Traci Ashbe Dark Epic Fantasy Author

March 27, 2014

Horror/Fantasy/YA/NA Reader Links

Horror: Terry M. West ‘Cecil & Bubba Meet The Thang’ Review Ania Ahlborn ‘The Bird Eater’ Review Hunter Shea ‘The Montauk Monster’ Review Dorothy Knight ‘Cannibal Man’ Review http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/03/20/review-of-the-queen-of-swords-by-nina-mason/ http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/03/19/review-the-unseen-by-j-l-bryan/ Brian Keene ‘Urban Gothic’ Review http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/03/18/review-allison-hewitt-is-trapped-by-madeleine-roux/ YA/NA: NEW BOOK DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! Homepage Book Review: I Am Forever by Wynne Channing (The Divine Really Ought to Listen to Lucas) http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/ Fantasy: http://unicornbell.blogspot.com/ http://www.marilynalmodovar.com/…

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March 26, 2014

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Horror: 1. http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/06/whatever-happened-to-horror 2. http://www.writesex.net/?p=590 3. http://www.bookpage.com/the-book-case/2013/02/08/10-modern-horror-masterpieces/ 4. http://bookriot.com/2012/01/19/authors-bloggers-and-when-the-internet-feels-like-a-low-budget-horror-movie/ 5. http://mythicscribes.com/writing-techniques/what-fantasy-writers-can-learn-from-horror/ Fantasy: 1. http://fantasy-faction.com/2011/modern-fantasy-sub-genre-bingo 2. http://fantasy-faction.com/2011/modern-fantasy-sub-genre-bingo 3. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/07/25/lev-grossman-on-why-fantasy-isnt-just-for-children/?blog_id=120&post_id=66288 4. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/why-fantasy 5. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/fantasy-as-escapism-avoiding-boredom-or-uncertainty Writing: 1. http://ow.ly/uRabn 2. http://ow.ly/uDyvf 3. http://ow.ly/uClS1 4. http://ow.ly/uClRR 5. http://ow.ly/uA3Mc Short Stories: 1. http://www.genreality.net/writing-short-stories-for-fun-and-how-part-the-third 2. http://heathermccoubrey.com/writing_short_stories_worth_the_time 3. http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2012/05/craft-of-writing-short-stories.html 4. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/does-size-really-matter-fantasy-shorts 5. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/does-size-really-matter-fantasy-shorts YA/NA: 1. http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Footnotes+5+Articles+On+The+Differences+Between+Middle+Grade+And+Young+Adult.aspx 2. http://www.wordforteens.com/2012/12/new-adult-marketing-age-accessibility.html 3. http://universecityblog.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/a-look-at-young-adult-ya-fiction-guest-post-by-julie-glover/ 4. http://pubrants.blogspot.com/2012/02/fridays-with-agent-kristin-episode-2.html 5. http://bookriot.com/2011/12/26/best-of-book-riot-top-five-signs-youre-reading-too-much-young-adult-literature/ Also catch 10 Romance and Writing links at All Twangs Romance: http://www.tracikrites.wordpress.com

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March 23, 2014

Affirming my Dream

I’ve written stories since I was old enough to hold a pencil. I spent my time making scripts for every toy I played with. Creating was like air to me. In school, a lot of times I daydreamed tales that would take me away to fantastical worlds. Pursing a dream like this was out of…

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March 20, 2014

Horror/Fantasy Books Links for Readers…

Adult 1. http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/03/16/mick-ridgewell-evil-never-dies-review/ 2. https://t.co/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FGFAWZ6VDLj&t=1&sig=9b78a0606ed89c7ada505aad9663c15ff1378d02&iid=f1978fdcf08441e9bb002f60ed44336b&uid=229467329&nid=12+288+20140313 3. http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/seth-grahame-smith-to-pen-sequel-for-abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter_b83657 4. http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/03/18/mike-robinson-skunk-ape-semester-review/ 5. http://horrornovelreviews.com/2014/03/18/mike-robinson-skunk-ape-semester-review/ YA/NA 1. http://kriswrites.com/2014/03/15/recommended-reading-list-february-2014/ 2. http://jennykellerford.wordpress.com/2014/03/16/darkside-sun-a-review/ 3. http://ya-asylum.com/2014/03/18/short-stories-girls-monsters-by-anne-michaud/ 4. http://emmameade.com/2014/03/18/cover-reveal-wreck-me-by-maria-e-monteiro/

