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February 26, 2011
Who Owns Who?
Last fall I was laid up with a back injury for 4 1/2 months and spent most of that time in bed. That made my kitties very happy. They got plenty of lap time and lovings. Now I'm feeling better, but still need to rest my back as much as possible. I bring my laptop to bed and try to do some writing or posts for the blog. This working thing does not make Crystal very happy. She was used to
February 25, 2011
Today's Sponsor: Vestal Virgin by Suzanne Tyrpak
Book Blurb:
Vestal Virgin—suspense in ancient Rome
Elissa Rubria Honoria is a Vestal Virgin--priestess of the sacred flame, a visionary, and one of the most powerful women in Rome. Vestals are sacrosanct, sworn to chastity on penalty of death, but the emperor,Nero, holds himself above the law. He pursues Elissa, engaging her in a deadly game of wits and sexuality. Or is Elissa really the
Vestal Virgin—suspense in ancient Rome
Elissa Rubria Honoria is a Vestal Virgin--priestess of the sacred flame, a visionary, and one of the most powerful women in Rome. Vestals are sacrosanct, sworn to chastity on penalty of death, but the emperor,Nero, holds himself above the law. He pursues Elissa, engaging her in a deadly game of wits and sexuality. Or is Elissa really the
February 24, 2011
Guest Post: Tracy Falbe
The Challenges and Rewards of Writing Fantasy without Killing the ParentsDead parents are a long established literary tradition, especially in fantasy fiction. Harry Potter is currently the most famous fictional orphan. And of course Frodo Baggins lost his parents and was adopted by his Uncle Bilbo. Cinderella was left under the domination of a wicked stepmother. Luke
February 23, 2011
Interview with Thea Atkinson
Briefly describe your journey in writing your most recent book. How long did it take you to finish that manuscript?First off, thanks so much for having me. The questions are pretty thought provoking, and I hope I'm articulate enough to deliver the answers satisfactorily.
My journey for Anomaly? Well, I've always found it difficult to talk about my writing process, mostly because it's a mystery
My journey for Anomaly? Well, I've always found it difficult to talk about my writing process, mostly because it's a mystery
Interview with D.A. Boulter
Briefly describe your journey in writing your first book. How long did it take you to finish that manuscript?My first published book, Courtesan, took approx. 8 years from first word to publishing. That, however, doesn't tell the real story as I put everything on hold for about 5 years. 'Courtesan' came about from a throw-away line in my book 'Pelgraff', where one character looks up a reference
February 22, 2011
Guest Post: Some Thoughts About Thrillers
By Frank Edwards
Thrillers are, by their very nature, intensely plot driven. It's the pulse of the genre. The reader is kept in suspense by a knock on the door at the end of every scene, to paraphrase Zane Gray. But we've all had the experience of being glued to a thriller into the wee hours, and one that may be well-regarded, unable to turn the pages fast enough, but yet at the same time
Thrillers are, by their very nature, intensely plot driven. It's the pulse of the genre. The reader is kept in suspense by a knock on the door at the end of every scene, to paraphrase Zane Gray. But we've all had the experience of being glued to a thriller into the wee hours, and one that may be well-regarded, unable to turn the pages fast enough, but yet at the same time
February 21, 2011
Guest Post: The Power of Positive Thinking
How do you define success?By Melanie Nilles
For me success is defined by what goals I set. I know what I want to accomplish and achieving that gives me a feeling of fulfillment. That is success.
The trick here is setting goals that are achievable. Never set them to high so that you can't achieve them, but never so low that you don't have to work hard. Goals should be work
For me success is defined by what goals I set. I know what I want to accomplish and achieving that gives me a feeling of fulfillment. That is success.
The trick here is setting goals that are achievable. Never set them to high so that you can't achieve them, but never so low that you don't have to work hard. Goals should be work
February 20, 2011
When is it Too Much of a Good Thing?
Sundays are usually dedicated to something called #samplesunday. For those of you who aren't on twitter, the hashmark in front of sample sunday helps those who want to read all the posts for a particular topic find them at once. The alternative is going through your main twitter stream which can be daunting if you have a lot of followers.
The idea behind sample sunday was the brainchild of
The idea behind sample sunday was the brainchild of
February 19, 2011
Aren't Graphic Artists the Best???
Anyone who has been on my blog site lately may have noticed my new books covers displayed in the right hand section. For those of you who don't pay attention to sidebars, here they are full-size:
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These covers are the brainchild of T.M. Roy, graphic designer extraordinaire. It was her vision to put the crystal behind the scenery. For those of you who haven't read the books yet, crystals
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These covers are the brainchild of T.M. Roy, graphic designer extraordinaire. It was her vision to put the crystal behind the scenery. For those of you who haven't read the books yet, crystals
February 18, 2011
Today's Sponsor: DEVIL MOON by Dana Taylor
Book Blurb:Maddie Harris left Boston in humiliation. She hopes the job as assistant principal in a small Arkansas town will keep her too busy to notice the hole where her heart used to be.
Phil Wilcox, divorced former NFL star, returns to his hometown as the new football coach. He hopes to repair the tattered relationship with his eleven-year-old daughter, despite his thorny ex-wife.
Neither
Phil Wilcox, divorced former NFL star, returns to his hometown as the new football coach. He hopes to repair the tattered relationship with his eleven-year-old daughter, despite his thorny ex-wife.
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