Jo Ramsey

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(It's not as bad as it sounds. Really.)

Update 5/11/06 Dark Portals, Dark Incarnation, and Work in Progress
 
It isn't easy to remember to update a website. It isn't easy to find the time to do it, either. When life gets busy, I tend to forget all about this site. It's the same with writing sometimes. When someone has to work or go to school or has a lot going on, it's hard to find time to write. But to get good at writing, one has to practice. Writing's a craft that is never completely mastered, but you can always get better at it and the only way to do that is to make the time to write.
 
Even if all you can do is write for ten minutes while you're waiting for your brother to get out of the bathroom in the mornings (and why does he have to take such long showers anyway), that's better than nothing. The key is to try to find the same time every day and use that time only for writing. No housework or chores, no homework, no web surfing... Wait a minute, I need to take that advice myself! LOL.
 
The point is, even if you can only manage a few minutes a day, as long as you use that time only for writing, you'll learn and improve in your writing. It might not all be perfect, and no one expects it to be. But if you work enough, you'll come close.
 
 
In memory of those killed and in honor of those affected by this fall's hurricanes. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Stories of Strength is now available!
See www.storiesofstrength.com or www.lulu.com for ordering info!
Stories of Strength, an anthology for hurricane relief, contains stories by members of AbsoluteWrite.com's message board as well as several other authors, including Orson Scott Card, Christian author Robin Lee Hatcher, and actor Wil Wheaton! I'm honored to announce that my story, "Tom," is part of this fundraising effort. See www.storiesofstrength.com for more information.
 
Questions or comments? Contact me by signing my guestbook or at joramsey34@hotmail.com
 

Accomplishments
One of these days (soon, I hope!) I'll be announcing a publication of my own here. Meanwhile, though, congratulations to my good friend Chris Harris on his soon-to-be-published book! I had the privilege of helping with some of the proofreading of it and it is excellent. More info is on his website, www.chrisharrisart.com.
 
 
Okay. I'd like to come up with a better site title. Any suggestions?
 
 
A WORD OF WARNING
If you're an author in search of a publisher, you may have heard of a company called PublishAmerica. They'll tell you they're a "traditional publisher," that they'll publish your book free of charge, that your book will be in bookstores. THEY'RE LYING. Please, if you value your book, don't get involved with this company. Check out the Neverending PublishAmerica thread under Bewares and Background Checks at www.absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php? for more information.

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