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March 20, 2021
How to Develop Tension in Your Writing by Connie Vines #RR #RR82 #WritingTips
How do you develop tension in your writing?
RR#82Thank you Robin for this month's topic :)
I believe creating tension in a novel (or short-story) is a skill which is always been honed and re-invented by an author.
The genre of fiction or even non-fiction often denotes the type of tension you develop when you are writing. However, these are the go-to questions I ask myself when I am writing and revising my stories:
First and foremost, your characters must be people your readers will like and relate to.
Have I created a conflict crucial to your characters. ...
Are my characters engaging characters with opposing goals. ...
Remember to keep raising the stakes. ...
Allow tension to ebb and flow. ...
Keep making the reader ask questions. ...
Create internal and external conflict. ...
Create secondary sources of tension. ...
Make the story unfold in a shorter space of time.
Also:
Master the art of pacing. ...
Time your tension effectively. ...
Introduce exponential tension. ...
Consider using cliffhangers: at the end of a scene or at the end of a chapter.
Throw out those extra words (adverbs). Verbs = Action.
Examples in my writing:
Excerpt from "Brede" Rodeo Romance, Book 2
With and unexpected flash of recall cam a feeling of success. Only the joy was gone al too quickly, blotted out by something else that hovered at the edge of her consciousness. Dark and menacing, it pressed down on her like a thunderhead in the moments before a cloudburst.
She remembered the darkness...
Excerpt from "Lynx" Rodeo Romance, Book 1
Coming out of chute number 5 is Lynx Maddox, the "Wild Cat"...atop Widow-Maker. This cowboy hails from Amarillo, Texas. Let's give him a big Montana welcome."
Everything seemed to move in slow motion. The heavy thud of hooves to the ground. The animal's labored breathing and the clang of the cowbell filled Lynx's head as his butt was pounded against the bull's back. His spine compressed with every jolt.
Helluva way to make a living, he thought, fighting to remain upright. Infuriated, the bull jerked its head from side to side, rolled his eyes, and suddenly aimed a horn at Lynx's leg.
The Brahman had changed his tactics, Lynx realized, his arm pulling hard at the socket as he fought against gravity. Exhaling a heavy snort, the animal dropped its head forward and blasted toward the center of the arena, Lynx knew he was in trouble, big time. . .
Excerpt from "Tanayia--Whisper upon the Water" Native American/First Peoples Series, Book 1
1868
The Governor of New Mexico decreed that all Indian children over the age of six be educated in the ways of the white man.
Indian Commissioner, Thomas Morgan, said: It was cheaper to educate the Indians than to kill them.
1880, Apacheria, Season of Ripened Berries
Isolated bands of colored clay on white lime-stone remained where the sagebrush was stripped from Mother Earth by sudden storms and surface waters. Desolate. Bleak. A land of barren rocks and twisted paths that reached out into the silence.
A world of hunger and hardship. This is my world. I am Tanayia. I was born thirteen winters ago. My people and I call ourselves "Nde" this means "The People". The white man calls us Apache....
I hope you enjoyed this month's topic.
Remember to complete the blog hop and see what my cohorts have divulged (we all love secrets) about developing tension in their writing.
Happy Reading and Writing,
Connie
Marci Baun http://www.marcibaun.com/blog/
Dr. Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-2fU
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
Victoria Chatham http://www.victoriachatham.com
Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/ (You are here now)
Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/
Rhobin L Courtright http://www.rhobincourtright.com
March 15, 2021
Happy (almost) St. Patrick's Day! By Connie Vines
Since everyone visiting ' Dishin' it Out' today, has general knowledge of the celebration, I thought I'd share my often baked soda bread recipe. I serve the bread warm and search slice is smeared with Irish butter and a dollop of orange marmalade.
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 Tablespoons caraway seeds1teaspoon baking soda1teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit2. Mix flour, caraway seeds, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.3. Mix buttermilk and stir until large minister clumps form.4. Gather dough into a large ball and lightly flour outside. Place dough into a ball and kneed until dough becomes smooth and hold a together.5. Roll into a large ball and lightly flour the outside. 6.Place the dough ball in a non-stick baking sheet and shape into a 6-inch diameter ny 2-inch tall mound.7.Cut a 1-inch deep X across the top, extending the edges.8. Bake approximately 35 minutes, until bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.9.Remove from the baking sheet and allow to cool completely.10.Cut into 8 wedges.
