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October 23, 2014
Costume-Drama Thursday: Stardust
While this is not a typical “period” piece, it’s still a costume drama—and one that I adore. I didn’t realize until a recent re-viewing that it’s based on a Neil Gaiman book. So, now I’m going to have to find that and read it! Title: Stardust Historical Setting: (Real-World) England, Late Victorian Era Starring: Claire […]
October 22, 2014
Books Read in 2014: BETTER HOMES AND HAUNTINGS by Molly Harper
Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper Audiobook read by Amanda Ronconi Book Blurb: When Nina Linden is hired to landscape a private island off the New England coast, she sees it as her chance to rebuild her failing business after being cheated by her unscrupulous ex. She never expects that her new client, software […]
October 21, 2014
Books Read in 2014: THE CAPTAIN AND THE WALLFLOWER by Lyn Stone
The Captain and the Wallflower by Lyn Stone Book Blurb: Badly scarred captain Caine Morleigh must marry to inherit. Who better than the homeliest young woman left over at the end of the London season? After all, she will require little attention to keep her happy. Lady Grace Renfair leaps at the only chance to […]
October 20, 2014
Books Read in 2014: THE SECRET DIARY OF LIZZIE BENNET by Bernie Su and Kate Rorick
The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet by Bernie Su and Kate Rorick (a.k.a., Kate Noble) Audiobook performed by Ashley Clements Book Blurb: A modern adaptation of Pride and Prejudice based on the Emmy Award-winning and hugely popular YouTube series and transmedia project The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. There is a great deal that goes into making […]
October 17, 2014
Fun Friday – The “Meet Cute”
These videos are the very definition of what we call the “meet cute” in romance-writing circles. Enjoy—and have a great weekend! . Filed under: Fun Friday, Fun Stuff
October 16, 2014
Dreams vs. Goals: What if my Writing Goals Change? What if I Fail?
Dreams vs. Goals: Risk, Failure, and Re-evaluating Your Writing Goals | KayeDacus.com
October 15, 2014
Dreams vs. Goals: Setting Goals to Achieve Our Writing Dreams
Dreams vs. Goals: Setting Goals to Achieve Our Writing Dreams | KayeDacus.com | Examining the elements to help us set specific, long- and short-term goals for our writing with actionable items that are personally achievable.
October 14, 2014
Dreams vs. Goals: Give Your Writing Dreams Marching Orders
Dreams vs. Goals: Give Your Writing Dreams Marching Orders | KayeDacus.com | "Dreams are hopes. Dreams are wishes. Dreams are visions of an outcome . . . without a visualization of the steps needed to reach that outcome. Goals are what we need in order to figure out how to reach the end we’re dreaming of."
October 13, 2014
Dreams vs. Goals: Do You Dream of Being a Writer?
Dreams vs. Goals: Do You Dream of Being a Writer? | KayeDacus.com | We all have dreams---but what can we do to make those dreams into reality?
October 10, 2014
What Are You Reading? (October 2014)
Happy First Monday of October, everyone. Wait . . . what do you mean I missed the first Monday of the month? Well, no matter what day it is, it’s Reading Report time! . Tell us what you’ve finished over the last month, what you’re currently reading, and what’s on your To Be Read stack/list. […]
