Author Archives: Arizela

Writing Software

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Arizela

I have struggled for years to find a good solution to writing a full-length novel on the computer. I tend to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of words on the screen once a project hits 7k or so in … Continue reading →

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Pratchett and an Appropriate End

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Arizela

I read an interview today from the Guardian (a UK news source) who interviewed Terry Pratchett, author of over 50 novels, primarily set in a fantastical world called the Disc. He is my husband’s favorite author, and features pretty highly … Continue reading →

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The Power of Revision

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Arizela

I used to think the best part of writing was imagining new worlds and painstakingly (or in a sudden rush of elation) drafting a new scene. Don’t get me wrong, those parts are still fun, particularly if I already have … Continue reading →

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Tilt-a-Whirl

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Arizela

So my new cardiologist ordered a test called a Tilt Table Test, also known as a head-up tilt test. The principle is that they strap you to a table in the flat (horizontal) position and monitor your heart rate and … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Arizela

The happy accident – that’s what serendipity is, and I’ve had more than my fair share when it comes to researching my new novel project. I started off by asking a friend of mine for help picking a geographic region … Continue reading →

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