Monthly Archives: September 2009

Five Ways Of Thinking About A Writers’ Conference

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Five Ways Of Thinking About A Writers’ Conference 1. Do I have enough contacts with readers and other writers? Hint: The answer to this is always no. Can I afford the time and money to attend this conference? 2. Budget … Continue reading →

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Vampire Books I Like – Science Fiction

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I am not a huge fan of vampire romance, so my favorite vampire books are mostly from the science fiction and fantasy genres. Here are my top three science fiction choices. My all-time favorite vampire book is The Vampire Tapestry … Continue reading →

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Love of LIFE, not just a tv detective show

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’m in mourning for Life, a television detective show starring Damian Lewis and Sarah Shahi. It went two seasons and has been cancelled. I heard a lot about it from friends before I actually saw it; I wanted to see … Continue reading →

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Writing Elsewhere

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Someone asked me recently about my office, and I told them I don’t have one. I live in an apartment, and there’s no separate room where I can go to write. In fact, my bedroom and living room are really … Continue reading →

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Siegfried Sassoon, "Remorse"

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Remorse Lost in the swamp and welter of the pit, He flounders off the duck-boards; only he knows Each flash and spouting crash, –each instant lit When gloom reveals the streaming rain. He goes Heavily, blindly on. And, while he … Continue reading →

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Moonlight Mistress excerpt – Emotional Fight Scene

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Moonlight Mistress is out December 2009 from Harlequin Spice. In this scene, Pascal and Lucilla have recently been reunited. # Pascal tucked the blanket back over her shoulder, from where it had fallen. “You didn’t want me to see you … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Girls Dressed as Boys – Romance Edition

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

One of my favorite tropes in genre fiction is “girl/woman dressed as a boy.” I love it for several reasons. First, it’s just fun; there’s a long-established literary tradition of cross-dressing. Second, I love that it’s an opportunity to play … Continue reading →

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Choosing Short Fiction Markets

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Today’s post is a question for you who are reading this, if you submit to short story/novella markets, or plan to, or can imagine doing so. How do you choose which market will first receive your submission? Which factor or … Continue reading →

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Rituals of Writing

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Every writer has rituals about how they write. The rituals often change over time; for instance, when I was first writing, I used to write either directly into email, which went to a group of my friends, or on paper … Continue reading →

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PCA/ACA Call for Papers

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

PCA/ACA 2010 National Conference(Popular Culture and American Culture Associations)St. Louis, Missouri, March 31 – April 3, 2010 Call For Papers: Romance Area Conference info. Deadline for submission: November 30, 2009. We are interested in any and all topics about or … Continue reading →

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