Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

May 17, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/17/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/17/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/2016/05/dont-derail-your-writing-career-before-it-starts-8-ways-new-writers-sabotage-themselves.html http://www.superauthors.com/2016/05/tastes-like-home.html http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/05/11/when-the-book-fights-back-by-deborah-blake/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/should-i-still-have-a-website/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/nonfiction-trifecta/ http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/05/appointments-with-our-audience.html Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/05/10/paris-fuel-for-a-story/ https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/05/12/its-always-about-the-money/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/05/historical-re-enacting-where-fun-and.html Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/10/writing-tips-abolish-the-adverbs-writing-forward/ http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/05/12/pubcrawl-podcast-genre-science-fiction-fantasy/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/visit-the-city-of-hope-and-ruin-on-lisa-burton-radio/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/have-myself-a-home-life/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/05/j-journal-of-ryan-goldwyn.html http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/05/13/what-lies-at-the-heart-of-suspense-by-katia-lief/ MG/YA/NA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/05/pitch-wars-synopsis-simplified/ http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2016/05/let-loose.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/05/animated-authors-by-cam-baity-benny.html Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/the-magic-of-a-changed-perspective/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/12/wqwwc-writers-quote-wednesday-writing-challenge-change/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/romantic-tuesday-24/ Indie: http://blog.janicehardy.com/2014/02/the-value-of-good-proofreader.html Craft: http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/05/is-quick-release-schedule-right-for.html https://chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2016/05/11/w-o-w-writer-odyssey-wednesday-with-kathryn-purdie/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/06/how-to-write-characters-who-dont-sound.html http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2016/05/taking-ownership.html http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/archetypes-and-storybeats-part-i-the-heros-journey/…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
May 16, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/16/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/16/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/Soap Opera/UF/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/lest-we-forget-the-art/ http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/05/warningthis-person-is-writer.html http://www.magicalwords.net/misty-massey/its-supposed-to-be-a-living/ MG/YA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/05/day-7-part-1-mays-voice-workshop-pitch-wars-mentor-michael-mammay/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/10/19-magazines-that-publish-writing-for-children-and-teens/ http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/05/11/other-girls-a-discussion-with-author-jessica-cluess/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-9-may-2016/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-week-ending-6-may-2016/ http://annieneugebauer.com/2016/05/09/the-case-for-reading-fewer-books/ Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/profanity-in-crime-fiction-reality-or-lazy-writing.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/lisa-black-on-writing.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/these-funny-animals-illustrate-career-milestones-every-writer-will-recognize.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://saraflower.wordpress.com/2016/05/14/mary-the-outlaw-chapter-thirty/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/calling-it-a-productive-day/ http://kriswrites.com/2016/05/09/17650/ Comics/Graphic Novels: Indie: https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/05/12/inserting-links-in-word-for-kindle/ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/05/convertible-cloud-ebook-conversion-online/ http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/05/traditionally-published-authors-leap-indie-publishing/ Craft: http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/05/vlog-self-vs-traditional-publishing.html https://janefriedman.com/wordpress-vs-squarespace/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/05/pitch-wars-query-simplified/ http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/05/six-rules-keep-critique-partnerships-golden/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/05/11/first-pages-of-best-selling-novels-the-ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, NA/YA/MG, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
May 15, 2016

Author Asks the Reader

Writerly Things…5/14/16 Traci Kenworth Welcome to Author Asks!! This is something new to my site as a way for me to get to know readers better. First up, I want to get your opinions on what happens when your favorite character/s get killed off in books/TV shows/movies etc. Does it keep you reading to…