This is sooo easy and sooo delish!
March 8, 2021
Connie's Kitchen by Connie Vines
I'd like to share a scone recipe I prepare as a special treat for a family brunch. Or, I must confess, for an afternoon accompaniment to a cup of hot tea--just for me :-). I am not a purest. I will freeze and rewarm scones in a toaster oven or my upper open/warmer of my stove. I do not, however, recommend reheating any type of bread in a microwave.
Real English Scones
YIELD
12 scones
2 cups flour, preferably cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder (not soda)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, room temp
1 egg, lightly beaten
milk, enough to add up to 3/4 cup with the egg added
1 egg, extra
(If you prefer a sweet scone you may add a bit of sugar to the recipe or dried fruit).
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Add butter and rub in with fingers until it resembles crumbs.
Beat egg lightly, pour into a measuring cup, and add milk -- you can use buttermilk instead -- to make up 3/4 cup liquid.
Add liquid slowly to dry ingredients while mixing. You should have a soft dough, but not wet or very sticky.
Sprinkle flour on a wooden board or working surface. Turn dough out on that. Pat out lightly with fingers until about 1 1/2 inch flat, or a little less.
Press out rounds about 2 1/2 inches across.
Gather excess dough and repeat process.
Beat extra egg well.
Put the scones on a greased tin, use a pastry brush and brush with the beaten egg.
Bake for about 13 minutes until well risen and golden.
To serve, best use them quickly. Coffee shops keep making up batches, so as to serve them almost hot from the oven.
To eat, break open while hot or warm, and eat with cream and different jams.
Do you have a favorite Scone recipe?Please share.
Do you have Scone Tales--misadventures in backing, you'd lie to share?
Remember, scones are the perfect snack while reading one of my novels!
Connie
March 1, 2021
Breakfast on the Go! by Connie Vines
Why it this a favorite of mine?
It's transportableIt's make-a-head and freezable.It is loaded with protein and yummy.
Breakfast Egg Cups Recipe
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 10 m
Cook Time: 20 m
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Ingredients
1 – cooking spray
6 large – egg
1/4 cup – milk
1/8 teaspoon – salt
1/8 teaspoon – black pepper, ground
1 medium – bell pepper, red
3/4 cup – spinach
1/4 cup – cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Whisk the eggs and milk together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Dice the bell pepper into small pieces. Stack the spinach leaves, roll them up, and slice them thin. (This method is called chiffonade.)
Add the peppers, spinach, and shredded cheddar to the egg mixture.
Fill muffin cups 3/4 full and bake for 20-25 minutes until centers are set and no longer runny.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Extras may be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to a month. Microwave thawed egg cups on high for 45-60 seconds or until hot.
Nutrition Facts
NUTRITION PER SERVING% DAILY VALUE
Calories: 78 4%
Fat: 5 g 8%
Carb: 1 g 0%
Fiber: 0 g 0%
Protein: 6 g 12%
Sugar: 1 g
You may add different veggies, meats, cheeses, to your personal preference. You may also use a cupcake liner instead of oil or non-stick cooking spray..
Enjoy!
Connie
February 22, 2021
Monday Snacks! This Week it's Afternoon Tea by Connie Vines
I adore Afternoon Tea. I love setting the table with my Royal Albert china and presenting all of all the tasty offerings on my small two-tier cake serving plate.
Traditionally (in the UK and former Colonies) Tea is served around 4PM.
I, however, enjoy my meal in place of the standard American lunch. I prepare my sandwiches the night before and wrap them in wax paper and then plastic wrap so they stay fresh.
Afternoon tea is a light meal composed of three course of tea sandwiches and savories, followed by scones with clotted cream and jam, and ending with sweet pastries. Everything is bite-sized and eaten with fingers. Afternoon tea time is around 4PM, between lunch and dinner.
