Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

May 12, 2017

Book Talk 5/12/17

Book Talk…5/14/17 Traci Kenworth Next week, I’ll be reviewing: Sara Wolf’s Remember Me Forever, on the 19th. I’m looking forward to a guest blog from her sometime this month. Still reading: Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, Joanna Penn’s How to Make a Living as a Writer, and a few others.

Craft, fantasy, Indie, MG & YA, Reading, traditional
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/…

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
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…

Craft, writers, Writing and Poetry
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.

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
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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May 1, 2017

Writing Links 5/1/17

Writing Links…5/1/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/04/25/your-pile-of-failures/ Failures lead to success. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/04/women-in-sff-month-nisi-shawl/ Aging characters. Still important. MG/YA: http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/04/vlog-how-to-write-fights.html Suggestions and where to look to find what you need. https://killzoneblog.com/2017/04/defining-success-for-writers.html Why we write: the readers! Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: https://stevelaube.com/five-lessons-road-publication/ When you reach the end, prayer is valuable. http://www.novelrocket.com/2017/04/5-tips-for-sparking-creativity.html Don’t go it alone. https://stevelaube.com/choosing-words-wisely-part-1/…

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
April 30, 2017

Writerly Things 4/30/17

Writerly Things…4/30/17 Traci Kenworth I started working on the next project I plan to do. I’ve done a little worldbuilding and now I’m into making the maps. First are the scale maps, later on, I’ll zoom in on the streets and places in the small town. Yes, it’s small town. It’s what I know,…

Christian, Craft, fantasy, horror, MG & YA, writers, Writing and Poetry
April 28, 2017

Book Talk 4/28/17

Book Talk…4/28/17 Traci Kenworth Will o’ Wisp by C.S. Boyack. 2015. Indie. KU. There is something evil up Bergamot Holler, and it’s been targeting the Hall family for generations. Patty Hall is fifteen years old. She loves stargazing, science fiction, and all things related to space exploration. This leaves her perfectly prepared for the…

fantasy, gothic, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Paranormal, Reading
April 25, 2017

Reading Links 4/25/17

Reading Links…4/25/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/04/16/events-prime-ministers-during-the-alien-era-bookreview/ From Roswell to the current space war. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-edge-of-everything/ It’s been a bad year for Zoe. But with the arrival of the mysterious X, things are about to change. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/weird-dinosaurs/ New info on dinosaurs. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/blackout/ If you think you’re tired of zombies, make an exception. http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2017/04/20/clark-thomas-carlton-lets-not-be-like-ants/ Book one of…

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