The Official Author Blog of Colleen Watts Carson. New Post Every Saturday.
As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, one of my sisters is getting married! Hooray! But that means… The Bridesmaid Dress. Oh no. Mine came in the other day, and it zips up, at least. I will say, it’s possible for me to make it a little roomier before the wedding. We’re also having … Continue reading The Cheater’s Guide to Weight Loss
I can't remember how old I was when I discovered the Uglies series. I remember being in the book store with my mom and going to the young adult section. I found the book Uglies as I scanned the shelves. I sat down in a chair and read almost the entire book by the time … Continue reading Series Spotlight: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
People don't like being told no, especially when their ideas are involved. Writers are no stranger to the word "no," especially when coming from potential agents and publishers. Some very famous writers are no stranger to rejections: JK Rowling, Stephen King, and Ernest Hemingway, to name three. And now, we can add Colleen Watts Carson … Continue reading Rejection With Grace
One of my least favorite genres is sci-fi. I think that's pretty surprising, but it's just not my thing. Yes, I love Star Wars. I love Doctor Who (definitely cried in the first episode of Thirteen, LOVE HER!). Loved reading Jules Verne and H.G. Wells as a kid. Kindred by Octavia Butler was pretty good. … Continue reading An Unusual Writing Pairing
One of my favorite genres is fantasy. I've talked about reading the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, but one other author I like is Sarah J. Maas, author of the Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses series. I also enjoy stories about King Arthur and his knights, Merlin, and … Continue reading Fantasy Fan!
A Cup of Tea and a Pen for Me 