TOP 10 AFTERNOON TEA SANDWICHES REVEALED
Cucumber sandwich
Thank you to everyone who took part in our survey to find the nation's favorite Afternoon Tea sandwich. credit: The AfternoonTea.co.uk
We can now reveal that smoked salmon and cream cheese on granary bread was the top choice.
The poll also revealed that the cucumber sandwich, which is traditionally associated with afternoon tea, was the preferred filling for just 8% of participants.
We asked our customers to name their favorite sandwich combination and a clear winner soon began to emerge.
Granary bread was the top choice overall, but white bread was still the preferred companion to the cucumber and cream cheese sandwich.
Top 10 Afternoon Tea sandwiches:
1. Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
2. Egg Mayonnaise & Cress
3. Chicken & Mayonnaise
4. Cucumber & Cream Cheese
5. Cheese & Chutney
6. Ham & Mustard
7. Prawn & Mayonnaise
8. Beef & Horseradish
9. Tuna & Mayonnaise
10. Roasted Vegetables & Cream Cheese
Since I'm from the USA, this has been a delightful discovery. I began with strawberry sandwiches (see photo) but I've vowed to try each a sandwich on this list. (Not in one day, of course).
I've also started began following The AfternoonTea.co.uk for more ideas!
Have a Marvelous Monday!
Connie
February 20, 2021
Where Do I Get ideas For Stories? By Connie Vines
I imagine every author has a 'wave link' that attracts stories.
Native Americans believe that Story Tellers have a responsibilityto give a 'story' life. Therefore, the story finds the story teller.
Is this a good thing?It is if it's any 'easy' story to write.
However, the path from beginning to The End is seldom easy.
My first romance novel, came to me during a family vacation in the mid-west. We were in a café and bit of banter between a woman and a cowboy popped into my head (in my case, dialogue is what seems to be the 'jump-start' mode to 99% of my stories). Later during a rodeo in Nebraska I watched a bull-riding event. This is when Lynx Maddox walked on to page one. This novel was awarded numerous awards and was fun to write. I had a vague plotline which my characters seldom adhered to. While every writer loves all the characters in his/her novels (well, aside from the villains), Lynx is still my favorite.
While I was writing my first romance novel, I was also researching my first historical YA novel.
I was involved in the Indian Education, Title IX Programs, and served on the PAC (parent advisory committee for K-8 school district). I also facilitated workshops for the Native American children in the district.
Larry Sellers (Cloud Dancing) actor/stuntman in "Dr .Quinn, Medicine Woman" on television. hosted a workshop. We were speaking during the break. I told him about the novel I was working on. He advised me to complete my story and shared his experience as a child in boarding schools. (He only spoke Sioux when, as a five-year-old, he was sent to a boarding school.) He, and others, endured terrible hardships--hardships even worst for students in the late 1800's.
The research required locating archived materials, visiting Native American boarding schools, interviewing adults who had attended the school or could recall stories told to them by parents or grandparents. My characters are not molded after a particular person, but a composite of the people I interviews or read about. This story tore at my heart. The stories I heard and the shawl of sadness which still effected those, even in old age, always stays with me.
This novel, Tanayia--Whisper upon the Water, took five years to complete. The novel was nominated for a National Book Award and The Frankfurt e-Book Award.
I'm ready to begin the 2nd in this series because the story is starting to call to me. Right now it is only in the basic plotting stage because stories dealing with the dark side of humanity are emotionally draining to write.
I also write in multiple genres. In genres you would probably not expect a writer who is so immersed in historical research to dapple in.
My first published magazine article was featured in "Junior Medical Detective" and later appeared in the Thomas Gaye Educational Series. The story was titled, "A Candle in the Dark" and it was about the Salem Witchcraft Trials.
I write Sassy and Fun Fantasy, and anthologies (on of which will be available in April 2021).
Available now
Fall of 2021 Currently, I finishing my anthology (Gumbo Ya Ya: for women who like Cajun romance).This anthology covers multiple genres: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, Cozy Mystery, A Ghost Story, and...I don't wish to spoil the plot for the 5th story. 
Cajun stories?
