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Guest Blog: Kit Forbes
First off I want to thank Traci for giving me some space on her blog to ramble about things related to Shadows Fall Away http://kitforbes.com/shadows_fall_away.html I’ve always been fascinated with the history of London especially in the later 1800s so it was no surprise that I’d be intrigued by the mystery surrounding the most famous…
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Reading Links…8/24/14
Reading Links…9/24/14 Traci Kenworth Horror: http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/16/william-massa-occult-assassin-ice-cold-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/16/mark-west-drive-review/ http://emmameade.com/2014/09/15/cover-reveal-shinigami-eyes/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/16/interview-kathe-koja-talks-winning-the-bram-stoker-award-night-of-the-living-dead-and-her-new-collection-velocities/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/17/interview-glenn-rolfe-walks-the-halls-of-darkness-with-samhain-standout-jonathan-janz/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/16/the-giveaway-you-absolutely-cannot-miss-win-a-signed-copy-of-hunter-sheas-brand-new-offering-hell-hole/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/15/craig-saunders-bloodeye-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/15/poppy-z-brite-love-in-vein-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/07/28/my-book-say-no-to-drugs-is-free-today-grab-it-while-you-can/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/18/joanna-cole-and-stephanie-calmenson-the-scary-book-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/18/glenn-rolfe-the-haunted-halls-review-2/ SF/Fantasy/Paranormal/Dystopian: http://danikadinsmore.com/omnibus-release-week-drawings-and-freebies/ http://lynnvroman.com/2014/09/15/broken-promise-book-blitz/ http://rebekahlpurdy.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/hello-autumn-updates-book-signings-and-thank-you/ http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/yaromance-louder-than-words-is-finally-here/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/09/18/david-barnett-five-things-i-learned-writing-gideon-smith-and-the-brass-dragon/ http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2014/09/19/cover-reveal-i-heart-robot-by-suzanne-van-rooyen-and-giveaway-m9bfridayreveals/ Short Stories/Anthologies: Mysteries/Thrillers: http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2014/09/16/echoes-of-us-by-kat-zhang-releases-today/ http://kitforbes.wordpress.com/2014/09/17/mark-vs-jack-the-countdown-begins/ NA/YA/MG: http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/09/15/thedarkestminds-giveaway/ http://ya-asylum.com/2014/09/20/frozen-hearts-cover-reveal-youre-invited/ http://www.mtv.com/news/1932163/all-the-rage-exclusive-cover-reveal/ http://martinaboone.com/index.php/excited-to-announce-the-compelling-reads-tour/ http://ya-asylum.com/2014/09/14/cover-reveal-claiming-ataris/ http://www.cbcdiversity.com/post/97738729013/diversity-101-gay-in-ya Craft:
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Writing Links…9/22/14 Traci Kenworth Horror: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/09/16/ten-things-to-never-say-to-a-writer/ http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/want-to-successfully-publish-first-are-you-a-real-writer/ SF/Fantasy/Paranormal/Dystopian: http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/09/15/thedarkestminds-giveaway/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/09/17/beth-cato-acme-anvils-and-the-long-unicorn-ride-to-publication/ http://mythcreants.com/blog/six-problems-with-realistic-space-battles/ Short Stories/Anthologies: Mysteries/Thrillers: http://elizabethspanncraig.com/2435/prewriting/ http://jodierennerediting.blogspot.com/2014/08/spark-up-your-story-adding-suspense.html http://www.jenichappelle.com/2014/08/better-know-genre-mystery/ NA/YA/MG: http://ya-asylum.com/2014/09/15/wrap-up-new-deals-books-posts/ http://www.teenreads.com/features/side-by-side/side-by-side-frosty-reads Craft: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/whoa-or-woah http://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2014/09/16/three-benefits-of-catastrophe-thinking-planning-preparing/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/hour-a-day-challenge-mid-way-check-in/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/rejection-guest-post-from-joanna-courtney/ http://writersinthestormblog.com/2014/09/margies-rule-5-if-the-hyphenated-run-on-fits/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2014/07/28/the-editorial-burden-that-weighs-on-the-author/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LiveWriteThrive+%28Live+Write+Thrive%29 http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2014/07/understanding-your-contract.