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Dreams as Motivation
I’m watching My Lottery Dream Home when I should be writing. That’s the problem with being self-employed. You ALWAYS feel like you should be working. But that’s a whole other blog post. While watching this show, I started dreaming. What if I won the lottery? What kind of home would I want? I kinda love…
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NaNoWriMo 2018 and Writing Sprints
I love National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). It’s a month dedicated to writing 50,000 words, which means an average of 1667 words a day. I have never “won” NaNoWriMo. In other words, I have never hit that 50K mark. Let’s face it. I’m just not that quick of a writer. It has nothing to do…
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THE 2018 TRULY EPIC FANTASY BUNDLE
If you haven’t heard of Story Bundle, you’re missing out. They routinely offer bundles of books in various genres at unbeatable prices. There is a minimum, but otherwise, you pay what you think the books are worth. Plus, Story Bundle will give a percentage of your purchase price to charity. I’ve been a fan for…
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Critique Group Bliss
I have found it. After a couple years of searching and trying different groups, both virtually and in person, I have finally found Critique Group Bliss. I am writing this blog as hope for all the rest of you who are still in need. You can do it too! One of my writer buddies, A.M.…
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Newsletter Conundrum
I’m almost done with book two, TARBIN’S FALSE PROPHET. If I would quit adding chapters, I’d already be finished. I need a better outline next time. The cover is in the hands of the very talented Stefanie Saw. I will share that soon. At this point, it’s time to promote book two by begging for…
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New Year’s Goals (Resolutions are SO Outdated)
Woot! Made it another year. And this year, this brand new 2018, I can call myself an author. Finally. I have a short story published in Eclectically Heroic AND my first novel, Tarbin’s True Heir, has shown itself to the world with a modest, though growing, splash. I like to judge my success based on…
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“The Power To” and an Award Winning Book Cover
So much has been going on these past weeks. I didn’t win NaNoWriMo. (Someday, my arch nemesis, someday.) But I do have other successes to share. “The Power To” Short Story My first published short story is available on Amazon! “The Power To” introduces you to Amelia Weatherford, a retired school teacher dealing with feelings…
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NaNoWriMo Update: One Step at a Time
Obviously, that’s not me above. I’m freezing right now with a blanket wrapped around my legs and it’s 60 degrees Fahrenheit outside. When you’re done laughing, I’ll be here. As my last post optimistically described, NaNoWriMo is still in full swing and I have a whopping 20,000 words. For the please-no-math people, that means I’m…
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NaNoWriMo Once More
In a few hours, the elusive National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo begins. This November tradition sets a goal of 50,000 words in 30 days on the same project. I wrote about my first experience in 2014: excitement here and 30,000 word failure here. In 2015, I dived right back in here, but barely made…
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World Building: Traditions
World building is one of the most important aspects of crafting a good story, regardless of the genre: A contemporary story presents a world the audience is quite familiar with. That doesn’t mean the author is off the hook. Even in a modern setting in a native country, there will be lots of elements that…