Authors
Creative Writing and Resources for Writers: An Interview with Teacher and Sci-Fi Author S. J. Higbee
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
To add another wonderful addition to my series of interviews with editors, writers, and other book adjacent individuals, I am thrilled to present my conversation with Sarah J. Higbee, author and creative writing teacher extraordinaire. She provides great tips for new writers as well as insight into what makes people…
Mystery Mondays: Laura Wolfe on Writing Mysteries
Originally posted on Kristina Stanley:
Mystery Thriller Week is an annual event that celebrates the Mystery, Thriller genre. Welcome to all writers, published or unpublished. The Kickoff begins Feb.12-19, 2017! Mystery Mondays is helping celebrate by hosting mystery writers leading up to this exciting week. Today we have Laura Wolfe, author of TRAIL OF SECRETS. Writing Mysteries: Keep…
5 Ways to You Can Market for Free
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hello Story Empire readers! Today is my first official post on this site and I’m really excited to share some thoughts with everyone. Here are five free ways to market your book in some ways you may not have thought about before now. Blog About Your Book Yes, this has…
Writing Crazy without Going Crazy by K. Brooks
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? Let’s start with a truth that rules many an author’s writing: villains make the world go around. Protagonists without antagonists are vanilla sundaes without toppings; they’re there, they’re okay. They’re good for a quiet night alone on the couch. But in the end, you’ll feel mildly disappointed that…
The Best Literary Fiction Blogs & Websites via @janefriedman
Originally posted on How To Ebook:
I’m often asked for a list of the?best blogs and websites focused on?literary?fiction and culture. This list was first curated in 2011; after five years, I continue to update it as sites fold or launch. If I’ve missed any sites that deserve consideration, please let me know your favorites…
A Successful Book Signing
Don Massenzio I had the pleasure of participating in a book signing with my co-author on the new book, Frank Immersed, at the Harbour Village Marina in Ponce Inlet, Florida yesterday, 1/28/17. It was a fun event complete with signing books, answering questions about writing, karaoke and dancing. It was also fun to help launch the […]
A New Species: Harry Potter and the Crab King
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
No, the title of this post doesn’t refer to a piece of Harry Potter fan fiction about the dangers of overfishing. Instead it references the naming of a newly identified species of crab, Harryplax severus. Harryplax severus is the wondrous, pale creature pictured above. He and his brethren come from the…
5 qualities of a brilliant story
Originally posted on Nail Your Novel:
I write a lot of posts about problems with book drafts. But isn’t it just as important to look at the positive? If we listed the qualities of a brilliant read, what would they be? (Plus, I think we need a feelgood post.) So, as I sit here on Sunday…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 