by Denise Vega | March 13, 2006 | Writing Inspiration
Friday I went to my critique group meeting and got feedback on my young adult novel, FACT OF LIFE #31. As usual, the group had a lively discussion, varying from “it’s practically perfect in every way” to “you had three or four climaxes and...
by Denise Vega | February 19, 2006 | Writing Inspiration
My youngest daughter was sick for three days this week and we worked to finish up the RMC-SCBWI Spring Workshop brochure so writing was minimal. I did get about 1 1/2 chapters written for the unsequel. I’ve got about 75 pages written but some of the stuff...
by Denise Vega | February 11, 2006 | Writing Inspiration
Had a great time at the CCIRA conference, Feb 2-4. I gave a talk on using voice in writing on Friday and really enjoyed it. But the highlight for me was hearing Patricia Reilly Giff on Thursday and Pam Muñoz Ryan at lunch, and seeing lots of friends. I’ve...
by Denise Vega | February 9, 2006 | Writing Inspiration
I had my local TV debut today, only I didn’t get to see it because I couldn’t figure out when my Channel 8 carried it. The show is through Metrobeat TV and the Tattered Cover Bookstore here in Denver and it’s called “Inside the Cover.” My...
by Denise Vega | January 28, 2006 | Writing Inspiration
The Writer’s Symposium I did at Falcon Bluffs Middle School on Thursday was awesome. The students have incredible talent and all of them really gave it there all, even the ones who didn’t really want to be there :-). I haven’t written anymore on the...
by Denise Vega | January 24, 2006 | Writing Inspiration
I can’t believe I haven’t written anything for nearly two weeks. Well, yes, I can. Between getting ready for the RMC-SCBWI Spring Workshop and our newsletter, preparing for an all-day school visit last Tuesday, my short story writing class, a...
