Category Archives: Aha! moments

Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: A Pleasure Principle

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Mashable is a global, multi-platform online media and entertainment “magazine” with tech, digital culture and entertainment content. If you have unlimited time to browse its ginormous daily content, you’ll find articles on everything from new gadgets to Hollywood scandals to … Continue reading →

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Life After You Publish: The Perils

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

One of my good friends is Gerry Bartlett. She’s been writing vampire romances for many years and is a very active member of a local chapter of Romance Writers of America. She also writes a monthly article for their newsletter … Continue reading →

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The Aha! Moment

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Donna Maloy, Author

There are two kinds of Aha! moments that fill me up with happiness. As a writer, I am over the moon when I suddenly break through the barrier that’s been holding me back and can see clear through a sticky … Continue reading →

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