Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

September 21, 2017

Guest: Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the blog, Charles! On the eve of destiny, the fate of the champions are in the hands of those they once called Enemy. Hated and distrusted, Queen Trinity must leave the shadows and reach for redemption. With their final battle on the horizon, the champions are faced with a long-lost piece of the…

fantasy, Reading, Swords & Sorcery
September 19, 2017

Reading Links…9/19/17

Reading Links…9/19/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/09/the-leaning-pile-of-books-297/ A delightful new urban fantasy about a kitchen witch and her magical family. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/taste-of-marrow/ A team hired to rid feral hippopotami in the Mississippi Delta. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/a-secret-history-of-witches/ Five sections of mothers and daughters involved in the craft. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/09/review-of-snowspelled-by-stephanie-burgis/ The first installment in the Harwood Spellbook series. http://www.lainitaylor.com/2017/09/night-of-cake-puppets-is-in-world.html https://tomharrisauthor.com/2017/09/15/an-ode-to-tony-hart-the-amber-gallery/ The…

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September 18, 2017

Writing Links…9/18/17

Writing Links…9/18/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/09/so-your-character-is-from-turkey.html Turkey info. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/09/12/authors-on-ideas/ Advice from Neil Gaiman, Isaac Asimov, and Stephen King. http://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/09/putting-the-fan-back-in-fantasy-getting-past-ye-same-olde-same-olde/ Are you tired of the same? http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/09/writing-lessons-from-anime-fatezero.html Visual anime where you can make choices where the story goes. MG/YA: http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2017/09/children-turn-their-backs-on-e-books-as-screen-fatigue-takes-hold-and-sales-of-books-for-youngsters-soar/ Is there really such thing as screen fatigue for children? I think kids could…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Comics, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, Historicals, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Thrillers/Suspense, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Short stories, traditional, Urban Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, writers, Writing and Poetry
September 17, 2017

Writerly Things 9 17 17

Writerly Things…9/17/17 Traci Kenworth I spent the week working on Character sheets from OneStop. I haven’t finished with all my minors but I figure those will come as I write along. For me, it gets kind of tedious to do all their attributes at once. I like a little mystery. I guess it’s the…

Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, MG & YA, Muse, writers, Writing and Poetry
September 15, 2017

Book Talk 9/15/17

Book Talk…9/15/17 Traci Kenworth I had to give my membership up on Kindle Unlimited. It makes no sense to pay for a subscription when I’m behind on all the books on my TBR pile and I can’t get anymore and I’m thus wasting money. I want to get through what I have before I…

Craft, writers, Writing and Poetry
September 12, 2017

Reading Links 9/12/17

Reading Links…9/12/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/09/the-leaning-pile-of-books-296/ Prisoners of a war they barely remember, Fremont’s children must find a way to survive or a way to escape. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/snowspelled/ Fun, light read. http://www.parajunkee.com/blog/2017/09/05/modern-girl-becomes-12th-century-robin-hood-no-good-deed-kara-connolly/ A female time-traveler becomes Robin Hood. https://teripolen.com/2017/09/07/welcome-indie-author-katie-polen-newrelease-fantasy-indieauthor-kpolen_author/ Is Zeus really her father? Has her mother really stolen a precious artifact? She needs answers…

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September 11, 2017

Writing Links 9/11/17

Writing Links…9/11/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/09/so-your-character-is-from-lebanon.html Need help with a character from Lebanon? http://www.magicalwords.net/announce/we-did-it-ooooooour-way/ Time to say goodbye. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/09/05/please-stop-using-initial-caps-as-a-substitute-for-creativity/ Using words as proper nouns when they’re not. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/09/07/monster-make-2017-foundations-needed-also-a-windemere-monster-poll/ What monsters will you choose? I like those I’ve never heard of, it makes it fresh and interesting. https://phsolomon.com/2017/09/07/how-do-you-like-your-fantasy-genre/ What books hooked you to fantasy? I…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Comics, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, gothic, Historicals, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Thrillers/Suspense, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Short stories, traditional, Urban Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, writers, Writing and Poetry
September 10, 2017

Writerly Things 9/10/17

Writerly Things…9/10/17 Traci Kenworth First off, prayers and hugs to all those affected by the hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Stay safe! This past week, I’ve been working on the body basics template for OneStop. It asks about the different features of your character such as body shape and muscle mass, distinguishing marks, and clothing…

Craft, writers, Writing and Poetry
September 8, 2017

Book Talk…9/8/17

Book Talk…9/8/17 Traci Kenworth Nothing again this week. I’m reading Kristin Lamb’s Devil’s Dance, a craft book by C.S. Lakin, an anthology: Dark Hollows, a Christmas story by Debbie Macomber; Unblemished; a book about the drafts Louis L’Amour still had lying around (it’s fascinating), and Libby Bray’s Going Bovine.

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, horror, MG & YA, Reading, Short stories, traditional, writers, Writing and Poetry
September 5, 2017

Reading Links…9/5/17

Reading Links…9/5/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.talesoftheravenousreader.com/2017/08/dire-king-by-william-ritter-blog-tour.html Jackaby #4. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/09/01/eleventh-hour-volunteer-call/ New story! https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/08/31/protecting-bedlam-land-of-discarded-flunkies-part-1/ $2. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/angelic-fantasy-with-dark-undertones-gylded-wings-by-lnightingale-romance-99c-books/ Is he an angel or demon? MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/09/september-releases-do-post/ Looking for some back to school reads? MG. https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/cover-reveal-savage-dragonrider-legacy-1-by-nicole-conway-2/ Never send a hero to do a dragon’s job. LOVE this tagline! https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/friday-book-round-up-spotlights-three-amazing-childrens-books-fridayreads-kidlit-bookreview/ Some picks. Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017/08/27/rosies-bookreview-team-rbrt-dragonfly-wishes-by-pennyh_author-womensfiction/ How do you…

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