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Monday, November 22, 2010 1:01:36 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled On a Break:
Michelle said, "Dear Blogger,We need to talk. Sit down in that chair over there, the comfy one. I have something important to tell you.Things have been crazy for me lately and I know that's not a good excuse for neglecting you, but you have to understand how much..." more
Thursday, November 4, 2010 11:34:54 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled What I LOVE About Writing:
Michelle said, "As I mentioned earlier, Scattered Ashes has been in my mind for a few months. I've handwritten more than 20 pages of facts, ideas and backstory in a notebook. I'm not a plotter, per se, but I've definitely given this novel time to clarify itself in..." more
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 9:20:55 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Inspiration Comes From the Strangest Places:
Michelle said, "One day this summer, I was browsing through my iPhone NASA app. I once wanted to be an astronaut until I realized how much math was involved. I'm still slightly obsessed with outer space.I found the photo to the right and I had the kernel for my..." more
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 1:44:13 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled NaNoConflictMo:
Michelle said, "This will be my second time writing a book this year. I wrote The Sleepers in May, yes in May. I'm a one-month first drafter. I like to spit it out and then kick it around in revision for a while.I wasn't going to participate in NaNoWriMo because I..." more
Friday, October 29, 2010 3:25:24 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Changed My Mind:
Michelle said, "So I changed my mind (a girl's allowed to do that, ya know). I'm going to participate in NaNoWriMo this year. Why?1. I didn't get started on my book early like I wanted.2. Verified winners get 50% off of Scrivener for Windows when it comes out next..." more
Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:21:26 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Into the Shadows Release!:
Michelle said, "Want to help out my rocking friend Karly? Ch-ch-check this out!!! Help INTO THE SHADOWS climb the bestseller list at Amazon.com by purchasing your copy for $2.99 here http://amzn.to/c4QRzo November 1st. Even one day of great sales on Amazon helps..." more
Friday, October 15, 2010 4:38:00 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled The Honest Scrap Award:
Michelle said, "Sometimes I think I prattle on a bit too much on my blog, but everything I say comes from a well-intentioned place. When I saw I won the Honest Scrap Award from fellow writer Becky Levine, I was touched. Who wouldn't be? Without further ado, here's..." more
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 2:29:37 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled My Thoughts on Self-Publishing:
Michelle said, "I see nothing wrong with self-publishing or releasing an e-book. I have friends who have done so and been really happy with the outcome. (Check out my friends at G-10.) Another good friend, Karly Kirkpatrick, is releasing her e-book, Into the..." more
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:11:09 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Who Validates Your Writing?:
Michelle said, "Tell me, who decides if your writing is good? Who says it's worth publishing? Who says it's worth reading?I think a writer's deepest insecurities come through after the writing is done. The little voice inside whispers, Are you sure you want someone..." more
Monday, October 11, 2010 9:49:05 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled A Winner & My Thoughts on NaNoWriMo:
Michelle said, "I have a winner from last week's book giveaway: Becky Levine! She told me after I notified her that she'd been dying to read Will Grayson, Will Grayson so I'm thrilled she won. Nothing like matching a book with a reader. What boggles my mind are the..." more
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 7:45:40 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled To Be Perfectly Honest....:
Michelle said, "So last week I said I was going to start giving away signed books when I reached 307 Twitter followers. I've seen tactics like that used a billion times and thought, I should do that too. I did gain some followers, but the more I thought about it,..." more
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:15:57 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Why Querying is like Finding a Boyfriend:
Michelle said, "(Don't forget about the contest I'm about to run!) Ah, young love. We all experienced it, right? The gut-wrenching feeling when you're interested in a boy who doesn't know you exist. The hours you spend agonizing over the perfect outfit, knowing you..." more
Monday, September 27, 2010 9:11:55 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Signed-Books-a-Palooza!!!!:
Michelle said, "You may have heard. I have a few books signed by the authors.Paranormalcy by Kiersten White.Firelight by Sophie Jordan.Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David LevithanThe DUFF by Kody Keplinger....and I'll be collecting a few more in..." more
Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:44:35 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled I'm Free!:
Michelle said, "It's been two weeks since my last post. Why? I've been buried alive. Or so it seems.My parents weren't rich. I don't think that's a big secret. We lived on a farm and while my dad worked as a tax accountant (in addition to farming full time) and my..." more
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 6:57:06 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Reading & Writing by Candlelight:
Michelle said, "If you've ever wondered why my blog is titled Reading & Writing by Candlelight, you don't have to wonder anymore. I'm spilling....If you've read my bio, you know I grew up on a farm. Surrounded by fields on four sides, my house had witnessed..." more
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 8:27:52 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Where Have I Been?:
Michelle said, "So I gave away Becky Levine's awesome book and then I fell off the face of the earth? Not quite. In Illinois we start school before Labor Day. I'm very involved at my daughter's school and things have been, well, a little chaotic. Then I got really..." more
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:12:23 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled We Have a Winner!:
Michelle said, "Congratulations to Jessica Anne who won a signed copy of The Writing & Critique Group Survival Guide by Becky Levine!!! Contact me with your mailing address and I'll get the info to Becky.Jessica's an aspiring novelist and mom to three girls,..." more
Monday, August 16, 2010 8:43:52 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Why I Don't Write Book Reviews:
Michelle said, "There's a big debate in the YA community right now over book bloggers. Writers love to get great reviews, but there's always a question about whether aspiring authors should be critiquing published authors. Will they burn bridges before even getting..." more
Friday, August 13, 2010 6:42:54 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Writing Techniques to Live By?:
Michelle said, "I've been thinking a lot lately about my writing technique. It's something readers are always interested in and I love to read the same about other writers, so I thought I'd share a bit with you.Here's a little secret I've never told anyone - my..." more
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:30:13 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled My First Vlog...:
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:30:13 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Facing Your Fear of Critiques with Carmela Martino:
Michelle said, "When I began writing, I knew eventually I'd have to let someone see my work. I was scared to death. What if they hated it? What if my writing stunk so bad they couldn't find anything good to say about it?Luckily I had an awesome coach in my..." more
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:30:12 PM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Interview & Book Giveaway with Author Becky Levine!:
Michelle said, "When I asked author Becky Levine (it's also HER BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!) to answer some questions on critiquing for my blog, I never imagined she'd offer to give away a signed copy of her awesome book The Writing & Critique Group..." more
Monday, August 2, 2010 10:21:39 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Finding a Beta Reader:
Michelle said, "I spoke last week about why it's important to hand your work over to a beta reader without fear. One of my writing friends, DT, asked me a really important question, "How would you recommend finding a beta reader?"My first recommendation is to start..." more
Friday, July 30, 2010 10:07:50 AM
Michelle Sussman wrote a blog post titled Beta Readers....Why You Need 'Em:
Michelle said, "So far, six people have weighed in on my WIP. Three more beta readers AND my crit group have it in their grubby little paws, okay, well, on their computers and I'm eagerly awaiting their input.Eagerly? WHAT?How can I say that? After all, I sent them..." more
Friday, December 31, 2010 5:45:11 PM
Michelle Sussman made friends with Sharron Thornton