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Mel Schanz

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Mel Schanz The feeling I get when the story leaves my mind. Not kidding. Before I release the ideas/stories I have trapped inside, I feel overwhelmed. Like my br…moreThe feeling I get when the story leaves my mind. Not kidding. Before I release the ideas/stories I have trapped inside, I feel overwhelmed. Like my brain could seriously combust. Once the story is on paper (computer) I have an amazing sense of relief.

Of course, there's still hours of editing left to finish, but with the gist of the story out, I am calmed.

Also, reviews. I love reading what people think of my stories. Someone once told me I made them cry over a "situation" two of my characters were in. This person was overwhelmed with emotion. I was astounded I made a human being feel so greatly with my words. It was the best review I've ever had. The best feeling I've had.(less)
Mel Schanz Write. Write every day. Whether it's a thousand words or ten thousand, write something daily. Find a way. It doesn't have to be perfect. Save the edit…moreWrite. Write every day. Whether it's a thousand words or ten thousand, write something daily. Find a way. It doesn't have to be perfect. Save the editing for later.

Sometimes, I write my day, week, month, in a journal. Other times I spend an entire afternoon with a few characters. No matter what, I block off time to write something. Maybe, I'll find out it's total trash later, possibly not.

Also, get your friends and family to read your material. Take their criticism with a grain of salt and improve. No matter what, don't say you can't. Don't give up. Do it because you love to write. Do it for yourself.(less)
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Southwind Rocks ~ Book 8 in the Southwind Series

Book 8, Southwind Rocks, is out and ready for you! Download your copy today. Enjoy!

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Valerie Payne has a great life. She spends most of her days pulling calves on her family ranch; her evenings on the back porch watching the sun set into the Wyoming skyline. Family surrounds her at home and her second home: Southwind, Kansas. Her twin brother lives in Southwind and she visits as

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This January date was a re-read due to actors being announced that would play in the tv series or movie being made. It was just as good as the first time I'd read it.
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