Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

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
July 15, 2016

Book Talk…7/15/16

Book Talk…7/15/16 Traci Kenworth The Grey King Susan Cooper. 1975 A Margaret K. McElderry Book. When Will Stanton becomes seriously ill, he is sent to Wales to stay with his mom’s cousin. His illness causes him to lose sight of who he is, an Old One, one of the ancient race that fights…

fantasy, MG & YA, Reading