by sheridanjeane | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’ve taken an unexpected and long break from writing. Late last summer, my mother was diagnosed with inoperable stage four lung cancer. It all came as a shock. She’d always taken care of herself and had never smoked a day in her life. Her diagnosis hit me...
by sheridanjeane | Nov 13, 2011 | Uncategorized, writing
After so much hard work and frustration, I’m finally beginning to see some forward momentum in this whole writing thing. I have an agent, and I’m so excited to be partners with her. I am now represented by Cherry Weiner of the Cherry Weiner Literary...
by sheridanjeane | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Tropical storm Lee rolled into New Orleans over the weekend, but did little to dampen the spirits of the revelers… ahem… I mean attendees… at this year’s “Writers for New Orleans” conference. Friday evening’s celebrations...
by sheridanjeane | Jun 8, 2011 | Blogging, Editing, writing
I’ve been following that first bit of advice for the past four weeks. It’s been working, up to a point, but I must admit that all work and no play makes Jane a dull… and resentful… girl. Sheridan’s not immune either. Hence, the second...
by sheridanjeane | May 11, 2011 | Blogging, Editing, writing
I know, I know. Your English teacher drummed into your head that there are TWO spaces following a period, and before you start the next sentence in a paragraph. And that’s still correct, WHEN you are writing a letter. HOWEVER, when you are writing a manuscript, you...
