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September 11, 2011
Join me...
at Secrets of 7 Scribes today, where I'm talking about my experience at The Writer's Police Academy and answering questions.
September 9, 2011
Fun Friday - First Booksigning Today...what was I thinking?!
Unless this is your first visit to my blog, you've probably already figured out that I got a little exuberant when planning a blog tour to promote my debut release. Forty-five plus stops in total...but who's counting?
Well, probably you if you've already seen me pop up on several of your regular blog destinations!
Today, alone, I'm on four. And if I was smart, I'd be posting something
Well, probably you if you've already seen me pop up on several of your regular blog destinations!
Today, alone, I'm on four. And if I was smart, I'd be posting something
September 8, 2011
Join me...
Today I'm being interviewed by award-winning Love Inspired Suspense author, and dear friend, Sandra Robbins, at her joint-author blog called The Borrowed Book.
Now, I know, I know, I know...another interview?!
If you've read any of them...which is probably how you found this blog in the first place, you probably know more about me than you ever wanted to know.
But... it's a cool blog.
And a
Now, I know, I know, I know...another interview?!
If you've read any of them...which is probably how you found this blog in the first place, you probably know more about me than you ever wanted to know.
But... it's a cool blog.
And a
September 6, 2011
CONNECTIONS TO INDIA . . . COINCIDENCE ???
Please help me welcome debut Canadian author Christine Lindsay as she shares the fascinating story behind the story in Shadowed in Silk, her captivating historical romance set in the British-ruled India.
Take it away Christine…
Thanks, Sandra. It all started when I was a kid listening to stories my mother told of our Irish ancestors who served in the British Army in India. As a young woman I
Take it away Christine…
Thanks, Sandra. It all started when I was a kid listening to stories my mother told of our Irish ancestors who served in the British Army in India. As a young woman I
Join me...
Today I'm being interviewed at the Barn Door Book Loft, and a copy of Deep Cover will be given away.
And...over at Go Teen Writers, I've posted a brief step-by-step outline of how I write, and I'm offering a 3-page critique to one of the commenters.
Don't forget, I have a special guest coming in tomorrow!!
And...over at Go Teen Writers, I've posted a brief step-by-step outline of how I write, and I'm offering a 3-page critique to one of the commenters.
Don't forget, I have a special guest coming in tomorrow!!
September 4, 2011
It's a Holiday...
Welcome to Conversations about Characters. I typically post on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. And if I'm guest blogging elsewhere on a Tuesday or Thursday (which I am all this month), I generally provide a description and link on those days.
Since today is a holiday in Canada--Yippee!!--I'm taking a day off to celebrate the release of my debut novel...drum roll...tomorrow!!
BUT ... before
Since today is a holiday in Canada--Yippee!!--I'm taking a day off to celebrate the release of my debut novel...drum roll...tomorrow!!
BUT ... before
September 1, 2011
Fun Friday - How I'm Making My Pup's Top 7 "Menu" Items Work For Me
1) Plastic Flower Pots - Don't ask me where my pup keeps finding these. But I'm thinking that the zigzag chew marks around the top will appeal to eclectic collectors. E-Bay auction here I come!
2) Rubber Boots - Around here rubber boots are worn to muck out the farm animals. Dog eats your boots...Someone else will have to do the mucking out. I'm thinking Win-Win. Dog's happy. I'm happy.
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2) Rubber Boots - Around here rubber boots are worn to muck out the farm animals. Dog eats your boots...Someone else will have to do the mucking out. I'm thinking Win-Win. Dog's happy. I'm happy.
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Fun Friday - How to Make a Teething Pup's Top 7 Menu Items Work For You
1) Plastic Flower Pots - Don't ask me where my pup keeps finding these. But I'm thinking that the zigzag chew marks around the top will appeal to eclectic collectors. E-Bay auction here I come!
2) Rubber Boots - Around here rubber boots are worn to muck out the farm animals. Dog eats your boots...Someone else will have to do the mucking out. I'm thinking Win-Win. Dog's happy. I'm happy.
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2) Rubber Boots - Around here rubber boots are worn to muck out the farm animals. Dog eats your boots...Someone else will have to do the mucking out. I'm thinking Win-Win. Dog's happy. I'm happy.
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Exciting News!!!
The Craftie Ladies of Love Inspired are introducing a new and improved blog today!!!
We've merged to include the contemporary, suspense, and historical authors all on one site. And to celebrate, we're going big, Big, BIG!
We're giving away a $135.00 gift card AND a BOOK BLAST to the winner. The winner will receive books galore in her mailbox from many of us at the Craftie Ladies.
So spread
We've merged to include the contemporary, suspense, and historical authors all on one site. And to celebrate, we're going big, Big, BIG!
We're giving away a $135.00 gift card AND a BOOK BLAST to the winner. The winner will receive books galore in her mailbox from many of us at the Craftie Ladies.
So spread
August 30, 2011
Let's Create our Heroine ~ Brainstorming Wednesday
For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been illustrating how I build stories by involving you in brainstorming a new one. Whether you're a reader or a writer, I hope you’re having as much fun as I am following the comments and throwing in your ideas.
As promised, today we’ll work on the heroine, but in addition to exploring the lie she believes, I’d like to include another important element in the dialogue—her goals. What is she after? What does she want to accomplish and why? And how is that going to bring her into conflict with the hero?
As promised, today we’ll work on the heroine, but in addition to exploring the lie she believes, I’d like to include another important element in the dialogue—her goals. What is she after? What does she want to accomplish and why? And how is that going to bring her into conflict with the hero?
