Category Archives: writing

Volume II: In Search of the Voice

Posted on November 23, 2013 by SharonJoss

No, not the one on television, the one in my current WIP.  After publishing Destiny Blues earlier this year, I’m knee-deep in the second novel in the series, Legacy Soul.  But I wrote two other novels (and several short stories) … Continue reading →

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Writing at the Coast

Posted on October 29, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’m baaack. From a nine-day sojourn to Lincoln City for an intensive Science Fiction writing workshop, taught by award-winning author and editor, Kristine Rusch.  Wrote four shorts and a little a technique exercise that mutated into a flash fiction piece.  Read … Continue reading →

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Growing Pains

Posted on September 25, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’ve been on a bit of a high since making my first professional sale in May and seeing my short story published in August.  Recently, I’ve begin to experience the letdown that comes with a return to regularly scheduled programming. … Continue reading →

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Seven Fundamental Lessons I’ve Learned About Being a Writer (So Far)

Posted on September 14, 2013 by SharonJoss

When I first started writing, my only goal was to write a novel, get an agent, and get it published. The way I figured things then, was that I’d gotten decent grades in my English classes in school, and I’d done plenty of writing … Continue reading →

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Charting a Path from the Soul to the Page

Posted on January 13, 2013 by SharonJoss

I’m talking about internal character development and how a character’s outward behaviors and attitudes are influenced by the inner world the author creates for each character.  In her book, Getting Into Character, Brandilyn Collins suggests that character attitudes in the … Continue reading →

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Livin’ La Vida ‘Loha

Posted on December 7, 2012 by SharonJoss

 The move to Aloha, Oregon (a suburb of Portland) went as smooth as could be expected; it’s the aftermath takes a little getting used to.  All my best-laid plans to get the high-speed internet/phone/cable installation up and running ASAP went … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Blank Page

Posted on November 17, 2012 by SharonJoss

Words slip away as boxes loom Cardboard and tape in every room Nervous energy robs my sleep Moving day is coming I should be outlining my next plot But inspiration finds me – NOT I’ve got writing quotas to keep … Continue reading →

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