guest blog contest winner, links, and cover for The Unwritten Rule

First, congrats to Jennie, who was the winner of last week's guest blog contest, and thanks again to Devyn for all the thoughtful answers (they got me to twitter!!)

Next, I've got a bunch of links to share:

Editorial Ass on hiring a freelance editor to help you edit your book before you sent it out--includes the pros and cons

The Wall Street Journal on overlooked books--and authors. Interesting short piece on literary novelists you've never heard of, as well as a link to The Neglected Books Page which is chock full of information on authors and books you've (most likely) never heard of.

Justine Larbalestier on why authors shouldn't engage with reviewers who don't like their books--"Because most of the time reviews are not about you. All you did was write the book. The reviewer is engaging with the book you wrote, and their relationship with it. They are bringing to bear their entire reading history as they do that. They will see and feel things you did not intend them to see. But you are not your book. If you can’t make that separation you are in for a world of pain."

Apparently a writer named Michael Moorcock can write a book in three days. (!!!)

Editor Cheryl Klein offers Four Techniques to Get at the Emotional Heart of Your Story

Jeff Vandermeer on writing full-time -- thoughtful and thought-provoking

Great little post about books people say they read, and books they actually do read

Wire fans, take note: Dominic West reading a bit of Pride and Prejudice (with actual accent!)

Finally, because I got a nice-sized picture of it, I have to share the cover for The Unwritten Rule!!




Didn't the designer do an amazing job? I LOVE the cover and can't wait for the book to come out (April 6th!!)