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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
Writing Historical Fiction – Some Tips #amwriting
Good Morning, My current work in progress is my first attempt at writing historical fiction. I must say it is far more complicated and involved than I possibly could have imagined. Recently, I was fortunate enough to participate on a … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Sylvia Villalobos – My Writing Journey
Good Morning To All! It is gorgeous on the porch this morning. Not too hot yet, but it will be later. It’s hot enough for my famous sweet tea and Author Sylvia Villalobos and I are sippin’ away. It is … Continue reading
Writing Tip – When To Use Prologues #amwriting
I was having this discussion with a fellow author today and thought it would be a great topic for my next tip. To help my discussion along I looked up the definition of Prologue on http://www.dictionary.com. This is what they have … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Ralph Peluso – It’s All About the Journey
Hey Folks. I’m a little late getting this one out today but it will be worth the wait. This afternoon I’m sittin’ on the porch with Author Ralph Peluso. He shares with us his journey through writing and what he’s … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Frank Allan Rogers – Editing Your Own Work
I am so thrilled to have Author and Editor Frank Allan Rogers back on my porch. I’ve worked with Frank for years and highly respect his advice. Today, over sweet tea and crumpets, we are talking about editing your own. … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Fran Orenstein – A Fold In Time
It’s a little breezy on the porch today, and somewhat cooler here in the Sunshine State. But that doesn’t stop Author Fran Orenstein and I from sharing some sweet tea and a wonderful story about her past. Let’s listen: Yesterday … Continue reading
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To Self-Publish Or Not To Self-Publish #amwriting
I thought I’d take a moment to share with you what I’ve learned about authors who choose to self publish instead of going with a traditional or small press publisher. I think there are pro’s and cons to both sides, … Continue reading
Notes From My Editor – Lessons Learned #amwriting
Looking back on working with my editor for Mara’s Passion, a few things came up that I wanted to share with you. No matter how long you’ve been writing you always learn something new when you go through the editing … Continue reading
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Sittin’ On The Porch With Kelly – Author Maralee (Marty) Wofford – Sorting Through Advice #amwriting #amreading
We need a blanket with our coffee on the porch this morning, but it looks to be shaping up into a fine day. Today we are talking about Maralee’s journey and how she learned to sort through advice that is … Continue reading
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