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March 1, 2016
Lessons Learned from Marie Force
I recently took a virtual workshop about writing multiple series from NYT and USA Today bestselling author Marie Force. Self-publishing trailblazer and author of not one but FOUR continuing series, Marie also owns the E-Book Formatting Fairies, hosts Reader Weekend events for her biggest fans, moderates one of the most useful self-publishing loops on Yahoo, and is a frequent conference speaker. In addition, the busiest woman in publishing generously shares her knowledge by teaching workshops....
February 28, 2016
Closing Ceremonies, 2016 Ruby Slippered Sisterhood Winter Writing Festival
February 25, 2016
Fangirl Friday
It’s Friday again. I hope everyone had a productive writing week, and is ready to spend the weekend with a good book. We have TWO shiny new Ruby books to celebrate this week–DEADLY SCANDAL by Kate Parker and TROUBLE IN SUDDEN FALLS by Elizabeth Bemis. Read on for all the details.
TROUBLE IN SUDDEN FALLS
by Elizabeth Bemis
New Release!
They say you can never go home.
But Maddie O’Callaghan doesn’t have much choice. When her freak of an ex-husband steals her job, her life and her sanity, Ma...
February 23, 2016
Burnout
At first, I was reluctant to write about this topic during the Winter Writing Festival, when so many people are motivated and rocketingtoward the finish line to meet theirgoals. However, burnout is something that hits many creative people (right where it hurts!) at the most inconvenient times—not that it’s ever convenient to be mentally exhausted—and I suspectsome of us out there are feeling the burn.
I had my first episode of burnout at the tail-end of 2015, and feel like I’m just coming out...
February 21, 2016
2016 Ruby Winter Writing Festival Check-In Monday #6
One. Week. Left. Anyone freaking out yet? 
How are you doing? For those of you on track, great job!!! You rock! And for those of you needing a little boost, I’ve just sent you one. Did you feel it? LOL. Here’s to a magical last week for everyone, and may we all meet our goals!!
I’m trying to think of something clever to say right now, but honestly, I think that train has left the building. I’m currently in the middle logging all my tax info (I *must* get this to my accountant tomorrow, and I...
February 18, 2016
Fangirl Friday
It’s Friday again. I hope everyone had a productive writing week, and is ready to spend the weekend with a good book. We don’t have any Ruby new releases to announce this week, but Vanessa Barneveld has an e-novella called LIVE FAST, DIE YOUNG coming on June 5 as part of the DANGEROUS BOYS YA anthology. Pre-order exclusively from iBooks for the special price of 99 cents.
LIVE FAST DIE YOUNG in DANGEROUS BOYS
by Vanessa Barneveld
iBooks Exclusive Preorder for only $0.99!
Molly can’t stand s...February 16, 2016
Become Your Heroine: Adding Real-Life Details to Your Stories
These are them! My exact sweater pants. So soft!
As writers we often find ourselves sitting behind our computers, tucked away, safe and sound. We send our heroes and heroines into battle, down dark alleys, to distant planets or on blind dates. While we wear fuzzy socks, sweatpants, and sit at our desks with our hot tea or diet soda. Comfort – it’s a good thing. Personally, I have a pair of sweater-pants that I wear all the time. They hug my legs in the softest material I’ve ever felt. Right n...
February 15, 2016
Don’t Be Lazy Now
In the sprints, many authors have announced that they’ve completed their work, first draft or edits. Others are following their footsteps. I thought we’d take this opportunity to talk about endings.
We all know that our endings MUST leave our readers satisfied. The ending can be happy or not. Or, it could leave the reader completely hanging out there with a hundred questions about what happens next, if that is what the reader has expected and will want-think saga. However, don’t leave the end...
February 14, 2016
2016 Ruby Winter Writing Festival Check-in Monday #5
We’ve reachedthe point in the marathon where we may be starting to fatigue, wanting to give up because our originalgoals may seem unattainable. However, there’s still time to succeed! That second wind—that runner’s (writer’s?) high—is just around the corner. Don’t give up!!
If you’re keeping up and hitting your stride, congratulations! Definitely share below, in the comments, and start with “I MADE MY GOAL” so we can cheer you on!
But some of us may be struggli...
February 11, 2016
Fangirl Friday
It’s Friday, and we have some amazing weekend reads for you. I’m super excited to report that Courting Trouble, the next book in Lizzie Shane’s Reality Romance series, is out now. For all you horse lovers, Bev Pettersen’s A Scandalous Husband is on sale for $0.99. And Love and Oreos by Elizabeth Bemis–which USA Today called a 2015 “Must Read Romance,” is FREE. Read on for all the details.
COURTING TROUBLE
A Reality Romance Novel
by Lizzie Shane
New Release!
She’s trying to live down her rep...
