Fiction

Discussion of my writing process and samples

New Writing Diary @ b.jeanneboyko.com

January 9, 2010
By bonne

Well, it’s not as new as it might be – I began this writing diary in late October while gearing up for National Novel Writing month.  There were daily posts through November and regular ones now in January. The writing diary is a good form of accountability as I record what I’m learning and...

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She’s baaack

October 21, 2009
By bonne

With Nanowrimo fast approaching, I have managed to come out from under extensive renovations, family responsibility and a few health issues to start writing again.  The Novella mentioned in my last post back in May is my NanoNovel for this year. After world building, character developing and plotting the whole thing, enthusiasm left me...

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Novella

May 8, 2009
By bonne

I had to post how very stoked I am to have my new novella totally preplanned thanks to the wonderful things I’m learning in the writing course How To Think Sideways by Holly Lisle. This lady is so the real thing, and unbelievably generous in sharing what she has learned over the years as...

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Michael’s Question

April 22, 2009
By bonne

Ever felt trapped by the responsibilities of life when you were dying to step out of the box?  Carrying on the theme of codependency, I came across this short piece of ‘spiritual fiction’ I wrote a couple of years ago. Michael’s Question “Can you hear the music?” Matilla frowned at the baby she was...

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