Category Archives: Books

A reading list from a child of the 80s and a teen of the 90s

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

My husband, Steve, is pretty smart. We had a conversation about my writing and what kind of projects I’d enjoy working on next. He asked, “Well, what kind of books did you want to read when you were a kid? … Continue reading →

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Moving on from writing rejection

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I was another writer who did not get chosen for a mentor during PitchWars. I had some great feedback that can really help me in my revisions and future books. It’s a subjective process and one contest shouldn’t make me … Continue reading →

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The end of the summer holidays

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

It’s a sad, but true statement – the summer holidays are almost over. I really enjoyed this month off because I did get my last book done and my CP helped me edit, so that right there means I had … Continue reading →

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When you’re the only one who likes your story idea

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

“I don’t think it’s good for your head – if you spend a lot of time writing about a book, you probably shouldn’t be talking about it, you should be doing it.” Cormac McCarthy Last night on the phone my … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an impatient writer

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I hate waiting. I really do. When I want something, I want it to happen, and now, so I can go on to the next thing I want to happen. Maybe it’s because I’m American. We’re use to having everything … Continue reading →

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