publishing

the hardest statement a writer has to make

What would you risk in order to get the one thing you truly desire? Seriously, what would you risk? When I was an emerging writer in my 20s, trying to

April 1, 2016

how to revise your novel :: don't stop until you're proud

Step one – open shitty first draft. 2 print out in word draft mode, light colored ink. 3 put on extra strong glasses and lamp. rewrite every single page until

February 16, 2015

getting the words right

I was a storyteller before I could speak in fully formed sentences, or write words on paper. I know this because I have the kind of mom who tended to

April 2, 2013

dedication

Today is the official pub day of Return to Willow Lake. I’m so grateful to all the readers who helped make it a bestseller in hardcover. Now, paperback fans will

February 25, 2013

Daisy v. 2

A revised manuscript finally wings its way out the door. I’m posting this so you can see 1) this funny cartoon and b) the time stamp on the e-mail. From:

August 18, 2010

now it REALLY 'tis the season

Confession: It felt a little odd, having a Christmas book out before Halloween. I just couldn’t drum up that cozy, romantic mood that makes Christmas so special. The good news

November 4, 2009

fair enough question

After the Daisy question, probably the most frequent query I’ve had from readers this month is this: “Why did you publish the latest ‘Lakeshore Chronicles’ book, Lakeshore Christmas, in hardcover,

October 19, 2009

I'm talking and I can't shut up.

I love when people ask me questions about books, writing and reading. Thank you so much for this opportunity! You can find a downloadable high resolution photo on my web

October 15, 2009

Word schmerd

My name is Susan and I’m a WordPerfect addict. It’s every bit as essential as my Clairefontaine notebooks and Shaefer Javelin fountain pen (peacock blue ink, please). WordPerfect is not

September 4, 2009

okay, we can die happy now

Although I’m sure my editor was charmed by the scenic flight over Puget Sound, the swimming, hiking, biking, boating and eating…I’m pretty sure this was the highlight of her trip to

August 30, 2009

…because you're an a–hole, that's why.

So I get this letter, hand written in “rage” mode: “I have just finished reading your book…terrible book…this one was awful…At least you didn’t use the F-word every other page…can’t

August 29, 2009

another hard day at the office

Next time I have the noive to complain about my job, I hope you will remind me of days like this: Coffee on the patio with my editor while her

August 21, 2009

Stay in Touch

*This is a promotional service of HarperCollins Publishers, 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, providing information about the products of HarperCollins and its affiliates. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bookperk and other HarperCollins services. You may unsubscribe from these email communications at any time. If you have any questions, please review our privacy policy or email us at [email protected].

publishing

Stay in Touch

Stay In Touch