Coming out

I have decided to come out... No, I am not gay. I am coming out as myself. I have been hiding behind a screen name on my blogging, commenting and generally anything writing related. So, I am coming out. My name is Dawn. Not Emily (Though, I do think Emily is beautiful name). I used a screen name because I thought it would be easier if Emily failed at writing, but Dawn didn't.

I am tired of hiding behind it. I am a writer... ME.. DAWN.


I have written nothing in the two weeks since my summer started. I think part of my block has been the refusal to accept this is the direction I want to go. I want to be known as a writer!

So, there it is... For the two people in the world who might possibly being reading this. My name is Dawn. In real life and online... Nice to meet you.

Finally Summer

It is finally summer. I am free from (most) obligations. I certainly I have more time to write. Here are the goals I have set for myself before Aug. 12th when I return to the real world.

1. Finish editing "Book 2" and give the poor thing a title!
2. Take an online writing course
3. Launch StoryTwister
4. Finish editing "Book 1"

and the BIG ONE

Send at least ONE query just to prove I can!

Crossroads

I am at an intersection. Just me at a four way stop. In the next few weeks, I will either have to hit the blinker and make the turn or barrel through on the path I have set.

An opportunity to become re-involved in a professional organization I truly value and believe to be vitally important has arisen for me. It is a strong time commitment.  But could lead to more professional opportunities, networking, presentations, etc.

Hours after the opportunity was presented. My husband made his own proposal. If we can eliminate our credit card debt, which is a possibility  within a year ( if we truly focus) or two ( if we aren't as stringent), I can quit and make a serious attempt at pursuing publication.

So, here I am... hands on the wheel... tank full of fuel... an no direction to go.

907 words

That is what I wrote yesterday. Almost the prescribed 1000 words a day, but not quite. I am trying to go with the NaNoWriMo philosophy. It is just a first draft. Just get it on the paper. Then worry about revising.... I am trying. It is a start.

So, I am not writing...

well, I am writing right now... But, in general, I am not writing. I have an idea. I always I have an idea. But I can't seem to make myself put it on paper. I think I am having a writer identity crisis. Mystery is my first love. I like to dabble in romance ~ Don't we all :) ~ and I have idea for a paranormal... So, who am I ?


I have turned into one of those writers who reads all the blogs, follows all the agents, but doesn't actually PRODUCE anything... and that is unacceptable.

Spring Break

It is finally here. The past two weeks have been so busy I could barely think, but that is done. I am looking at an entire week with very few "firm" plans. The perfect time to start my new manuscript. Plenty of time to write. Or I could continue editing the other two. I have all this time...

So, why can't I think of ANYTHING to write about. Nothing. Not one thing...

NaNo revised and RWA

I finished the first round of revisions for my NaNoWriMo. I still really like the story. Comments from my first round of readers ( my husband and two best friends) have been very positive. I am just glad someone else is finally reading it!

I also am now an official member of Romance Writers of America. I have been staring at the application for months now. I finally got some stamps and sent it in! I am was very impressed by their quick response.