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November 1, 2022
b.read.crumbs, the rejection issue
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“>s.Here it is, folks–b.read.crumbs: the rejection issue! Julie, Deborah, and special guest Carmela McCain Simmons talk about how we keep going when we are stupid, ugly, and dumb, and nobody likes our writing.
Carmela || Deborah || Julie || Writers in Conversati...
October 30, 2022
Sea Turtles On The Ropes
Dear EarthTalk: How are populations of sea turtles faring these days? — A.J., Los Angeles, CA
Swimming alongside a sea turtle in coastal waters is certainly a thrilling sensation, but the experience is becoming increasingly harder to come by. Declines in sea turtle populations around the world and in U.S. waters over recent decades is a sad reminder of all the environmental offenses that contribute to making the world’s oceans less hospitable to these majestic, iconic reptiles.
...October 27, 2022
Connecting Your Readers to Your Characters
Lauren Carr is one of my favorite guests on this blog. She’s written so many books I can’t keep track of them all, so you can be sure she’s learned a lot about the art and craft of writing. Despite her crazy-busy schedule, she graciously provided some important advice about bringing your fictional characters to life. Keep reading to learn more about that, about Lauren’s new audio book, and about how you can enter the giveaway.
Last night, I bailed on a b...
October 26, 2022
b.read.crumbs, the inspiration issue
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In this issue…. Julie says || Deb says || Writers in ConversationJULIE WRAY HERMAN
Deb and I sit down at least once a year for a session of Let’s Inspire Each Other aka bouncing ideas off one another. This time we met up at a campground near Mobile, Alabama. Our friend, the poet and author Mary Saums had told us about the Wichahpi Commemorative Stone Wall (Te-lah-nay’s Wall) in Florence, AL. It was worth going ...
October 25, 2022
Interview with Sheila Roberts
If you haven’t already fallen in love with Sheila Roberts’s books, her latest title is surely the one to make you swoon. The Road to Christmas is a warm and welcoming novel that will put stars in your eyes. Busy as she is, Sheila still made time to offer some advice to writers in the interview below.
What books do you recommend for an aspiring writer?
Here are books I always recommend: Writing The Blockbuster Novel by Albert Zuckerman, The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler, and Writin...
October 24, 2022
On writing inspiration: a guest post from Jinny Alexander
Author Jinny Alexander is currently on tour with her hugely entertaining new mystery, A Diet of Death. We can all relate to that title, can’t we? Jinny is also a very generous person, which is why she’s offered up some writerly advice in this guest post. In addition, she’s awarding a $10 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter. Keep reading to learn all about the book, the author, the helpful advice, and how to enter the raffle.
Inspiration from a quiet life. Or: ...
October 23, 2022
Will We All Be Driving EVs By 2035?
Dear EarthTalk: How will California’s recent decision to require all new car sales to be electric vehicles (EVs) beginning in 2035 affect other states’ timelines for adopting similarly stringent measures? — M. Sergis, Tampa, FL
In late August 2022, California governor Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources Board announced the approval of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule. This act serves as a 15-year plan to put ...
October 19, 2022
Shelley Blanton-Stroud on Complicating the Story
My guest today is Shelley Blanton-Stroud, author of the Jane Benjamin novels. If you write or plan to write or think you’ll someday write a historical novel, Shelly’s advice in this guest post just might be what you need. Once you’ve read the post, scroll on down to find out how to win your own totally free copy of Tom Boy.
The trouble with a historical girl sleuthI don’t think writing is easy. At least not for me. I have a tendency to internally debate every choice—First ...
October 16, 2022
Manufactured Homes: Greener Than Traditional Houses?
Dear EarthTalk: How do manufactured homes stack up against traditionally constructed houses in terms of energy efficiency and overall environmental footprint?
As one might expect, manufactured homes run the gamut with regard to energy efficiency. In an analysis completed by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), it was found that modern manufactured homes used 70.4 MM btu/year, a significant amount...
October 12, 2022
Fresh Marketing Ideas from Author Marcy McCreary
No one becomes a writer because of the joy of marketing. In fact, promoting books and self would be the only downside to an otherwise ideal career. When I learned that Marcy McCreary, the author of the deeply atmospheric and compelling novel The Disappearance of Trudy Soloman , I practically begged her to share some tips and tricks. Read on to learn about….
5 Unconventional Book Marketing Ideas You Might’ve Never Heard Before~1. I’ve left a copy of my book in random places lik...