Reading, writers, Writing and Poetry
May 13, 2016

Book Talk…5/13/16

Book Talk…5/14/16 Traci Kenworth The Ghost Pirates and Others William Hope Hodgson. 2012 Night Shade Books. Spooky tales set at sea. The first tale, The Ghost Pirates, is about a man returning home and having the unfortunate luck to draw the Mortzestus, a ship rumored to be haunted. At first, everyone laughs at this.…

horror, Reading
May 12, 2016

Reading Links…5/12/16

Reading Links…5/12/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: https://kayedacus.com/2016/05/01/books-read-in-2016-beyond-heaving-bosoms-by-sarah-wendell-and-candy-tan-amreading/ http://www.superauthors.com/2016/05/may-2016-new-releases.html http://www.superauthors.com/2016/05/are-you-football-girl.html http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-may-6th-edition/ Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/05/a-poetic-warning.html Historicals: https://tellcotten.wordpress.com/2016/05/01/warpath-book-8-in-the-landon-saga/ http://harlequinhistoricalauthors.blogspot.com/2016/05/may-releases.html https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/05/06/interview-with-sammarquisbooks-of-bodyguard-of-deception/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-battle-before-battle.html http://www.kristavandolzer.com/2016/05/from-submission-to-offer-with-kristin.html https://kayedacus.com/2016/05/03/books-read-in-2016-little-house-in-the-big-woods-by-laura-ingalls-wilder-amreading/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/lois-lane-double-down/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/05/02/trace-of-magic-the-diamond-city-magic-book-1-by-diana-pharaoh-francis/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/replay/ https://strangecharmbooks.co.uk/2016/05/05/a-darker-shade-of-magic-by-v-e-schwab/ Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: http://mysterysuspence.blogspot.com/2016/05/review-unhappy-medium.html http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2016/05/horror-list-book-review-rebecca.html MG/YA: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/jackaby/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/05/love-lattes-and-angel-by-sandra-cox.html http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/fridays-with-the-wizards/ https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/05/06/e-d-baker-the-wide-awake-princess/ http://scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2016/05/breaking-out-of-your-circle-by-melanie.html Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: Craft:

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Suspense, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
May 11, 2016

Reading Links…5/11/16

Reading Links…5/12/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Soap Opera/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/where-late-the-sweet-birds-sang/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/author-talk-craig-boyack/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/daughters-of-ruin/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/queen-of-candesce/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/how-great-science-fiction-works/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-visitant/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/05/mini-review-flamecaster-by-cinda-williams-chima/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/05/fantasy-review-emperors-railroad-by-guy.html http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/too-like-the-lightning/ MG/YA: http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/05/book-review-half-lost-by-sally-green.html http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/05/02/mg-book-review-the-war-that-saved-my-life-by-kimberly-brubaker-bradley/ https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/05/02/interview-by-lrwlee-of-ya-fantasy-author-bj-sheldon/ http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/05/06/mg-book-review-beetle-boy-by-m-g-leonard/ http://writewithfey.blogspot.com/2016/05/promo-efforts-iwsg-love-that-distrubs.html Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-publishing-brand-new-josh-malerman-novella/ https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/05/05/greetings-from-the-moon-hill-kickstarter-campaign/ https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/05/06/gregory-lamberson-black-creek-review/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/05/03/teaser-tuesday-honor-by-gillian-zane-trailer-reveal/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/new-release-spotlight-may-the-swimming-pool-louise-candlish/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/thriller/ http://www.writeitforward.com/write-it-forward-2/atlantis-bermuda-triangle-video/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/05/thriller-review-revelation-code-by-andy.html http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/two-authors-of-some-calibre-long-time-lost-meets-black-night-falling/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/new-release-spotlight-long-time-lost-chris-ewan/ https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/05/04/the-twins-a-psychological-thriller/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/2016-spotlight-exposure-by-ava-marsh/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/07/silvers-book-reviews-the-eight-by-katherine-neville/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/in-too-deep-samantha-hayes-blog-tour-review/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/the-long-count-j-m-gulvin-blog-tour-review/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://planetaryawards.wordpress.com/2016/05/01/2015-winners/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/sfm-rose-lemberg-kevin-brockmeier-indrapramit-das-michael-bishop-brooke-bolander/ Comics/Graphic Novels: Indie: Craft:

