Monthly Archives: April 2011

A Writing Retreat

So, when I first knew my local RWA chapter was having a Spring retreat for our writers, I can’t say I was super excited about attending, but felt I needed to go because I’m part of the board.  I can’t … Continue reading

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Review: “Hearts Through Time” by Marie Higgins

Disclaimer:  A request went out and I responded – “Yes I’ll read and review your book.”  Said book was sent to me (free – thank you) and here is said review. Marie Higgins, is a local author I’ve met, a … Continue reading

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And our winner is…

krisseev!  I will be notifying our lucky winner who will receive a copy of Danielle’s eBook “Loving a Fairy Godmother”. Have a great day, everyone…. and keep writing, reading or both

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Guest: Danielle Monsch, author of “Loving a Fairy Godmother”

Today, I’m welcoming my first guest blogger, Danielle Monsch.  I asked Danielle to discuss how she came up with the idea for her story.   Also, please leave a comment between now and April 20 at midnight to be entered to win a copy of Danielle’s eBook.  … Continue reading

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Emotions and Writing

I think we can all agree that emotions are key to good genre fiction (I’ll not comment on other types of writing as they are outside my purview).  In genre fiction, if we don’t have our character’s emotions shaking their … Continue reading

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When to Pull the Plug

Ever started something, invested a ton of time into it, and then at some point it seems like you hit a wall?  It’s hard to figure out when to pull the plug.  You’ve spent so much time on it (whatever that … Continue reading

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