by casblomberg | Feb 24, 2019 | Author, Blog, blog a book, Business, creativity, fun, inspiration, networking, Stockholm, Sweden, workshops, Writing
Since we’re on the subject of writing festivals, let’s talk about what they are and why they are important. Writing festivals, or conferences, are a collection of workshops, panels, interviews, book signings, and mingles geared toward those interested in...
by casblomberg | Feb 13, 2018 | Author, Blog, Blogging, books, culture, fiction, publishing, Stockholm, Stockholm Writers Group, Sweden, Writing
In 2017 a couple of members from the Stockholm Writers Group participated in a writers conference in the United States. When they came back, one of them took a look around and wondered why we didn’t have anything close to that in Stockholm and decided to do...
by casblomberg | Feb 6, 2018 | Author, Blog, Blogging, books, fiction, Reading, sci-fi, SFF, short story, Writing
What I’m Reading One thing you need to know about me is that I’m reading polygamist. I normally read at least two books at one time. In my past, I could be at various stages in more than five books at a time, but I’m trying to keep my limit to three...
by casblomberg | May 15, 2017 | Author, Blog, Book, Fantasy, fiction, Revision, SFF, Writing
I once saw a video by Anthony Marra, author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, where among other things he talked about his revision process and how he typed his story over and over. That moment was special for me. Angels didn’t sing or anything, but it was...
by casblomberg | Aug 10, 2016 | Author, Blog, Blogging, Fantasy, fiction, sci-fi, SFF, Writing
I was in a mom situation about a week or two ago and ended up defending my children during a play date. Later, I had conflicting emotions about the episode. Sadness. Anger. Frustration. Guilt. Eventually, my husband came to me and said I should never feel guilty for...
by casblomberg | Jun 19, 2016 | Author, Blog, Blogging, Business, networking, publishing, self-publishing, Website, Writing
I’ve finally broken down and listened to the advice many successful authors have passed on for years. No, it’s not, ‘Write every day.’ I’ve given up ever pulling that off while I have small children and live in the frozen north (for the...
