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Writing Links 1/22/18
Writing Links 1/22/18 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://legendsofwindemere.com/2018/01/13/buses-books-bedlam-and-bloodsuckers/ “I’ll admit I’m still nervous since this is going to be a fantasy vampire adventure. That middle part is tough because everyone has their own thoughts on what a vampire should and should not be.” True, the vampire story is a tough one but then, there’s always…
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Writerly Things 1/21/18
Writerly Things 1/21/18 Traci Kenworth Things still are a little up in the air here as far as schedules. My daughter will be settling into her new schedule next week, the problem is, since it’s in retail there’s not always the same days or hours so it’s a bit more of a wait and…
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Reading Links 1/ 16 /18
Reading Links 1/16/18 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2018/01/07/my-bookreview-of-paranormal-romance-its-a-wonderful-undead-life-by-remullins/ Her wishes for an angelic saviour see her staggering drunkenly to a bridge overlooking the river, as she tries to replicate a scene from the movie. But instead of an angel, a vampire appears and bites her. https://colleenchesebro.com/2018/01/08/colleens-book-reviews-the-man-who-found-birds-among-the-stars-bird-of-prey-part-three-by-author-lorinda-j-taylor/ Wounded physically and mentally by the disaster aboard the…
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Writing Links 1/15/18
Writing Links 1/15/18 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://phsolomon.com/2018/01/07/interviews-with-tordug-part-2-an-arrow-against-the-wind/ “a fictitious news report.” Trouble brewing for sure. https://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2018/01/herding-sheep.html “Misdirection fascinates me.” A handy trick to practice. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2018/01/12/life-of-an-innocent-bystander/ “This post is more about the mentality of an innocent bystander than how to use them because they’re fairly simple.” I sometimes give them as much trouble as my…
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Writerly Things 1/14/18
Writerly Things 1/14/18 Traci Kenworth As I hinted at the end of last year, there are some changes to the blog and its posts. I will still post on Sun., Mon., Tues.., and Fri. but because of some changes in my schedule I will need to streamline my posts. Most of this is due…
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Reading Links 12/19/17
Reading Links 12/19/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/autonomous/ A pharma pirate fights to keep drugs available to people who need them instead of the corporations who control them. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/whats-to-fear-if-youre-already-dead-the-ghost-chronicles-2-by-marloberliner-paranormal/ What’s to fear if you’re already dead? https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/book-review-memories-of-ice-by-steven-erikson/ The mythology in this book is on an epic scale. https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/12/14/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-paul-andruss-c-s-boyack-carmen-stefanescu-paul-cude-and-angie-dokos/ Some fantastic offerings here! http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/12/review-of-the-bear-and-the-nightingale-by-katherine-arden/ MG/YA:…
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Writing Links 12/18/17
Writing Links 12/18/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/how-characters-see-themselves-in-relation-to-other-characters/ How do your characters relate to each other? http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/so-your-character-is-from-norway.html Norway characters. https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-essentials-of-historical-fantasy/ Filling in the gaps, something I worry about. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/lessons-and-good-habits-for-writing-and.html On writing. http://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/15/7-tips-to-ending-a-series-buy-stock-in-tissues/ Tips on ending your series. http://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/14/meet-guest-author-robbie-cheadle/ MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/12/12/mafia-411-nutcracked-by-susan-adrian/ http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/12/stem-tuesday-science-fiction-books-classroom/ This week’s science in books. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/12/vlog-series-standalone-companion-novels.html I’ve been writing companion novels for the…
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Writerly Things 12/17/17
Writerly Things 12/17/17 Traci Kenworth So, I’ve been thinking: last year I took some time off to get ready for the new year. I always like to get my house organized and in ship-shape before then. I sort through all the old stuff and put away the stuff I want to keep. Doing so,…
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Reading Links 12/12/17
Reading Links…12/12/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/persepolis-rising/ Seventh book in James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse series. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-emerald-circus/ A fantastical assemblage of sixteen short stories and novelettes by Jane Yolen. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/12/review-of-red-sister-by-mark-lawrence/ First installment in the Book of Ancestors trilogy. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/12/05/book-review-the-path-of-daggers-the-wheel-of-time-8-by-robert-jordan/ The best classic epic fantasy? https://teripolen.com/2017/12/05/the-watch-wand-project-gene-assist-2-by-allie-potts-bookreview-tuesdaybookblog-scifi-releaseday/ Governments have collapsed leaving law and order to be defined…
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Writing Links 12/11/17
Writing Links…12/11/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/so-your-character-is-from-austria.html Austrian characters. https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/12/06/beautiful-legend-of-la-befana-witch-who-delivers-gifts-to-children-in-italy-on-epiphany-twelve-days-after-christmas-ancient-pages/ The legend of La Befana. https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2017/12/06/j-keller-fords-interview-on-the-authors-show/ Jenny’s interview with The Author’s Show. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/05/teaser-tuesday-chaos-on-ambervale/ The gods and goddesses at war. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/villain-necrologies-and-debacles.html Christmas villains. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/12/04/mg-reader-interview-kailey-harmon/ A MG reader tells what she looks for in books. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/12/stem-tuesday-science-fiction-books-book-list/ MG books with science in them. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/12/vlog-4-common-cliches-to-avoid-in-your.html My first…



