Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

August 1, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/1/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…8/1/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/summertime-blues/ Do you slow down during the summer? http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2016/07/so-your-character-has-anxiety-featuring.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/author-brent-hartinger-on-how-to-put.html How to use the 3-act structure in scenes. Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-103-aaron-sterns-on-screen-vs-page-plotting-stories-and-gothic-and-subversive-fiction/ The difference between writing for the screen and fiction. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-25-july-2016/ A new Nightmare on Elm Street reboot. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-22-july-2016/ Ash’s dad…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
July 31, 2016

Writerly Things…7/31/16

Writerly Things…7/31/16 Traci Kenworth The first week of chauffeuring went as expected, lol. Glad to be set in a routine again though. It helps with writing as well as my other chores. As I prepare for another week, health problems loom. I’m having pain on my right side. I went in for an ultrasound…

Writing and Poetry
July 29, 2016

Book Talk…7/29/16

Book Talk…7/29/16 Traci Kenworth Just picked up a new book. No reviews this week.

Reading
July 28, 2016

Reading Links…7/28/16

Reading Links…7/28/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://silverthreading.com/2016/07/23/silvers-book-reviews-the-truth-she-knew-by-j-a-owenby/ The impact mental illness can have on a family. Christian: https://kayedacus.com/2016/07/24/books-read-in-2016-out-of-the-storm-by-jody-hedlund-3-stars/ 1800s and the lighthouses of Michigan’s Great Lakes. Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/07/24/maisie-dobbs-a-review-by-sarah-zama/ Maisie from childhood to university student. Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/i-d-by-emma-rios/ A trio of seemingly mismatched people. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/winter-of-fire/ A handmaiden to a firelord. Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: …

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
July 27, 2016

Reading Links…7/28/16

Reading Links…7/27/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/magic-bitter-magic-sweet/ Magical cooking abilities. http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/century-rain/ hard sf with a dash of rain. MG/YA: http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2016/07/debbie-have-you-seen-bella-bella-by.html Sequel to Desolution Canyon. Horror: https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/07/23/mike-robinson-waking-gods-the-enigma-of-twilight-falls-book-3-review/ Twilight Falls—a death that is ancient and has several names. Mysteries/Thrillers: Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/07/24/david-bernstein-a-mixed-bag-of-blood-review/ A mixture of horror stories. Scriptwriting: Indie: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/the-cock-of-the-south-by-c-s-boyack-fantasy-magic-asmsg/…

Anthologies/Novellas, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
July 26, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/26/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/26/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/07/how-to-create-high-concept-novel.html Do you want to entertain? http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/07/tips-to-refresh-refill-your-creative.html Spend time reading!! Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/when-in-doubt-bury-someone-alive.html Try something drastic to enliven things!! https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/saving-the-sagging-middle.html How to recover the flow. https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/07/23/you-can-run-a-household/ The role of the housekeeper throughout the genres. MG/YA/NA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/07/perspectives-native-voices/…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
July 25, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/25/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/25/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/beth-revis-author-of-world-without-you.html Time travel and mental health. http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-making-of-book-cover-3-stories_22.html The different impressions that go into making the cover. Horror: https://jonathanjanz.com/2016/07/22/scares-that-care-iii/ Convention with some greats. Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/why-do-you-want-to-be-a-writer.html Hint: Love. https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/the-importance-of-quotas.html Write with a quota a day. https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/the-challenges-of-writing-a-crossover-book-birthday.html The challenge of blending two…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
July 24, 2016

Writerly Things…7/24/16

Writerly Things…7/25/16 Traci Kenworth It’s been an eventful week!! My daughter who worked at a temp service was let go a couple weeks ago and now has a new job through them, so I’m excited for her. She’ll be working with electronics. This location is also closer to us which is good since I’ll…

a bit of seriousness, Craft, Writing and Poetry
July 22, 2016

Book Talk…7/22/16

Book Talk…7/22/16 Traci Kenworth Nothing to report this week.

Reading
July 21, 2016

Reading Links…7/21/16

Reading Links…7/21/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/07/10/review-a-court-of-mist-and-fury-by-sarah-j-maas/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-mothman-prophecies/ Real life incidents? http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/escape-from-kathmandu/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/07/scene-spotlight-for-witchs-journey-by.html A wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center. Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/07/10/making-dreams-come-true/ When three boys discover a body and then it disappears, what’s an investigator to do? http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/a-toxic-trousseau/ MG/YA/NA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/07/remember-yesterday-pitch-wars-mentor-pintip-dunn-cover-reveal/ Could you join forces with your enemy?…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry