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A Glorious Day and a Wasted Journey
Originally posted on Suzie Speaks:
It was the hottest day of the year on Thursday and the sun finally made an appearance after what seemed like the longest and most depressing winter ever. It was so nice to see a blue sky. Everyone was in the park, the people daft enough to buy convertibles were…
Character Quotes from Ring Up the Curtain by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
“Yeah. See you, princess.” “Love ya, Romy.” He chuckled, making kissing noises in the phone. “Would that were true, love. I’d be all over that.” “Rom, you’d be all over anything that stood still long enough.” “Shh, keep it down or Gran will worry about the cat.” ©…
Neverending winter…
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
Happy Friday, everyone! First, I want to apologize for being a bit quieter on the blog lately. My day job is currently more demanding than usual (hopefully this won’t last much longer, though) and I’ve been using free time to focus more on my writing than my blogging. I’ve got…
…time to spend a little timely time with my pal Author, Glen R. Stansfield…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…my great pal, and fellow scribbler, Glen R. Stansfield, he of the crime writing prowess that produced Fishing for Stones, and Harry, is also on the verge of launching a cookbook, a superb culinary compilation, Around the World in Eighty Dishes, which comprises a series of feature articles which first appeared in…
4 Ways Querying A Novel Is Like A Religion
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
4 Ways Querying A Novel Is Like A Religion Most agents, especially in America, like query letters. These are somewhat formulaic introductions to your novel’s characters and plot, that give the agent a feel for your writing style and story. (I’ve heard ones in the UK and…
Character Quotes from Under the Western Sky by Dellani
Originally posted on Books & Entertainment Network:
Bobby had to admit that nothing beat a miniskirt for being erotic and evocative while still covering up the most important bits of a woman’s anatomy. “Okay, Mom. I’ll call you when I get in. Love you too!” She hung up and smiled at Bobby. “Put your tongue…
How to make your characters likable?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Or… Is it necessary that every character be likable? Need all characters be — pleasant, nice friendly, agreeable, affable, amiable, genial, personable, charming, popular, good-natured, engaging, appealing endearing convivial, congenial, simpatico, winning, delightful, enchanting, lovable, adorable, sweet, or lovely? Recently, I just finished a book but didn’t like a…
Author Toolbox Blog Hop: Writing a Synopsis
Originally posted on Megan Morgan:
It’s time for the Author Toolbox Blog Hop! The hop takes place the third Wednesday of every month (minus November/December) and focuses on the sharing of resources and learning tools for authors. Stop by the hop page and check out all the participants and their posts this month! Also check…
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