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Why Do We Care When Characters Die?
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Kyle Massa Did you cry when Bambi’s mom got shot? It’s okay. You can admit it. Though we know they’re not real, the death of fictional characters evokes real emotion in us. I find that amazing. After all, when fictional character die, we’re essentially mourning the loss of someone…
Owning Your Writing Craft
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Tonya R. Moore There’s all this hubbub floating around out there lately, conflicting theories of all the DOs and DON’Ts of what it takes to be or become a successful author. Some time ago, I saw some Perpetual Writing Advice Giver actually tweet that if you’re a writer…
From Book to Film: Upcoming Adaptations
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
With the recent successes of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, more and more novels are being adapted for the big screen. The following books are all ones that have been optioned for films. Because film adaptations are always a gamble, I am curious to see how these…
Semaphore Alphabet Visuals (In case you need to know)…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Source: ency123 Throughout history, armies and navies have sent messages across battlefields. Simple orders like “Advance” or “Retreat” could be given by bugle calls or cannon-fire. But sending reports of the battle back to headquarters needed a different system. During the 1790’s, a Frenchman called…
Meet the Highwaypersons by Geoffrey Monmouth Participating MTW Author
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
Who are the Highwaypersons? What are they like? People have asked me about the main characters in my book Highwaypersons: Debts and Duties. It is hardly an unreasonable question and it is not one I should find difficult to answer. I invented these characters and I have been…
Happy New Year!
Originally posted on The Write Stuff:
Dancing With Wieners Star, Maksim Hotdogski (alias Maks) Is Wishing You a Face Full of Rainbows All Year Long Just want to take a minute or two to wish each of you a wonderful, prosperous, and MOST of all, fulfilling 2017! I have a real good feeling about this…
Pardon me if I boast a little?
Originally posted on writersforumniagara:
RRBC ‘BOOK OF THE MONTH’ AUTHOR! Eleanor Lawrie Rave Reviews Book Club is an online club that I joined in September 2016. There is an impressive line-up of authors and publishers on the membership list. After being welcomed as an ‘AWESOME RRBC’ member, I signed up to be part of the…
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