of my pre-order campaign on Publishizer. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing. It motivated me to pick a WIP, stick with it, and focus on that one project for most of the summer. If I hadn’t adopted a puppy, I would’ve a finished draft, but I am aContinue reading “Thoughts on the Last Day of my Pre-order Campaign”
Flash Fiction:The Purrrfect Crime
Generally, when I write cat stories for Cracked Flash Fiction Competition, they don’t win. Sometimes, I write cat stories anyways. The Purrrfect Crime By Sara Codair “I taught you to pick locks and this is how you use that skill?” Grandma gaped at me, gourd-shaped eyes enlarged by her glasses. I shrugged. “Our family hasContinue reading “Flash Fiction:The Purrrfect Crime”
IWSG Monthly Post: Writing Pet Peeves
Insecure Writers Support Group (IWSG) Monthly Post: Writing Pet Peeves What are your pet peeves when reading/writing/editing? Sound. I can’t deal with certain noises when I am trying to focus on written words, whether I am reading them, writing them, or editing them. I need to be fully immersed in the story, and whenContinue reading “IWSG Monthly Post: Writing Pet Peeves”
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