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Ellen Boyd

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My books tend to have a mixture of drama, suspense, action, and humour woven throughout their pages. I love writing about family dynamics, especially fathers and sons, uncles and nephews, and brothers. I have no idea why; it just seems to be part of my DNA. lol All of my stories are also clean reads. No cursing, sex, or gratuitous violence. And I love to write strong characters—whether they be male or female, young or old—each with an undeniably vulnerable side and hidden insecurities.

There are only two sides to every coin, but there are multiple sides to every human being.

1. It's difficult for a book to have suspense and action without at least some violence, but it's all in how that violence is described.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Ellen Boyd Sometimes I brainstorm ideas, no matter how 'out there' they seem to be. Other times I'll read well-written books or watch favourite television shows/…moreSometimes I brainstorm ideas, no matter how 'out there' they seem to be. Other times I'll read well-written books or watch favourite television shows/movies in the genre I'm writing (currently YA) for the sole purpose of creating younger 'voices in my head'. And then there are times when I step away from the project altogether and write fanfiction, listen to music or play a game on my phone. I basically bounce back and forth between these methods until the writer's block crumbles and I can start working on my book again! One important thing to remember is you can be writing even when you're not technically writing! *wink* (less)
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What’s the best thing about being a writer?
Ellen Boyd Getting lost in my own imagination! The only danger being when I don't want to come back to the real world! :-)…moreGetting lost in my own imagination! The only danger being when I don't want to come back to the real world! :-)(less)
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(Parts V - VI) What I've Learned About Book Promotion . . .

. . . And How I Plan to Use Those Lessons in the Promotion of my Next Book!5) Enter writing contests -Now, this is more up my alley. No stepping out of my comfort zone to stand in front of cameras and/or large crowds. Unless I win, of course, at which time I’d just have to swallow my fears and deal with it. Again, though, there is a monetary risk. However, the beauty of most of these competitions Read more of this blog post »
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