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Insurgent – Book Review

Originally posted on The Book Review Directory:
? My last blog post was a review of Divergent; the first of the trilogy which I absolutely loved. It was with this same enthusiasm that I startedInsurgent, the film adaptation of which has been recently released in the cinema. The last book ended with Tris and Four…

Publishing Tips With Kameron Hurley: An Interview

I’m pleased to welcome Kameron Hurley to the interview portion of the blog. Kameron is the author of the novels God’s War, Infidel, and Rapture–a science/fantasy noir series which earned her the Sydney J. Bounds Award for Best Newcomer and the Kitschy Award for Best Debut Novel. She won the Hugo Award (twice) andwas … Continue reading Publishing Tips With Kameron Hurley: An Interview

Don’t Let Reviewers Hold You Hostage

Unpublished authors imagine that once they are published, life will be glorious. That’s because they haven’t thought much about bad reviews. Every author gets them, and sometimes they’re agonizing. As a published, working author, you learn to live with the reality of bad reviews in different ways. You can stop reading them. You can … Continue reading Don’t Let Reviewers Hold You Hostage

Where They Found Her – Book Review

Originally posted on The Book Review Directory:
? ? Name: Where They Found Her Format: Hardcover Pages: 336 pages Publisher: Harper Published: April 14, 2015 Genre: Mystery Synopsis:“At the end of a long winter, in bucolic Ridgedale, New Jersey, the body of an infant is discovered in the woods near the town’s prestigious university campus.…

Contest Time!

Hello readers and writers! Today marks the first day in a month-long contest. The talented Katie McCoach at KM Editorialhas generously donated a prize to the winner of the contest. Here’s what one lucky person will win: A free, professional critique and editorial review of your manuscript for the length of 50 pages. You’ll … Continue reading Contest Time!

How to Write 5,000 Words a Day

For at least 16 consecutive days now, I’ve been averaging 5,000 words a day; that’s around 80,000 words in a little over 2 weeks. In the past, I’ve had certain occasional days where I wrote 8,000 – 10,000 words, but that often meant I was unable to write for the rest of that week. … Continue reading How to Write 5,000 Words a Day

Circling the Sun – Book Review

Originally posted on The Book Review Directory:
? This review is based on an Advanced Reading Copy (ARC) from NetGalley to me: I just finished reading Circling the Sun, written by Paula McLain – the author of The Paris Wife. Circling the Sun, published by Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine Books with a release…

16 Query Tips From Literary Agents

When your manuscript is polished, your query letter honed to perfection and you’re ready to contact agents about representing your baby, you still aren’t done. Each agent you contact will have unique requirements, personal favorites as to how to oil your manuscript so it slips smoothly through the gears of their application process. Trust … Continue reading 16 Query Tips From Literary Agents

Grey – Book Review

Originally posted on The Book Review Directory:
? I’ve taken a breath. Got my emotions in check. Put my favourite comfy slippers on. Poured myself a glass of wine and have my kindle and computer at the ready, to write what is probably one of the most important book reviews of my life, well, okay……

5 Ways to Know That You’re Really a Writer

So, the other day, I arrived bright and early for the morning shift at my job. One coworker remarked that I looked toobright-eyed and bushy-tailed for somebody who was going to work at 6 am. I explained to her that I woke up at 4 in order to write a little before I came … Continue reading 5 Ways to Know That You’re Really a Writer