Sweet dang, I've had views on my blog almost every day. Often multiple. Where are you people coming from? Clearly I'm doing something wrong because no one is liking my posts or subscribing to this blog... First off, Book 3 is written and out with beta readers! I expect to publish it in the latter … Continue reading January 2020 Update
On Writing
Halfway Through NaNo 2019
I've written every single day this week, but for the last three or so days I've had writer's block. I've only written a couple hundred words each day. This year for NaNo I'm writing the next two books in my Recovering Happily Ever After series. The plan is to average 2,000 words a day and … Continue reading Halfway Through NaNo 2019
Depression in Recovering Happily Ever After
Are you curious about how, exactly, I address depression in my Recovering Happily Ever After series? I have yet to come across a certain diversity in how depression is portrayed in fiction, or at least I haven't found any fiction that intentionally portrays depression in these specific ways. There are different stages of depression, and … Continue reading Depression in Recovering Happily Ever After
That Prince Guy
Don't mind me, I'm just struggling with writer's block. I have a lot of friends who have offered or would otherwise probably be happy to talk this through with me, but I'm still struggling with the whole "figure everything out on my own" shebang. Right now I'm just going to work it out right here … Continue reading That Prince Guy
A Big Helping of Writer’s Block
I've felt so ready to write these last few days. Other than that 1,000 word Foreword/Prologue thing, however, I haven't written a word of fiction. I'm pretty sure the biggest reason for that is that I'm scared. I'm scared to start another draft, knowing it won't be a draft worthy of publication. Knowing that know matter how … Continue reading A Big Helping of Writer’s Block
Taking My Time
A lot of people look at writing as a 'get rich quick' scheme these days. Not that getting published is ever really 'easy' or necessarily 'quick', even if you're self-publishing, but there are people who flush out one book after another, multiple books a year, and they can make crazy amounts of money that way. … Continue reading Taking My Time
Valentine’s Project
Happy Valentine's Day! Here am I, all dolled up in a T-shirt that my son's already covered in disgusting who-knows-what, with no plans except a steak and shrimp dinner at home with my dad and siblings. Last night I fell asleep at 11, which is unusual for me. (11 is REALLY early!) My husband decided … Continue reading Valentine’s Project
It’s Okay to Be Your Own Favorite Author
Sorry this is so long. I may have gone off topic a couple times, but I've read through everything and deemed it all important enough to stay here. Recently a Facebook friend engaged their followers in a post asking who their favorite authors are in the genre they write, and why those authors are their … Continue reading It’s Okay to Be Your Own Favorite Author
Finding Time to Write
"How do you find the time to write?" Let me be honest for a second here: I don't find time to write. Finding time to write is usually impossible. I'm not a mom yet, or even a wife, but I work two part-time jobs and still have to run my fair share of errands. In … Continue reading Finding Time to Write
The Best Part of Writing Pt. 2
Please, completely disregard my first blog post titled "The Best Part of Writing." It must have been two years ago when I wrote that, and it's completely invalid. Unfortunately I don't have the heart to delete it, since its four 'Likes' make it my top blog post so far. Only one thing from that post … Continue reading The Best Part of Writing Pt. 2
Mariah K. Porter 