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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Leigh Michaels – Top Five Ways Historical Writers Go Wrong #amwriting

I am so excited today! I’ve set out the nicest paper plates, made a fresh pot of sweet tea and even tried my hand at some scones. They’re hard as bricks but maybe Leigh won’t notice. (Never claimed to be … Continue reading

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Dealing with Plot Problems #amwriting

In trolling around the internet I often read other articles about writing. One can never learn enough about improving one’s craft. I found a series of articles that I’d like to share with you. They were written by Author Therin … Continue reading

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New Release! Mara’s Passion – Book Three in the Shenanigans Trilogy

Indulge me if you will. I’d like to share with you my new release – Mara’s Passion. It is the third book in my Saving Shenanigans Trilogy. I have grown to love these characters so much and in a way … Continue reading

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Rocky Rochford -The Truth about Writing

Today I’m sitting on the porch with author Rocky Rochford. The sun is shining and we’re  enjoying a beautiful day. Rocky is sharing with me some important truths about writing. There’s no denying it, those of us who write, many … Continue reading

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Movie Rights and Problems with Hollywood #amwriting

I read this article this morning and thought my readers may find it interesting. I am such a fangirl of Tess Gerritisen, and I too wondered about her book Gravity and the movie of the same name that was released … Continue reading

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Top Ten Writing Mistakes Editors See Every Day

Originally posted on Stephen Carver:
In addition to writing and teaching, one of the things I do for a living is to evaluate manuscripts for their suitability for publication. I read fiction (and non-fiction) across several genres, and write comprehensive…

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Writing Tip #7 – The Importance of Character Sketches

This week, as I was writing, I thought a lot about my characters.  I’m currently writing the third book in my trilogy Saving Shenanigans. My concern, of course, is to stay true to those characters as they were in the … Continue reading

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Self-Publishing Tip #5 – Building Your Author Brand Series – Cover Reveals #amwriting

Continuing along with our Building Your Author Brand series, I’d like to take a moment to speak about a way to announce a new release that you have upcoming. A Cover Reveal is a simple ad placed on social media … Continue reading

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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author KC Sprayberry – What’s An Editor For Anyway? #amwriting

It’s a nice sunny day here in Florida, and I’m sittin’ on the porch with Author KC Sprayberry. I’m sure she’s enjoying the break from the cold and the snow. We’ve got our coffee and we’re chatting about why editors … Continue reading

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