Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

July 28, 2017

Book Talk…7/28/17

Book Talk…7/28/17 Traci Kenworth Nothing this week. Getting ready for Pitchwars has slowed my reading. I’m still reading Kristen Lamb’s book, The Devil’s Dance, Dark Hollows II an anthology, C.S. Lakin’s Crank it Out, Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, and a few others.

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Short stories, traditional, Women’s Fiction, writers, Writing and Poetry
July 25, 2017

Reading Links…7/25/17

Reading Links…7/25/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/07/a-book-review-of-defy-stars-by-claudia.html She’s a soldier. He’s a machine. http://www.talesoftheravenousreader.com/2017/07/when-star-wars-and-ya-unite-rebel.html The story of a young Jyn. http://teripolen.com/2017/07/21/indie-author-friday-martin-allen-indieauthor-ya-fantasy/ A snowflake can start an avalanche. http://kriswrites.com/2017/07/22/a-binge-readers-delight/ Sf & F bundle available till Aug. 9th. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/book-haul-gods-hammer-and-ravens-feast-by-eric-schumacher/ Brothers clash in a fight for Norway’s throne. https://www.amwritingfantasy.com/fantasy-author-jesper-schmidt/ The Keystone Bone trilogy. MG/YA: http://middlegrademania.blogspot.com/2017/07/salt-to-sea-wins-carnegie-medal-for.html A fictional…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Comics, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, Historicals, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Thrillers/Suspense, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Short stories, traditional, Urban Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, writers, Writing and Poetry
July 24, 2017

Writing Links…7/24/17

Writing Links…7/24/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/07/so-your-character-is-from-taiwan.html Is your character from Taiwan? Here’s some ideas. http://www.magicalwords.net/roundup/magical-words-link-roundup-7-18-2017/ Links for the week. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/as-henry-miller-commands-part-8-dont-be-a-draught-horse/ Take joy in writing. I had to start writing my stories longhand to get past the block of a computer page. There’s something about having a pen in hand that makes those words flow!…

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
July 23, 2017

Writerly Things 7/23/17

Writerly Things…7/23/17 Traci Kenworth I’m about midway through TA right now and I’m editing MF for Pitchwars over on Brenda Drake’s website. Yes, Pitchwars. I’ve decided to enter this year. I don’t know if I’ll be chosen or not but it would be an awesome opportunity to work with mentees and possibly catch an…

contests, Craft, fantasy, MG & YA, traditional, writers, Writing and Poetry
July 21, 2017

Book Talk 7/21/17

Book Talk…7/21/17 Traci Kenworth Old habits die hard. But in this sexy, heartwarming romance, a musician who’s addicted to the temptations of the road falls for a good girl who makes him want to clean up his act. Mason Dell’s band, Pushing Limits, is a sensation, and he’s having a blast on their…

Christian, Historicals, Romance, traditional
July 18, 2017

Guest: Craig S. Boyack

Today, we’re visiting with Craig S. Boyack. He writes fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction, his short stories are a treasure. He’s best known for his robot assistant, Lisa Burton. I’ve enjoyed his blog and his book, Will O’Wisp previously. Please welcome him. Thanks for having me over today, Traci. I’m here to talk…

fantasy, Indie, Reading, SF, Short stories, writers, Writing and Poetry
July 18, 2017

Reading Links 7/18/17

Reading Links…7/18/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/07/the-leaning-pile-of-books-291/ In Angland, men have the magic but women attend to the politics. Cassandra never followed the rules. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/a-gathering-of-ravens/ Grimnir is a monster, literally. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/nemesis-games/ Provides the backstory. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2017/07/14/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-update-mira-prabhu-c-s-boyack-and-darlene-foster/ Three authors featured fantasy to short stories to supernatural. MG/YA: http://middlegrademania.blogspot.com/2017/07/new-kids-fantasy-book-seer-of-guilde.html Marcus sets out to rescue his mother from…

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

Writing Links 7/17/17

Writing Links…7/17/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/roundup/magical-words-link-roundup-7-12-2017/ http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/07/beautiful-people-26-author-writing.html Writing process. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2017/07/writing-lessons-from-movies-once-upon.html Once Upon a Forest. http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2017/07/13/pubcrawl-podcast-archetypes-the-chosen-one/ Is it overdone? MG/YA: http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/07/ch-ch-changes.html Deciding to cut back. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2017/07/start-bang-or-not-story-openings/ Do you begin with a bang or a character? http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2017/07/tips-to-better-engage-your-reader-by.html Three ways to engage your reader better. https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/07/14/spice-the-tiny-dog-who-stole-our-hearts/ The loss of a loved one. http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2017/07/you-can-take-detour-and-choose-your.html Rejection and how…

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
July 16, 2017

Writerly Things 7/16/17

Writerly Things…7/16/17 Traci Kenworth It’s been a beat-up week, but the car is repaired, the septic is fixed, the satellite dish repaired, and ongoing dr. visits are helping with the accident. I’ve been so frustrated for the last month because everything piled up and I didn’t have any down time it seemed. This weekend,…

Craft, Writing and Poetry
July 14, 2017

Book Talk 7/14/17

Book Talk…7/14/17 Traci Kenworth Robert McCammon, James Renner, Kaaron Warren, Brian Hodge, Bill Schweigart, and Mick Garris reveal sinister secrets and unsavory pasts in a haunting anthology of short stories collected by acclaimed horror editors Brian James Freeman and Richard Chizmar. “Lizardman,” by Robert McCammon is the tale of a hunter versus the…

horror, Reading, Short stories