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
May 10, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/10/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/10/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/2016/05/ignoring-free-book-marketing-tool-10-tips-guest-blogging.html http://www.superauthors.com/2016/05/refueling-with-raptors-and-roses.html http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/05/06/creative-research-by-veronica-scott/ Christian: http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/writing-career-retrospective/ http://www.stevelaube.com/variety-spice-characters/ http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/05/is-blogging-still-relevant-for-authors.html Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/05/01/paris-day-7/ https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/05/05/time-travel-unlocking-the-past/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Steampunk/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/john-hartness-2/making-money-mondays-yogs-law/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/02/how-to-construct-a-3d-main-character-prowritingaid/ http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-writers-playlist-read-me-maybe.html Mysteries/Cozies/Suspense: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/10365.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/beyond-the-word-gap-there-is-still-some-homework.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/inspiratus-interruptus.html MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/05/time-3/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/05/day-4-part-2-mays-voice-workshop-pitch-wars-mentor-jenni-walsh/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/05/screenwriting-tips-to-improve-your.html Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/05/05/daily-kind-quote-247/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/05/03/romantic-tuesday-5/ Indie: http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/05/this-week-in-the-blogs-april-23-29-2016/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/amazon-marketing-services-coming-may-1.html http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/05/indie-corner-should-you-pay-to.html Craft: https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2016/05/01/how-do-you-become-an-editor/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/05/02/what-writers-may-not-know-about-the-required-three-act-structure/ http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/05/05/pubcrawl-podcast-introduction-to-genre/ https://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/05/06/diy-mfa-5onfri-market-research/ https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/05/06/interview-with-sammarquisbooks-of-bodyguard-of-deception/…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Suspense, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
May 9, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/9/2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/9/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Space Opera/Paranormal/SF: https://chasingthecrazies.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/quite-the-query-with-rae-chang-and-mad-queens-chess/ http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/predictability/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/giveaway/coming-up-with-fantasy-names-a-somewhat-vague-and-impractical-guide/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/05/debra-driza-author-of-mila-20.html http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/05/day-1-part-2-mays-voice-workshop-pitch-wars-mentor-cat-scully/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/05/the-best-advice-ive-ever-received-by.html Horror: http://www.briankeene.com/2016/05/02/brian-keenes-end-of-the-road/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-091-iain-rob-wright-on-createspace-self-publishing-costs-and-collaborations/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-2-may-2016/ Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/05/why-i-teach-writing.html https://silverthreading.com/2016/05/02/15-publishers-of-mystery-novels-that-accept-submissions-without-an-agent/ http://www.suecoletta.com/buried-alive-how-to-escape-your-grave/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/05/01/a-day-of-celebration/ http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2016/05/thinking-inside-box-set.html Comics/Graphic Novels: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/status-update/may-1-2016/ Indie: http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/05/indie-publishing-paths-whats-your.html https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/05/05/go-back-and-show-dont-tell/ https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/05/06/13-tips-for-regency-travellers-in-paris/ Craft: https://janefriedman.com/too-much-conflict/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/5-reasons-your-story-is-stuck/ http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/finish-your-book/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/05/05/the-importance-of-creating-a-rich-history-for-your-characters/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2013/11/heads-or-tails-choosing-what-to-work-on.html

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

Everyday Things…5/7/16

Jay Ruzesky Unsplash Everyday Things…5/7/16 Traci Kenworth Years ago, my ex convinced me that I didn’t have anything to say, that my voice didn’t matter. I’ve been struggling with writing Writerly Things because of this. It’s hard to let go of that constant criticism even though it’s been a long time, his voice…

Craft
May 6, 2016

Book Talk…5/6/16

Book Talk…5/6/16 Traci Kenworth A Highly Suspicious Death Seacoast Cozy Mystery Book One by Laura Pauling. Indie. 2016. Devon is a treasure painter who is startled to find a body washed up on his shore. The lovely lady in question, Francesa Lovely has lost her memory and may quite possibly be a murderer.…

Mysteries/Suspense, Reading