Craft – Page 54 – Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

August 9, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/9/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/9/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/how-to-right-size-your-book/ Genre counts and advice. http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/08/03/awkwardnotawkward-why-i-couldnt-wait-to-write-a-gay-sex-scene-with-my-gay-son-by-ed-gaffney-and-jason-t-gaffney/ http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/08/golden-lines-from-rwa-2016/ Focus on the reader not the sales!! Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/07/standing-back-by-marcia-lee-layco.html Sometimes prayers are all we can do—not that they’re small things!! http://www.stevelaube.com/realm-makers-2016/ Keeping time at a conference… http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/story-idea/ How long does it take to come up…

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August 8, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/8/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/8/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2016/07/7-fantasyscience-fiction-epics-that-can-inform-you-about-the-real-world-political-scene/ Two books takes on the political scene. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2016/08/so-your-character-is-diabetic-featuring.html Tips on writing a Type 1 Diabetic character. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/08/02/all-the-story-structure-youll-ever-need/ A simple structure with which to write. MG/YA: https://silverthreading.com/2016/07/31/story-structure-case-study-of-harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/ The study of a masterpiece. Horror: Mysteries/Thrillers: http://www.writeitforward.com/write-it-forward-2/the-origin-of-the-purple-heart-the-badge-of-military-merit/ The first ever merit badge…

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August 4, 2016

Reading Links…8/5/16

Reading Links…8/4/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-queen-of-the-swords/ A classic of the genre. http://kriswrites.com/2016/07/29/a-new-diving-universe-novel/ A novel to explain something. Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/07/28/peek-into-my-audible-library-my-fave-audio-books/ Shadow and Bone Leigh Bardugo. https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/07/30/an-unlikely-friendship-by-jasmine-fogwell-bookreview/ A charming children’s story. Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: http://silverthreading.com/2016/07/30/silvers-book-reviews-mankind-limited-by-scott-bailey/ A journey against the forces of authority. Craft: …

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August 3, 2016

Reading Links…8/3/16

Reading Links…8/3/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-queen-of-the-swords/ Second book in the Corum series. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/07/review-of-the-empress-game-by-rhonda-mason/ The story of a princess in hiding pretending to be another princess. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/giveaway/greek-myths-and-children-of-icarus/ The myth about the deaths of Castor and Pollux. MG/YA: http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/07/from-song-to-book-writing-non-fiction.html Every girl needs a band. Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/from-out-of-nowhere-the-phenomenon-of-stranger-things/ A local energy planet has been doing…

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August 2, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/2/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5///8/2/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.superauthors.com/2016/07/summer-shade.html What the shade of trees can invite. Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/keys-killing-social-media-presence/ Be careful with what you say. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/pitch-appointment-angst/ How meeting an agent might go. http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/07/beginnings-and-endings.html Choosing the beginning and the end. Historicals: http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-beautiful-village-of-shere.html Where the past comes alive. Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense:…

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August 1, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/1/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/1/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/summertime-blues/ Do you slow down during the summer? http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2016/07/so-your-character-has-anxiety-featuring.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/author-brent-hartinger-on-how-to-put.html How to use the 3-act structure in scenes. Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-103-aaron-sterns-on-screen-vs-page-plotting-stories-and-gothic-and-subversive-fiction/ The difference between writing for the screen and fiction. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-25-july-2016/ A new Nightmare on Elm Street reboot. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-22-july-2016/ Ash’s dad…

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July 28, 2016

Reading Links…7/28/16

Reading Links…7/28/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://silverthreading.com/2016/07/23/silvers-book-reviews-the-truth-she-knew-by-j-a-owenby/ The impact mental illness can have on a family. Christian: https://kayedacus.com/2016/07/24/books-read-in-2016-out-of-the-storm-by-jody-hedlund-3-stars/ 1800s and the lighthouses of Michigan’s Great Lakes. Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/07/24/maisie-dobbs-a-review-by-sarah-zama/ Maisie from childhood to university student. Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/i-d-by-emma-rios/ A trio of seemingly mismatched people. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/winter-of-fire/ A handmaiden to a firelord. Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: …

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July 25, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/25/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/25/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/beth-revis-author-of-world-without-you.html Time travel and mental health. http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-making-of-book-cover-3-stories_22.html The different impressions that go into making the cover. Horror: https://jonathanjanz.com/2016/07/22/scares-that-care-iii/ Convention with some greats. Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/why-do-you-want-to-be-a-writer.html Hint: Love. https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/the-importance-of-quotas.html Write with a quota a day. https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/the-challenges-of-writing-a-crossover-book-birthday.html The challenge of blending two…

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July 24, 2016

Writerly Things…7/24/16

Writerly Things…7/25/16 Traci Kenworth It’s been an eventful week!! My daughter who worked at a temp service was let go a couple weeks ago and now has a new job through them, so I’m excited for her. She’ll be working with electronics. This location is also closer to us which is good since I’ll…

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July 21, 2016

Reading Links…7/21/16

Reading Links…7/21/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/07/10/review-a-court-of-mist-and-fury-by-sarah-j-maas/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-mothman-prophecies/ Real life incidents? http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/escape-from-kathmandu/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/07/scene-spotlight-for-witchs-journey-by.html A wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/07/10/making-dreams-come-true/ When three boys discover a body and then it disappears, what’s an investigator to do? http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/a-toxic-trousseau/ MG/YA/NA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/07/remember-yesterday-pitch-wars-mentor-pintip-dunn-cover-reveal/ Could you join forces with your enemy?…

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