My husband is from Louisiana and New Orleans and the French Quarter are one of my favorite vacations spots.
Café Du Monde with coffee au lait and beignet dusted with a mountain of powdered sugar are my personal faves!
Romantic SuspenseRodeo Romance, Book 2
Happy Reading!
Connie
Please stop by and visit the other talented authors participating in this month's blog hop:
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
Anne Stenhouse http://annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com
Beverley Bateman http://beverleybateman.blogspot.ca/
Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/
Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/
Dr. Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-2eA
Fiona McGier http://www.fionamcgier.com/
Helena Fairfax http://www.helenafairfax.com/blog
Marci Baun http://www.marcibaun.com/blog/
Victoria Chatham http://www.victoriachatham.com
Judith Copek http://lynx-sis.blogspot.com/
Rhobin L Courtright http://www.rhobincourtright.com
January 23, 2021
What's on your 2021 To-do List? By Connie Vines #RoundRobin, #WritingTips
What is on your writing to-do list for this year? Do you have any long-range goals or just wrap-ups?
My writing to-do list for 2021.
Working from home with Zoom meetings and workshops, you would assume more writing would be accomplished.
Not so, it seems.
I usually write 9:00pm 2:00am but I've had to make a change because I can no longer function on only 4 hours of sleep (well, not for more than two days-in-a-row).
So here I am, at 12-noon, typing on my keyboard, sipping boysenberry tea and trying not to be distracted by the 'day-light' view of my garden.
Gardenia blossom and new buds
My 1st hibiscus blossom
I have projects to complete during January and February: my anthology (Cajun) and 2nd novella in my fantasy series. I also have outlines for a YA historical, and Book 3, of my Rodeo Romance Series.
I do have long-range goals, also. I plan on posting author interviews on my blog(this one 😃 ) and additional book reviews "I Dug-It". I am toying with the revival of my cooking/ gardening blog.
Now to the nuts-and-bolts!
I have a 2021 calendar dedicated to my daily word-count and mechanical pencil!
I seldom share my fascination with office accessories. I love calendars, journals (with those colorful tabs (alpha or month), college-ruled notebooks, folders, pens (not gel), markers and erasable white/black boards, clamps...well, you get the picture. And I'm exercising extreme self control in purchasing 1 calendar for all of my project 'word-counts' (all entrees will be color-coordinated, of course)
Since my office is in upheaval, due to a flooring install in February, I'm working at my sewing table in the guest room. It's hardly ideal because I have to lean back so don't face-plant into the computer screen.
I guess moving back into my dedicated office needs to be added to my 2021 to-do list!
Visit my co-Round Robin participant's blogs to see their plans and surprises!
Happy 2021, Everyone!
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> Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
> Victoria Chatham http://www.victoriachatham.com
> Beverley Bateman http://beverleybateman.blogspot.ca/
> Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/
> Dr. Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-2bY
> Anne Stenhouse http://annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com/
> Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/
> Fiona McGier http://www.fionamcgier.com/
> Judith Copek http://lynx-sis.blogspot.com/
Rhobin L Courtright http://www.rhobincourtright.com
Marci Baun http://www.marcibaun.com
December 19, 2020
Christmas Teaser. . .Who Doesn't Love a Holiday Romance? By Connie Vines #RR #RoundRobin
Welcome to my Blog!
Today is our December Round Robin Blog Hop.
Todays Topic: A story excerpt, flash fiction, or short story.
I have chosen an excerpt from my contemporary romantic suspense novel, "Brede" Book 2, Rodeo Romance Series.
Setting: Northern New Mexico, USA
Brede tried to focus on the things Kate did that reminded him of other city women, but he couldn't. Though he hated to admit it, He liked the way she made his coffee, and he liked the way she waited up for him. If he stayed out late in the lambing pens. He also liked the way she smiled at him. She had one of the most dazzling smiles he'd ever seen.
She poured two cups of coffee.
He reached for his cup at the same moment she reached for it. His fingers grazed the top of her hand.
She glanced up at him through her lashes, but she didn't move.
He studied her for a moment, taking in the serious set of her mouth. Touching wasn't such a good idea right now.
