Hello to everyone out there! I’m happy to be here at Coffee Thoughts today.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian friends.
Since only a few minutes ago I typed the words… The End, to my Christmas novella, I thought I might talk a little about the process. Writing the book is the easy part… now comes the hard work… editing.
Scott Adams says; Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.
The first time I opened up an edit, I literally stared at it with my mouth open, and tears filling my eyes.
I was very fortunate to have an amazing woman as my first editor. Faith Bicknell-Brown is the best thing that ever happened to me. She knew just how to talk to me, or abuse me with a rolled up newspaper for making the same mistake, over and over again. The most valuable lesson she taught me, is to think of the editing process as an opportunity to grow as a writer. I learned many lessons over that time period. Lessons that have shaped me into the writer I am today. Faith is not only a top shelf editor, she’s also a phenomenal writer. She writes under the pseudonyms, F.L. Bicknell and her erotic titles under Molly Diamond. Check her out, you won’t be disappointed.
I still have a lot to learn. In fact my favourite piece of advice I give to a new writer is;
“Remain teachable. No matter how many books you’ve written, there’s always something to learn.’
David Gerrold says, “Half of being smart is knowing what you’re dumb at. “
In keeping with Thanksgiving , I’d like to share with you how I gathered an amazing group of writers and created a special cook book. Sweet Sunshine Cookbook. ~Baking Sweet Memories~ All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada.
I have created a page on my website to give you a feel for what it’s all about. You will find it HERE I think it will make the perfect Christmas present for the cook in your life. You’ll even find children’s stories and coloring pages for the kids!
I’d like to offer an e-copy of the Sweet Sunshine Cookbook to one lucky person, just for chiming in and saying hi. The cookbook is only for sale in print right now, so this is a rare treat.
Thanks for having me today, and good luck!
Adelle /Elle Laudan
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My latest release is titled “Show Me Yours’. It is written by, Elle Laudan. Check it out!
This story is part of the 1Night Stand Series at Decadent Publishing.
A collection of really hot erotic reads.
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