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Holding the Tiger's Tail

2/29/12 9:51pm by liveoncejuicy
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So, it's been a little while. I'm sorry about that. I really am, because a good part of writing this blog is my desire not to forget a single second of this process. I want to live it, not just rush through it so that all I remember are the millions of email checks and the anxiety.In the last few weeks, I've revised my novel with my agent. A major revision that went so smoothly. I cut about 5,000 words and added 10,000. Part of me was a little afraid that I was revising out whatever made my book special. Okay, more than a little afraid.  Read more >

When All You Want is the Rainbow Poop

1/21/12 8:43pm by liveoncejuicy
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Here’s what you might think happens, if you ever spend time thinking about signing with a literary agent:You make a choice, if more than one offers, and then the heavenly choir sings and unicorns start pooping rainbows on your front lawn. You have an agent! Someone Important with a capital I has read your work, likes it, thinks publishers will like it, and is willing to invest quite a lot of time on based on that belief in you and your work before ever getting paid.You’ve hit the big time!And you have. Being offered representation is a Very Big Deal.  Read more >

The Story Lives Behind the Obvious

1/19/12 1:01pm by liveoncejuicy
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My day job is pretty awesome. I go to an elementary school and for two hours, four afternoons a week, I help a group of fourth graders (and one seriously funny first grader) become better writers.On Tuesday, I gave my fourth grade students an assignment: Think about what your life would be like without electricity. Brainstorm, then write three paragraphs.  Read more >

Some Thoughts on Querying Literary Agents

1/18/12 10:12am by liveoncejuicy
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I thought I’d post a little about the querying process for anyone who wants to know. I am aware that there are a zillion posts out there in Interwebs land about agent querying, but here’s my take on it:1. Write a really good query letter. Write it, then have a few people read it. Then write it again. Get this one right guys, because it’s your one chance for a first impression.  Read more >

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Full Name
Shaunta Grimes
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December 2009
About Me: 

I once wanted to be an Olympic swimmer more than I wanted anything else in the world.

Life happened, and I never did make it to the Olympics. And for a long time I thought that meant I couldn't be an athlete anymore.

Now I know that health is about fitness, not weight. And I can be an athlete if I want to be.

In fact, I believe that all you need to do to become an athlete is make the decision, then do something about it. That means anyone. Even you. Even if you hated PE. No matter what you weigh. No matter how fit you currently are. It's the decision that makes the difference. Are you ready to make it? Then you, my friend, are a Defiant Athlete. And my hero.

I blog about body acceptance and athleticism at Live Once, Juicy.

Also, I'm a professional writer and in my last year of studying for a BA in English at the University of Nevada, Reno. I write young adult novels and just signed with a fantastic agent. Read about my publishing journey on my Tumblr.

Come join the Defiant Athlete conversation on Facebook.

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