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September 11, 2016

Writerly Things…9/11/16

Writerly Things…9/11/16 Traci Kenworth Went to the farmer’s market and got some Zestar apples, an Amish homegrown type. I like my apples in the crisp side and they’re certainly very good. For a pie though, you might want something softer like ginger gold or Macintosh that’s out right now. I also got some nectarines,…

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September 7, 2016

Reading Links…9/7/16

Reading Links…9/7/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/08/guest-post-leanna-renee-hieber-on-feminism-in-the-gothic-tradition/ How gothic has improved. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-empty-ones/ Crackles with tension. http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/08/sci-fi-review-gate-to-futures-past-by.html Never the same thing twice. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-jagged-orbit/ 21st century America. https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/leigh-bardugo-shadow-and-bone/ The Grisha #1. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/08/31/book-launch-be-light-like-a-bird-by-monika-schroder/ Deals with the death of her father and the odd way her mother grieves. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/09/fall-2016-ya-books-to-look-out-for.html More choices. http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/09/02/mg-book-review-a-most-magical-girl-by-karen-foxlee/ Her mother keeps her…

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September 6, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/6/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/6/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/create-memorable-characters-details/ The delivery is in the details. http://www.superauthors.com/2016/08/harlequin-online-reads.html What are online reads? http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/08/29/layering-20-scenes-to-create-a-strong-romance-novel/ The bind is in the subplot. Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/praise-slow-writing/ What can a few days of slow writing do for you? http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/publishers-buying-again/ Are things looking up? http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/08/hook-em-tight-one-technique-for-writing.html Three ways to turn…

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September 5, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/5/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…9/5/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/09/how-to-submit-your-writing-like-boss.html Places to help find where to submit to. http://www.magicalwords.net/tamsin-silver-2/hump-day-help-to-dragon-con-or-not-to-dragon-con/ All the excitement behind it!! MG/YA: http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/08/back-to-school-mfa-week-day-three.html A day in the life of a writing program. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/08/j-k-jo-rowling-18th-anniversary-scholastic-publication-harry-potter-series/ What inspired you to write children’s books? http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/09/the-forbidden-doors-throughout-harry.html Do you need a forbidden door in…

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September 4, 2016

Writerly Things…9/4/16

Writerly Things…8/4/16 Traci Kenworth There is a time for sadness and a time to let go. I have some wonderful memories to hold on to and someday I’ll see my pet again. We were able to get our other cat in and discover he had an allergy. He’s recovering now. So that’s a big…

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September 1, 2016

Reading Links…9/1/16

Reading Links…9/1/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/red-hot-reads-fan-girl-friday-edition/ Post World War II fiction and the Isle of Guerney. Christian: Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/08/23/a-cinderella-story-upside-down/ A young German heiress in a bizarre marriage. Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/all-these-worlds-are-yours-the-scientific-search-for-alien-life/ How to determine where to search for life. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/stand-on-zanzibar/ Extreme population growth. http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/08/fantasy-review-twilight-of-dragons-by.html The world of grimdark fantasy. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-brass-giant/ Steampunk fantasy.…

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August 31, 2016

Reading Links…8/31/16

Reading Links…8/31/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-last-days-of-new-paris/ Alternate history with the Nazi versus the resistance. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/08/what-ive-been-reading.html Fantasy spies? http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/tom-swift-and-his-flying-lab/ Do you remember this series? http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/08/futures-past-tour-guest-post-by-julie-czerneda-and-giveaway/ The Clan Chronicles. https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/08/26/brandon-sanderson-shadows-of-self/ A story set deep in the world of Mistborn. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-obelisk-gate/ The second in The Broken Earth trilogy. MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/08/paperbacks-progress-and-gratitude.html Do you like all paperbacks…

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August 30, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/30/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/30/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/finished-your-first-novel-what-to-do-now/ The truth about that first novel. http://www.superauthors.com/2016/08/getting-away.html Off-season vacations are the thing. http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/08/26/three-parts-one-wish-by-laurie-schnebly-campbell/ How to braid a story together. Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/choosing-good-title-book/ Will lightning strike with your title? http://www.thisincandescentlife.com/2016/08/6-ways-reading-fiction-will-inspire-you-to-live-bigger-2/ Dare to live bigger. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/blogging-necessary-for-authors/ Is a blog in your future? Historicals:…

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August 29, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/29/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/29/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/quick-tip-tuesday-challenge-revisited-and-setting-our-work-goals/ How are you meeting your goals for the year? https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/08/25/emergence-resolution/ The final act. https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/lets-talk-about-bookreviews-day-3-wwwblogs/ How to do book reviews. Take note!! MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/08/how-to-create-complex-characters/ You don’t want your hero 100% good or your villain 100% bad. http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/08/back-to-school-mfa-week-day-two.html Reasons to pursue a MFA.…

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August 28, 2016

Writerly Things…8/28/16

Writerly Things…8/28/16 Traci Kenworth Spent the weekend doing frantic school shopping for my son. It’s hard to find clothes for the big and tall, lol. All the mall has is skinny jeans that are way too short for him. We did enjoy the food court though. The Asian and Charley’s Philly Cheesesteak booths were…

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