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February 22, 2013
Sometimes They Just Don’t Get It
So I’ve been feeling really bad this week. And not just because I have a touch of a stomach bug, although that doesn’t help. No, I’ve been feeling bad because I had to leave a bad review on someone’s book. … Continue reading →
February 20, 2013
How To Write A First Draft – The End
For the last two weeks I’ve been talking about how to survive a first draft and actually get it finished. There are far too many promising writers out there who start a novel but never finish that all-important first draft. … Continue reading →
February 19, 2013
2013 Book #7 – The Ruth Valley Missing, by Amber West
Oh gosh. This is tough. I was given The Ruth Valley Missing, by Amber West in a special Valentine’s Day “blind date” book giveaway. I had a few exchanges with Amber in the process of being sent the book and … Continue reading →
February 18, 2013
The Last Time A Pope Resigned
Thank you, modern world, for putting Medieval History back in the news last week! That’s two weeks in a row! So for those who might have been living under a rock, a week ago Pope Benedict XVI announced that he … Continue reading →
February 15, 2013
2013 Book #6 – Just This Once, by Rosalind James
Without a doubt, the best part of my initiative to read as many books as possible in 2013 is the fact that every book I’ve read has either taught me important things about the craft of writing or provided itself … Continue reading →
February 13, 2013
How To Write A First Draft – The Middle
So. You’ve decided to write a novel. You were super excited about that fabulous idea you had and you squeed with delight as you raced to capture the glow of the beginning of the story. You set forth on your … Continue reading →
February 12, 2013
Winner of the Heartbreaker’s Blog Hop Giveaway
At least my giveaway. And the winner is … *drumroll* Susan Platt! Susan, I’ll be emailing you soon to figure out where to send your shiny new Starbucks gift card! Best of luck with the Grand Prize drawing, everyone!
February 11, 2013
Now That They Found Him, Who Was Richard III?
Last Monday, February 4th, medieval history made big news when the University of Leicester announced that remains that had been found buried under a car park in 2012 were, without a doubt, those of King Richard III. History nerds around … Continue reading →
February 8, 2013
Heartbreaker Blog Hop – Everyday Heartbreaker
Girl meets boy. Boy adores girl. They fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Boy never disappoints girl or lets her down and always stands up for her when she needs it. Ah! If only real life … Continue reading →
February 6, 2013
How to Write a First Draft – The Beginning
Nope. Writing a book isn’t easy. It’s a challenge that a lot of people take on, but far fewer people actually finish. I’m one of those people who took it on and didn’t finish. It took me decades worth of … Continue reading →
