Confession: I've never been to the Big Apple. But now I'm heading there in June because... -BECAUSE!- GRAVITY is a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award and I could not be more excited/humbled/grateful/shocked/awed. Because... -BECAUSE!- LOOK AT THESE AMAZING AUTHORS AND TITLES IN THE CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT FINALIST CATEGORY! What. An. Honor. I know, I … Continue reading New York Bound
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Girls Swear and It’s Perfectly Okay, Part II
Girls Swear and It's Perfectly Okay...in an idealized, female-empowered world. Of course, that's not actually the world we live in, is it? Hence, Part II of the Girls Swear and it's Perfectly Okay blog series. You can read Part I here where I strove to shed light on how a girl can't swear the same way a guy can without risking … Continue reading Girls Swear and It’s Perfectly Okay, Part II
Girls Swear and it’s PERFECTLY OKAY!
I'm going to break my own rule and go read some reviews of GRAVITY on GoodReads. Hold on....I'll be back. Okay, I've returned—still in one piece. (Major accomplishment for an author who goes in search of reviews on GoodReads). "Why," any seasoned or sensible author would ask me, "would you do that to yourself?" It's … Continue reading Girls Swear and it’s PERFECTLY OKAY!
And then this happened!
First time ever the words #1 Amazon New Release have been next to one of my books! Oh happy, happy, happy birthday, GRAVITY! I'm so glad you're in the world. Peace,
HOW TO USE INTERVIEWS TO WRITE PEOPLE, NOT CHARACTERS
(Originally written for and posted on Clutter Your Kindle, June 10th, 2014) Have you ever loved a book so much you grieved when it ended? Have you ever re-read a book simply because it felt like visiting a good friend? Yeah, me too. I’m convinced that books like those share one common denominator: they are filled … Continue reading HOW TO USE INTERVIEWS TO WRITE PEOPLE, NOT CHARACTERS
Keep the Emails Coming!
I received an email recently from a reader named Rachel about my blog post titled, "I Met A Lady One Night Last Week," originally published on May 22nd, 2014. First, let me say that I love hearing from readers. You may always write me at juliannrichbooks@gmail.com. I will write back. Secondly, let me say how much fun it was … Continue reading Keep the Emails Coming!
Open Letter to The Loft’s YA Conference Attendees
Dear Aspiring Writer at The Loft Literary Center's Children's and Young Adult Conference, First, it was such an honor to meet so many of you last weekend. I loved those moments after panels when we had a few minutes and you told me about where you are on your journey. I want you to know what … Continue reading Open Letter to The Loft’s YA Conference Attendees
How My Part-Time Job Makes Me a Better (Saner) Writer
About a year and a half ago I left my full-time position in corporate America to take a twenty-hour-per-week position at a small business. My reasoning was that having more time away from work would make me a better writer. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that I was right…and wrong. Yes, I did become … Continue reading How My Part-Time Job Makes Me a Better (Saner) Writer
Cajun-Flavored Coffee, 13 lb. Triplets, and Book Edits
The moment I've been waiting a year for has finally come. Edits for Caught in the Crossfire have arrived and it's fantastic. Of course, I didn't know it was going to be like that. I thought it was going to be painful and tear-producing and darling-killing, because, you see, most of the writers I know have … Continue reading Cajun-Flavored Coffee, 13 lb. Triplets, and Book Edits
The Inner Critic vs. The Inner Artist
I do daily battle of this sort when it comes to my writing. Here's how it goes: It's early in my house. Dark, because I'm often up writing before the sun. The coffee pot is gurgling in the kitchen, but I'm not hearing it because I'm in the zone. I've got my temporary caffeine fix, … Continue reading The Inner Critic vs. The Inner Artist
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