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+QueryTracker+%28QueryTracker+Blog%29 http://ya-asylum.com/2014/09/17/the-struggles-of-being-a-mood-reader/ http://janefriedman.com/2014/09/18/improved-access/ http://ingridschaffenburg.wordpress.com/2014/09/18/depression-and-the-creative-mind-embracing-our-normalcy/ http://writeonsisters.com/writers-life/musings/ http://www.davidfarland.com/writing_tips/?a=421 http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2014/09/19/how-to-survive-in-a-bookstore/ http://writeonsisters.com/writing-craft/going-deep/ http://www.nownovel.com/blog/3-surefire-ways-to-kill-writers-block/?utm_source=Now+Novel&utm_campaign=9f86d351b9-18_september9_18_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3ca58c8841-9f86d351b9-56893549 http://writershelpingwriters.net/2014/07/5-important-ways-use-symbolism-story/ http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2014/07/social-media-mondaygoogle-plus-for.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheWriteConversation+%28The+Write+Conversation%29 http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2014/07/28/an-intro-to-the-art-of-revision-part-2/ http://writershelpingwriters.net/2014/09/talents-skills-thesaurus-mimicking/ http://litcentraloc.com/write-it-right-elicit-vs-illicit/ http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2014/07/little-fixes-your-turn.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FeFvAc+%28The+Blood-Red+Pencil%29 http://www.magicalwords.net/specialgueststars/jennifer-estep-plotting-while-wearing-pants/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MagicalWords+%28Magical+Words%29
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Reading Links…8/17/14
Reading Links…8/17/14 Traci Kenworth Horror: http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/09/patrick-burke-jack-roth-ghost-soldiers-of-gettysburg-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/11/james-a-moore-alien-sea-of-sorrows-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/11/samantha-warren-massacre-at-lonesome-ridge-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/11/david-watkins-the-originals-return-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/11/stephen-graham-jones-the-elvis-room-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/09/13/how-well-do-you-know-your-horror-novels-take-the-hnr-horror-quiz-to-find-out/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/07/28/poppy-z-brite-wormwood-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/07/28/pre-order-todd-keislings-limited-edition-of-ugly-little-things-volume-one/ SF/Fantasy/Paranormal/Dystopian: http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/09/08/young-world-chris-weitz/ http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/torn-by-laney-mcmann-releases-today/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/09/09/shadow-sight-ivy-granger-psychic-detective-series-ej-stevens-audiobook/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/09/08/robert-jackson-bennett-the-shape-waiting-in-the-stone/ http://www.susankayequinn.com/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/09/09/kameron-hurley-surviving-the-game-writing-as-business/ http://litcentraloc.com/o-c-author-spotlight-tammy-salyer/ http://www.skfalls.com/posts/fevered-souls-completion-of-the-series-and-new-covers/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/09/12/wonderfully-wicked-kismet-blog-tour-sign-up/ http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/the-unraveling-by-holly-barbo/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2014/07/29/blightborn-heartland-book-2-out-now/ Short Stories/Anthologies: Mysteries/Thrillers: http://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2014/09/09/publication-day-shit-doesnt-just-happen-the-gift-of-failure/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/new-release-spotlight-see-you-tomorrow-by-tore-renberg/ http://elizabethspanncraig.com/2421/word-mouth-todays-world/ NA/YA/MG: http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2014/09/14/cover-reveal-where-the-staircase-ends-by-stacy-stokes-and-giveaway-m9bfridayreveals/ http://kellysmithreviews.wordpress.com/2014/09/14/author-interview-shirley-mclain/ Craft: http://wizzley.com/how-to-write-horror-genre/ For more links check out my All Twangs Romance site.
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Worldbuilding with Rebekahl L. Purdy
World Building in The Winter People: First of all, I want to thank Traci for letting drop in at her blog—I promise not to start any lightsaber fights or throw snowballs. LOL. Okay, so when it comes to world building you need to have a foundation for your story. I think some…



