Posts by Sara
National Novel Writing Month: 2017
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing color, the days are getting short, and it’s almost time to embark on an adventure: National Novel Writing Month. Last year, I wrote a romantic sci-fi thriller about a hacker and a small town boy on the run from some government contractors. After a few…
Read MorePronoun Problems
“… just because there is a non-binary character doesn’t mean the story has to be about being non-binary.”
Read MoreHappy Book Birthday Half Breeds!
Today, my first stand alone story, a novelette called Half Breeds is released to the wild. The ebook is for sale and ready to download on Amazon and on Nine Star Press’ website. Of all the short stories that I’ve written, Half Breeds is one of my favorites. Sometimes I struggle portraying emotion and sexual tension without…
Read MoreNannywags Pet-Sitter — Shayna Leavy
A great post about a great petsitter!
Read MoreBook Review – Ardulum: Second Don
Ardulum: Second Don by J.S. Fields My rating: 5 of 5 stars The second book was just as good as the first, and I am very thankful I was able to get a free digital ARC. The characters were constantly growing and being pushed to evolve. They were all flawed in ways that made me…
Read MoreISWSP October Question: #ownvoices?
October 4 question – Have you ever slipped any of your personal information into your characters, either by accident or on purpose? My answer: Yes, but sometimes it is more intentional than others While none of my characters are directly based off of my self, many of them share my non-binary gender identity. They struggle with…
Read MoreBook Review of Ardulum: First Don by J.S. Fields
Ardulum: First Don by J.S. Fields My rating: 5 of 5 stars I originally picked this book up because I wanted to study how the author used gender-neutral pronouns. Once I sunk my teeth it, I was so engrossed in the plot that I kept forgetting to pay attention to pronouns. NineStar Press’ editors really…
Read MoreCelebrate Every Victory, No Matter How Small
In an industry full of rejection, it is important for writers to celebrate every victory, large or small. Today, I’m celebrating because my novelette, Half Breeds, is available for pre-order. It may not really be a “book” or full-length novel, it may not even be available in print, but it is a standalone piece. It’s…
Read MoreGuest Post: Six Local Writing Centers and Events By Artemis Savory
My friend and critique partner, Artemis Savory, compiled a list of writing centers and events in the New England area and asked me to share it on this blog. If you are local and interested in writing, these events are definitely worth checking out! Six Local Writing Centers and Events By Artemis Savory (Writing…
Read MoreEnglish Adjunct — Sara Codair
I was interviewed about my day job on my friends blog. The interview was done by audio and what you see in the blog is an abridged transcription. Check it out!
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