Mary Rajotte’s Blog Posts

Killing My Darlings

I can write fast. On a few of my best days, I’ve written almost 10k ( 20 single-spaced pages). But my story ideas usually have to simmer for a LONG TIME. The problem with that is the longer I let them sit, the more the anticipation builds up in my mind and I start to…

Clean Slate

Clean Slate

It has taken me two weeks to settle into a new routine. I spent A LOT of time – too much, probably – thinking, strategizing, planning, scheduling, rescheduling – and I think I have my projects set for 2019. Most of last year was spent revising my book. Sporadically, mind you, and I think the…

Halloween 2018 Freebie

Hello, patrons! Ready for some spooky fiction? Well, I’ve got you covered! My story, Husks, was published in an anthology from the Great Lakes Horror Company with stories from members of the HWA Ontario Chapter. And now you can read it for free! About Husks When an undervalued employee is handed a coveted promotion, will…