(Steve here: Part 2 can be found here) To recap: discussing how to network at conventions (or really anywhere), specifically for writers. Getting kind of sick me telling you what not to do? (IT Steve: “Yes”) Well, you can try doing the silly things like... by Ryan McFadden | Dec 7, 2015 | Writing
I recently attended When Words Collide, “a festival for readers, writers, artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, Childrens books, and Poetry.” (description from their website). (Steve from IT here: “Thanks for... by Ryan McFadden | Nov 28, 2015 | Writing
Someone asked me to write about success, and when I knew I was a successful writer. My response: “Me? Successful? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (wipes tear from eye).” It’s all perception, I suppose. Success stories tend to be a little on the dry side, but... by Ryan McFadden | Nov 18, 2015 | Weird Stuff, Writing
“Lullaby and good night, thy mother’s delight” That angelic song, like Mother’s milk, filtering through rock and dirt, summoning me from the down below. I want to drink it like nectar. “Bright angels beside my darling abide” The... by Ryan McFadden | Jun 10, 2015 | Short Shorts, Writing
As I waited for my manuscript back from editor extraordinaire Gabrielle Harbowy, I knew it was already perfect. Perfect! My words were gold. Then I opened up my PERFECT manuscript… Perfect: You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it... by Ryan McFadden | May 20, 2015 | Writing
As you might be able to tell from the bottle of champagne, there was some celebrating the other night. Why? Because my novella Ghost in the Machine was the winner of the Prix Aurora Award for Short Fiction. ‘Sounds cool, but what’s an... by Ryan McFadden | Oct 18, 2014 | Puzzle Box, Writing