by Maggie Preston | Aug 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
I woke up the other night with an epiphany about my current WIP. It’s that element of the story I’ve been struggling to find the last year as the words eeked out in miserly fashion. Of course, it means rewrites. Lots and lots of rewrites. Doesn’t it always? I keep...
by Maggie Preston | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
I wrote an article called Weapons of Mass Characterization recently for my chapter’s newsletter and it got me to thinking about the research books that I use regularly. As my daughter will attest, I’m something of a research book whore. I have boxes of research books,...
by Maggie Preston | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
When I think of writing, I think of a recipe. I know some writers are loathe to think of a formula for a book, but for me – scientist, plotter, chart maker extraordinaire – I hope that by following even a basic recipe I will produce a good product. The recipe is...
by Maggie Preston | Jun 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Please join me in giving a huge welcome to Diana Reep, today’s Spotlight guest at A Writer’s House. Diana Reep has been making up stories since she told horror tales to classmates in elementary school. As an English professor, she published a Silhouette romance, but...
by Maggie Preston | Jun 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
I had an intense dream the other night (No! Not that kind of dream). In my dream I was hit with something, but in real life my muscles responded like they’d been actually hit – my body recoiled, the muscles contracted, I sucked in an oomph kind of breath. The action...
by Maggie Preston | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
I always love sharing the new release information for my friends and fellow writers. I’m honored today to bring you… My Lady, My Spy by Sheridan Jeane EXCERPT Josephine finally escaped the crowded ballroom and entered the foyer. She looked around, but found no sign of...
