Writing and Poetry – Page 39 – Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

May 21, 2017

Writerly Things 5/21/17

Writerly Things 5/21/17 Traci Kenworth I literally feel like I should be starting my weekend tonight but in actuality, it’s nearly over. It’s been a lot of running for weeks now and thankfully, this is the end of the half-day running for my son, GamerGuy soon. At the end of the month, when he…

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May 16, 2017

Reading Links 5/16/17

Reading Links 5 16 17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/book-review-the-experimental-notebook-of-c-s-boyack/ A collection of short speculative stories. https://teripolen.com/2017/05/12/indie-author-friday-myrtle-brooks-indieauthor-literary-jgcitygin/ A fable collection of man’s edification with nature with examples. https://johnwhowell.com/2017/05/12/book-launch-ritual-of-the-lost-lamb-by-charles-yallowitz-fantasy/ Dark times have arrived for the champions. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/05/12/hell-week-2017-pirates-in-hell-fantasy-sharedworld-heroesinhell/ Pirates, plagiarists, monsters, heroes, and villains. https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/05/12/bookreview-of-the-red-line-by-waltgreggauthor/ A scary look at the what if of the near future. https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/05/11/colleens-book-reviews-fireflies-by-author-p-s-bartlett-psbartlett/…

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May 15, 2017

Writing Links 5/15/17

Writing Links 5/15/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://mythcreants.com/blog/choosing-a-weapon-for-your-hero/ Thoughts on weapons. http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2017/05/11/carrie-patel-five-things-i-learned-writing-song-of-the-dead/ Leave enough of your character to discover in future novels to avoid corpses. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/05/09/what-ive-learned-in-the-last-twenty-three-years-part-1/ First story. Phil Anthans. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/05/08/7-tips-to-fighting-with-strength/ Useful information! MG/YA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2017/05/day-4-part-2-pitch-wars-query-first-page-workshop-mentors-monica-m-hoffman-caela-carter/ A query and first page critiqued. http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2017/05/12/interview-with-literary-agent-tamar-rydzinski/ YA agent. http://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/05/writing-for-and-about-children-find-your-childlike-wonder/ Eleven ways to write for children. Romance/Women’s Fiction:…

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May 14, 2017

Writerly Things 5 14 17

Writerly Things…5/16/17 Traci Kenworth We went to the mall this weekend. My son is graduating soon and I can’t believe all that he needed to buy for one day. I don’t think we had required clothing back when I did so, but that was 1986 so it could be I just don’t remember, lol.…

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May 12, 2017

The Sunshine Blogger Award

With apologies to Jessica, I wasn’t sure which picture was for the blogger award, so I improvised and chose something that always makes the sun shine for me. Jessica nominated me for this award and her blog is at: https://jessicabakkers.com/2017/05/12/im-walking-on-sunshine/ Here are the answers to her questions: What animal are you and why? Oh, this…

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May 9, 2017

Reading Links 5/9/17

Reading Links…5/11/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://kriswrites.com/2017/05/02/recommended-reading-list-april-2017/ Asimov’s and others. http://www.parajunkee.com/blog/2017/05/02/release-day-review-borrowed-souls-by-chelsea-mueller/ Soul renting. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/05/01/e-arc-haul-the-witchwood-crown-by-tad-williams/ Out from DAW. https://phsolomon.com/2017/05/01/426-stop-the-bow-of-hart-saga-book-tour-giveaway-a-mamas-corner-of-the-world/ https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/claimed-by-the-vampire-seduced-by-the-werewolf-by-kryssiefortune-erotic-pnr-newrelease/ Which one will she choose? https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/readdiverse2017-a-recommendations-list/ Some diverse authors. https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/my-wolf-and-me-by-theindiaradams-paranormal-fantasy-wwwblogs/ What will the transition bring? https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/05/02/opening-scene-ichabod-brooks-toy-tower/ Will he be able to acquire the rare toy? https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/e-arc-haul-man-with-the-iron-heart-by-mat-nastos/ Could his mission change the course of WWII. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/book-excerpt-the-hiss-of-the-blade-by-richard-writhen/ Two…

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May 8, 2017

Wiing Links 5/8/17

Writing Links…5/10/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/05/02/why-all-the-present-tense/ Is present tense becoming a trend in genre fiction? https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/05/02/are-you-writing-effective-sentences-writing-forward/ Tips & techniques. https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2017/05/04/thursday-thoughtfulness-may-4-2017/ Unbridled joy. http://kriswrites.com/2017/05/03/business-musings-the-ideas-of-a-cold-fogged-brain-discoverability-again/ On branding. MG/YA: http://ingridsundberg.com/2017/05/01/trust-crazy-ideas/ Risk success or failure. Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/to-swag-or-not-to-swag-revisited/ Does swag sell your work? http://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/05/eight-easy-ways-for-your-characters-to-show-their-love/ Take a cue from real-life. https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/05/03/re-visioning-into-romance-by-p-c-zick/ Revision is a good thing. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/re-launching-an-old-series/…

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May 7, 2017

Writerly Things 5/9/17

Writerly Things…5/7/17 Traci Kenworth This has been the roughest week for me in a long time. It started with our car breaking down. Thankfully, right now, I’m able to borrow my bil’s as he has an extra car. Though that was having problems, so I’m still waiting to hear if he might need it…

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May 5, 2017

Book Talk 5/7/17

Book Talk 5/5/17 Traci Kenworth Nothing this week. I’m currently reading Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, Joanna Penn’s How to Make a Living Writing, a collection of dark stories, Sara Wolf’s Remember Me Forever, and a few others.

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May 2, 2017

Reading Links 5/2/17

Reading Links…5/2/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/within-the-sanctuary-of-wings/ Voice is the reason to read this series. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/sins-of-empire/ Familiar characters and fantastic plot. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/04/women-in-sff-month-bridget-mckinney-from-sf-bluestocking/ Some recommendations in the science fiction and fantasy realm. http://kriswrites.com/2017/04/29/diving-news-news-for-writers-news-for-short-story-lovers/ Some goodies from Kristine Kathryn Rusch. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/04/28/guest-blog-writing-real-women-in-a-fantasy-setting-by-k-s-villoso/ Not too weak, not all badass. Well-rounded. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/04/review-of-wild-seed-by-octavia-e-butler/ The fourth Patternist novel. MG/YA: https://shelleywilsonauthor.com/2017/04/28/i-write-i-read-i-review-ya-nonfiction/ Some…

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