Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

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
July 20, 2016

The Missing Stage Shot–Muse story 7/20/16

The Missing Stage Shot Traci Kenworth “So, my book, in a nutshell, is about—” Mr. Potato cued the music. A shadow spread over the meadow. He blinked. Someone screamed. The sunlight blazed over a fallen body. Red dripped down the round potato and pooled onto the ground. Mr. Potato’s mouth went wide. “Mr. Cramshaw—”…

fantasy, humor & fun
July 20, 2016

Reading Links…7/20/16

Reading Links…7/20/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-mysterious-case-of-mr-strangeway/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/helliconia-summer/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/giveaway/arabella-of-mars-why-a-girl/ More problems to overcome. http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/07/15/cheat-by-gillian-zane-cover-reveal/ What if you had to die to be employed? MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/new-releases-this-week-711-718.html Battlesaurus, The Singular Menace, The Killer in Me, some good ones here. http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/07/11/intense-young-adult-fantasy-debut-the-sin-eaters-daughter/ A heroine that is the incarnation of both death and life. http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/07/interview-debbie-reed-fischer-great-giveaways/ With comparisons to…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
July 19, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/19/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/19/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.superauthors.com/2016/07/question-of-month-what-is-your-favorite.html http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/07/15/practice-makessomething-by-becke-martin-davis/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/icrs-observations-2016/ Reflections on the Cincinnati convention. http://www.thepassivevoice.com/2016/07/why-is-the-iranian-government-opening-the-worlds-biggest-bookstore-2/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/im-just-agent-cant-say-no/ Historicals: http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/07/14/author-roland-colton-on-writing-historical-fiction/ Attention to detail is the most important thing!! http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-tax-which-greatness-pays-for-its.html Birthdays celebrated in Jan. at King and Queen’s court. http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/07/MonmouthExecution.html Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/autumn-princess-dragon-child/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/clean-sweep/ Can she make aliens her…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
July 18, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/18/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…7/18/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-heart-goes-last/ Near future dystopia with Margaret Atwood. http://www.magicalwords.net/john-hartness-2/making-money-mondays-how-to-cultivate-and-create-true-fans/ Follow Wil Wheaton’s rule. http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/imposter-syndrome/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/amanda-k-morgan-author-of-secrets-lies.html A throwback to Lois Duncan’s novels!! http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/07/finding-your-voice-through-letter.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/07/making-champion/ Horror: Mysteries/Thrillers: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/07/10/s-l-huang-on-the-subject-of-manpain/ Whose pain should it be? https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/how-to-write-an-eating-scene.html How to keep tension. https://killzoneblog.com/2016/07/poke-what.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas:…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
July 17, 2016

Writerly Things…7/17/16

New things I’m learning: analyzing books in the genres I write in as discussed in Book Talk already. In Plot and Structure, James Scott Bell talks about learning to recognize the different scenes in a book and how to use that info to improve your own writing. I’m finding it most helpful. He believes wholeheartedly…

Craft, Writing and Poetry