Blog Posts for Diana Pharaoh Francis

I'm twittery

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:40:20 -0700

I am on twitter now. dianapfrancis is the name. I have no idea what I plan to do with this, but I shall endeavor to do it

nex set of writing questions

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:39:57 -0700

mela_lyn asked: How well do you know your characters before you write? Do you do any kind of character study or discover them as you go? I used to start out with some basics–characteristics, jobs, background, appearances, etc. The basics. And then I would usually have an image or idea for the opening, and I would have the plot sketched out. But to be honest, I was never all that familiar with ...

history to path of fate

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:40:34 -0700

This one comes from Tyler:And here's a question--if it has been asked before, I'm sorry; I missed it-----When and how did you get the idea for PATH OF FATE, and after getting the idea and after beginning to write it, how long did it take you complete the first draft of the book?So the answer to that one requires me to take a step back a little to what was happening before writing Path of Fate.Way ...

irresistable books

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:04:59 -0700

So here we go with answers to questions. Remember if you want to know something about me, the writing, particular books or what have you, post a question in the comments here or here So first up: roseaponi asks: What kinds of books are irresistible to you? Is there a certain type of plot or character or world that you can’t get enough of? That’s really a terrific question and I’m not sure I ...

writing today

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:37:03 -0700

So I managed about 2300 words today. That was really good, considering. Had xrays done, but no word yet on the results of that. Ankle is still swollen. Still doesn't hurt that much, which probably means I have to be extra careful. Pain is supposed to make you aware so you don't further hurt yourself. So I think I'm in danger of being stoooopid. But that means I don't have an air splint yet--not ...

Google Book Settlment--authors take note

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:38:57 -0700

The deadline for opting in or out of the google settlement has been delayed until September.Also, the Justice Department is finally looking into the Google mess because what they did was pretty shady--I would argue downright illegal. Finally. Don't know if anything will come of that, but I sure hope so. Because as far as I can tell, Google is ripping off copyright left and right.ETA: Also, for ...

The Turning Tide is coming

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:04:35 -0700

So wow, it's been months since I've posted here. There's been a lot going on. The day job, of course. And then finishing and revising Bitter Night, which will be out in October. Check out the link for the new cover. Then The Turning Tide will be out in a week--May 5th. That's the third in the Crosspointe Chronicles. Here's a little bit about it:They were the best of friends: Ryland, the son of ...

Writing the Other

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:51:38 -0800

Elizabeth Bear, aka matociquala , has a post today on writing the other. This has caused me to muse (inconveniently I might add, since my deadline is flying at me like an asteroid.) I have a Ph.D. in Literature. Specifically, I specialize(d) in Victorian literature and literary theory. More specifically than that, I have been most interested in Victorian women's fiction, feminist theory, ...

New Year's wishes

Diana Pharaoh Francis — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:23:39 -0800

swan_tower said this today: 2008 has managed to simultaneously vanish into thin air and overstay its welcome. Roll on, 2009, and may you be better than your predecessor.I couldn't agree more. I'm still deep in copy edits and so this must be short. Happy 2009 to come, everyone. May the worst of the next year be better than the best of last. Cheers to you.