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March 18, 2014

Links 20

Writing: 1. http://ow.ly/unjhr 2. http://ow.ly/uniqV 3.http://ow.ly/unjjh 4. http://ow.ly/ulGOy 5.http://ow.ly/ulFiM Short Stories: 1. http://ow.ly/unjj7 2. http://ow.ly/usyvW 3. http://ow.ly/uctwF 4. http://ow.ly/um78R 5. http://www.nownovel.com/blog/understanding-storytelling-arc/ Horror: 1. http://janedevin.com/2014/03/07/rices_petition_to_amazon/ 2. http://www.fictorians.com/2013/03/06/what-makes-good-horror/ 3. http://www.yahighway.com/2012/09/horror-and-thriller-walking-fine-line.html 4. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/23/arts/television/stephen-kings-under-the-dome-adapted-for-a-tv-series.html?_r=0 5. http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2011/05/02/the-stigma-of-writing-horror-how-the-genre-you-write-matters-as-much-as-the-story/ Fantasy: 1. http://ow.ly/uA1hR 2. http://ow.ly/ugIlA 3. http://fantasy-faction.com/2014/the-fantaasy-language-problem-continued 4. http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2014/01/special-needs-in-strange-worlds-discussion-when-abilities-becomes-disabling/ 5.https://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/14-quick-tips-for-fantastic-fantasy-writing/ If you’d like more writing tips, especially regarding romance check out: http://www.tracikrites.wordpress.com

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March 11, 2014

Links 20 Mar. 11, 2014

Horror: 1. http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/improve-my-writing/more-more-more-tales-to-give-you-goosebumps-yeah-were-talking-about-r-l-stine 2. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2012/jun/15/alfred-hitchcock-inventor-modern-horror 3. http://pwcreighton.blogspot.com/2012/01/intriguing-observations-art-in-writing.html 4. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/genre-blending 5.http://goinswriter.com/halloween-movie/ Fantasy: 1. http://ow.ly/u9mjO 2. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/frightening-fantasy 3. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/genre-blending 4. http://www.magicalwords.net/misty-massey/fantasy-is-not-safe/ 5. http://fantasy-faction.com/2013/writing-rules-and-fantasy-kill-your-darlings Short Story: 1. http://litreactor.com/columns/the-top-10-reasons-i-may-have-rejected-your-short-story 2. https://writeanything.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/the-art-of-a-short-story/ 3. http://www.40kbooks.com/?p=12248 4. http://www.genreality.net/writing-short-stories-for-fun-and-how-part-the-seventh 5.http://blog.karenwoodward.org/2012/12/the-structure-of-short-stories-elevator.html Writing: 1. http://ow.ly/u9lGj 2. http://ow.ly/u9mJX 3. http://ow.ly/u9luH 4. http://ow.ly/u9lG0 5. http://ow.ly/ucuQb If you like Romance, try 5 links at my other blog: http://www.tracikrites.wordpress.com

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March 4, 2014

Links 20

Horror: 1. http://amazingstoriesmag.com/2013/02/supernatural-horror-in-literature/ 2. http://thedissolve.com/features/the-conversation/240-what-still-scares-us-in-horror-movies/ 3. http://writeanything.wordpress.com/2010/09/16/horror-writing-tips/ 4. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/columns/read-letter-day/the-influence-of-mr-james-on-the-horror-genre/ 5. http://www.horror-movies.ca/women-in-horror-violent/ Fantasy: 1. http://www.blackgate.com/2011/03/06/fantasy-romance-and-the-omega-author/ 2. http://fantasy-faction.com/2011/modern-fantasy-sub-genre-bingo 3. http://markcnewton.com/2011/03/02/the-fantasy-of-development/ 4. http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/07/25/lev-grossman-on-why-fantasy-isnt-just-for-children/?blog_id=120&post_id=66288 5. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/fantasy-as-escapism-avoiding-boredom-or-uncertainty Short Story: 1. http://www.fromthewriteangle.com/2012/06/your-writing-repertoire-long-and-short.html 2. https://nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/fiction-within-fiction-made-up-worlds-and-stories-inside-stories/ 3. http://writerunboxed.com/2012/06/07/writing-in-miniature/ 4. http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-write-short-story.html Writing: 1. http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2014/01/great-character-the-geek-sixteen-candles.html 2. http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/10-benefits-rejection-that-will-surely-impress-you.html 3. http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/28-simple-steps-to-write-raise-funds-and-publish-a-childrens-book 4. http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2014/01/24/five-ways-to-use-dramatic-irony-in-your-writing/ 5.http://februarywriter.blogspot.com/2014/01/writers-block-isnt-real-except-when-it.html If you’re interested in Romance, try All Twangs Romance at http://www.tracikrites.wordpress.com.

