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January 7, 2019
Tracking in 2018 by Paty Jager
The favorite book I read in 2018 is Tom Brown, Jr's The Science and Art of Tracking. It entertained me even when I wasn't reading it!
I purchased the book to help me understanding tracking because the main character in my new mystery series is a Master Tracker. I enjoyed reading about how the author of the book was fascinated by tracking as a child and was lucky enough to grow up next to a
I purchased the book to help me understanding tracking because the main character in my new mystery series is a Master Tracker. I enjoyed reading about how the author of the book was fascinated by tracking as a child and was lucky enough to grow up next to a
January 5, 2019
Ring in the New Year with a Good Read!
By: Marcia King-Gamble
www.lovemarcia,com
I’m starting out 2019 with a shout out to all the readers
and writers of contemporary romance, especially those that have pushed the
limits, and dealt with issues readers face in their everyday life.
Back in the day, contemporary romance authors were restricted
as to what they could write. It was feared that readers would be turned off
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I’m starting out 2019 with a shout out to all the readers
and writers of contemporary romance, especially those that have pushed the
limits, and dealt with issues readers face in their everyday life.
Back in the day, contemporary romance authors were restricted
as to what they could write. It was feared that readers would be turned off
January 4, 2019
Best Book(s) I've Read in 2018 by Judith Ashley
Starting
off 2019 with a blog post on The Best Book I’ve Read in 2018 has been harder for
me than it might appear. All I need to do is write about the book I most remember
reading. Right?
However
as an author, I write first and read second. There are times, especially at the
end of a day at the computer, I don’t really remember the gist of the story or
even the author’s name. Another issue
off 2019 with a blog post on The Best Book I’ve Read in 2018 has been harder for
me than it might appear. All I need to do is write about the book I most remember
reading. Right?
However
as an author, I write first and read second. There are times, especially at the
end of a day at the computer, I don’t really remember the gist of the story or
even the author’s name. Another issue
January 3, 2019
My Favorite Novel Read Last Year Isn't In My Genre
I write and read contemporary romance but the one I look forward to most each year is the latest Regency from Anne Gracie.
I met Anne Gracie when she gave an author talk during a writing course I was doing. After listening to her speak I wanted to read her writing. I read her Regency novel 'The Perfect Rake' and loved every minute. A feisty heroine escapes her abusive, mad, grandfather with
I met Anne Gracie when she gave an author talk during a writing course I was doing. After listening to her speak I wanted to read her writing. I read her Regency novel 'The Perfect Rake' and loved every minute. A feisty heroine escapes her abusive, mad, grandfather with
December 31, 2018
New Year's Traditions - When? Where? Why? by Sarah Raplee
LISTEN UP, READERS! I went down the research rabbit hole and this blog post is the result. Be forewarned.
Although many countries and peoples around the world celebrate New Years’ Day on January 1st (according to the Gregorian Calendar,) not every country nor every religion follows the Gregorian Calendar. Named after Pope Gregory XIII, the Gregorian Calendar was officially introduced in
Although many countries and peoples around the world celebrate New Years’ Day on January 1st (according to the Gregorian Calendar,) not every country nor every religion follows the Gregorian Calendar. Named after Pope Gregory XIII, the Gregorian Calendar was officially introduced in
December 29, 2018
MY PREDICTIONS FOR INDIE AUTHORS IN 2019 By ALLi's Author Advice Center Manager
Cozy Mystery Author Debbie Young
http://www.authordebbieyoung.com
Author Advice Center Manager http://www.selfpublishingadvice.com
Alliance of Independent Authors http://www.allianceindependentauthors...
A
Bumpy Start
The last few months of 2018 have been
turbulent for indie authors, thanks to a raft of changes at Amazon, still the
largest online platform in the
http://www.authordebbieyoung.com
Author Advice Center Manager http://www.selfpublishingadvice.com
Alliance of Independent Authors http://www.allianceindependentauthors...
A
Bumpy Start
The last few months of 2018 have been
turbulent for indie authors, thanks to a raft of changes at Amazon, still the
largest online platform in the
December 28, 2018
Info (And Fun) You Won’t Find On the Internet
By Linda Lovely
I recently was invited to talk with students in Creative
Writing and English classes at a local high school. Part of my advice to those
students interested in writing fiction was to go beyond the Internet to do
research. A writer’s best resources are people who have actual hands-on
experience, and, almost always, they’re more than willing to talk about their
work and
I recently was invited to talk with students in Creative
Writing and English classes at a local high school. Part of my advice to those
students interested in writing fiction was to go beyond the Internet to do
research. A writer’s best resources are people who have actual hands-on
experience, and, almost always, they’re more than willing to talk about their
work and
December 27, 2018
Steamy Christmas in Australia
By Cassandra O'Leary
Potpourri Post
This month the Genre-istas are re-posting a mixed bag of popular posts from the past. So here's my Christmas post from last year.
Author's note: today is almost 100 degrees F and we're inside playing on the new X Box and also Harry Potter Scrabble. We hope to visit the beach when it's not so hot!
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…
Well, one day I might
Potpourri Post
This month the Genre-istas are re-posting a mixed bag of popular posts from the past. So here's my Christmas post from last year.
Author's note: today is almost 100 degrees F and we're inside playing on the new X Box and also Harry Potter Scrabble. We hope to visit the beach when it's not so hot!
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…
Well, one day I might
December 26, 2018
’Twas an Author’s Day After Christmas
by M. L. Buchman
(also in audio read by the author on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iew5uh8lbPE)
’Twas the day after Christmas, when all through
the land,
Only authors were stirring, and none feeling so
grand.
The year’s stories were few, lined up on the
shelf,
(and those sure weren’t put there by some magic old
elf).
The readers still lay nestled all snug in their
bed;
While their iPhones
(also in audio read by the author on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iew5uh8lbPE)
’Twas the day after Christmas, when all through
the land,
Only authors were stirring, and none feeling so
grand.
The year’s stories were few, lined up on the
shelf,
(and those sure weren’t put there by some magic old
elf).
The readers still lay nestled all snug in their
bed;
While their iPhones
December 25, 2018
Happy Holidays from the Genre-istas!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!
