Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

February 19, 2017

Writerly things 2/19/17

Writerly Things 2 /19/17 Traci Kenworth So, I finished working on my worldbuilding. Well, except for writing the individual stories it recommends for each of the important characters. Experiences of what their childhood was like, if they were trained for war, etc. A lot of this applies to my world. I spent most of…

Craft, fantasy, horror, Writing and Poetry
February 17, 2017

Book Talk 2/17/17

Book Talk 2/17/17 Traci Kenworth Sarah by Teri Polen. 2016. Black Rose writing. Netgalley. Cain Shannon and his family recently moved into a new house after the death of his father. Strange things begin happening. The attic door opens by itself. Cold spots deepen. Cain feels like he’s being watched. The family’s cat, Eby,…

horror, Reading
February 16, 2017

Chasing Bedlam: Guest Post

Return to the Shattered States for a tale of love between a woman & her jeep! Lloyd and Cassidy’s last adventure was to honor a life. This time they are out to end one. It was a normal, violent mission to Texas that should have had nothing more than beer-induced hiccups. That is until an…

Dystopian, Indie, Reading
February 14, 2017

Reading Links 2/14/17

Reading Links 2/14/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/02/the-leaning-pile-of-books-280/ The Gilded Cage. Kings of the Wyld. https://litworldinterviews.com/2017/02/05/hell-holes-what-lurks-below-bookreview/ Quick, enjoyable read. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/empress-of-a-thousand-skies/ Old time science fiction with modern sensibility. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-burning-page/ Third book in the Invisible Library series. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/american-gods/ This is a bad land for gods…the old gods are ignored. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/caraval/ Remember, it’s just a game. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/to-green-angel-tower/ Final…

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

Writing Links 2/13/17

Writing Links 2/13/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/swamplandia/ Maintains the balance between reality and fantasy. https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/02/09/guest-post-with-lyn-horner-lara-and-delvin-in-talk-of-destiny/ A mingling of characters. Enchanting! https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/02/08/smack-on-the-nose-spritz-with-the-water-bottle/ More on how to control angry heroes. https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2017/02/08/writing-science-fiction-stories-guest-post-by-craig-boyack/ For the science buffs. MG/YA: http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2017/02/falling-back-in-love-with-your.html Revision getting you down, try these tips. http://avajae.blogspot.com/2017/02/about-those-online-relationships.html Do you consider the relationships online as friends? I do!…

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

Writerly Things…2/12/17

Writerly Things…2/12/17 Traci Kenworth I’m in the midst of beginning to start revisions for my book. I know I have to change the beginning to start with so that it meshes with my story more. Originally, I had the protagonist with a teaching job but that just won’t do in the medieval society she’s…

Craft, fantasy, horror, Writing and Poetry
February 10, 2017

Book Talk….2/10/17

Book Talk…2/10/17 Traci Kenworth Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft by Janice Hardy. 2016 The book is broken into workshops such as: Revision Prep. Character Work. Plot and Structure Work. Point of View work. Description Work. Setting and World-building Work. Dialogue and Voice Work. Pacing Work. Word Count Work. A Final Look.…

Craft, Indie
February 9, 2017

Interview with Penny Randall Author of Bolted.

Please welcome one of the ladies from YAFF (YoungAdultFictionFanatics). One of my good friends and critique partners who has been a blessing to me from the moment we were introduced. Welcome. Tell us a bit about yourself. Thank you for having me, Traci! I’m thrilled (if a little nervous) to be here! No-one’s ever…

gothic, Indie, Uncategorized
February 7, 2017

Reading Links…2/7/17

Reading Links…2/7/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/with-blood-upon-the-sand/ Draws readers in. http://www.talesoftheravenousreader.com/2017/02/everything-is-better-in-space-diabolic.html Will make you question what being a human is all about. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2017/02/february-2017-patreon-book/ A Thousand Nights, a girl must tell stories to a cruel ruler to save her sister. https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2017/02/03/helen-oyeyemi-what-is-not-yours-is-not-yours/ A baby is found in a chapel. MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/ Books on diversity. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2017/02/03/tales-of-the-faie-by-diana-l-wicker-feyrontales-is-a-fantastic-fridayreads-sff-ya/ Every…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Suspense, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Short stories, traditional, Urban Fantasy, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
February 6, 2017

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…2/6/17

Writing Links in the 3s and 6…2/6/17 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://legendsofwindemere.com/2017/01/28/almost-time-to-get-my-butt-back-to-the-grindstone/ Decisions, decisions. http://www.autumnwriting.com/shortcut-fantasy-world-building/ A cheat sheet to an in-depth world. MG/YA: http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2017/01/new-beginnings-come-with-price.html Better to let go of old darlings or pay the price? http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2017/02/writer-spotlight.html Wendy BooydeGraaf. http://ingridsundberg.com/2017/02/04/ingrids-notes-youtube-channel/ Develop Your Own Philosophy when it comes to writing. She’s spot on! Some things work…

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