-by Fae Rowen The RWA 2012 National Conference, for me, was a perfect example of Right Time, Right Place. First, I have to shout CONGRATULATIONS, TESSA DARE, ON YOUR RITA! Tessa won the RITA for Best Regency Historical with A Night to Surrender. Double excitement for her, because it happened on her home turf and […]

We're always happy when Laura quits juggling chainsaws long enough to share a blog! By Laura Drake What is theme? You can read the whole definition here, but the gist is: it’s a common thread or repeated idea that is incorporated throughout a literary work. Why use theme? Here's a great article that explains, but […]

Welcome to the first Monday of the month, when we are lucky to share in the wisdom of contributing blogger Shannon Donnelly. Her post today will help get you writing this summer, despite your fears. by Shannon Donnelly "I'm convinced that fear is at the root of most bad writing. . . . Good writing […]

By Laura Drake This is so not something I would ever do. Why would I even attempt it? What made me think I could do this? Deadlines, that’s what. I did it to myself. My editor knew I was already writing for another house, so she let me set the deadline for the Biker-chick book. […]

By Laura Drake   I read a lot about craft. Books, blogs, articles, websites. I’m always looking to improve my craft. I know you are too, or you wouldn’t be reading this. WITS is all about craft. One of my weaknesses is Plotting. I know these amazing characters – like Athena, they are born, fully […]