Traci Ashbe Dark Fantasy Author

February 21, 2016

fantasy, Reading
February 20, 2016

Writerly Things…2/20/16

Photo by Joanna Kosinka at Unsplash Writerly Things…2/19/16 Traci Kenworth I’ve learned more tools for my craft kit. First, that P.O.V. means what ONLY the viewpoint character KNOWS. They can’t for example know that the horse is around the corner unless they put it there earlier. Now, they can see A horse around the…

Writing and Poetry
February 19, 2016

Book Talk…2/19/16

Book Talk…2/18/16 Traci Kenworth Gambit L. Denault. Relts Publications 2016. Netgalley. YA Dytopian. Book One. Willow Kent has been hidden in the Lowlands for sixteen years, her adoptive parents knowing no more about her than a stranger showed up with her one night, and told them she was in danger. When Commander Reece shows…

Dystopian, horror, Mystery/Thrillers, Reading
February 18, 2016

Reading Links…2/18/16

Reading Links…2/18/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://stinalindenblattauthor.com/wordpress/titillating-tuesday-teasers/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/02/09/spotlight-on-the-lucani-lovers-series-by-stephanie-julian/ http://www.superauthors.com/2016/02/a-little-valentines-day-inspirationfor.html http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-19/ http://romanceuniversity.org/2016/02/08/the-art-of-conflict-by-rachael-thomas/ http://kayedacus.com/2016/02/13/books-read-in-2016-nobodys-baby-but-mine-by-susan-elizabeth-phillips/ http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/02/13/read-about-guest-author-c-m-blackwood/ http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/02/08/bookreview-the-astonishing-return-of-norah-wells-by-virginia-macgregor-virginiawrites-the-queen-of-unconventional-extended-families/ Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/02/softball-and-author.html Historicals: http://kayedacus.com/2016/02/07/books-reread-in-2016-the-six-wives-of-henry-viii-by-alison-weir-audiobook-read-by-simon-prebble/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-sleeper-and-the-spindle/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/jokers-wild/ http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/02/mini-review-ash-and-silver-by-carol-berg/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-gold-coast/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/attack-of-the-fiend/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-windup-girl/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/02/fantasy-review-dragon-hunters-by-marc.html http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/02/cover-reveal-hounds-bite-by-ej-stevens.html http://www.literaryrambles.com/2016/02/heidi-heilig-guest-post-and-girl-from.html http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/near-enemy/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/court-of-fives/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2016/02/08/cover-reveal-m-r-merricks-the-rise-of-genesis/ http://kayedacus.com/2016/02/07/books-reread-in-2016-the-six-wives-of-henry-viii-by-alison-weir-audiobook-read-by-simon-prebble/ MG/YA: http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/02/amid-the-wind-and-stone-by-nicole-luiken-cover-reveal/ http://yaloveblog.com/2016/02/11/book-trailer-thursday-182-i-crawl-through-it-by-a-s-king/ Mysteries/Suspense: http://mysterysuspence.blogspot.com/2016/02/guest-post-monica-ferris.html http://emmameade.com/2016/02/13/goodreads-book-giveaway-a-thousand-yesteryears-by-mae-clair/ Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/02/08/pre-order-amber-wake-gabriel-falling/ Indie: Craft: Photo by Alice Hampton at Unsplash

