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Writing Links 12/11/17
Writing Links…12/11/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/so-your-character-is-from-austria.html Austrian characters. https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/12/06/beautiful-legend-of-la-befana-witch-who-delivers-gifts-to-children-in-italy-on-epiphany-twelve-days-after-christmas-ancient-pages/ The legend of La Befana. https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2017/12/06/j-keller-fords-interview-on-the-authors-show/ Jenny’s interview with The Author’s Show. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/05/teaser-tuesday-chaos-on-ambervale/ The gods and goddesses at war. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/villain-necrologies-and-debacles.html Christmas villains. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/12/04/mg-reader-interview-kailey-harmon/ A MG reader tells what she looks for in books. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/12/stem-tuesday-science-fiction-books-book-list/ MG books with science in them. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/12/vlog-4-common-cliches-to-avoid-in-your.html My first…
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Book Talk 12/8/17
Book Talk…12/8/17 Traci Kenworth The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Ardeen. Ballantine/Del Rey. 2017 Netgalley. A remarkable young woman blazes her own trail, from the backwoods of Russia to the court of Moscow, in the exhilarating sequel to Katherine Arden’s bestselling debut novel, The Bear and the Nightingale. Katherine Arden’s enchanting first novel introduced…
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Reading Links 12/5/17
Reading Links…12/5/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-city-of-brass/ When Nahri summons a dijinn both find themselves at odds in the city of brass. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-handmaids-tale/ Ustopia? https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2017/11/28/readers-award-for-outside-the-walls-yay/ A short tale of a woman’s determination in the time of war. https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017/11/29/rosies-bookreview-team-rbrt-comedy-scifi-day-for-night-by-staceyebryan-wwwblogs/ With aliens and vampires, of course. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-book-review-of-out-of-silent-planet.html Ransom is kidnapped and taken to a planet similar to…
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Writing Links 12/4/17
Writing Links…12/4/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/11/26/what-my-two-pomeranians-taught-me-about-life/ So sorry for your loss, again, Colleen. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/11/so-your-character-is-from-brunei.html https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/12/01/writers-of-the-lost-art-guest-post-by-annette-rochelle-aben/ I miss this lost art too. Letters used to be so much fun! https://phsolomon.com/2017/12/01/the-bow-of-destiny-character-interview-spark/ An added character. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/11/30/legends-of-windemere-songs-for-the-champions/ Songs for the champions. MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/11/jessica-brody-author-of-chaos-of.html Dealing with unresolved grief. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/11/vlog-best-decision-i-ever-made-as.html I’ve done this. I will still write even if…
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Book Talk 12/1/17
Book Talk…12/1/17 Traci Kenworth Bound to a Spy by Sharon Cullen. Netgalley. Random House. Loveswept 2017. A fierce Highland lass puts her life—and her heart—in the hands of a dashing British spy in this exhilarating romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Wed to a Spy. Rose Turner’s mother sent her to the court of…
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Writing Links 11/27/17
Writing Links…11/27/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/11/23/happy-thanksgiving-2/ Some funnies. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/11/robots-101.html Some thoughts on robot characters. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/11/24/twisting-the-end-of-a-series/ I try and aim for a twist but sometimes it’s hard to know if the ending works. You just have to hope for the best. https://teagansbooks.com/2017/11/24/thistledown-hiatus-6-%E2%80%95-on-a-mattress/ https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/11/23/scottish-witch-trials-when-witches-communed-with-fairies/ Scottish witches and fairies. MG/YA: http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/11/discussion-what-are-your-goals-for-rest.html To continue with my current…
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Reading Links…11/21/17
Reading Links…11/21/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/scarlet-in-the-snow/ A unique story of Beauty & the Beast. http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2017/11/15/molly-tanzer-really-victorian-england-again/ Re-telling of Dorian Gray. https://judithbarrowblog.com/2017/11/14/patient-zero-short-stories-from-the-project-renova-series-by-terry-tyler-tuesdaybookblog-shortstories/ The year is 2024. A virus has broken out in the UK. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/11/a-book-review-of-girl-who-could-see-by.html All her life, she’s been told she’s blind to reality—but what if she’s the only one who can truly see? https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/11/17/colleens-book-reviews-keepers-the-eden-east-novels-book-1-by-author-sacha-de-black/…
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Writing Links…11/20/17
Writing Links…11/20/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/ Paranormal/SF: https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/11/18/the-call-to-adventure/ Sneak peek. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/11/17/dariana-answers-your-questions/ Questions answered. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/11/16/delvin-cunningham-answers-your-questions/ More answers. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/11/writing-lessons-from-video-games-kings.html Settings can be a character of their own. http://colleenchesebro.com/2017/11/16/fairies-myths-magic-author-guest-post-son-of-the-dark-witch-by-author-linda-m-crate/ Son of the dark witch. MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/11/wow-world-building-on-and-off-map-by.html Mapping your world. http://88cupsoftea.com/podcast/susan-dennard/ Answers with Susan Dennard Truthwitch. http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-making-of-book-trailer-ahimsa-by.html Book trailers. http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/11/tamora-pierce-author-of-tortall-spys.html On the difference. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/11/bullet-journal-tool-writers/ Bullet lists in journals.…
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Reading Links 11/7/17
Reading Links…11/7/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/11/03/vacation-reading/ Some reads. One includes Lisa Burton’s story. https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2017/11/02/myths-magic-mayhem-mythic-tales-box-set-featuring-libraryoferana-fantasy-sff/ Box set. https://jenanita01.com/2017/11/02/will-o-the-wisp-by-craig-boyack-supernatural-anita-dawes-and-jaye-marie/ There is something evil up in Bergamot Holler. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/11/01/in-hell-we-reap-what-you-sow-hell-hounds-by-westonandrew-darkfantasy-books/ In hell, we reap what you sow. https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/dirty-dozen-character-interview-sorcha-fantasy-mythic/ Sorcha’s Heart interview. https://libraryoferana.wordpress.com/2017/10/28/more-than-human-on-sale-yay/ On sale till Nov. 11th. MG/YA: http://www.talesoftheravenousreader.com/2017/11/book-launch-event-maggie-stiefvater-and.html Here’s the thing everyone wants: a miracle. Here’s…
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Writing Links 11/6/17
Writing Links…11/6/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/11/03/7-ways-to-handle-reviews-brought-to-you-buy-tongue-cheek/ What do you all think? Do stars matter on a review? I sometimes put them there, but I think it’s the impression the book had the reviewer that matters. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/11/03/guest-blog-the-unsung-apprentice-the-sword-and-sorcery-art-of-ken-kelly-by-paul-batteiger/ Artist Ken Kelly. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/11/02/chat-time-ravens-dream-into-ravens-not-sure-yet/ Latest Raven’s dream story. Opinions? https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2017/11/02/happiness-october-2017/ https://roguescientistfantasywriter.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/halloween-back-off-my-candy/ Stealing the candy. https://www.amwritingfantasy.com/the-seasons-of-fantasy/ Seasonal problems your…