Tag Archives: writing
Ramblings
You probably noticed nothing much happened here last week. There’s a simple reason why: I don’t know what to write about. There is nothing big happening with my writing at the moment. I’m procrastinating on turning my short story “Sequoia” … Continue reading
My BWF
Do you have a BWF? A best writing friend? No, I don’t mean a beta reader which, of course, are also very important. No, a writing friend is someone who reads everything you write. Someone who offers thoughtful positive comments, … Continue reading
The Books Are Here!
Originally, I wanted to give you the English version of the update about the alien cat stuff today – but then something much more exiting happened! Last week, the publisher of my co-authored novel sent email with the cover picture … Continue reading
A Book for Ideas
I’m fairly sure you’re familiar with this situation: You’re happily writing along in a story, and suddenly, an idea pops up. It’s completely univited, and actually a little annoying at this point. But ideas are precious. You want to hang … Continue reading
Der Mannwolf von Königsberg – Cover Picture
I’m so excited! I got mail today with the news the books are on their way to me. And I received the cover picture. I want to share it with you, so you can celebrate with me. “Der Mannwolf von … Continue reading
From Idea to Story
Today, I want to take you on a little journey. Thing is, I need a new story. In about three weeks, I have a reading slot at a Science Fiction Con in Kiel. So the story needs to be Science … Continue reading
A Rose is a Rose
There are two things that got me thinking this time around. First, I actually played a role-playing game via Google-Hangout yesterday. And as I went exploring a small tunnel, my GM described the smell of the slime I crawled into … Continue reading
How to get Writing
I read an interesting statistic the other day, about which self-published authors are most successful. Among other criteria (paid editor, paid title picture), one criterium was words written per day. And the top earning writers spend a lot more time … Continue reading
Some Thoughts about Time
Saturday morning, I was lying in bed, gradually waking up and not quite wanting to, when I heard the town hall tower clock chime. This clock strikes every quarter hour, but only counts the hour itself on the full hour, … Continue reading
Exciting Times!
And no, not in the Chinese sense, this time. In fact, I have an author’s contract on my desk, already signed. I’m so excited! In only a few weeks, I’ll hold the first book in my hand which will proudly … Continue reading
