Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

October 25, 2016

Writing Links…10/25/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…10/25/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/amazons-new-review-rules-should-authors-worry/ What counts, what doesn’t. http://mfrw.blogspot.com/2016/10/no-motivation-for-marketing-your.html Is your goal more readers? http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/10/19/dont-make-these-5-mistakes-make-when-writing-romance/ Don’t turn your couple into haters. Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/lyrics-as-literature/ Do you agree. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/questions-ask-agent/ What to know what to ask? Historicals: http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/10/saint-lebwin-reluctant-dark-ages.html Converting an aristocrat might keep a missionary safe. …

Christian, Craft, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, Romance, Women’s Fiction
October 24, 2016

Writing Links…10/24/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…10/24/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/busy-busy-busy/ A course in horror. http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/10/what-is-fantasy-and-why-do-we-write-it.html Why do you pick up a fantasy novel? https://www.sfwa.org/2016/10/horses-not-machines-writing-steeds-fantasy-fiction/ Tips on equines. MG/YA: Scary: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-115-john-f-d-taff-on-dialogue-full-time-writing-and-emotional-horror/ Bram Stoker award winning author. http://blog.karenwoodward.org/2014/06/17-ways-to-write-terrifyingly-good.html Give them a reason to do something stupid—something like worrying about their dog outside. https://dayswiththeundead.com/2016/10/19/howtosurvivethezombieapocalypse-bakingsoda/…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
October 23, 2016

Writerly Things…10/23/16

Writerly Things…10/23/16 Traci Kenworth So, it’s looking like things might be possible, Indie-wise. It’ll take a lot of hard work, but I think it’ll be worth it. I’m looking into a program called Jutoh for the formatting. I’m hoping it’s not too hard to figure out. I’m not that great when it comes to…

Writing and Poetry
October 21, 2016

Book Talk…10/21/16

Book Talk…10/21/16 Traci Kenworth Sorry, nothing this week.

Reading
October 20, 2016

Reading Links…10/20/16

Reading Links…10/20/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://ingridsundberg.com/2016/10/11/open-heart-interview-new-adult-author-sharon-m-johnston/ Dealing with powers and love. https://princessofthelight.wordpress.com/2016/10/13/20-holiday-stories-love-christmas-by-mimisgang1-holidayromance-potlreads-mgtab/ Each is inspired by a Christmas carol. http://www.superauthors.com/2016/10/question-of-month-authors-favorites.html Favorites of authors. Christian: Historicals: Cozies/Suspense: https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/2016/10/15/rosies-bookreview-team-rbrt-eclipse-lake-by-maeclair1-mystery-weekendblogshare/ Small towns hold the darkest secrets. Poetry: Indie: https://alliepottswrites.com/2016/10/13/how-can-i-support-awesome-indieauthors/ YA Fantasy. Mystery. SF. Craft:

Christian, Craft, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, Reading, Romance, Women’s Fiction
October 19, 2016

Reading Links…10/19/16

Reading Links…10/19/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/10/09/dealing-with-writers-block-rrbc/ Lovely interview. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-hundred-names-of-darkness/ Will human development be the end for the cat colony? http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/almuric/ Robert E. Howard’s story set in a boxing ring. https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/10/12/the-snow-queen-cloth-bound-and-beautiful/ Hans Christian Anderson. http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/10/cover-reveal-whitechapel-paranormal.html The great and prestigious man of scientist’s experiment had failed. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-annihilation-score/ Sixth book in The Laundry series. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/amazonia/ A scientific…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
October 18, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…10/18/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…10/18/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/finish-novel-fix-fatal-flaws/ Do you have some flaws to fix? http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/10/12/how-your-narrative-distance-affects-show-dont-tell-by-janice-hardy/ The difference between povs. Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/10/am-i-writing-from-place-of-fear.html How to soar in your writing. http://www.stevelaube.com/book-publishing-internet/ The changes. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/got-agent-now/ The steps AFTER the call. Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/10/13/evolving-world-of-book-reviews/ Where do you get your book reviews? http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/10/alfred-and-octavius-lost-princes.html Did…

Christian, Craft, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, Romance, Women’s Fiction
October 17, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…10/17/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…10/17/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/10/starting-over.html Keeping a story bible. http://dankoboldt.com/poisons-in-sff/ Ways to get into the bloodstream. MG/YA: https://everydaysamystery.wordpress.com/2016/10/08/stories-they-are-a-changin/ How the stories we tell children are changing. http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/10/beating-out-path-through-wilderness.html Your path might be different from another’s. Scary: https://dayswiththeundead.com/2016/10/12/howtosurvivethezombieapocalypse-liquidbandages/ For when you’re on the run from the hordes… https://phsolomon.com/2016/10/14/31waystodefeatavampire-way-15-stakes/…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
October 16, 2016

Writerly Things…10/16/16

Writerly Things…10/16/16 Traci Kenworth Another week. Middle of the month. Halloween parties will soon be in full-swing. I’m going to one on the 21st. It will be fun to dress up and see all the ghosts and goblins. I’m sure Star Wars will pose a big show this year. I remember years past when…

humor & fun, Writing and Poetry
October 14, 2016

Book Talk…10/14/16

Book Talk…10/14/16 Traci Kenworth The Last Enchantment Mary Stewart. 1979 William Morrow & Co. It began with The Crystal Cave, this is the third of the Merlin books, with one more to come. Merlin feels his powers waning and turns to a new student to gift him with them. However, as Arthur soon warns…

fantasy, Reading