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This is the place for writers and readers alike who have always wanted to know about the book they hold in their hands. Phoenix is AJ's fourth book and here we will be following it from concept to paperback to AudioMovie and beyond.

It takes more than just words to make a book, far more. So here you will follow AJ through the creative process - ideas, research, deadlines, editing, and production. You'll also find posts from Eli, AJ's manager, as she handles all the behind-the-scenes details.

Archive for July, 2010:

No Peeking

Written by Eli on July 23, 2010 – 7:23 am

I have been working with AJ since she started writing seriously. I was there to encourage her to finish the first novel and I was the one sending her mails that said things like “send me another chapter or else…” But I must admit that the hardest part of being a manager is not peeking.

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How I got started . . .

Written by AJ on July 21, 2010 – 7:10 pm

I had promised myself I’d be published by a certain age – an age I’d rather not publish! Read more »

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3 down – always another to go

Written by AJ on July 19, 2010 – 6:40 pm

Just 2 days ago I finished my big edit of my third book (GOD’S EYE). Read more »

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Staying organized

Written by Eli on July 15, 2010 – 7:56 am

The hardest part of my job as AJ’s manager is to stay organized. I have files for everything from treatments, to convention newsletters, to legal paperwork. I have spreadsheets all over my computer with dates, notes, and reminders. You have to a system that works for you.

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The Writer’s Desk – 4

Written by AJ on July 13, 2010 – 2:41 pm

Just in case the other 3 pics from my desk didn’t convince you that I’m a total geek, I’ll go one more step.
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The Writer’s Desk – 3

Written by AJ on July 6, 2010 – 2:24 pm

This may be just because I already honked my desk up, so why not add another odd thing?
For my other job (not writing) I am required to use a pen pad system so that I can handwrite on the computer or make pictionary-like drawings.
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