Ute Carbone

It seems almost silly to say I am a writer. You already know this about me, after all. But there it is, the basic reason you are reading about me. I write novels and you can find all kinds of information about the ones I've been lucky enough to publish on these pages. I write poetry, too. I began this writing journey as a poet. Once in while, I post one or two of my poems on my blog. ​I've won some awards and been nominated for a few more. I'm very proud of this to be sure, but more important are readers who connect with what I write. I always try to imagine an invisible reader (you maybe?) looking over my shoulder as I work on a new project. ​What else? I write, or try to, every day. I'm constantly spreading my writing wings, I'm a wonk when it comes to things like creating a great opening, shining up sentences, making scenes come to life. I'll never be perfect, but I practice. A lot. Since I believe you can learn from other writers, I also read. A lot. So you won't think I spend all my time sitting at my desk and staring out the window,--I should mention that writing includes a whole lot of staring out of windows while day dreaming-- I do have more of a life than just that. I have a terrific family, a husband and two grown sons. I'm a grandma to two little ones. I like walking around in the woods near my home in New Hampshire. I love the theater, and hubby and I go whenever time and money allow. I used to ski a lot, in my younger days it was a central part of my life, though now I'm content with a quiet cross country route through snowy woods. I enjoy photography, which is another creative way of telling stories, I love food, am fond of chocolate and also wine. I drink far too much coffee. I can't spell to save my life, which is one of many reasons I adore my editors and also why I sometimes make embarrassing mistakes on posts. I am, however, a wiz at grammar. Gifts differing, I guess. ​That about sums it up... Where you can find me-- At my website: http://UteCarbone.com ; my blog: http://ute-carbone.blogspot.com/ twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Wildwords2 facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ute-Carbone/234417796596443 goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5114798.Ute_Carbone pinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/utecarbone/