"If you change your mind about going to town into the morning, I'll understand."
"I know. But I think it's for the best."
He inhaled the scent of her hair, floral and womanly.
She sighed when his arms went around her. She snuggled closer, coffee forgotten, telling herself that this was nothing more than a comfort hug between friends. She knew this wasn't the case. What she was feeling for Brede went far beyond the boundaries of friendship. She had no right to harbor those feelings, but she couldn't deny them either.
"You're welcome to stay at the ranch.--"
She placed her fingertips over his lips. "If someone is trying to kill me, I'm putting you and everyone else on this ranch in danger."
"That's the very reason you should stay."
She shook her head. The sweetness of his words, his generous offer of help, brought tears to her eyes. It would be so easy to stay, but that didn't make it right.
"If you're worried about the kiss..."
"No." she denied, too quickly. She was worried about how much she'd enjoyed his kiss, and how easy it would be to kiss him again.
He gave her one of his rare, heart-stopping smiles, and Kate wanted to clutch his shoulder for support. Instead, she pulled back to get a good look at him. "I'm a grown man," he reminded her. I can take care of myself and so can my men. No one is going to show up on this ranch and harm anyone."
He did look big, strong, and invincible. Still, fear clung to the edges of her mind. Whoever had hurt her didn't play by the rules. Brede might not like to admit it but the remoteness of this ranch would work in her attacker's favor. He had stalked her. That meant he could be outside watching them now. Waiting for an opportunity to strike again.
Blurb
Trouble is something hard-edged rancher, Brede Kristensen, knows all about. A widower with rambunctious young daughter, a ranch to run and an ornery cook who has just run off, Brede doesn't need another problem.
Beaten and left for dead, Amberlynn Maddox has no memory of her past. Accepting Brede's offer as temporary ranch cook, the woman, now called Kate, discovers the sexy rancher with his protective nature and sizzling kisses has claimed her heart.
When a madman discovers Amberlynn's hiding place, no one is safe from harm; not Brede, his young daughter--or Amberlynn herself!
Please stop by and visit the other wonderful authors participating in this month's Blog Hop:
Margaret Fieland http://margaretfieland.wordpress.com
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
Victoria Chatham http://victoriachatham.com
Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/
Helena Fairfax http://helenafairfax.com/blog
Anne Stenhouse http://annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com/
Fiona McGier http://www.fionamcgier.com/
Dr. Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-29F
Beverley Bateman http://beverleybateman.blogspot.ca/
Rhobin L Courtright http://rhobincourtright.com
Wishing all of my readers and visitors a blessed holiday season.
Connie
November 21, 2020
My Favorite Blog Posts (Sharing is Caring) by Connie Vines #RR90
This month’s topic: Review or recommend a book, a short story, or post on someone’s blog.
Wow! This is a difficult topic. There are sooo many excellent books, short stories, online articles, and blog posts.
One of the blogs I follow is “The Eclectic Writer” by Janet Lane Walters. Her blog is about writing and the things that effect a writer. About her books and those of others.
While I follow many other blog sites (everyone who is a member of our happy band of RR writers, of course), and fellow BWL author, Janet Lane Walters. Janet is always writing. I don’t know if, or when, she sleeps. She posted 31 blog posts in October. That is a blog post EVERY day. 324 blog posts as of yesterday. Wow! Janet, like Diane Bator, are always interviewing authors and posting book reviews. When I grow-up, I want to be just like them!
Well, I’m grown-up. . .and so far, I don’t seem been following their example. While Janet writes about “Meandering on Mondays” I really am meandering on Mondays—the garden, the pups training sessions, menu planning, taking photos of the red-tailed squirrel who steals my avocados.
I’ve tried the early-to-bed-and-early-to-rise bit. At 5:00 a.m. all I can manage to do is clutch my mug of coffee and wonder why it’s still dark outside. So, I’ve decided that I am a nocturnal person. I do my best writing between 8:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. (Yes, it’s dark outside during that time, too.) I’m up by 7:30 a.m. and functional after a cup of coffee and 30 minutes of the morning news report.
