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February 14, 2017

Reading Links 2/14/17

Reading Links 2/14/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/02/the-leaning-pile-of-books-280/ The Gilded Cage. Kings of the Wyld. https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/02/05/hell-holes-what-lurks-below-bookreview/ Quick, enjoyable read. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/empress-of-a-thousand-skies/ Old time science fiction with modern sensibility. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-burning-page/ Third book in the Invisible Library series. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/american-gods/ This is a bad land for gods…the old gods are ignored. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/caraval/ Remember, it’s just a game. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/to-green-angel-tower/ Final…

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February 13, 2017

Writing Links 2/13/17

Writing Links 2/13/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/swamplandia/ Maintains the balance between reality and fantasy. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/02/09/guest-post-with-lyn-horner-lara-and-delvin-in-talk-of-destiny/ A mingling of characters. Enchanting! https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/02/08/smack-on-the-nose-spritz-with-the-water-bottle/ More on how to control angry heroes. https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2017/02/08/writing-science-fiction-stories-guest-post-by-craig-boyack/ For the science buffs. MG/YA: http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2017/02/falling-back-in-love-with-your.html Revision getting you down, try these tips. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/02/about-those-online-relationships.html Do you consider the relationships online as friends? I do!…

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February 12, 2017

Writerly Things…2/12/17

Writerly Things…2/12/17 Traci Kenworth I’m in the midst of beginning to start revisions for my book. I know I have to change the beginning to start with so that it meshes with my story more. Originally, I had the protagonist with a teaching job but that just won’t do in the medieval society she’s…

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February 10, 2017

Book Talk….2/10/17

Book Talk…2/10/17 Traci Kenworth Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft by Janice Hardy. 2016 The book is broken into workshops such as: Revision Prep. Character Work. Plot and Structure Work. Point of View work. Description Work. Setting and World-building Work. Dialogue and Voice Work. Pacing Work. Word Count Work. A Final Look.…

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February 7, 2017

Reading Links…2/7/17

Reading Links…2/7/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/with-blood-upon-the-sand/ Draws readers in. http://www.talesoftheravenousreader.com/2017/02/everything-is-better-in-space-diabolic.html Will make you question what being a human is all about. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/02/february-2017-patreon-book/ A Thousand Nights, a girl must tell stories to a cruel ruler to save her sister. https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2017/02/03/helen-oyeyemi-what-is-not-yours-is-not-yours/ A baby is found in a chapel. MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/ Books on diversity. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/02/03/tales-of-the-faie-by-diana-l-wicker-feyrontales-is-a-fantastic-fridayreads-sff-ya/ Every…

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February 6, 2017

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…2/6/17

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…2/6/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/01/28/almost-time-to-get-my-butt-back-to-the-grindstone/ Decisions, decisions. http://www.autumnwriting.com/shortcut-fantasy-world-building/ A cheat sheet to an in-depth world. MG/YA: http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2017/01/new-beginnings-come-with-price.html Better to let go of old darlings or pay the price? http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2017/02/writer-spotlight.html Wendy BooydeGraaf. http://ingridsundberg.com/2017/02/04/ingrids-notes-youtube-channel/ Develop Your Own Philosophy when it comes to writing. She’s spot on! Some things work…

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February 5, 2017

Writerly Things…1/5/17

Writerly Things…2/5/17 Traci Kenworth So, I’ve been reading Janice Hardy’s excellent book, Revising Your Novel. I’m gathering a plan as to what to do in the weeks ahead. First and foremost, I have to go back and write any scenes that I didn’t have/needed to figure out later. Some require a bit further research,…

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January 31, 2017

Reading Links…1/31/17

Reading Links…2/1/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/01/22/spotlight-on-mikhaeyla-kopievsky-of-resistance-divided-elements-1/ The story of a Peacekeeper of the Fire Element who patrols the city of Optor for the Orthodoxy. http://phsolomon.com/2017/01/21/excerpt-from-the-bow-of-destiny/ Athson has his hands full. https://johnwhowell.com/2017/01/19/get-in-the-jeep-and-pass-out-some-flyers-help-promote-chasing-bedlam/ Two people trying to survive. https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/facelift-because-february-is-a-crappy-month/ Dwarves and a rooster, what’s not to love? https://phsolomon.com/2017/01/25/the-lost-bow-tour-novels-by-jennifer-hinsman/ Haunted by the past. Hunted by the present.…

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January 30, 2017

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…1/30/17

Writer’s Links in the 3s and 6…1/30/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/01/21/goals-achieved-now-what/ Sometimes people don’t understand how difficult this writing job is. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/01/24/be-open-to-inspiration/ Where do you get your ideas? Ask Lovecraft, King, and Collins. http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/03/world-building-week-putting-up-walls.html How does religion affect your character? And more questions. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/01/25/agent-interview-insights-into-mg-with-essie-white/ Submit your final to avoid the agent losing…

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January 29, 2017

Writerly Things…1/29/17

Writerly Things…1/29/17 Traci Kenworth I finished the third draft the day before my birthday. I still have much to do with it, so it’s not going to ready for quite a while. There’s still some scenes that need changed, some characters I had to change the names of to be fixed throughout, and lots…

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