Craft – Page 55 – Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

July 20, 2016

Reading Links…7/20/16

Reading Links…7/20/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-mysterious-case-of-mr-strangeway/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/helliconia-summer/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/giveaway/arabella-of-mars-why-a-girl/ More problems to overcome. http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/07/15/cheat-by-gillian-zane-cover-reveal/ What if you had to die to be employed? MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/new-releases-this-week-711-718.html Battlesaurus, The Singular Menace, The Killer in Me, some good ones here. http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/07/11/intense-young-adult-fantasy-debut-the-sin-eaters-daughter/ A heroine that is the incarnation of both death and life. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/07/interview-debbie-reed-fischer-great-giveaways/ With comparisons to…

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July 19, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/19/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/19/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.superauthors.com/2016/07/question-of-month-what-is-your-favorite.html http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/07/15/practice-makessomething-by-becke-martin-davis/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/icrs-observations-2016/ Reflections on the Cincinnati convention. http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2016/07/why-is-the-iranian-government-opening-the-worlds-biggest-bookstore-2/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/im-just-agent-cant-say-no/ Historicals: http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/07/14/author-roland-colton-on-writing-historical-fiction/ Attention to detail is the most important thing!! http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-tax-which-greatness-pays-for-its.html Birthdays celebrated in Jan. at King and Queen’s court. http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/07/MonmouthExecution.html Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/autumn-princess-dragon-child/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/clean-sweep/ Can she make aliens her…

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July 18, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/18/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/18/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-heart-goes-last/ Near future dystopia with Margaret Atwood. http://www.magicalwords.net/john-hartness-2/making-money-mondays-how-to-cultivate-and-create-true-fans/ Follow Wil Wheaton’s rule. http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/imposter-syndrome/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/amanda-k-morgan-author-of-secrets-lies.html A throwback to Lois Duncan’s novels!! http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/finding-your-voice-through-letter.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/07/making-champion/ Horror: Mysteries/Thrillers: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/07/10/s-l-huang-on-the-subject-of-manpain/ Whose pain should it be? https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/how-to-write-an-eating-scene.html How to keep tension. https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/poke-what.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas:…

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July 17, 2016

Writerly Things…7/17/16

New things I’m learning: analyzing books in the genres I write in as discussed in Book Talk already. In Plot and Structure, James Scott Bell talks about learning to recognize the different scenes in a book and how to use that info to improve your own writing. I’m finding it most helpful. He believes wholeheartedly…

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July 14, 2016

Reading Links…7/14/16

Reading Links…7/14/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/meet-2016-golden-heart-finalist-erin-obrien-wa-laurel-kerr/ Can kissing a pig lead to true love? http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/gh-guest-tosha-sumner/ https://lynnvroman.com/2016/06/28/gypsy-love-release-day/ Christian: Historicals: https://kayedacus.com/2016/07/04/its-reading-report-time-july-2016/ Mary Balogh, Mercedes Lackey, and more. https://kayedacus.com/2016/07/05/books-read-in-2016-trouble-in-paradise-by-liz-ireland-3-stars/ https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/07/08/free-ebook-dolan-girls/ Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and romance. Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/07/04/interview-by-lrwlee-of-ya-sci-fi-authorjonas-lee-video/ An academy for time-travelers and mind readers. https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-books-i-enjoyed-that-have-under-2000-ratings-on-goodreads/ From fairytales to apocalyptic world. https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/catherynne-m-valente-the-girl-who-raced-fairyland-all-the-way-home/ …

