Greetings everyone! I do hope where you are that the weather isn't as crazy as it is in California. If you've been following along, and even if not, I moved to a small town in Northern California in the Fall of 2020. It had always been my dream to retire from teaching and move to … Continue reading 2023 Starting Off with Romance Writing in the Air
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I Went on a Paranormal Investigation to Research My New Novel: My Experience on Nick Groff’s Tour on the Queen Mary
So, I have to admit, of the things I've had to research, this was one of the most fun things I've done. Last weekend, I was able to go on a paranormal investigation tour with Nick Groff from Paranormal Lockdown (formerly on Ghost Adventures). The investigation tour was held on the Queen Mary in Long … Continue reading I Went on a Paranormal Investigation to Research My New Novel: My Experience on Nick Groff’s Tour on the Queen Mary
The Death of Kboards.Com: My Indie Publishing Home Implodes
I am very upset today. A place I have called my online home since 2009 has been recently bought by a company called VerticalScope, Inc. and all hell has broken loose on the board. This place is known as Kboards.com Writer's Cafe. And I have learned what I know about self-publishing a lot from this … Continue reading The Death of Kboards.Com: My Indie Publishing Home Implodes
Author Appearance: Clockwork Alchemy Conference March 23
Marilyn Vix will be one of four authors on the "Get Started Self Publishing" panel at the Clockwork Alchemy conference in Burlingame, CA this weekend. She will be talking about her experiences self-publishing her two novels and romantic shorts. This is a steampunk conference to the extreme. If you haven't attended before, registration begins on … Continue reading Author Appearance: Clockwork Alchemy Conference March 23
Writing Update: Kpop Romance in the works and more!
So, it's been a year since I've had a story published. It's because I've been working so hard writing rough drafts of new projects and writing children's fantasy fiction. I spent a good portion of last year finishing my children's fantasy book series with the fourth and last book. I'm proud to say, it's done … Continue reading Writing Update: Kpop Romance in the works and more!
Seize The Opportunity: Unlimit Your Writing
This kernel of an idea has become an earworm today. It is an experience I had standing in line for lunch at the Las Vegas Writing Conference this weekend. I've been overwhelmed by the huge, receptive opportunities at this conference. Everyone is friendly to listen to ideas and keen for submissions. I even was intrigued … Continue reading Seize The Opportunity: Unlimit Your Writing
NANO 2015: ALIVE TO WRITE ANOTHER DAY! Support Marilyn Vix to Write Dangerously 2015
On November 15, National Novel Writing Month will be bringing together the most mighty of endurance novelists for an event that will define our generation forever. I'm speaking, of course, of NaNoWriMo's Night of Writing Dangerously. It's a write-a-thon, and it will take place at the beautiful Julia Morgan Ballroom in downtown San Francisco. With … Continue reading NANO 2015: ALIVE TO WRITE ANOTHER DAY! Support Marilyn Vix to Write Dangerously 2015
Starting Your On-Line Presence
So you want to be a romance novelist? You've started that novel and you're working to getting it done. You've found a freelance editor, and got beta readers lined up. Good. You're on your way. It's time to commit even further. It's time to make your presence known, on the WEB. Oh god! How? You … Continue reading Starting Your On-Line Presence
Learning The Secrets Of Wattpad
I have to admit to my new writing obsession, Wattpad. I tried it first as an experiment. Combine this with starting a new adult romance project, and I've discovered a new sandbox to play in. Between reading "How to" guides on Wattpad and advice from my writing board (Kboards.com), I've been able to gather some … Continue reading Learning The Secrets Of Wattpad
Paranormal Romance Blog Tour Post #2: My Inspiration
For day 2 of the blog tour, I’m finding myself looking more towards my icons of inspiration to keep me going. Let’s say, YouTube is my friend of need. Not for what you think. I love to watch music videos. They are relaxing and the music helps me unwind. But when I want to get … Continue reading Paranormal Romance Blog Tour Post #2: My Inspiration
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