Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

June 18, 2016

Writers Have You Rocked the Boat?

As we storytellers sit before the keyboard to craft our magic, we’re usually laser-focused on the two titans of fiction: plot and character. Yet, there’s a third element that impacts almost every aspect of the tale, one we really need to home in on as well: the setting. The setting is so much more than…

Craft
June 17, 2016

Book Talk…6/17/16

Book Talk…6/17/16 Traci Kenworth The Last Battle C.S. Lewis. 1956 Harper Collins. The land of Narnia falls under the siege of Calormenes thanks to the instigation of an Ape who fools a donkey into playing the part of Aslan. Once again, the children are called from their world to help. King Tirian and…

fantasy, MG & YA
June 16, 2016

Reading Links…6/16/16

Reading Links…6/16/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://kayedacus.com/2016/06/09/books-read-in-2016-pioneer-girl-the-annotated-autobiography-by-laura-ingalls-wilder-part-2/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/gh-guest-denny-bryce/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/gh-guest-layla-reyne/ Christian: Historicals: Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/11/silvers-book-reviews-freedom-fighter-solar-wind-3-by-lyz-russo/ https://strangecharmbooks.co.uk/2016/06/06/artificial-absolutes-by-mary-fan/ https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/books-in-the-queue-the-summer-reading-list/ https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/06/07/recent-reads-may-2016/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/06/guest-post-stories-of-your-future-by-brenda-cooper/ https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2016/05/31/the-dragon-king-is-born/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/06/interview-by-lrwlee-of-ya-fantasy-author-danielle-jensen-video/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novelas: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/ruby-release-dangerous-boys-anthology/ Indie: Craft: http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/06/09/writers-toolkit-writing-authentic-character-emotions/

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
June 15, 2016

Buried, I. A YAFF Muse story.

Buried, I. It’s been twenty-three years since they buried me alive, hoping that would be enough to kill me. Today, my followers work to free me. The barrier that was cast over me has lifted thanks to a witch. I open my eyes. Grit hits them. I try to blink it away but the…

Muse
June 15, 2016

Reading Links…6/15/16

Reading Links…6/15/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/09/raven-cycle/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/royalty-and-chaos-on-lisa-burton-radio/ MG/YA: https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/06/11/read-young-adult-paranormal-horror-romance-free-online-guest-post/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-review-fisherman-john-langan/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-review-mayan-blue-michelle-garza-melissa-lason/ https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/06/11/ike-beal-breaks-down-joe-hills-horns-review/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/2016-spotlight-the-fireman-joe-hill/ https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/06/09/jasper-bark-the-final-cut-review/ https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/06/08/pretty-little-dead-girls-whimsical-maybe-review/ http://www.briankeene.com/2016/06/06/17690/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/the-killing-files-blog-tour-interview-and-review/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/guest-author-sue-coletta-with-wings-of-mayhem-thriller-suspense-crimefiction/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/2016-spotlight-the-city-of-mirrors-justin-cronin-its-time/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/willow-walk-interview-with-susi-holliday/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/tuesday-anything-possible-his-revenge-0-99-sale-june-6th-through-june-13th-rrbc/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/sleeping-giants-interview-with-sylvain-neuvel/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/2016-spotlight-watching-edie-camilla-way/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/07/book-review-by-colleenchesebro-of-willakaville-by-author-bald-guy-willakaville/ Comic/Graphic Novels: http://www.briankeene.com/2016/06/02/the-lost-level-collector-edition/ Scriptwriting: Indie Craft: http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/06/launch-mock-post/

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

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…6/14/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…6 14/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/taming-the-mental-chatter/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/once-youre-at-the-conference/ http://www.stevelaube.com/dear-author/ Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/06/09/a-map-a-map-my-kingdom-for-a-map/ https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/06/07/introducing-mktod-com/ https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/06/02/what-does-your-plot-look-like/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/07/why-do-authors-need-a-copyright/ https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/lessons-from-the-chicago-manual-of-style-ranks-titles/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/06/07/the-published-writers-vocabulary-21-words-you-need-to-know/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/06/05/anyone-for-tennis/ MG/YA/NA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/06/10-ways-prep-pitch-wars-5-minutes/ http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/06/07/book-launch-every-single-second-by-tricia-springstubb/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/daily-kind-quote-273/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/daily-kind-quote-271/ Indie: https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/06/07/the-ultimate-guide-to-google-docs-for-writers-workflow-video-pdf-checklist/ Craft: https://janefriedman.com/myth-print-coming-back-bookstores-rise/ https://larawillard.com/2016/06/10/revision-checklist-for-writing-contests/ http://kriswrites.com/2016/06/08/business-musings-an-important-notice-on-the-non-compete-clause-contractsdealbreakers/ http://writersinthestormblog.com/2016/06/5-ways-google-can-rock-your-search-rankings-and-your-world/ https://carlywatters.com/2016/06/06/why-youre-starting-your-novel-in-the-wrong-place/

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
June 13, 2016

Writing Links…6/13/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…6/13/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Space Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/06/09/zodiac-signs-and-character-traits/ MG/YA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/06/sell-story-single-sentence-advice-frontlines-hollywood-lane-shefter-bishop/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-096-john-skipp/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-30-may-2016-2/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-week-ending-3-june-2016/ Mysteries/Thrillers: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/still-living-with-my-parents/ https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/riddles-are-abound-tonight/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/06/07/what-exactly-makes-a-damn-good-story/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/plans-in-the-wind/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/06/10/wqwwc-writers-quote-wednesday-writing-challenge-adventure/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/cursed/ Comic/Graphic Novels: Scriptwriting: Indie: https://janefriedman.com/listenup-acx-alternative/ https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/06/09/pretty-paragraphs-inserting-drop-caps/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/06/indie-publishing-paths-whats-your.html Craft: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/write-perfect-plot-2-easy-steps/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/lighten-the-hell-up-combatting-the-plague-of-self-importance/ https://chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/w-o-w-writer-odyssey-wednesday-with-k-c-held/ https://twodropsofinkat.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/dr-barbara-sinor-talks-about-stepping-out-of-your-writing-comfort-zone-write-about-it/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/06/06/write-about-inner-demons-without-boring-the-reader-into-a-coma/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
June 12, 2016

Writerly Things…6/12/16

Book Talk…6/11/16 Traci Kenworth This One Moment Stina Lindenblatt After a personal tragedy, Nolan walked away from his hometown and the girl that he loved who never knew he did so. Winning fame in a rock band, and now known as Tyler Erickson, Nolan stayed as far away from Hailey as possible but…

fantasy, MG & YA, Uncategorized
June 10, 2016

Book Talk…6/10/16

Book Talk…6/11/16 Traci Kenworth This One Moment Stina Lindenblatt After a personal tragedy, Nolan walked away from his hometown and the girl that he loved who never knew he did so. Winning fame in a rock band, and now known as Tyler Erickson, Nolan stayed as far away from Hailey as possible but…

Romance
June 9, 2016

Reading Links…6/9/16

Reading Links…6/10/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.superauthors.com/2016/06/june-2016-new-releases.html Christian: Historicals: http://writedivas.com/happy-release-unexpected-circumstances-book-one-handmaid-shay-savage/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-moon-and-the-sun/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-god-wave/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: MG/YA/NA: Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/06/01/top-ten-review-passion-in-portland-2016-anthology/ Indie: Craft:

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, Mysteries/Suspense, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction