by Laurie Rockenbeck | Jul 3, 2015 | Writing
I might as well be standing outside naked–in a public park surrounded by people staring at me. That’s how exposed I feel right now. Today is it. The day I send Bound to Die out into the world. Yes, a few people have read it, liked it, even. But, today is...
by Laurie Rockenbeck | Mar 9, 2015 | Uncategorized, Writing
People have been asking me questions that are some variant of “So, how’s that book coming along?” or “When is your book coming out?” and “Didn’t you win a contest or something?” and “Hasn’t it been a while...
by Laurie Rockenbeck | Sep 15, 2014 | Writing
I just opened Scrivener for the first time since I compiled the “full draft” for the writing competition I entered in May. A lot of writers find it is helpful to set a work aside for a while before a revision. This time away helps the writer gain some...
by Laurie Rockenbeck | Jul 28, 2014 | Writing
As an emerging writer, I am beginning to look at this business a lot more seriously. Sure, getting published in erotic anthologies has been a lot of fun, but I don’t make much money for short stories. And, figuring it an hourly rate is downright depressing. I am...
by Laurie Rockenbeck | Jul 21, 2014 | Uncategorized, Writing
I was doing some catch-up work for the erotic pen name I’ve been using. I have an Amazon Author page that needs updating, a Goodreads Author page that needs updating, a blog that I need to write…well, you get the picture. While I’m still...
by Laurie Rockenbeck | Nov 11, 2013 | Writing
As you might have guessed, I took up the NaNoWriMo challenge again this year. I’m about where I am supposed to be, and after this afternoon’s writing session, I should be well ahead of the game. That is, I will be if I don’t get completely distracted by the things I...
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