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Writing Can Be Fun for Kids!
Originally posted on JEMSBOOKS:
WRITING CAN BE FUN FOR KIDS! I hear many times from my grandkids that writing is not fun. When I worked in a school system in Massachusetts the kids would groan when we asked them to write a story about their favorite things to do. They would sit at their desks…
Character Quotes from Checkmate by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“Are you supposed to be somewhere?” He nodded. “A boring ass reception for the contestants. You can’t believe how incredibly dull they are. All they talk about is chess.” She wrinkled her nose. “Erg. Not my cup of tea.” “Good, if it was, I planned to make an…
A Writers Retreat
Originally posted on Suzie Speaks:
What do you get when you combine three published author bloggers and me, a converted hospital, rolling countryside, pig farms, beautiful beach huts and a spare weekend? A self-made writers retreat. Yes, I’ve just spent the weekend in a gorgeous house with my blogger friends Sacha, Helen and Geoff with…
This Week in Indie Publishing
Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio:
Fake books sold on Amazon could be used for money laundering Nonsensical? Many high-priced books whose texts are gibberish are offered for sale on Amazon. Photograph: John Macdougall/AFP/Getty Images “Worthless” books priced at up to thousands, of dollars on Amazon.com and which contain only nonsensical text have been identified as…
Real Life Sucks
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
This post is part of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group blog hop. The first Wednesday of every month is Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement…
Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Meet the #BookReviewers – Balroop Singh, D. G. Kaye, Colleen Chesebro, N.N.Light, Janice Spina, Lizanne Lloyd and Mark Paxson
Originally posted on JEMSBOOKS:
Thank you, Sally Cronin, for including me in this fabulous post about reviewers! Head over there, Readers, and check out all the wonderful books reviewed. Find your next read there! Happy Reading! via Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Meet the #BookReviewers – Balroop Singh, D. G. Kaye, Colleen Chesebro, N.N.Light, Janice Spina,…
Killer Book Blurbs
Often the first thing to catch a reader’s eye is your cover–does the image “speak” to them? is the title striking? The second thing is usually the blurb on the back of your book. Now, if you’re traditionally published by one of the Big 5, they will handle this for you. However, if you work…
Character Quotes from The Big Sleep by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“So, you and Siobhan—?” Carol began. Roger glared at her. “That’s an ugly rumor.” “Brought on by the fact you’re her favorite lap dog and lunch companion.” “God, not you too. It’s congratulations on a job well done. Isn’t that okay?” “Sure, honey. Believe that all you want.…
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