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September 21, 2022
Uniquely Universal: The Keys to a Winning Story
Write the story that only you can write. Make it your own. It should be as unique as you are. Got it? Good. Because we hear this advice frequently and this isn’t one I’m going to debunk. If your story isn’t unique, it is a carbon copy and publishers don’t want things that aren’t original. … Continue reading Uniquely Universal: The Keys to a Winning Story →
September 20, 2022
Unexpected Inspiration
What does a stainless steel tree have to do with writing and books? It is all about surprises and inspiration. We made a trip down to the St. Louis Art Museum last weekend because I wanted to see the exhibit on silks from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. I’ve recovered from a tendon issue and … Continue reading Unexpected Inspiration →
September 19, 2022
Banned Books Week and Soft Censorship
When a book isn’t banned outright, it can be tempted to heave a sigh of relief. At least people can still read it. Right? Maybe. For those of you who aren’t familiar with soft bans, this is when a school or a district doesn’t entirely remove a book. Instead, the book is removed from library … Continue reading Banned Books Week and Soft Censorship →
Banned Books Weed and Soft Censorship
When a book isn’t banned outright, it can be tempted to heave a sigh of relief. At least people can still read it. Right? Maybe. For those of you who aren’t familiar with soft bans, this is when a school or a district doesn’t entirely remove a book. Instead, the book is removed from library … Continue reading Banned Books Weed and Soft Censorship →
September 18, 2022
Book Tour for The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo
The book is a ghost story with elements of horror and Gothic suspense. I am taking part in the blog tour for The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo. As you can see from the blog tour banner (above) my post reviewing the book will go live on October 3rd. From the press … Continue reading Book Tour for The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo →
September 15, 2022
Why I Write These Books
Last week, my critique buddies and I were chatting about our work. One of them asked me about a specific project and I realized that it has been a while since I discussed this here. I work on a fairly wide range of nonfiction. The majority of my books, like the one picture above, are … Continue reading Why I Write These Books →
September 14, 2022
National Literacy Month
Did you know that September is National Literacy Month? When I saw that latest stat for adult literacy in the US, I was floored. In 2022, 79% of US adults are literate. That means that a shocking 21% are not. Of those who can read, 54% are literate to only a sixth grade level. And … Continue reading National Literacy Month →
September 13, 2022
Blog Tours: What and Why?
Next week, I’m going to post about the blog tour that I’m taking part in, but I thought I would first discuss what a blog tour is and why you might want to do one for your own book. A blog tour is like a book tour but it is entirely online. It is an … Continue reading Blog Tours: What and Why? →
September 12, 2022
Character Agency and Picture Books
If you aren’t familiar with the term, one way to think of character agency is power. A character who has no agency is an observer or a victim. Things happen around this character and to this character but not because of this character. Agency can be tricky in picture books especially if you have a … Continue reading Character Agency and Picture Books →
September 11, 2022
4 Reasons to Use a Pen Name
These are the two state books that I wrote last year. You’ll note that these books aren’t published under my name but are under a pen name – L.C. Edwards. Why on earth would a writer with 30+ books decide to use a pen name? There are a number of reasons. Writing for a Different …
