Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

March 15, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/15/16

Photo by Gioia Fabbri Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/22/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/2016/03/show-tell-terrible-advice-writers.html http://www.superauthors.com/2016/03/a-trek-into-old-country.html http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/03/11/plotting-the-flow-of-your-story-by-houston-havens/ Historicals: http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/03/08/open-request-revisited/ http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/03/10/even-contemporary-fiction-can-have-historical-elements/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/03/literary-genius-in-long-eighteenth.html Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/03/a-simple-grace.html http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/when-publishing-trophies-become-meaningless/ http://www.stevelaube.com/the-friendly-social-media-purge/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/03/08/toward-a-more-balanced-use-of-toward/ http://www.magicalwords.net/melissa-gilbert/friday-fundamentals-why-do-you-write/ http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/03/sin-and-syntax-how-to-craft-wickedly_11.html Mysteries/Suspense: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/the-wonderful-world-of-subplots.html https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/crime-fiction-news-break-24/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/how-did-you-get-here.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/cori-mccarthy-author-of-you-were-here.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/you-are-new-by-riley-redgate.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/pantsers-vs-plotters-by-jennifer-mason.html#.VuOmr5wrLIU Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/06/the-winds-of-change/ https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/the-visitor/ http://www.magicalwords.net/gail-martin/10-reasons-to-consider-writing-for-anthologies/ Indie: https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2016/03/06/editing-seminar-snapshots-how-much-should-you-budget-for-editing-your-book-and-how-to-choose-an-editor/ https://janefriedman.com/5-steps-great-cover-art/…

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, Historicals, Indie, MG & YA, Mysteries/Suspense, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, Writing and Poetry
March 14, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/14/16

Photo by Greg Rakozy Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/21/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/john-hartness-2/making-money-mondays-less-is-more/ http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-book-review-of-5th-wave-by-rick-yancey.html http://www.magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/quick-tip-tuesday-on-writing-every-day/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/this-month-for-writers-february-2016.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/kc-held-author-of-holding-court-on.html http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/03/agent-caitlen-rubino-bradway-what-am-i-looking-for-in-an-author/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-7-march-2016/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-march-4-2016/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/03/10/joe-hart-five-things-i-learned-writing-the-last-girl/ Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/drilling-down-into-your-deep-writing-soil.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/breaking-all-the-rules.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/what-do-you-do-about-writers-block.html Short Story/Anthologies/Novellas: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/03/07/sweeping-up-around-here/ http://elodienowodazkij.com/2016/03/08/the-first-chapter-of-love-in-b-minor/ https://saraflower.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/mary-the-outlaw-chapter-eleven/ Indie: http://shirley-mclain.net/2016/03/06/the-right-decision-i-hope/ https://janefriedman.com/author-website-redesign/ http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/self-publishing-part-4/ Craft: http://theblabbermouthblog.com/2016/03/07/literary-agents-10-important-things-to-know/ http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/03/plot-essentials-climax.html http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/03/setting-as-character.html http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/10/hydra-a-digital-first-imprint-of-random-house/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/03/10/scene-structure-cinematic-scene-openings-for-novelists/ …

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers, Writing and Poetry
March 12, 2016

Writerly Things…3/12/16

Davide Ragusa Unsplash Writerly Things…3/12/16 Traci Kenworth Favorite Things about Romance Feel good feeling Strong hero/heroine. Can take you anywhere. Favorite Authors Constance O’Banyon Diana Gabaldon Linda Howard Nora Roberts Jayne Ann Krentz Debbie Macomber Favorite Types Historicals Sweet Western Supernatural/Scary mix

writers, Writing and Poetry
March 11, 2016

Book Talk…3/11/16

Book Talk…3/11/16 Traci Kenworth My Tempting Highlander Maeve Grayson. Feb. 2016 Loveswept. Netgalley. Maira Sinclair, eldest twin of the Sinclair clan, is horrified when she hits a wolf with her car. When it disappears on her and a Highlander Chieftain shows up in its place she is confused to say the least. For a…

Historicals, Romance
March 10, 2016

Reading Links…3/10/16

Annie Spratt Unsplash Reading Links…3/10/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.superauthors.com/2016/03/march-2016-new-releases.html http://stinalindenblattauthor.com/wordpress/meet-the-men-of-pushing-limits/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-22/ http://www.superauthors.com/2016/03/choosing-joy.html Christian: http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/01/dancing-on-dewdrops-a-review/ Historicals: http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/01/an-interview-with-authors-andrew-and-danny/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-secret-countess/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/mind-of-my-mind/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-best-of-leigh-brackett/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/saga-volume-2/ Mysteries/Suspense: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/03/03/lisa-burton-radio-with-delilah-delibes/ MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/03/march-releases-5/ http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/03/03/happy-release-day-the-truth-game/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/03/my-perfect-mistake-by-kelly-siskind-cover-reveal-and-giveaway/ http://www.kristavandolzer.com/2016/03/the-writers-voice-where-is-sarah-f.html http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/03/bookreview-by-lrwlee-of-etiquette-and-espionage/ http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/03/05/read-about-guest-author-laura-jensen-kimball/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/monstrous-little-voices/ Indie: http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/04/authors-supporting-authors-meet-author-erika-kind/ Craft: http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/04/the-writers-journey-a-must-read-for-storytellers-writing-forward/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, writers, Writing and Poetry
March 9, 2016

