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Continuing from last week’s post, here are two more reasons why I love writing gothic fiction: 3. The Feels When I say that I write gothic fiction, often the response is “oh, like gothic romance?” No. Or at least, not in the sense that most people think of “romance.” Anne Radcliffe, gothic fiction writer extraordinaire…
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On May 29, 2025, my first book baby was born into the world. Like all first time parents, I have a very difficult time leaving my newborn out of the conversation. I will find literally any excuse to bring her up. Maybe even find a way to weave some book quotes into the conversation. As…
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I’m a planner. I make an obscene number of checklists, for all occasions. There’s my work to-do’s, personal to-do’s, grocery lists, reading lists, events lists. I could go on. And on. And on. So it comes as no surprise that I like to outline my novels. It’s the core of my writing process. From all…
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“Trust me, you’ve got to see this movie!” “What’s it about?” “I can’t tell you.” “Why not?” “It’ll ruin the surprise. Just trust me, it’s going to blow your mind.” And so, based on the advice of a friend, I bought my ticket and saw a little movie called The Matrix. And. It. Blew. My.…
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So I finally did it. On Monday, I clicked the submit button and released my first manuscript out into the world. Someone, someday, is going to read my short story and decide whether it is worthy of their wonderful magazine. Rejection is inherent in the grant writing world. Every time I submitted a grant proposal…
LM Sherman 