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August 23, 2013
Saturday Updates
First, an official “Happy Anniversary” to the Hubster.
I’m over at Love, Lust & Laptops today. The tables have been turned, and I’m in the interview seat. Hope you’ll drop by and leave a comment. I’m at a Scrivener workshop all the way down the mountain today, but I’ll respond when I get back. Promise.
And .. last but not least: This weekend–through Monday, Saving Scott is 30% of at the Kobo store. Use coupon code Get30now at checkout.
August 22, 2013
Friday Field Trip — Memory Lane
Tomorrow marks the 44th year since I married the love of my life. How time flies. As did your hair!
Love you, Hubster.
August 21, 2013
Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing
First, I’m over at The Blood-Red Pencil again today, talking about a writing/editing technique I heard about at the Mystery Writers of America University. Hope you’ll drop by and check it out. Comments welcome.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Elmore Leonard. He’ll be missed. I blogged about his writing tips back in 2009. I’m sure they’ll be all over the Blogosphere, but I think they’re worth repeating.
1. Never open a book with weather.
If it’s only to create atmosphere, and not a chara...
August 20, 2013
What’s Cooking Wednesday — Tuna Salad With Herbed Toast
Hubster found this one in the Food Network Magazine, and changed the herbed mayo, using what we had on hand (see note below), and substituting the mixed greens we also had on hand for part of the romaine. I can see it working just a well with chicken.
Tuna Salad With Herbed Toast
Ingredients:
6 T mayonnaise
½ c chopped fresh basil and/or chives
S&P
4 thick slices crusty bread
2 T red wine vinegar
1 head romaine, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 15 oz can chickpeas (Garbanzos) drained and rinsed
1 pint cher...
August 19, 2013
In the Interview Room — Kate Wyland
Today I welcome Kate Wyland to Terry’s Place. Kate is the author of Wyoming Escape, a contemporary romantic suspense novel, and the recently released Forewarning, which is also romantic suspense but with a paranormal twist.
Setting: real, totally made up, or based on a real place?
Forewarning is set in the Oregon Cascade Mountains, so it’s based on a real area, but not a real place. The ranch, the town, the names are totally made up. But I hope it reflects what it’s like to live there.
Which of...
August 18, 2013
Staying on Track
I’ve been working on my next Mapleton Mystery, and am back to using my story tracking board. I didn’t use it for Jinx’s Blackthorne, Inc. book, mostly because I was lazy. No excuses; I didn’t take down the sticky notes from the previous book, and by the time I thought about it, I was so far into the book, the thought of recapping to that point was too daunting.
(Note-this was definitely a ‘do as I say, not as I do’ situation)
But for Gordon’s book, I cleaned off my board and went back to my tri...
August 17, 2013
And the Winner is…
Helene Young tells me her winner, picked randomly from comments, is…
Karen C!
Congratulations, and my own thanks for being a frequent commenter on this blog.
And if you like entering contests to win great stuff, the Booklover’s Bench August contest has 1 more day to run.
August 15, 2013
Friday Field Trip — Colorado Stuff
Hubster went out on a couple of hiking/photography expeditions recently. Here’s what he saw.
August 14, 2013
It’s SOCIAL Media
Don’t forget—there’s still time to win a copy of Half Moon Bay by Helene Young. Scroll down to Tuesday’s post and leave a comment.
If you’re reading this blog, odds are you’re well aware of all the social media—Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest—to name the biggies. Many people, authors included, tend to look at these as marketing outlets. But it’s important to remember the “Social” part of these sites.
Your audience probably isn’t coming to these...
August 13, 2013
What’s Cooking Wednesday — Apricot Kale and Quinoa Salad
This recipe shared thanks to “Get Off Your Tush and Cook”. Again, if you’re not comfortable with quinoa (and I can’t see why not–it’s a yummy grain), you could substitute rice or pasta.
This is a perfect summer salad which is delicious and refreshing. A very healthy salad which is also perfect for vegans and vegetarians.
Apricot Kale and Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 small or 1 large...
