As one of Crimson Romance's Debut Authors, I am participating in a Blog Hop/Giveaway. Take a look at all the wonderful thing they are giving away, and all that's required is to visit the blogs and leave a comment. Here's a link to the details: http://crimsonromanceauthors.com/crimson-wonderland-blog-hop/ Good Luck and May the Wins Be With You!
It's November and cooling off. Since I live in Texas that doesn't equate to much. A slight coolness and shorter days. For others, it can be much more severe. However, this is the time of year that everyone should be reminded of a few things - which I'm sure we all know we can't escape. 1. That [...]
My work in progress has been tagged by author, Galen Rose. You can learn more about her current novel at http://galenrose.com/author/galenrose/ What is the title of your book? Flood, Flash, and Pheromones. I had originally titled it "Give Me Your Hand" but thought the other name fit better with all aspects of the story. He saves her from [...]
From 2012 Denver Molly Award Finalist, Shelley K Wall: Kathryn Delroy thinks the management training session she's been asked to attend will be a dream come true. The excitement hits a new level when an old family friend, Thomas Ryan, shows up as well. When the training ends, their passion for each other finds them [...]
Adding conflict in your manuscript is the key ingredient to keeping readers involved. No matter what genre you write, this is critical. Sometimes, though, you get stuck and just don't know what to do next. So, just for grins I've thrown together a list of suggestions. These aren't necessarily geared toward any specific genre and [...]
This was from a short session that James Scott Bell discussed at the Lone Star RWA Conference that I thought you might like: Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch: Every writer needs to be prepared to promote their book at any moment to whomever they meet. You never know when the person you run into will be [...]
A great story is life with the dull parts taken out --Alfred Hitchcock I had the opportunity to attend a day long seminar by James Scott Bell on writing and he started out with this quote. I loved it and thought it great to share. I'd also like to add just a few key points [...]
Meet Lady in Red: Terri Herman-Ponce. I wanted to share this mainly because I've recently read some of Terri's work and can tell you it is really creative. Fun, Unusual, Keeps you guessing...all of the above. Please read her new book when it comes out, you won't be dissapointed.
I have read numerous articles on writing that start out with ten steps, three steps, eight things, etc….in other words, a nice neat list of items that will help you plot your next novel. I am not bashing those lists. Yet, for me, the most disorganized of writers –trying to remember those ten things plus those eight things [...]
I got a wild hair last week and decided to attend the Writer's Police Academy in Greensboro, N.C. - I am there now, getting ready to start first session this evening. While waiting for it to start, I drove to Old Salem for a tour of the historical museum there. Sorry. No Witch-burnings or [...]
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