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction
February 17, 2016

Reading Links…2/17/16

Reading Links…2/17/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/02/beyond-red-pre-order-giveaway.html http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/science-fiction-the-101-best-novels-1985-2010/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/games-wizards-play/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/author-interviews/kevin-hearne/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/cinder/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/beth-revis-and-cristin-terrill-on-women.html http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-ringworld-engineers/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/our-lady-of-the-ice/ http://shirley-mclain.net/2016/02/11/my-introspection/ https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/spotlight-author-jan-hawke/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/all-the-birds-in-the-sky/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/trouble-with-lichen/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/13/silvers-book-reviews-pearseus-by-nicholas-c-rossis/ http://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/02/13/stacking-the-shelves-vol-23/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/new-release-giveaway-interview-and.html http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/02/10/cover-reveal-girls-in-the-moon-by-janet-mcnally-plus-arc-giveaway/ http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/02/interview-and-giveaway-with-robin-yardi/ http://middlegrademafia.com/2016/02/12/the-writers-block-an-interview-with-tania-del-rio/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2016/02/everlasting-by-l-k-kuhl-cover-reveal-and-giveaway/ Horror: http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/02/07/the-best-moments-of-jane-austen-and-seth-grahame-smiths-pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-part-4/ http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/02/09/guest-post-jordan-hamessley-on-bleeding-earth/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/02/12/andrew-garvey-and-mike-staples-little-penny-dreadfuls-review/ http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/02/14/seth-grahame-smith-jane-austen-pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-review/ http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2016/02/horror-list-book-review-years-best-dark.html http://horrornovelreviews.com/2016/02/07/s-k-epperson-green-lake-review/ Mysteries/Thrillers: http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/a-pressing-dialogue-with-rod-reynolds-and-gilly-macmillan/ http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/02/09/out-now-atlanta-burns-the-hunt/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/hunt-for-the-enemy-rob-sinclair/ http://lizlovesbooks.com/lizlovesbooks/cherringham-interview-with-jack-and-sarah/ Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/sfm-t-kingfisher-rachael-k-jones-k-m-ferebee-rachel-swirsky-james-lecky/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/10/silvers-coming-attractions-amber-wake-gabriel-falling-by-p-s-bartlett-ronovan-hester/ Indie: http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/02/09/book-review-by-colleenchesebro-of-inside-out-by-insideoutauthor/ Craft: Photo by James Tarbottom at Unsplash

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, Dystopian, fantasy, horror, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, SF, Short stories, Urban Fantasy
February 16, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/16/16

Photo by Alejandro Escamillo at Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/16/16 Traci Kenworth Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://annerallen.com/2016/02/authors-google-plus-google-awful.html http://www.superauthors.com/2016/02/decision-time-for-indecisive-writer.html http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/02/11/pubcrawl-podcast-romances-and-love-interests/ Christian: http://www.stevelaube.com/books-on-sports-to-fill-the-void/ http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/one-thing-every-writer-needs/ http://www.stevelaube.com/you-might-as-well-face-it-youre-addicted-to-input/ Historicals: http://awriterofhistory.com/2016/02/11/10-tips-for-being-an-actively-engaged-reader/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/02/get-me-to-church-on-time-changing.html http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2016/02/saint-willehad-trouble-in-saxony.html Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.magicalwords.net/david-b-coe/quick-tip-tuesday-do-not-fear-the-scoop/ Mysteries/Suspense: https://margotkinberg.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/crime-fiction-news-break-23/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/coming-to-your-smartphone-books-that-are-unprintable.html https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/ten-penalties-all-writers-must-avoid.html MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/diane-duane-author-of-games-wizards.html http://ingridsundberg.com/2016/02/08/creating-compelling-character-descriptions/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/secrets-lies-mistakes-and-wounds-trick.html Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: http://keithgarrettpoetry.com/2016/01/10/the-stars-are-faded-2/ Indie: http://www.magicalwords.net/diana-pharaoh-francis/self-publishing-part-2/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/is-indie-gold-rush-over-does-it-matter.html http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/02/63714/ Craft: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/ocd-writer-nearly-ruined-career/ http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/09/three-crucial-writing-practices-writing-forward/ http://www.livewritethrive.com/2016/02/10/first-pages-of-best-selling-novels-the-girl-on-the-train/ https://writeitforward.wordpress.com/2016/02/10/seven-keys-to-unforgettable-characters-2/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/5-common-problems-with-beginnings.html

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Romance, SF, writers, Writing and Poetry
February 15, 2016

Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/15/16

Photo by Carli Jean at Unsplash Writing Links in the 3s and 5…2/15/16 Traci Kenworth Fantasy/Dystopian/UF/Paranormal/SF: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2016/02/09/on-sentence-fragments-and-other-stylistic-jibber-jabber/ http://saraletourneauwriter.com/2016/02/10/guest-post-plontser-the-happy-medium-writer/ https://fantasyhandbook.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/books-for-fantasy-authors-xviii-poetics/ MG/YA: http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/this-month-for-writers-january-2016.html http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/will-mcintosh-author-of-burning.html http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/02/find-great-middle-grade-novels/ Horror: http://www.magicalwords.net/john-hartness-2/how-to-sell-books-at-conventions-part-2/ http://www.briankeene.com/2016/02/09/a-little-warmth-against-the-winter/ http://thewarriormuse.blogspot.com/2016/02/how-long-would-you-wait.html Mysteries/Thrillers: https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/seducing-your-readers.html http://www.suecoletta.com/eastburn-murders-expose-a-loophole-in-the-law/ https://killzoneblog.com/2016/02/the-most-important-moment-in-your-story.html Short Stories/Anthologies/Novellas: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/02/07/story-length-again/ http://blog.janicehardy.com/2016/02/you-have-right-to-remain.html https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/the-opposite-of-writers-block/ Indie: https://janefriedman.com/writers-consortiums-coops/ https://janefriedman.com/selling-books-internationally/ http://www.thebookdesigner.com/2016/02/why-indie-authors-need-a-business-hat/ Craft: http://www.publishing-hub.com/2016/02/in-life-of-agent-reflections.html https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/a-culture-addicted-to-free-how-free-is-poisoning-the-internet-killing-the-creatives/ http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2016/02/new-years-resolutions-that-actually-work.html http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/02/beccas-post-of-wonderment/ http://avajae.blogspot.com/2016/02/on-writing-realistic-dialogue.html

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

Writerly Things…2/12/16

Photo by Alexander Soludukhin at Unsplash Writerly Things…2/12/16 Traci Kenworth This week, I learned the importance of a good book and why finding one can inspire you to great things in your writing. In blogs a few days ago, I read a book called The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper. I had been…

Craft, Reading, writers, Writing and Poetry
February 12, 2016

Book Talk…2/12/16

Book Talk…2/10/16 Traci Kenworth The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. 1952 HarperCollins. While Lucy and Edmund are staying with cousin, Eustace, the three are drawn into a painting of a ship at sea. There, they find King Caspian, Reepicheep, and crew seeking the seven lords that were…

fantasy, MG & YA
February 11, 2016

Reading Links…2/11/16

Reading Links…2/12/16 Traci Krites Romance/Women’s Fiction: http://www.superauthors.com/2016/02/february-2016-releases.html http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/02/01/valentine-pets-kisses-fourteen-all-new-sweet-valentine-romances/ http://lesannberry.com/2016/02/read-an-excerpt-from-ambushing-the-vigilante.html http://www.superauthors.com/2016/02/what-future-brings-tara-taylor-quinn.html http://silverthreading.com/2016/02/02/brothers-in-arms-by-melissa-barker-simpson-is-live/ http://www.superauthors.com/2016/02/the-new-jersey-ice-cats-are-back.html http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/fangirl-friday-18/ http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2016/02/excerpt-succulent-wild-love-SARK-Dr-John-Waddell.html http://litworldinterviews.com/2016/01/26/book-review-by-colleenchesebro-of-stashes-by-p-j-colando/ Christian: http://www.novelrocket.com/2016/02/what-still-matters.html Historicals: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/bitter-greens/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/kindred/ Fantasy/Time-Travel/Paranormal/SF: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/alistair-grims-odd-aquaticum/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-coldest-war/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/an-apprentice-to-elves/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-oxford-book-of-science-fiction-stories/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/podkayne-of-mars/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/dragon-wing/ http://www.fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-rhesus-chart/ http://beauty-in-ruins.blogspot.com/2016/02/waiting-on-wednesday-saints-blood-by.html http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/01/the-leaning-pile-of-books-249/ http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/2016/02/hokey-smokes-cover-reveal-callistos.html http://lynnvroman.com/2016/01/26/energy-reborn-release-2/ Mysteries/Suspense: http://mysterysuspence.blogspot.com/2016/02/guest-post-delia-james.html http://mysterysuspence.blogspot.com/2016/02/review-cracked-spine.html http://mysterysuspence.blogspot.com/2016/01/review-familiar-tale.html MG/YA: http://www.fromthemixedupfiles.com/2016/02/releases-february-2016/ com/2016/02/04/book-trailer-thursday-181-salt-to-the-sea-by-ruta-sepetys/ http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2016/02/lisa-maxwell-author-of-unhooked-on.html Poetry/Anthologies/Novellas: Indie: Craft:

Anthologies/Novellas, Craft, fantasy, Indie, MG & YA, Mystery/Thrillers, Paranormal, Reading, Romance, SF, Women’s Fiction, writers