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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.

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Consistent Point of View

Written by AJ on November 25, 2011 – 2:50 pm

Let’s talk about voice and consistency of character – it’s something that I intended to write about here, but now something that I’m dealing with. Read more »

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End of Year Deadline

Written by AJ on November 19, 2011 – 12:25 pm

I have a deadline – and it’s tight! Dec 31st is the goal. We just found out we are going to have a booth at ComicCon this year. Read more »

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11-11-11

Written by AJ on November 11, 2011 – 8:48 pm

It’s Nigel Tufnel day . . . (from the movie Spinal Tap – Nigel says ‘most speakers go to ten, but ours goes to eleven!’) And I’m writing!

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NaNoWriMo

Written by AJ on November 3, 2011 – 9:07 am

It’s November – which means it’s NaNoWriMo . . .National Novel Writing Month. Read more »

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Door Sign

Written by AJ on October 24, 2011 – 6:27 pm

I’m done with research. I’m done with mapping it out. I’m done with getting ready.

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He Said, She Said

Written by AJ on October 23, 2011 – 9:15 pm

What can you do about dialogue?  There are a lot of options.

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Hold The Line

Written by AJ on October 14, 2011 – 12:51 pm

As a follow-up to “So you’re ready for an Agent”, I recommend that you know where your line is before you look for an agent.

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So You’re Ready For an Agent . . .

Written by AJ on October 5, 2011 – 5:04 pm

I’m going to start this entry with things I have heard from other authors. Authors I would have described as having “good luck” with getting their first book published.

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Nice Work If You Can Get It . . .

Written by AJ on September 28, 2011 – 9:32 am

I’ve commented before on the problem of finding time to write. Unfortunately, now that I am a published writer, that time has gotten harder to find rather than easier. Here’s why . . .

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Research . . . How to – Part 2

Written by AJ on September 22, 2011 – 3:07 pm

Researching characters!

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