Nancy Christie's Blog, page 43
October 30, 2020
"Exit Row" excerpt
Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories
My latest story excerpt on StoryTime is from “Exit Row”— part of Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories (Unsolicited Press).Check it out on here:
YouTube
October 29, 2020
Reader Survey on Women's Novels
Do you prefer the story to be a love story, focus on women's friendships, or be about making a new start in life?
October 28, 2020
"After the Storm" excerpt
Peripheral Visions and Other Stories.
Sometimes you have to go through a storm to learn how truly strong you are and what you can handle. That’s the difficult lesson Sara is learning.
Check it out on Medium or listen to all of them on my StoryTime playlist on YouTube!
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 10.28.20
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October 22, 2020
The Book Signing Debacle – Excerpt from FINDING FRAN
Those authors who have had less-than-great book signing experiences might appreciate Fran’s book signing debacle!
Read it, then tell me what you think. Are you interested in hearing more about Fran and how she handles her personal and professional challenges?
The Book Signing Debacle – Excerpt from FINDING FRAN
October 21, 2020
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 10.21.20
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October 20, 2020
My Thoughts on… Get the Word Out: Write a Book That Makes a Difference
I’m always on the lookout for books about writing books, and I recently had the good fortune to receive an advance copy of Get the Word Out: Write a Book That Makes a Difference by Anne Janzer.
I’ve been a fan of Anne’s work since I read her book, The Writer’s Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear, and was lucky enough to also have her contribute to my book, Rut-Busting Book for Authors.
Anne Janzer, author
So when she reached out to me for a review, of course I agreed, knowing that her book would...
October 16, 2020
"The Storyteller" excerpt
Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories (Unsolicited Press)
Watch it on my YouTube channel
October 14, 2020
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 10.14.20
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October 13, 2020
Four Steps for More Comfortable and Confident Public Speaking—Guest Post by Laura Handke
Laura Handke
Your new book is out and now you have to promote it virtually or in person.
Or you’ve been invited to be part of a panel discussion on some aspect of writing.
Or maybe, after spending hours developing a workshop, you’ve finally been given a chance to present it.
What could be wrong with that? Nothing—except for the fact that you are terrified of doing any form of public speaking. You’re afraid your voice will shake, your content will bore and your overall presentation will be such a...