Reading Links…3/9/16

Dikaseva at Unsplash Reading Links…3/9/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/pierce-on-tour-howler-party-in-pictures/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/author-interviews/lee-kelly/ http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/01/bookreview-by-lrwlee-of-earths-end/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/investigating-lois-lane/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-weavers-of-saramyr/ http://lynnvroman.com/2016/03/02/freshman-year-freaks/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/titus-groan/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/clays-ark/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-forever-war/ MG/YA: http://www.publishing-hub.com/2016/02/matchmaking-novels-that-belong-together.html http://storitorigrace.blogspot.com/2016/03/a-book-review-of-revised-life-of-ellie.html http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/03/04/the-writers-block-an-interview-with-laurel-gale/ http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/03/04/bookreview-by-lrwlee-of-white-rose/ Horror: http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/look-out-for-the-complete-double-dead-by-chuck-wendig-and-interior-darkness-selected-stories-by-peter-straub/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/mr-mercedes/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/something-red/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/thin-ice-by-quentin-bates-blog-tour-review/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/03/04/treachery-and-triumph-blog-tour/ Craft:

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers, Writing and Poetry
March 8, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/8/16

Paul Itkin Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/8/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/2016/02/7-ways-rekindle-joy-writing.html http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/03/02/first-pages-of-best-selling-novels-almost-a-bride/ http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/03/03/leap-here-on-the-power-of-improv-for-all-creative-professionals-by-damon-suede/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/no-comment/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/writing-real/ http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/03/14-truths-about-being-writer-i-wish-id.html Historicals: http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-anne-boleyn.html http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/03/03/author-nicole-evelina-on-writing-historical-fiction/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/03/barbarous-usage-murder-case-that.html Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/r-s-belcher/lessons-learned-at-a-writing-workshop/ http://www.magicalwords.net/melissa-gilbert/friday-fundamentals-track-changes-pc-edition/ http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/03/agent-interviews_3.html Mysteries/Suspense: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/plotting-your-writing-career.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/kit-alloway-author-of-dreamfever.html http://www.publishing-hub.com/2016/03/author-vlog-kicking-off-my-debut-year.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/03/writing-barn-austin-tx/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/03/a-free-and-effective-book-marketing-tip.html Craft: http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/28/the-influence-of-the-civil-rights-movement-on-english-grammarly-blog-grammarly-blog/ http://www.publishing-hub.com/2016/03/in-life-of-agent-how-to-be-writer-told.html http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/02/sharpen-your-writing-skills-6-free-tools-to-help-you-write-better-blog-posts/ https://ajflowers.wordpress.com/2016/01/10/3-pillars-of-character-development/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/04/zip-crash-bang.html …

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, writers, Writing and Poetry
March 7, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/7/16

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…3/7/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://dankoboldt.com/real-world-magic-history/?ref=email http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-create-awesome-scene-arcs-that-surprise-readers/ https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/navigating-the-eight-emotions-part-5-surprise/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/carol-snow-author-of-last-place-on.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/the-readers-response-to-heros-journey.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/03/bumps-in-road-by-gloria-craw.html Horror: http://www.erindorpress.com/2016/02/rules-and-guidelines/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-082-rebecca-jones-howe-on-vile-men-and-online-vs-college-writing-communities/ http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-26-february-2016/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/03/02/how-much-should-writers-pay-to-be-published/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/03/plot-elements-matter.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/02/28/now-with-even-more-productivity/ https://saraflower.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/mary-the-outlaw-chapter-eight/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/02/watch-the-eyes/ Indie: http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/28/understand-the-tools-of-your-trade/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/04/bookwright-design-and-publish-professional-quality-image-rich-books-blurb/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/03/indie-publishing-paths-whats-your.html Craft: http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/28/purdue-owl/ https://janefriedman.com/news-cycle/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/03/01/writing-tips-for-creating-a-complex-villain-writing-forward/ https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/sending-in-the-flying-monkeys-get-your-to-work/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/03/04/how-targeting-genre-can-make-the-difference-in-your-writing-career/

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy, writers, Writing and Poetry
March 6, 2016

Read-a-longs

fantasy, Uncategorized
March 5, 2016

Writerly Things…3/5/16

Ana Filipa Neves Unsplash Writerly Things…3/5/16 Traci Kenworth My post on fantasy did so well that I thought I’d do one on horror. Here goes: Three Favorite Things About Horror: The spookiness Not knowing who will survive or if any will The mystery Compelling Horror Characters in no particular order: Laura Shane…

horror, Reading, Uncategorized