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Lyrics Inspiration: "Dress" by Taylor Swift
Our secret moments in your crowded room They got no idea about me and you There is an indentation in the shape of you Made your mark on...
Sherry Altman
Jul 292 min read


Writing Update: Off to the Proofreader
Well, little Book Two is off to the proofreader. I have a lot of confidence in the proofreader I've chosen to work with. I should have...
Sherry Altman
Jul 291 min read


Lyrics Inspiration: "About Love" by MARINA
Started in the strangest way, didn't see it coming Swept up in your hurricane, wouldn't give it up for nothing Now I'm all caught up in...
Sherry Altman
Jul 122 min read


Writing Update: Book Two
After a manic few weeks of non-stop writing I have officially finished a rough first draft of Book Two. Many characters did things that...
Sherry Altman
Jul 121 min read


Curiouser and Curiouser
It seems the author has something up her sleeve. I wonder what it could be? Only time will time. Tick tock, tick tock . . .
Sherry Altman
May 291 min read


Lyrics Inspiration: "The Albatross" by Taylor Swift
Wise men once said "Wild winds are death to the candle" A rose by any other name is a scandal Cautions issued, he stood Shooting the...
Sherry Altman
May 202 min read


Writing Update: Changing a Name
I am going to posit the argument that coming up with just the right title for your book is harder than writing the book itself. Why?...
Sherry Altman
May 141 min read


Lyrics Inspiration: “Eurydice” by Sleepthief ft. Jody Quine
Touch my heart Her beauty sways the gods A gift of loving days I've lost you my lovely To the depths of an ocean My blind faith You...
Sherry Altman
May 142 min read


Writing Update: Final Editing and Beginning Book Two
Exciting times! The Lady of Worlds is in its final round of edits before I start shopping for beta readers (provided I haven’t secured...
Sherry Altman
May 21 min read


Lyrics Inspiration: “Shatter Me” by Lindsey Stirling ft. Lzzy Hale
I pirouette in the dark I see the stars through a mirror. Tired mechanical heart Beats 'til the song disappears. Somebody shine a light...
Sherry Altman
May 22 min read


All About Stuff: How About Some Merchandise?
Everyone loves merchandise, right? Little keychains, adorable stickers, useful bookmarks, meaningful jewelry, candles that hit just right...
Sherry Altman
Apr 301 min read


Double Standards: Erasing the Past and Looking Forward
I’ve made a decision. I will no longer be posting book reviews here or on Goodreads. Yes, I know they’re popular in the bookish community...
Sherry Altman
Apr 301 min read


A Rose By Any Other Name: Changing the Title
How often do writers change the title of their novels prior to publication? Without outside influence from publishers or editors, of...
Sherry Altman
Apr 251 min read
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