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May 8, 2013
Guest Post: Adrienne Thompson – How to Handle a Negative Review
Thanks, MJ, for the opportunity to be a guest on your fabulous blog! Today, I want to talk about something that’s been on the mind of probably every writer who has ever presented his or her work to the public—negative reviews. No one wants to receive a negative review. Many of us are very sensitive … Continue reading »
An Interview with Author M.J. Kane
Reblogged from Sharon C. Cooper: It is with great pleasure that I welcome fellow author, M.J. Kane to my blog! M.J is the author of A Heart Not Easily Broken, book 1 of The Butterfly Memoirs Series and she has recently released book 2, Jaded. But before she tells us about her latest release, lets find out … Continue reading »
May 7, 2013
#WriterWednesday- Interview with Dianne Harman!
Today I welcome author, Dianne Harman. Grab your coffee, sit back, and get to know her! Welcome, Dianne! What inspired you to write? I’d always wanted to write but I didn’t feel that I had enough credentials, you know, the how many workshops have you attended, how many writing groups are you in – and … Continue reading »
#TeaserTuesday- The Butterfly Memoirs: Life, Love, Tragedy, and Triumph…
Those are the type of stories I write. When I decided to become an author, the first thing I did was read…a lot. I read books by authors I idolized. I read books by authors I’d never heard of. I read books that were bestsellers, and books that weren’t getting the best reviews. Contemporary Romances, … Continue reading »
May 4, 2013
#8Sunday- A Heart Not Easily Broken and a Tribute to Star Wars
A tribute to Star Wars??? I know, this is not my typical #8Sunday post, but yesterday was May 4th (May the 4th Be With You!) for Star Wars Fans (geeks!), of which I am one and proud of it. Today is May 5th (or better known as Revenge of the 5th!). Before I started writing … Continue reading »
May 2, 2013
Have you heard of AuthorsDB? If not, you have to check this out!
Recently, I was directed to a website that offers free author promotions. In the digital age of Indie authors, it’s up to us to find ways to promote our work in order for our creative voices to be heard by millions of readers. I’ve signed up for a variety of sites, but this one in … Continue reading »
May 1, 2013
Guest Post: My Writing Experience by Debbie Brown
My time on Facebook has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of authors, each one unique in their own way, each with their own story as to why they write. Today, my good friend, Debbie Brown, shares her reasons for writing. MJ I have always had a great passion for writing and … Continue reading »
April 30, 2013
#WriterWednesday- Interview with Tammie Clarke Gibbs!
Welcome! This week I introduce you to author, Tammie Clarke Gibbs who writes in several different genres. Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and get a chance to know her! Welcome, Tammie! What inspired you to write? I’ve always loved to read. When I was a junior in high school, I had … Continue reading »
April 29, 2013
#TeaserTuesday- Jaded (Book 2 of The Butterfly Memoirs)- Zachariah’s introspection
This weeks #8Sunday teaser post got great feed back. One reader stated she loved the introspection. As I said before, it’s one of my favorite scenes of the novel. Watching him beat himself up over something as simple as a kiss was very entertaining, especially since he was getting drunk at the time. With that said, … Continue reading »
April 28, 2013
Deciding what genre you write should not be this difficult!!!!
Okay, admit it, we’ve all been there. You get an idea; invest time, tears, aggravation, and determination to write it all down. Then you struggle with letting it go long enough for a friend or relative to read it. You gird yourself emotionally (or at least you try to) while you listen to their feedback, then cry … Continue reading »
