Author Heather McCorkle

Last weekend I not only attended the Western Washington SCBWI regional conference, I also spent any and all free time in between with my Critique Sisters . In workshopping our novels I realized just how important they are to me and what being part of a critique group is all about. There is much more to it than just critiquing one another's work. A good critique group acts as support when you need, helping to hold up the crushing weight of rejection by reminding you why you write and why you love it. They inspire you and push you to be better, guiding you on the path to accomplishment. On the other end of that spectrum they know when you need a kick in the rear to get you moving along or pull you out of a rut. When your work is not up to your capabilities they aren't afraid to tell you where you can improve it and help you achieve it. Not every critique group works this way but I'm honored and thankful to say that mine does. These ladies aren't just my critique partne...

Thank you to everyone who entered and spread the word about my Best Reads of 2010 contest. And now for the winners! We'll start with the winner of the best YA read of 2010. The winner is: Kari of Under The Fairy Dust Kari chose Change Of Heart by Shari Maurer: And the winner of the best adult novel I read in 2010 is: Amie Kaufman Amie won Grave Witch by Kalayna Price: Congratulations Amie and Kari I hope you enjoy the reads as much as I did. Those will be sent off to you as soon as you respond! For those who didn't win don't despair my Critique Sisters have put together a blog called the Critique Sisters Corner and we'll be hosting a great giveaway very soon. Be sure to click over and check us out so you can get your name in the pool for that giveaway. I hope to see you all there!