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Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:34 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Sweet Summertime:
L.J. said, "Summer seriously needs to move its arse over to NYC. It's cold. It's wet. And squirrels are claiming the nuts they buried in my flowerbed. Thankfully, I have not yet planted my petunias.I've been listening to a lot of summery songs lately on my..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:34 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled It's Not Procrastination!:
L.J. said, "I swear it's not!When I get stumped in a project, or just need to get back in touch with my characters, I turn to music and www.weheartit.comIf you haven't wasted spent some time browsing the collection of images there, you totally should! I've..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:34 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled She Swallowed the Cat to Catch the Bird:
L.J. said, "I hope everyone had a lovely Easter Sunday or a lovely regular Sunday, which ever you prefer.Today the sun is shining! OMG! I KNOW! (See this post.) And I am, of course, outside enjoying every minute of it. I bought myself some pink hyacinth the..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:34 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Get Those Pitches Ready!:
L.J. said, "To say thanks to all 500+ awesome followers at sistersinscribe.com we've decided to have a contest! This one is for writers! Stop by the blog to get the details. Contest officially opens FRIDAY MAY 6th! so perfect those pitches! We've got a..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:34 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Charlaine Harris in NYC:
L.J. said, "Tuesday night I hopped on the Harley (on the back--I'm not that cool) and rode into Manhattan with my husband for the release and book signing of DEAD RECKONING, book 11 in the Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood) by Charlaine Harris. I will..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:34 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Agent Pitch Contest at Sisters in Scribe!:
L.J. said, "Today is the big day! At Sisters in Scribe, we have opened the entry window for our140 character pitch contest! Entries will be judged by the fabulous Sara Megibow of Nelson Literary. Sara has offered a 30 page manuscript review to the winner!Stop..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled All Good Things...:
L.J. said, "The contest at Sisters in Scribe was a huge success! And tons of fun! Sara Megibow is fantastic. We closed entries at 11:59pm on Saturday, and by Tuesday she had picked her top three winners. Stop by the blog to see who won!This week NYC has seen..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Into each life some rain must fall.:
L.J. said, "And fall it has. Literally. We've had rain showers for three days straight, but it lightened up some today. Long enough for me to get six lavender plants in the ground, sweep up a giant pile of maple seed helicopters (I don't know what they're..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled It's Friday, Friday:
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Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Self-Editing Tips!:
L.J. said, "While I’m waiting for notes on my WIP from my Scribe Sisters, I’ve been doing some research on things, including agents, revisions, candle making, how to properly skin an animal (don’t ask), and I’ve come across some gems. Mostly on..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Summertime Hideaway!:
L.J. said, "I've been slacking a little lately. Or distancing myself from my WIP, rather. Yes. That.I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Weekend! Mine was a success. With my grilling skills, yes, but I mean with my summer-spot hunting. New York is a very..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Hiatus:
L.J. said, "I know my blog posts here are sporadic at best, but it is summer and I am outdoorsy. I won't be doing a whole heck of a lot of blogging over the next few months--very busy schedule!But for great posts about books and writing you can check out..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Announcement of Awesome!:
L.J. said, "For a friend. This particular announcement is not my own.Remember when we (Valerie, Natalie and I) decided that we were going to write one story a week at Tangled Fiction? And everyone said we were crazy?Natalie has proved to be the craziest of our..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Elvis Lives!:
L.J. said, "It is summer! Finally! The warm weather is here, the kids are home until September, and I am in full mom mode. Which, unfortunately, leaves very little time for blogging, reading, and writing. If I post infrequently, please forgive me. I've got the..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Under Construction.:
L.J. said, "Just ignore my mess. Pretty please."
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled News! And The First Post Where I Use The Words “My” and “Agent!”:
L.J. said, "Sooo my title probably ruins the surprise a little bit, huh? This is the news I have been promising you on twitter and facebook! I’ve signed with an agent!Me!A real, live agent! Not to be confused with a not-live one. Like a plastic one. Or..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Winners!:
L.J. said, "Guys, thank you all SO much for the well-wishes and congratulations. You made celebrating my good news completely awesome, and I could never thank you enough. But you don't want to read all my gushy thoughts, so on to the winners!!!!Thanks to..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:33 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Oh, Monday. And Frogs.:
L.J. said, "It is Monday again already. How did this happen?! So you may have noticed I haven't blogged much, and I swear I have a good reason! You know, besides being up to my eyeballs in edits and trying to balance that with summer vacation with my kids.We've..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:32 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Updates! And Apologies.:
L.J. said, "Have you checked out Sisters in Scribe lately? We have another fab giveaway happening! Up for grabs is an autographed copy of BAD TASTE IN BOYS by our zombie-loving friend, Carrie Harris! We're only selecting one top entry for the book, but I MIGHT..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:32 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Gettin' Back In the Groove!:
L.J. said, "Summer is winding down. My big kid is back in school (2nd grade!!!) and my Tiny Human starts pre-k next week, so I am back in writing mode! Of course, writing mode never truly stops, but my blog hiatus has been long enough. I've missed you all.You'd..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:32 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Win A 30 Page Crit From Sisters In Scribe!:
L.J. said, "Once again, the writing community has come together to raise funds for the American Red Cross, this time to provide relief for Hurricane Irene victims. And Kristi, Valerie, and myself are happy to be a part of it!Read for Relief opened the bidding..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:32 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Second Draft = First Draft - 10%:
L.J. said, "This is a formula learned by Stephen King back in his early years of multiple (multiple!) rejection slips. Like Mr. King, I find my writing style to be the opposite. I write a fast paced, skimpy first draft, and then add the meat later. But I'm just..." more
Monday, June 4, 2012 10:04:32 AM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled I *Heart* School. And An Easy Chance To Win An ARC.:
L.J. said, "My Tiny Human started school in September this year. She and I went from being together 24/7 for all four years of her life, to being apart for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. Now. This is where I could tell you that I cried the day I..." more
Thursday, July 30, 2015 6:59:03 PM
L.J. Boldyrev wrote a blog post titled Been a few.:
L.J. said, "I have returned! Sort of. It might take me a while to relearn how to edit my blog and my website.I no longer have my domain, so none of my links are working. It might take me a minute.What's good?"