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February 25, 2014

Links 20

Horror: 1. http://leaguewriters.blogspot.com/2012/11/conventions-think-outside-your-genre.html 2. http://www.magicalwords.net/faith-hunter/titles.-or-not/ 3. http://night-bazaar.com/our-kind-of-zombie.html 4. http://www.andrewjackwriting.com/2011/03/a-side-order-of-stupid/ 5. http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2011/06/market-update.html Fantasy: 1. http://www.blackgate.com/2011/03/06/fantasy-romance-and-the-omega-author/ 2. http://www.blackgate.com/2013/12/05/so-whats-wrong-with-some-modern-fantasy/ 3. http://talktoyouniverse.blogspot.com/2013/04/beyond-same-old-fantasy-culture-nine.html 4. http://www.lbgale.com/2012/09/14/the-problem-with-fantasy-maps/ 5. http://fantasy-faction.com/2012/languages-in-fantasy Short Stories: 1. http://thewritepractice.com/write-short-stories/ 2. http://thebookshelfmuse.blogspot.com/2013/01/matthew-turner-using-short-story-to.html 3. http://beyondthemargins.com/2011/02/developmental-stages-of-a-short-story-101/ 4. http://bryanthomasschmidt.net/2012/12/17/write-tip-advice-from-the-slushpile-writing-lower-word-counts-is-a-writers-best-friend/ 5. http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/2012/05/writing-marketable-childrens-short.html Writing: 1. http://booktrustwrites.tumblr.com/post/73712527891/29-ways-to-stay-creative-got-an-idea-write-it 2.http://marketingandentrepreneurialdigest.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/google-authorship-step-by-step-guide/ 3. http://www.digitalpubbing.com/writing-serials-part-two-an-interview-with-susan-kay-quinn/ 4. http://writerswrite.co.za/how-to-write-a-one-page-synopsis-1 5. http://mordinwrites.tumblr.com/post/73655690729/a-brief-word-on-character-why-separating If you’re a fan of Romance, check out my new site: http://tracikrites.wordpress.com/

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February 18, 2014

Links 20

Writing: 1. http://www.tatumflynn.net/1/post/2014/02/the-writers-9-stages-of-fear.html 2. http://jamigold.com/2014/02/how-to-make-turning-points-drive-arcs-and-themes/ 3. http://mythicscribes.com/writing-techniques/romance-tips-for-writers/ 4. http://blog.sevantownsend.com/2014/02/keep-in-character.html 5.http://thewritelife.com/become-a-better-writer-even-short-on-time/ Short Story: 1. http://amloki.blogspot.com/2014/02/do-your-shortstories-begin-in-ideas-or.html 2. https://notenoughwords.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/what-to-do-with-short-stories/ 3. http://writeitsideways.com/10-resources-to-help-you-write-a-great-short-story/ 4. http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/2011/06/long-and-short-of-it.html 5. http://thebluestockingblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/when-novels-ideas-masquerade-as-short.html Horror: 1. http://clarionfoundation.wordpress.com/2012/10/01/writers-craft-92-three-ways-to-end-a-horror-story/ 2. http://www.tphperfecthouse.com/2012/08/27/history-of-horror-found-footage/ 3. http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2013/09/27/why-writing-horror-is-should-be-hard-part-1/ 4. http://www.thisishorror.co.uk/columns/antipodean-nights/10-must-read-australian-horror-writers/ 5. http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/06/whatever-happened-to-horror Fantasy: 1. https://ingridsnotes.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/14-quick-tips-for-fantastic-fantasy-writing/ 2. http://aidanmoher.com/blog/2011/07/articles/guest-post-fantasy-imagination-and-the-hero-a-response-to-michael-j-sullivan-by-john-ginsberg-stevens/ 3. http://io9.com/10-key-terms-that-will-help-you-appreciate-fantasy-lite-1463800561 4. http://fantasy-faction.com/2011/sci-fri 5. http://www.omnivoracious.com/2011/02/modern-heroic-fantasy-vibrant-and-diverse-or-bankrupt-and-nihilistic.html

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February 13, 2014

Horror Reveal

Horror Reveal Traci Kenworth Is it better to reveal the monster in the beginning all at once or to show glimpses as you go along? I prefer doing the snaps, the flashes that make the characters wonder: what’s out there? To tease the reader with your monster leads to a build-up that you must…

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