I've participated in NaNoWriMo seven times. I reached the 50K goal every time, but it wasn't easy. Each time was stressful and hard. But I know who I am, and I know that as soon as I sign up for this personal competition, there's no other choice for me but to succeed. I'd tear myself … Continue reading My most memorable NaNoWriMo
Novels
Awesome Book Giveaway!
Hi everyone! I've joined forces with a few amazing authors to offer you the opportunity to get 16 awesome books for free! My books, BRING ME TO LIFE and GIA, are on the list, along with other great titles in a mix of genres including fantasy, romance, YA fiction and memoir. The catch is that … Continue reading Awesome Book Giveaway!
Where is your soul sleeping?
What's life without writing? Words create a mood, initiate feelings and sometimes lead to healing. I've been writing my entire life to feel something other than the turmoil, fear and pain that follows close to me nearly every day. Poetry, stories, novellas, articles and lately, memoir. I've always loved memoir and nonfiction, but over the … Continue reading Where is your soul sleeping?
Releasing your writing and yourself
On September 9, I wrote this tweet: So I'm getting ready to hit the publish button on my second novella. And I'm frozen. What is wrong with me? I received a lot of reaction from this simple and honest tweet. Writer friends understood and offered support and encouragement. Some told me it was a natural … Continue reading Releasing your writing and yourself
Hope and a free read
I'm sitting here wondering if I should use this post as a therapy session of sorts for myself. If you read my last post, you know that I've been battling fear and depression, and procrastination which leads to self-doubt and guilt. It's all nothing new to me and some times are harder than others. But … Continue reading Hope and a free read
Patricia Kirsch 