Category Archives: western

Persistence is the key

Posted on November 10, 2008 by veldabrotherton

If anything can be said about the craft of writing and building a career in the field, it’s that what eventually brings success is not so much talent as persistence. All the talent in the world will get you nowhere … Continue reading →

Posted in conferences, Velda Brotherton, western, Writers | 1 Comment

Looking for resources

Posted on August 16, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Soon after my first or maybe it was the second western historical romance was published by Topaz, I was invited by the University of Arkansas to conduct an adult education course on “Writing the Romance.” It was a delightful six … Continue reading →

Posted in critique groups, Lynn Carney, romance, southern, University of Arkansas, western, Writers | 6 Comments

Getting the request

Posted on August 9, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Getting an email that a publisher wants a full manuscript in reply to a query with partial isn’t quite as exciting as getting “the call.” But it’s almost. I’ve had both, so I can swear to that. Excuse me, but … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Cynthia Sterling, historical, marketing, romance, western, writing | 5 Comments

Taos, New Mexico

Posted on July 28, 2008 by veldabrotherton

Taos PuebloThe legend of Taos Pueblo: The pueblo was founded over a thousand years ago by a great chief who, tracking an eagle, led his people up a swift moving stream to the base of the mountain. The majestic bird … Continue reading →

Posted in adobe, Eagle Nest, Fort Smith, marshals, New Mexico, New York, pueblo, Taos, western | 1 Comment

When it’s too much

Posted on February 9, 2008 by veldabrotherton

There are days when being a writer is overwhelming. When life steps in and demands all our time, we resent very much being taken away from what we love. Creating a world that is ours alone until the time comes … Continue reading →