Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

March 26, 2017

Writerly Things 3/26/17

Writerly Things…3/26/17 Traci Kenworth Still doing the editing thing. Last week, I got a little more done than usual because of snow days. I wish sometimes that all I had to do during a day was writing. Unfortunately, life calls. Not that I don’t enjoy my life. I love my kids, my pets, my…

Craft, Writing and Poetry
March 24, 2017

Book Talk 3/24/17

Book Talk…3/24/17 Traci Kenworth The Successful Author Mindset by Joanna Penn. 2016 The Creative Penn Limited. “the storms of the creative process can derail us unless we understand that they are just part of the way forward.” I LOVE the quotes in this book. They are from Stephen King to Susan Kay Quinn. This…

Craft, Indie, Reading, writers, Writing and Poetry
March 21, 2017

Reading Links 3/21/17

Reading Links…3/21/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/03/review-of-gilded-cage-by-vic-james/ A dystopian set in the alternate version of Great Britain. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/03/16/oathbringer-stormlight-archive-3-by-brandon-sanderson-us-cover-reveal/ The third volume in the Stormlight Archive. https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/nnedi-okorafor-binti-home/ Sequel to the Hugo and Nebula winner, Binti. http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2017/03/16/widdle-iddle-fits-of-flitting-news-bits/ Miriam Black and more on The Aftermath trilogy. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/03/17/guest-blog-incompetent-leadership-in-literature-and-life-by-walter-rhein-author-of-the-reader-of-acheron/ A society on the verge of coming apart at the seams.…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, 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
March 20, 2017

Writing Links 3/20/17

Writing Links…3/20/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/03/14/lovecrafts-five-definite-elements-part-3-what-it-actually-does/ If it follows your rules, your reader will follow you anywhere. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/03/17/7-tips-to-traversing-the-fantasy-countryside/ The inviting witch’s or demon’s lair. Scary thought. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/03/15/castle-contractors-we-dont-charge-by-the-brick/ Designing your own castle. MG/YA: http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/03/15/new-agent-alert-claire-easton-of-painted-words/ MG and YA. http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/03/16/scbwisouthern-breeze-springmingle/ Check this out for next year. http://middlegrademafia.com/2017/03/13/agent-alert-kortney-price-of-holloway-literary/ MG, YA, and NA. Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/how-to-find-your-magic/ Ways…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, 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
March 19, 2017

Writerly Things…3/19/17

Writerly Things…3/19/17 Traci Kenworth I’m getting through my chapters faster than I thought. There are some changes sure. Some to character, some to setting, some to the plot line. I’m going back through after I edit each chapter and writing the info in the story bible so I’ll have the details for the next…

Craft, fantasy, horror, writers, Writing and Poetry
March 17, 2017

Book Talk…3/17/17

Book Talk…3/17/17 Traci Kenworth In the Shadow of the Dragon King by J. Keller Ford. 2016 Month9Books. Seventeen-year-old, Eric, is a kick-butt squire to the most revered knight in Fallhollow. Well he would be if Sir Trogsdill allowed him to do anything even remotely awesome. Determined to prove his worth, Eric sets out to…

fantasy, Reading, Swords & Sorcery
March 14, 2017

Reading Links…3/14/17

Reading Links…3/14/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://nicholasrossis.me/2017/03/04/celebrate-read-across-america-with-84-free-books/ Some great books. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/03/march-2017-patreon-book/ Night’s Master by Tanith Lee. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/03/10/the-destiny-series-by-hywela_lyn-blends-sciencefiction-and-romance-rona-twrp/ Can she save her world from slavery. https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/rosies-bookreview-team-rbrt-midnight-sisters-by-saraheboucher-fairytales/ Do not meddle with the master’s daughter. https://mytrainofthoughtson.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/the-yesterdays-of-tomorrow-the-hawk-of-stone-duology-2-by-jessica-hernandez/ It’s been a year since Kaia’s first encounter with the turned ones. https://mightythorjrs.wordpress.com/2017/03/09/book-haul-fall-of-light-by-steven-erikson/ the tragic downfall of an ancient realm. https://teripolen.com/2017/03/09/bad-blood-by-demitria-lunetta-bookreviews-fantasy/ A…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, Historicals, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Thrillers/Suspense, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Short stories, traditional, Urban Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
March 13, 2017

Writing Links…3/13/17

Writing Links 3/13/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2017/03/07/isolate-your-characters/ Isolation is a powerful thing. I have that in mind for a future series. https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2017/03/09/thursday-thoughtfulness-march-9-2017/ Who are the charming gardeners in your life? https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2017/03/07/weekly-writer-wisdom-march-7-2017/ That is your role, your gift. MG/YA: Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/heart-heat-hope-and-humor/ The four essentials. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/365-days/ Several valuable lessons. http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/writing-at-the-edge-of-your-comfort-zone/ Life begins at…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, Historicals, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Thrillers/Suspense, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
March 12, 2017

Writerly Things 3/12/17

Writerly Things…3/12/17 Traci Kenworth This past week, my daughter purchased a laptop for herself which now affords me more time on my own computer. I’m enjoying catching up on blogs and getting more writing and reading time. I’ve even been able to get to my craft books again! Today, we’re having taco chicken filling,…

Craft, writers
March 10, 2017

Book Talk 3/10/17

Book Talk…3/10/17 Traci Kenworth The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco. Mar. 2017. Sourcebooks Fire. Netgalley. Tea’s grief over her brother’s death brings her to do something her people abhor: bring him back from the dead. Soon after, a bone witch, Mykaela, arrives to take her from a village that now fears her. She takes,…

fantasy, traditional