I have never written one of these before despite having stories published in prior years. But there’s a first for everything! In 2020 I had a grand total of 1 stories published :) But it’s a story I’m proud of; it’s a story I think touches the hearts of most, if not all, writers. The … More Eligibility Post for 2020 Awards!
In 2019, I didn’t have clear, quantifiable goals so I had to generalize, but this year, I have very clearly laid-out goals I’d wanted to hit on both the writing front and the personal front. The situation with the virus this past year notwithstanding, I’m incredibly pleased with what I’ve managed to accomplish. WRITING FRONT … More Goals & Resolutions in 2021
I never made proper goals last year, so I don’t have a clear comparison. No way of showing whether I had a good year, a bad year, or some amalgamation of the two. I’m going to crop it all up to being good though, for I’ve had a lot of new beginnings, focused on what … More Into 2020
A long time ago I picked up a copy of Dragonquest off the basement bookshelf. It was already torn and bent up, but it had a picture of a man holding a baby dragon. I was probably ten. Ten + Baby Dragon = Win. I can’t honestly say that Anne McCaffrey was the most influential … More Thank you, Anne McCaffrey
So, it’s been officially 4.5 months since I’ve started writing full-time (kinda–with kids). My first day on the writing job was Feb 14 (best valentine’s day ever!). The way I work my schedule is half the same way as it was while I was working the day job. I still get up in the morning to … More June Update
Marie Croke 