Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

August 17, 2016

Reading Links…8/17/16

Reading Links…8/17/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-dark-light-years/ An extremely cynical novel of first contact. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-unlimited-dream-company/ A bewildering visual punch. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/poisoned-blade/ Sequel to Court of Fives. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/white-mars/ High marks for sf. MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/08/wendy-mills-author-of-all-we-have-left.html Two girls, one fateful day that changed the world. Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-review-scratch-by-david-moody/ Broken relationships and an end-of-the-world scenario. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-review-i-am-providence-by-nick-mamatas/ Lovecraft done…

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

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/16/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/16/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/blog-traffic-7-tips-authors/ Hashtags work!! http://stinalindenblattauthor.com/wordpress/the-storm-troopers-boogie/ Some fun from a galaxy far, far away!! http://www.superauthors.com/2016/08/when-levee-always-breaks.html What gets your tears flowing? Christian: http://www.thisincandescentlife.com/2016/08/8-reasons-why-you-should-be-reading-more-books/ A way to increase your intelligence. http://www.stevelaube.com/attend-writers-conference/ Why it’s worthwhile. http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/leave-room-conference-plans-unexpected/ Sometimes God has other plans. Historicals: http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/08/adeliza-of-louvain-lady-of-english.html A forgotten queen.…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction
August 15, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/15/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/15/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/08/reading-decade/ Historical fiction is all about characters!! http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/08/a-day-in-life-of-literary-agent.html Busy, busy!! Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-105-tim-lebbon-on/ The Family Man, adaptations, endurance sports, and more. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-08-august-2016/ Sequels such as Aliens, Friday the 13th. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-05-august-2016/ American Horror Story. Resident Evil. Mysteries/Thrillers: http://www.suecoletta.com/undercover-as-a-birdwatcher-investigating-the-phantom-of-heilbronn/ Hard breaks in…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
August 14, 2016

Writerly Things…8/14/16

Writerly Things…8/13/16 Traci Kenworth This post is very hard for me to write, it’s harder to go through. I had to say goodbye to my oldest cat this past week. My heart is broken. To any of you who have lost animals, I know that you know what it’s like. It is the saddest…

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August 12, 2016

Book Talk…8/12/16

Book Talk…8/12/16 Traci Kenworth Her Highland Rogue Violetta Rand. A Highland Rogue Novel. June 28, 2016. Netgalley. Errol McRae is son of the Chieftan who has managed to continuously disappoint his father. Sent after a kitchen girl when he’d rather be sharpening his sword for battle, he has no idea that the woman…

Historicals, Reading
August 11, 2016

Reading Links…8/11/16

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction
August 10, 2016

Reading Links…8/10/16

Reading Links…8/10/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-language-of-dying/ Saying goodbye to a loved one. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-tyrannosaur-chronicles/ Everything you want to know about them. http://www.magicalwords.net/faith-hunter/faith-screwed-up/ Blood of the Earth is #2. http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/08/mini-reviews-dragon-bones-by-patricia-briggs-and-magic-stars-by-ilona-andrews/ Two novellas. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-king-of-the-swords/ Book 3 in the Corum series. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/four-roads-cross/ Book 5 in the Craft Sequence. http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/08/04/hayley-stone-five-things-i-learned-writing-machinations/ She’s been brought back to save the humans.…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
August 9, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/9/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/9/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/how-to-right-size-your-book/ Genre counts and advice. http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/08/03/awkwardnotawkward-why-i-couldnt-wait-to-write-a-gay-sex-scene-with-my-gay-son-by-ed-gaffney-and-jason-t-gaffney/ http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/08/golden-lines-from-rwa-2016/ Focus on the reader not the sales!! Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/07/standing-back-by-marcia-lee-layco.html Sometimes prayers are all we can do—not that they’re small things!! http://www.stevelaube.com/realm-makers-2016/ Keeping time at a conference… http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/story-idea/ How long does it take to come up…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction
August 8, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/8/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/8/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2016/07/7-fantasyscience-fiction-epics-that-can-inform-you-about-the-real-world-political-scene/ Two books takes on the political scene. http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2016/08/so-your-character-is-diabetic-featuring.html Tips on writing a Type 1 Diabetic character. https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/08/02/all-the-story-structure-youll-ever-need/ A simple structure with which to write. MG/YA: https://silverthreading.com/2016/07/31/story-structure-case-study-of-harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban/ The study of a masterpiece. Horror: Mysteries/Thrillers: http://www.writeitforward.com/write-it-forward-2/the-origin-of-the-purple-heart-the-badge-of-military-merit/ The first ever merit badge…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
August 7, 2016

Writerly Things…8/7/16

Writerly Things…8/7/16 Traci Kenworth So hospital visits took precedence this week and it shows in my links. I will try and get back to things soon. I did manage to get my office rearranged today, that’s a plus. Not sure if it will work out yet, but we’ll see. Spent some time at the…

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