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Book Talk…6/24/16
Book Talk…6/24/16 Traci Kenworth I love craft books and the thesaurus collections by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are no exception. This time I’m reviewing: The Rural Settings Thesaurus. If you need help with your setting, this is the book!! I’ve come to think that settings are as important as your characters. In this book,…
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Reading Links…6/23/16
Reading Links…6/23/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://stinalindenblattauthor.com/wordpress/heat-it-up-is-now-live/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/meet-2016-golden-heart-finalist-elizabeth-king/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/06/17/silvers-book-reviews-the-lady-of-the-pier-the-storm-by-effrosyni-moschoudi/ A supernatural trip through two time periods. http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/how-to-find-love-in-a-bookshop-blog-tour-review/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-june-16/ Christian: Historicals: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/meet-2016-golden-heart-finalist-susanna-malcolm/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://strangecharmbooks.co.uk/2016/06/13/truthwitch-by-susan-dennard/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/06/daybreak-rising-kiran-oliver-cover-reveal/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/06/16/yoon-ha-lee-five-things-i-learned-writing-ninefox-gambit/ The secret to writing is: math? Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/13/interview-by-lrwlee-of-ya-fantasy-author-r-k-ryals-video/ http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/06/17/the-writers-toolkit-how-the-story-grid-can-make-you-a-better-writer/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/06/19/butterflies-keep-flying-a-guest-post-about-epidermolysis-bullosa/ Craft:
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Writing Links in the 3s and 5…6/20/16
Writing Links in the 3s and 5…6/21/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/13/31-romance-publishers-that-accept-submissions-without-an-agent/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/17/pelican-book-group-now-seeking-romance-novels/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/books-trim-size/ Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/06/14/windmill-point-author-jim-stempel-on-writing-historical-fiction/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/06/14/urban-and-rural-setting-thesaurus-duo-angela-ackerman/ Mysteries/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/06/12/look-at-me-im-falling-off-of-a-cliff-now/ https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/06/18/a-public-service-update/ MG/YA/NA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/06/day-9-part-2-june-setting-workshop-pitch-wars-mentor-rachel-lynn-solomon/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/06/day-13-part-2-june-setting-workshop-pitch-wars-mentor-carrie-callaghan/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://annerallen.com/anthologies-advance-writing-career/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/there-is-more-than-you-might-see-2/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/14/summer-awaits-a-haiku/ Indie: http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/06/new-tools-new-articles-rock-vault-update/ A checklist on how to bring your setting to life and more!! Craft: https://chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/monday-musings-revisiting-query-101/…
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Reading Links…6/16/16
Reading Links…6/16/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://kayedacus.com/2016/06/09/books-read-in-2016-pioneer-girl-the-annotated-autobiography-by-laura-ingalls-wilder-part-2/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/gh-guest-denny-bryce/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/gh-guest-layla-reyne/ Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/11/silvers-book-reviews-freedom-fighter-solar-wind-3-by-lyz-russo/ https://strangecharmbooks.co.uk/2016/06/06/artificial-absolutes-by-mary-fan/ https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/books-in-the-queue-the-summer-reading-list/ https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/06/07/recent-reads-may-2016/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/06/guest-post-stories-of-your-future-by-brenda-cooper/ https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2016/05/31/the-dragon-king-is-born/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/06/interview-by-lrwlee-of-ya-fantasy-author-danielle-jensen-video/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novelas: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/ruby-release-dangerous-boys-anthology/ Indie: Craft: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/06/09/writers-toolkit-writing-authentic-character-emotions/
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Buried, I. A YAFF Muse story.
Buried, I. It’s been twenty-three years since they buried me alive, hoping that would be enough to kill me. Today, my followers work to free me. The barrier that was cast over me has lifted thanks to a witch. I open my eyes. Grit hits them. I try to blink it away but the…
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Writing Links in the 3s and 5…6/14/16
Writing Links in the 3s and 5…6 14/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/taming-the-mental-chatter/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/once-youre-at-the-conference/ http://www.stevelaube.com/dear-author/ Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/06/09/a-map-a-map-my-kingdom-for-a-map/ https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/06/07/introducing-mktod-com/ https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/06/02/what-does-your-plot-look-like/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/07/why-do-authors-need-a-copyright/ https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/lessons-from-the-chicago-manual-of-style-ranks-titles/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/07/the-published-writers-vocabulary-21-words-you-need-to-know/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/06/05/anyone-for-tennis/ MG/YA/NA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/06/10-ways-prep-pitch-wars-5-minutes/ http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/06/07/book-launch-every-single-second-by-tricia-springstubb/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/daily-kind-quote-273/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/daily-kind-quote-271/ Indie: https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-google-docs-for-writers-workflow-video-pdf-checklist/ Craft: https://janefriedman.com/myth-print-coming-back-bookstores-rise/ https://larawillard.com/2016/06/10/revision-checklist-for-writing-contests/ http://kriswrites.com/2016/06/08/business-musings-an-important-notice-on-the-non-compete-clause-contractsdealbreakers/ http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/06/5-ways-google-can-rock-your-search-rankings-and-your-world/ https://carlywatters.com/2016/06/06/why-youre-starting-your-novel-in-the-wrong-place/
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Reading Links…6/2/16
Reading Links…6/2/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.superauthors.com/2016/05/dont-judge-book-or-hockey-player-by-its.html Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/red-queen/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-healers-war/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: Craft:
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Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/31/16
Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/31/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/why-do-you-go-to-conferences/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/ending-well/ http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/05/hook-your-reader-by-knowing-their-habits.html Historicals: http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/05/wild-foods-historical-fiction-research.html Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/05/show-and-tell-part-2.html https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/05/28/dark-night-of-the-soul-end-of-act-ii/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/you-meet-him-on-the-street-and-never-notice-him/ MG/YA/NA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/05/laurent-linn-author-of-draw-line-on.html http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/05/day-16-part-2-mays-voice-workshop-pitch-wars-mentor-jessica-vitalis/ http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/05/interview-annie-donwerth-chikamatsu-giveaway/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/26/three-themed-calls-for-submissions/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/daily-kind-quote-263/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/28/a-fairy-quest-a-haiku/ Indie: https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2016/05/22/avoid-this-plotting-pitfall-when-writing-drafts-at-speed/ Craft: https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/05/23/3-mistakes-that-will-make-readers-want-to-punch-a-book-in-the-face/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/05/real-life-diagnostics-is-this-opening.html http://www.thewriterdiaries.com/2016/05/dear-diary-writing-activism-into-fiction.html http://theeditorsblog.net/2016/05/27/using-font-styles-when-formatting-for-print/
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Writerly Things…5/29/16
Writerly Things…5/29/16 Traci Kenworth This week is full of graduation activities for my daughter. She will be graduating on this day. This will be her second graduation ceremony. This is her home school. The other is a technical school. She plans to go on to college in the fall. I am both happy and…
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Reading Links…5/26/16
Reading Links…5/25/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/timescape/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/05/17/the-glass-sword-by-victoria-aveyard/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/ash-a-secret-history/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/05/16/series-love-black-blade-series-by-jennifer-estep/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: Craft: http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/05/critiques-4-u-6/