Category Archives: ambition

Writer’s High

Posted on November 21, 2015 by SharonJoss

After the upheaval of moving, I’m finally back in the groove of my daily writing schedule and and gratified to see steady progress on the new novel. CHAOS KARMA is the third novel in my Hand of Fate urban fantasy … Continue reading →

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Half-fast Writer

Posted on January 17, 2014 by SharonJoss

I am not a fast writer.  I continually read about writers (all far more successful than I) who can write a novel in 16 days, or a month, or even a week. I am in awe of their capabilities. Last … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Having Written

Posted on October 8, 2013 by SharonJoss

I finished editing the final six chapters on AURUM today.  I’m done.  Finished, Finito. This is my fourth completed novel.  The joy and lightness of spirit that comes with having written is a high I’ve now experienced four times, but … Continue reading →

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Oh Black Water…

Posted on January 22, 2012 by SharonJoss

Happy New Year!  According to Chinese astrology, 2012 is the year of the Black Water Dragon.  Traditional celebrations usually include fireworks, red envelopes with money inside (called lai see), and round fruits and pineapples (for prosperity).  Firecrackers signify the blowing … Continue reading →

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