Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

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
May 5, 2016

Reading Links…5/5/16

Reading Links…5/5/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-29/ Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/04/of-moose-and-men-by-torry-martin.html Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/04/26/lisbon-in-wartime-spies-and-lies/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/blindsight/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/the-power-of-six-on-lisa-burton-radio/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-rithian-terror/ https://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/terry-pratchett-the-shepherds-crown/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/04/women-in-sff-month-lisa-from-tenacious-reader/ https://kayedacus.com/2016/04/30/books-read-in-2016-the-burning-sky-by-sherry-thomas-amreading/ Mysteries/Suspense: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/career-of-evil/ MG/YA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/04/shine-safe-wishing-psa-giveaway/ http://yaloveblog.com/2016/04/27/waiting-on-wednesday-the-square-root-of-summer-by-harriet-reuter-hapgood/ http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/04/w-is-for-we-were-liars.html http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/04/dear-bully-laura-shovan/ http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/04/29/mg-book-review-the-classy-crooks-club-by-alison-cherry/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: Craft: Sujan Sundareswaren Unsplash

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Suspense, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction
May 4, 2016

Reading Links…5/4/16

Reading Links…5/4/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranomral/SF: https://kayedacus.com/2016/04/27/books-read-in-2016-william-shakespeares-starwars-by-ian-doescher-amreading/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/04/women-in-sff-month-laura-anne-gilman/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/strange-monsters/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/04/fantasy-review-saints-blood-by.html http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/04/women-in-sff-month-laura-lam/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/04/26/soundless-by-richelle-mead/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/04/review-of-bone-and-jewel-creatures-by-elizabeth-bear/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/04/seven-giveaways-plus-new-releases-and.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/04/cici-reno-middleschoolmatchmaker-kristina-springer/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/rage-of-the-fallen/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/04/dragons-people-sarah-nicolas-sale-celebrate-diversity/ https://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/10124/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/book-review-stealing-propeller-hats-from-the-dead-by-david-james-keaton/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/song-of-kali/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/it/ https://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/04/27/the-pines-cabin-in-the-woodsish-review/ https://jonathanjanz.com/2016/04/27/the-ascent-of-jonathan-janz/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/2016-spotlight-death-do-us-part-by-steven-dunne/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/2016-spotlight-black-night-falling-rod-reynolds/ http://bestinfantasy.blogspot.com/2016/04/fellside-mr-carey.html http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/new-release-spotlight-may-the-map-of-bones-by-francesca-haig/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-fall-of-the-towers/ https://litworldinterviews.com/2016/04/27/book-review-by-colleenchesebro-of-tears-in-the-sun-by-author-jaowenby/ Indie: Craft: http://theeditorsblog.net/2016/04/28/reviews-for-the-magic-of-fiction/ Angela Benito Unsplash

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, Uncategorized, Urban Fantasy
May 3, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…4/3/16

Tim Guow Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/3/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/2016/04/survive-hard-knocks-u-writers-guide.html http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/is-your-book-already-out-there/ http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/04/27/romance-writers-find-your-readers-on-pinterest-by-frances-caballo/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/its-all-about-the-reader/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/yes-novel-make-great-movie/ http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/04/pilates-for-your-imagination.html Historicals: https://awriterofhistory.com/2016/04/28/inside-historical-fiction-with-elise-mccune/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/04/crests-blood-and-power-howards-rise-in.html https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/04/27/crimes-and-punishments-through-time-infographic/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: https://silverthreading.com/2016/04/28/the-drafts-your-novel-needs-and-why-you-probably-wont-use-a-single-word-of-your-first-draft-prowritingaid/ http://www.magicalwords.net/melissa-gilbert/friday-fundamentals-copula-spiders/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/04/26/leanna-renee-hieber-what-to-do-when-the-bottom-drops-out/ Mysteries/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/04/28/you-only-see-what-she-wants-you-to-see/ https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/04/26/scandi-lous/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/04/good-metaphors-are-like-diamonds-in-haystacks.html MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/04/find-books-read/ http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/04/on-major-character-deaths.html http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/04/carnations-matter-nicki-roberti/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/daily-kind-quote-241/ https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/04/28/may-be-a-reason-your-editor-is-crabby/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/04/28/awaiting-spring-a-haiku/ Indie: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/04/indie-spotlight-twig-book-shop-san-antonio-tx/ Craft:…

Anthologies/Novellas, Christian, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Suspense, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
May 2, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/2/16

Erol Ahmed Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…5/2/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/04/on-world-building-by-fox-lancet-author.html http://www.magicalwords.net/specialgueststars/to-agent-or-not-to-agent-part-two/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/04/first-page-critique-reborn.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/04/writing-vs-being-writer-by-jessica-love.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/04/martina-boone-shares-magic-of-world.html http://yatopia.blogspot.com/2016/04/orange-is-color-of-creativity.html Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-090-scott-nicolay-on-weird-noir-connection-story-length-and-monsters-rebuilt/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/portugals-most-terrifying-and-haunted-places-lisbon/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-25-april-2016/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/04/27/we-have-a-problem/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/04/give-your-manuscript-a-running-start.html http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2016/04/hollywood-here-i-come.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://saraflower.wordpress.com/2016/04/26/mary-the-outlaw-chapter-twenty-four/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/04/27/feels-like-old-times-again-amwriting/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/04/29/craig-boyack-guest-post-short-story-writing/ Indie: http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/04/amazon-giveth-amazon-taketh-away-now-amazon-giveth/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/04/29/10-things-you-ought-to-learn-before-you-self-publish-your-book/ https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/04/29/blurring-the-lines-what-are-anti-heroes-and-anti-villains/ Craft: https://janefriedman.com/walking/ http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-superpower/ https://janefriedman.com/use-plot-planner/ https://silverthreading.com/2016/04/27/descriptive-thesaurus-collection-writers-helping-writers/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/04/getting-your-novel-to-finish-line-part.html

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
April 30, 2016

Writerly Things 4/30/16

Verne Ho Unsplash Writerly Things…4/30/16 Traci Kenworth This week I got to spend helping my lovely niece and her family move into their new place. It was fun and brought back memories of my own moves. The kids and I plan to fix up our place a little more and someday hope to move…

Writing and Poetry
April 29, 2016

Book Talk…4/29/16

Book Talk…4/29/16 Traci Kenworth Love Me Never Sara Wolf. Entangled Teen. 2016. Netgalley. Isis Blake keeps track of how long it’s been since she’s been in love. As she counts the years, months, days, she tells us how she’s lost all the weight she used to have and put aside who she used to…

Christian, MG & YA, Reading, Uncategorized