by Jessica Scott | Apr 3, 2012 | social networking, techo-files, Uncategorized, writer's ruck sack, Writing
So about two weeks ago, I decided to go offline to finish revisions on my current book. I was about a week out from deadline, so I needed to clear my head and focus. And, while I did not stay offline completely, I did manage about a 95% reduction in my Facebook usage...
by Jessica Scott | Mar 18, 2012 | Uncategorized, writer's ruck sack, Writing
Before I published, several authors advised me to avoid reviews. I’ll admit to not being perfect about it but by and large, I have skipped over them. Not because I don’t appreciate them, I absolutely do. It’s an amazing feeling to see the impact a...
by Jessica Scott | Feb 11, 2012 | books, Just For Fun, social networking, Uncategorized, writer's ruck sack, Writing
The giveaway for Goodreads came to an end and holy cow! More than 850 people signed up to try and win a paper copy ARC of BECAUSE OF YOU! Thank you all so much for your interest! Leisa P Leslieg G Dannielle L Stephanie V Jennifer H Your books are in the mail today!...
by Jessica Scott | Feb 2, 2012 | books, random, Uncategorized, writer's ruck sack, Writing
It’s been more than a year since I read the Hunger Games series. If anyone asks me for a book recommendation, Amazon”>Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay are automatic recommendations. I don’t care what genre you read, what you think about it...
by Jessica Scott | Jan 21, 2012 | army officers, books, company command, Fort Hood, newbie author, random, RWA Nationals, Uncategorized, writer's ruck sack, Writing
Army Life I reported to my new unit this week. It wasn’t a major move or anything, I just walked upstairs to the new battalion. But it’s interesting because my mental shift hasn’t occurred yet and it really needs to. Us is not my new unit. Them is my old unit, not the...
by Jessica Scott | Dec 31, 2011 | army mom, army officers, books, company command, publishing, random, Uncategorized, writer's ruck sack, Writing
So this year has been somewhat amazing, all things considered. Starting with the coolest news first, my husband came home from Iraq on Christmas Eve and was interviewed by Angela Brown from the Associated Press. You can read the variations of the article on...