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Interviewing Regency characters

Today on my blog visit with the main characters of newly released Two Tutor Doves> by Patricia Kiyono. This is a sweet Regency romance story just in time for the holidays. http://blog.lindacarroll-bradd.com/?p...

Self-Editing Class for Fiction Writers

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Rose's Self-Editing Workshop
October 4-11, 2015

Want to learn how to sharpen and deepen Point of View?
Never learned the difference between Show vs Tell?
Want to perk up the pace of your prose?
Need help pinpointing weak spots in your writing style?

Your Instructor: Linda Carroll-Bradd, owner of Lustre Editing

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
This workshop will provide tips so you will tighten your sentence and paragraph structure to make your writing shine! Through the use of checklists, topical lectures and structured writing/revision exercises for each lesson, I supply tangible examples of what to look for and how to fix it. You'll get interactive assistance from freelance editor and award-winning author, Linda Carroll-Bradd.
Replacing Passive Voice with Active voice
Identifying Power words to pump up your sentences
Eliminating implied or unnecessary words to tighten pacing
Identifying misplaced modifiers, dangling participles and how to fix this structure
Learn techniques to sharpen and deepen Point Of View
Increase the level of Show Vs Tell in your writing
Grammar & Punctuation Refresher
Claim your personal Style and Voice

To enroll, send your $25 payment through Paypal from the workshop page on http://www.rosescoloredglasses.com/WS...
Deadline for enrollment is October 4, 2015. (introductions, 1st lesson posted on 10/4)

Character Interview from Storm Season

On my blog today, author Anna Marie Kittrell interviews the heroine, Molly, from her YA romance titled Storm Season. Stop by and learn about this exciting new release from Prism Book Group featuring a tornado! Tagline: Sometimes the shelter is more dangerous than the storm.
http://blog.lindacarroll-bradd.com/?p...

Fall Into A Book Facebook Event

One of my publishers, Prism Book Group, is hosting a Facebook event titled Fall Into A Book through September 28th. Multiple books are free each day. Authors host an hour and provide insight into their titles and writing process. Join us and be eligible for prizes.
https://www.facebook.com/PrismBookGroup

Character Interview from The Price of Scorn

Kae Elle Wheeler is the author of the Cinderella series, based on the well-known fairy tale.

Today on my blog is a character interview from The Price of Scorn, the story behind the evil step-mother.

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TRR Readers' Choice Award

I’m so excited to have my novella, Unlocked Treasure, included in The Romance Review’s Winter 2015 Reader's Choice Awards. What I need between now and the end of this month are 50 nominations (votes) stating the Halloween-themed contemporary romance novella should proceed to the finals. Please take a moment and click over to add your support.
http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...

Interview of Linda O. Johnston

On my blog today, I'm interviewing Linda O. Johnston who writes paranormal military stories for Harlequin Nocturne. Stop by and learn more.
http://blog.lindacarroll-bradd.com

Elements of a Romantic Scene

I asked some of the authors who contributed stories to Roane Publishing's Summer's Sweet Embrace what two elements they thought were essential in a romantic scene.

Click over to my blog and see the answers that covered lots of details.
http://blog.lindacarroll-bradd.com/?p...

Interview of Rachel Graves

Today my Wednesday interview is with urban fantasy author, Rachel Graves. Stop by and learn about her release, Under A Blood Moon.
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Promotion for FEAR LAND

Today on my blog I'm featuring new release, Fear Land from Rolynn Anderson. This is a military suspense romance FEAR LANDwith paranormal elements and sounds great.
http://blog.lindacarroll-bradd.com/?p...