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Tuesday, October 5, 2010 6:31:36 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled To Blog or Not to Blog. That is the Question...:
Katie said, "SF and I have been discussing a hiatus lately. We have loved every minute of our two years writing this blog, but, more and more, we feel pressured to promote ourselves and not only does this feel artificially cocky sometimes, but we aren't sold on..." more
Monday, September 27, 2010 12:52:04 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled What's your "Blue Dog":
Katie said, "I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Louisiana artist George Rodrigue. Here, this will help:His iconic image of "Blue Dog" is one of those images that stays with you. It's haunting. It's compelling. It's intriguing. There is ONE..." more
Saturday, September 25, 2010 2:20:25 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Gellin' in Nashville:
Katie said, "I am currently reclined just like this in SF's and my hotel room in Nash Vegas, Tennessee where we are marinating in the fabulous advice found at the SCBWI-Midsouth writers conference - one of our favorites. SF just went downstairs to the first..." more
Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:20:35 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled The Braces Saga Continues...:
Katie said, "I just had my bottom brackets removed...No, "removed" sounds so nice - like removing toe nail polish or makeup. I just had my bottom brackets pried off with pliers and the remaining glue underneath them filed down with an industrial sanding..." more
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:08:43 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled NIGHTSHADE CITY!!!:
Katie said, "SF and I are thrilled today to interview Hilary Wagner, the author of the new classic, NIGHTSHADE CITY!Let me start by saying that I was not sure what to expect with a book about rats, but boy was I hooked! Hilary is an incredible writer which..." more
Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:24:17 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Final Thoughts and Painful News:
Katie said, "FINAL THOUGHTS:I promised I would tell you the cool advice Robin gave me about plotting, so here it is. She tries to end each chapter on either an emotional high (+), an emotional low (-), or a cliffhanger (*).She makes sure she alternates these..." more
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:16:17 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled New promo cards:
Katie said, "Soooo . . . I've posted about how the conference season is upon us (and I'm counting a "season" as going TWO conferences). I'm getting ready--got my notepad, my new black stretchy boots, my first pages printed up, my illustration for the contest,..." more
Monday, September 13, 2010 7:05:29 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Fall Fashion 101:
Katie said, "Okay guys, some of you know SF and I are die-hard fashion lovers. SF is known to troll fashion blogs on a daily basis while simultaneously sending me links to "members only" shopping sites. We never miss an episode of Project Runway, want to move..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 10:38:59 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Conference Season:
Katie said, "First, I'd like to extend a gigantic thank you to Carol Valdez Miller for her In Gratitude post. Unfortunately, I think I'm posting this too late for you to enter her fabulous ARC giveaway, but be sure to stop by and tell her "hello". This..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:11:02 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Let it Slide:
Katie said, "This last week, I was forced to lay low as I had dental surgery that left me in excruciating pain all day. So, the first few days, I couldn't even think about my book, but, at about day four, I started to slowly get back to revising. However, that..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:11:02 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled The Relatives Came . . .:
Katie said, "Me. This week.I didn't get any writing done. But, I heard LOTS of great stories . . .:-) sf"
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:11:02 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Go Read This Chapter!:
Katie said, "They aren't lying. It really is fantastic. And can you believe PW sent this insanely wonderful publicity?! Go Beth, Go! P.S. I LOVE the cover!"
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:11:02 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled I Have Hit a Wall.:
Katie said, "I have hit a wall. A wall I have avoided for a long time now. A wall most professional authors need to learn how to climb.A wall I have learned to hate. A wall called... OUTLINING.As most of you know, I am in the process of revising my book, but..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:11:02 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Outlining 101:
Katie said, "Okay folks. Roll up your sleeves because I have some info to give you. But before I do, I want to say that I have been overwhelmed by the kindness of other bloggers - bloggers who have taken the time to send me LONG emails with detailed notes, many..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:11:02 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Outlining illustrations:
Katie said, "Katie and I have been doing a lot of talking with each other about outlining these days. And, as we've been talking about outlining our novels, especially when Katie told me about looking at a dress form as a type of outline (go back and look at..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:08:30 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Outlining 201:
Katie said, "Welcome back aspiring outliners! So we covered ACT I in last weeks post and now we are moving on :)IF you are new to my series I fondly refer to as "Outlining for Dummies," go back and read my first post about making a timeline and splitting it..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:08:26 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Walking Through Peanut Butter:
Katie said, "I have no idea if walking through peanut butter is hard, but I think it must be. And hard is where I am these days. I swear this revision is like trudging through sludge. Super slow moving sludge.uurrggghThe book is better, if not the best it's..." more
Friday, August 20, 2010 7:20:24 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Keep it Simple, Stupid:
Katie said, "I recently read a great middle grade novel, NATURE GIRL by Jane Kelly. It's a classic fish-out-of-water tail about a New York City girl named Megan who gets lost in the woods and decides to hike the Appalachian trail. The voice is authentic and..." more
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:40:24 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled THE BACHELOR PAD:
Katie said, "I like to think I'm evolved... But the fact that I am hopelessly addicted to THE BACHELOR PAD might prove otherwise. Thankfully, my darling husband is addicted too, making me feel slightly less shallow.What I love about this show is that it takes..." more
Monday, August 16, 2010 12:55:52 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Revisions . . .:
Katie said, "Before I begin this post, how about a huge THANKS to everyone who made WriteOnCon possible. Was that a great conference or what? I hope all of you organizers are getting to hibernate for a few days (or at least, getting to have that much needed..." more
Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:14:17 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled WE LOVE THE DUFF!:
Katie said, "We have been waiting so long to post about this incredible debut and we can finally talk about it! YAY :)Kody Keplinger has captured something truly insightful in her debut release THE DUFF.So many people have written such glowing reviews of this..." more
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:38:11 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Into the Box:
Katie said, "I just dropped my three girls off at school this morning. Excuse me while I take a deep breath. Ahhhhhhhhhh.The summer has been fun--I've gotten a lot of reading done (I'm working through my mountain, I mean stack, of books next to my bed). But,..." more
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:38:11 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled Getting Tipsy:
Katie said, "Not that kind of tipsy! This is when I give you a tip about writing.So, I was stuck in my revision last week because I was drowning in stuff like this: MC goes to first period, then maybe we see her at lunch, next she visits with a friend, then at..." more
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:38:11 PM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled How Cool is Writeoncon??:
Katie said, "I am having so much fun with writeoncon. Are you?? If not, you need to head on over there STAT!One of my favorite posts so far was this one by Rosemary Clement-Moore. I'm not sure why it struck me so much. I think I've never thought of my..." more
Friday, January 7, 2011 9:20:57 AM
Katie Anderson wrote a blog post titled We've Moved!!!:
Katie said, "Hey Y'all!After much discussion and a relaxing few months at home, SF and I have decided to venture forth into 2011 with separate blogs. SF is going to focus her attention on all things picture books and middle grade, while I am going all into young..." more