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November 2, 2016
Top Five: Book Quotes
Here are some motivational quotes from some well-known books. Enjoy!
Lately, I have been reading through a ton of quotes from my favourite novels, trying to figure out which one to put up on my wall.
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On The Spot
I was recently given the opportunity to write a guest post for Squirl’s On The Spot blog, discussing one of my favorite locations in my books. I chose to write about Seattle, my favorite city, and the place I consider home. Check out my post: On The Spot
November 1, 2016
Beyond the Hardwood
Sneak peek into the cover of Beyond the Hardwood, the third book in my series. Still have some tweaking to do before it is sent off for publication, but here’s the synopsis.
From the time he was old enough to hold a basketball, Nathan Hanson dreamed of playing in the NCAA. Now a senior at Lake Washington High School, Nathan is a top-notch athlete with aspirations of attending medical school. Well known for his skills on the court, Nathan’s name and face are plastered across every sports page in Seattle. When a college recruiter catches wind of his stats, Nathan receives a visit from the head coach of the University of Washington, bringing him one step closer to making his lifelong dream a reality.
But sometimes pursuing your dreams comes with a hefty price.
36 KILLER WRITING TIPS FROM STEPHEN KING (10 min read)
Stephen King’s On Writing is one of the best books out there on the craft of writing. If you are a writer and don’t own it, it is well worth the investment.
Written by Millionaire’s Digest Staff Member: Amber M. Founder & Owner of: A Not So Jaded Life Millionaire’s Digest Staff Team, Author, Successful Living and Writing Writer 1. “Put your d…
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Goodreads Review
Received another 5-star review for Scrubs. Overjoyed!
“This is a very enjoyable and moving novel about a group of medical students. In the tradition of the TV series Scrubs of the same name, the characters are given a lot of depth. I was a big fan of the TV series Scrubs and picked up the book because of the same title, and I was not disappointed. In the same well written and composed fashion, yet with a totally different style, we witness personal problems, drama, the pressures of the medical system and the impact they have on our [hero]/ heroines. The setting is very appealing and fascinating, the plot and characterisation excellent and the novel, overall, a winner. Looking forward to the next in the series, which is out already.”
October 30, 2016
“A Read of Substance”
On a whim, I happened to check out Amazon tonight and was pleasantly surprised to find a five-star review of Scrubs, the first book in my series. Made my day.
“I was a big fan of the TV series Scrubs and picked up the book because of the title. Similar to the TV series, this book combines personal dramas and conflicts with the field of medical studies. There is an appeal in the world of Doctors, the medical profession and the impact of it on the individual. There are also many other side issues in this, and great romance. Quite a comprehensive read this is very enjoyable and a read of substance.”
Poetic inspiration: Creative hearth
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Writing
is searching for that perfect hearth
where you plant your creative roots
and imagination freely grows,
with each breath
and heart beat.
Maja S. Todorovic
Storytelling Quotes from Great Writers
A little inspiration via Nicholas Rossis
This is a guest post by Lucy Adams of BuzzEssay, who prepared this fine infographic. Storytelling Quotes from Great Writers Books are much more than just means of communication. They are sources of…
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October 29, 2016
Emotional Beats: Ways to Portray Indifference
Might have to invest in this book: Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings via Nicholas Rossi.
“Last month, I mentioned the launch of Emotional Beats: How to Easily Convert your Writing into Palpable Feelings. As promised, here is the next installment from the book. It lists beats you can use…”
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October 28, 2016
How To Write Back Blurb For Your Book | The Creative Penn
Currently going through this, and I’m convinced that book blurbs will be the death of me.
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Too many authors write a story synopsis for their back blurb. Joanna Penn will show you how to do it right.
You pick up a book because the cover or title looks interesting. The next thing you do is read the back blurb, or if you are online, you read the first excerpt which is usually the same thing. At basics, the back blurb is a sales pitch. It has to be almost an exaggeration of your story that entices the reader to buy, or at least download a sample to their Kindle or iPad. How do you write good back blurb? This is a list of what featured most often from a number of bestselling thrillers reviewed as research from
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