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Plotting my writing life, 2012 edition

Plotting my writing life, 2012 edition

Published by Vanessa Grant on January 2, 2012 | 8 Responses

It’s January and I’m plotting my life in 2012. As with most tales, there’s a backstory: SETTING: Vanessa’s newly remodelled study. Fresh paint, new carpet, several years of hoarding cleared out. Time: mid-December GREMLIN (Vanessa’s internal critic): Here it is 2012 and you’ve got a todo list the size of the Grand Canyon. Get organized, woman! VANESSA: I visited the grand canyon… Read more →

Necessary Lies, Steven Covey, and this writer

Necessary Lies, Steven Covey, and this writer

Published by Vanessa Grant on October 10, 2011 | 11 Responses

The novel I’m now working on - Truth to Tell (TTT) - has surpassed all my other books by having the longest gestation period on record. I conceived of the idea over two years ago when I wrote a couple of scenes, then stalled and put it aside to work on other priorities. Months later I picked the project up again and realized that… Read more →