Category: fantasy

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…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
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:…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
July 15, 2016

Book Talk…7/15/16

Book Talk…7/15/16 Traci Kenworth The Grey King Susan Cooper. 1975 A Margaret K. McElderry Book. When Will Stanton becomes seriously ill, he is sent to Wales to stay with his mom’s cousin. His illness causes him to lose sight of who he is, an Old One, one of the ancient race that fights…

fantasy, MG & YA, Reading
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/ …

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mystery/Thrillers, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
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…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
July 12, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/12/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/12/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/blogging-authors-ignore-blogging-advice/ Don’t pay to advertise your blog!! Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/printing-%E2%89%A0-publishing-publishing-printing/ Historicals: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/common-writing-mistakes-52-story-conflict/ Don’t let your protagonist think about taking on your bad guy constantly. Action is needed!! https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/07/05/finding-writing-inspiration-in-creative-cross-training/ http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/07/07/10-thoughts-on-favourite-historical-fiction/ What readers find on their favorite lists. Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/07/mini-reviews-monstress-1-kingfisher-and-golden-son/ http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/07/how-not-to-keep-writing-routine.html Do writing…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
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…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
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…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
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…

Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
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:…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry