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Character Quotes from I’m the Nanny by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“Stay as long as you like! We’ll hold down the fort. Enjoy a little time to yourself, darling. That’s what this is all about, after all.” Her voice dropped suddenly. “If you stay a little longer, we’ll understand. Enjoy the company of a handsome man for awhile.” “Yes,…
Reading Links…4/3/18
Originally posted on Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author:
gothic Reading Links…4/3/18 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2018/03/28/swift-six-author-interview-joleene-naylor-fantasy-paranormal/ I write what most people call urban fantasy (though my vampires are rarely in an urban setting.) Fantasy has always been my favourite, and vampires are so versatile that I can find a story to fit every mood.…
Write like a professional, get the chapters right
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
By getting the word count right. How? Scene by scene. I’ve written in the past about the word count for books but a book is made up of chapters. And chapters are made up of scenes. A mixture of really short and really long chapters may give your reader…
What You Need, to Write Your First Book After Age 50 …
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
by Julie Rosenberg on Jane Friedman site: As a girl, I absolutely adored the Little House on the Prairie series. I would wake early in the morning, sit at the kitchen table, and devour each book. I was inspired by young Laura and her adventures on…
Food For Thought (a.k.a. A Writely Kick in The Rear)
Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE:
Can you imagine, if you could look at your life through a crystal ball and see how close you were when you gave up – would you give up? No. Well, “close” is perspective. And there’s no crystal ball. Thoughts?
What Authors Should Ask Publishers About PR Plans For Their Books
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
What Authors Should Ask Publishers About PR Plans For Their Books 1 BookMarketingBuzzBlog by BookMarketingBuzzBlog When writers have a book accepted for publication by a publisher they feel excitement, relief, and anxiety. They are happy to know their book will be published, relieved that the search for a home is over, and anxious…
A drop in the ocean
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
With the April workshop looming close, Stuart and I needed a break from work and headed off for the afternoon. We wanted to pay our respects to one of the influences behind the weekend, so we took advantage of a rare break in the weather. It has…
Mystery Mondays: Elena Hartwell on Research and the Fiction Writer
Originally posted on Kristina Stanley:
Today on Mystery Mondays we host Elena Hartwell, three time mystery author. I met Elena through the ITW (International Thriller Writers), an organization run by Lee Child. Her latest book Three Strikes, You’re Dead came out yesterday. Congratulations, Elena! Writing Advice: Research and the Fiction Writer by Elena Hartwell Discussing research with…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 