As for my favorite book, “The Author’s Checklist” by Elizabeth K. Kracht is my current recommended read.
Since I like to multi-task, I follow a video Story Time hour on Facebook by Lisa Salvary via the group: “Romance in Her Prime”. Lisa reads (with character voices) or the author reads from a novel featuring heroines 34 years +. If you miss the live broadcast, you can logon later to watch and listen. This is free, fun, and new books are featured throughout the week. You just have to request to become a member.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/RomanceInHerPrime/
I hope you enjoyed my blog post.
Remember to visit all the other members of our Round Robin Group to see what they are sharing!
Connie Vines
Margaret Fieland http://margaretfieland.wordpress.com
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/
Anne Stenhouse http://annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com/
Fiona McGier http://www.fionamcgier.com/
Dr. Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-282
Beverley Bateman http://beverleybateman.blogspot.ca/
Rhobin L Courtright http://www.rhobincourtright.com
October 17, 2020
What is your favorite book(s) of all time in your favorite genre(s)? By Connie Vines RR# 89
This month's Round Robin Topic: What is your favorite book(s) of all time in your favorite genre(s)? This was a difficult topic for me...so many books, so many enjoyable reads.
Right now I seem to be reaching for cozy mysteries and fantasy fiction.
It understandable that I would enjoy cozy fiction (no dead bodies or murder-in-progress). My fantasy/paranormal fiction is also the non-violent type.
That said, my favorite Romance/Paranormal novel is "Dracula" by Braun Stoker.
The tension, plot-twists, sense of time and place, and development and internal conflict of each character never seems dated. The book is also a love story. Which may do not realize during the first read of the novel.
My post is also late (sorry) because for some reason I thought today was Friday. I have found the Pandemic and 'stay-safe' life style clusters the days together.
Now, cozy mysteries often have a romantic interest, the mystery with it's twists and turns is the focus of the story.
Favorite mysteries?
The "Nancy Drew" series as a child.
Nancy Drew Quotes
"Do act mysterious. It always keeps them coming back for more."
"Romance and detective work won't mix tonight!"
"I just know that any time I undertake a case, I'm apt to run into some kind of a trap."
"Read, read, read. That's all I can say."
"I promise to be as careful as a pussycat walking up a slippery roof."
"I don't promise to forget the mystery, but I know I'll have a marvelous time."
" I just can't help it!"
As an adult, the Tony Hillerman novels. Having traveled throughout the southwest and being involved in Native American education in the urban areas, I found the stories true to life.
Hillerman's writing style is not flash, but he can paint a landscape or thunderstorm. His use of the four corners geographic and cultural backdrop, is woven into the characters and the plot of each of his stories.
“Like all dry-country people, Leaphorn enjoyed rain—that rare, longed for, refreshing blessing that made the desert bloom and life possible.”
― Tony Hillerman, A Thief of Time
“The sky lightened now. Far ahead, they could see where the Pacific half of the blizzard had reached the Chuska range. Its cold, wet air met the dry, warmer air on the New Mexico side at the ridgeline. The collision produced a towering wall of white fog, which poured down the slopes like a silent slow-motion Niagara.”
― Tony Hillerman, The Fallen Man
What genre calls to you?
Do you have a favorite author?
A favorite, setting?
I believe as we experience life, out search for answers/truths will lead us along new path ways.
So, pick up a new genre novel or a find an author whose voice you haven't heard--yet.
Enjoy life and enjoy a new novel, too!
Happy Autumn!
Connie
Visit the authors in our blog fest:
Participant's List:
Anne Stenhouse http://annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com/
Skye Taylor http://www.skye-writer.com/blogging_by_the_sea
Diane Bator http://dbator.blogspot.ca/
Connie Vines http://mizging.blogspot.com/
Dr. Bob Rich https://wp.me/p3Xihq-26c
Fiona McGier http://www.fionamcgier.com/
Victoria Chatham http://www.victoriachatham.com
Helena Fairfax http://www.helenafairfax.com/blog
Beverley Bateman http://beverleybateman.blogspot.ca/
Rhobin L Courtright http://www.rhobincourtright.com