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July 13, 2016

Reading Links…7/13/16

Reading Links…7/13/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://strangecharmbooks.co.uk/2016/07/04/the-girl-who-was-plugged-in-by-james-tiptree-jr/ A disabled girl is offered the opportunity to die and be reborn. http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/07/06/empires-end-cover-and-other-shiny- news-nuggets/ More Star Wars news!! http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/07/mini-review-binti-by-nnedi-okorafor/ http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/07/07/book-review-by-lrwlee-of-rite-of-redemption-by-sarah-negovetich/ https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/07/07/recent-reads-june-2016/ https://rebekahlpurdy.wordpress.com/2016/06/27/happy-book-release-day-to-the-winters-spite/ Winter vs. Salome. MG/YA: Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tattered-tomes-stephen-kings-dead-zone-revisited/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-review-autumn-cthulhu-edited-mike-davis/ http://www.briankeene.com/2016/07/07/farewell-but-not-really-the-second-wave/ https://jonathanjanz.com/2016/07/07/house-of-skin-thunderstorm-edition/ A haunted house story like Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House or Peter…

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July 11, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/11/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/11/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/my-3-85-hour-work-day/ https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/07/07/wordbuilding-keeping-track/ https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/07/09/a-blogoversary-interview-with-sara-letourneau/#more-6719 MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/rachel-caine-author-of-paper-and-fire.html More of the Great Library series. Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-4-july-2016/ With Resident Evil 7 on the horizon, the other games get ranked. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-week-ending-1-july-2016/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tod-002-eric-schaller-meet-me-in-the-middle-of-the-weird-and-v-h-leslie-the-authors-house-has-many-rooms/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://www.writeitforward.com/write-it-forward-2/on-the-way-to-new-york-thrillerfest/ One writers reason for going to conventions. http://www.suecoletta.com/talking-crime-with-detective-ret-kim-mcgath/ Reading police reports…

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July 7, 2016

Reading Links…7/7/16

Reading Links…7/7/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/meet-2016-golden-heart-finalist-eileen-emerson/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/meet-2016-golden-heart-finalist-diane-holiday/ Christian: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/26/hope-unfolding-a-review-by-estyree/ A look at marriage, Christians, and much more. Historicals: https://kayedacus.com/2016/06/30/books-reread-in-2016-innocent-traitor-by-alison-weir/ Lady Jane Grey, a pawn? http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-july-1-edition/ Can an innocent play a well-known courtesan to solve a mystery? Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/27/interview-by-lrwlee-of-ya-paranormal-fantasy-author-d-nichole-king-video/ A place haunted by ghosts and the dark secret of the boy…

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July 6, 2016

Reading Links…7/6/16

Reading Links…7/6/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://rebekahlpurdy.wordpress.com/2016/06/27/happy-book-release-day-to-the-winters-spite/ The Winter Queen is on the move!! MG/YA: Horror: https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/06/26/junji-ito-gyo-volume-1-the-death-stench-creeps-review/ Body horror. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/review-dracula-audible-full-cast-version-2012/ Tim Curry as Van Helsing!! http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/look-fog-clears-lee-thompson-cold-embrace-weird-stories-women/ Three families targeted by hatred. https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/07/01/joe-hill-the-fireman-review/ Mysteries/Thrillers: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/my-grl-his-revenge-on-lisa-burton-radio-rrbc/ Lisa interviews Ned Taines!! https://chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2016/07/01/new-release-sarah-l-blairs-darkness-shifting/ Paranormal mystery about a possible alien species. http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/girls-on-fire-interview-with-robin-wasserman/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/valentina-by-s-e-lynes-blog-tour-review/ Is three’s company…

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July 5, 2016

Writers Links in the 3s and 5…7/5/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/5/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/taking-tea/ Slowing down in day-to-day life. Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/inspiration-or-perspiration/ Don’t wait for inspiration to strike!! Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/27/27-free-writing-contests-legitimate-competitions-with-cash-prizes-2/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/28/everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-start-to-edit/ Very helpful advice on the difference between editing and revision. Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: https://nerdychickswrite.com/2016/07/01/the-real-housewife-of-kidlit-daily-life-holds-the-key-to-humor-with-taralazar/ Norman Norman a purple orangutan. Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas:…

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