Hi everyone. Sally has a new book out by Sue Vincent over at her cafe and bookstore. I’ve bought my copy and look forward to reading it! I’d be delighted if you could pop on over and check it out …
Hi everyone. I hope this finds you all well. No health updates for me this week. We’re still waiting and seeing. Today, I have a children’s book review for you from an author I’m new to and enjoyed. Next week, …
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Hi everyone. Today, Denise has a fun post all about quotes and writing over at Story Empire >>> Hi SERers! Denise here. Today I’m going to talk about something I appreciate, quotes. Growing up, I heard many quotes …
Hi everyone. Sally has a great round-up and explanation of all her promotional activities for us writers over on her book blog today. I appreciate this wonderful lady so much! >>> There are a few things going on in …
Hi Everyone! Today, I have the first post in a series on how to write good dialogue over at Story Empire. Enjoy! 🙂 >>> Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Hi SErs! Harmony here 🙂 Today, I’d like to …
Don’t Talk Like That: How to Write Good Dialogue–Name Dropping Read more »
Hi everyone. Gwen has a wonderful post at Story Empire today all about how reading and writing help our brains. Well worth a look >>> Hi, SEers! Gwen with you today. After learning that March is Brain Injury Month, …
Hi everyone. First of all, I’d like to apologise for not visiting as many blogs as I would have liked lately. I’ve struggled with my breathing again and am on a course of yet more steroids. With my inhaler ramped …
#BookReview: Hadley & Grace by Suzanne Redfearn @SuzanneRedfearn Read more »
Hi everone. Today, Mae has a great post on writing discipline/schedules over at Story Empire >>> Hi, SEers! Mae here. We think of writing as a creative endeavor—as it certainly is—but today I want to talk about the …
Hi everyone. I had an awesome surprise this morning. Denise has a great review of my poetry, Slices of Soul, over at her place. I’m so thrilled! Lots of other great books and writers have reviews there well worth checking …
Hi everyone. Joan has a great post over at Story Empire today on how to show not tell and ways of picturing the emotion you want to portray. Well worth a look. I’ll be keeping this in mind when I …
Hi everyone. Marcia Meara has some special news today … she’s released a boxed set of The Emissary Trilogy! Hope on over to her place and take a look >>> 🙂 I’m happy to announce that all three of …
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Hi everyone. Today, I had hoped to have some book reviews for you. Alas, I’ve read three duds in a row, the highest scoring of which I gave three stars and the lowest, just the two. I’d had high hopes …
Hi everyone, another reblog for you today, and this one is a bit special … Joan Hall has posted a cover release for her upcoming prequel to the Legends of Madeira series, House of Sorrow. I can’t wait to read …
Cover Reveal: House of Sorrow #legendsofmadeira – Joan Hall Read more »
Hi everyone. Staci has her fourth post on Vonnegut’s plot points over at story empire. It sounds like last year, lols! >>> Ciao, SEers. I’ve been talking about Vonnegut’s five basic plots. So far, I’ve discussed Man in Hole, …
Basic Plots: Vonnegut’s From Bad to Worse | Story Empire Read more »
Hi everyone. Craig has a wonderful post about using comdedy/humour in your books over at Story Empire. Some great points in there and well worth a look >>> Hi, Gang. Craig with you once more. This time I want …
Hi everyone. Denise has a great post all about findind and/or rekindling your writing spark on Story Empire. Well worth a look. It resonated with me so much that my comment resembles a short essay … ahem 😉 >>> …
Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you for a children’s book. This is a fun and quick read >>> About the Book: Tinsel is the newest apprentice in Santa’s Workshop, but this young elf lands …
#BookReview: Sleighed by W J Scott @WendyJayneScott Read more »
Hi everyone. I have a ‘how to’ post over at Story Empire all about how to use the Cloud to gain Mac capability. If you’ve ever wanted to use Mac-only software (such as Vellum), then this is how >>> …
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Hi everyone. Gwen has an excellent post on book reviews over at Story Empire. Well worth a read >>> Hello S.E. readers, Gwen with you today to discuss a familiar topic — book reviews. If you’ll journey with me, …
The snow lays pristine, virgin. The heavy silence holds. The whole world wrapped in a blanket of cold and desolation. Or is that just my heart?
The twin swings hang limp and lonely.
Mocking my empty arms.
Hi everyone. Mae has a great post all about setting over at Story Empire. Well worth a look >>> Hi, SEers! Mae here with a post about setting. Often when we start planning a novel, we’re focused on developing …
Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from an author who has become one of my auto-buy writers, Leigh Bardugo. About the Book: Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. …
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Hi everyone. Joan has a great post over on Story Empire today all about writing sprints and getting those words on the page >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Hope you’re enjoying this chilly, um, frigid February. Perfect …
Hi everyone. John has a great post about writing prompts over at Story Empire today >>> Hi, John here with you SEers. First of all, I wish you all a Happy Presidents Day on behalf of the Story Empire …
Do You Participate in Prompts? Maybe You Should | Story Empire Read more »
The snow lays pristine, virgin. The heavy silence holds. The whole world wrapped in a blanket of cold and desolation. Or is that just my heart?
The twin swings hang limp and lonely.
Mocking my empty arms.
Hi everyone. Staci has another great installment in her basic plots series of posts over on Story Empire. I’m a day late due to my blog being down for much of yesterday. This series of posts and plotting is well …
Basic Plots: Vonnegut’s Cinderella | Story Empire Read more »
Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from an author who is fast becoming a favourite, Amanda Prowse. About the Book: From the bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner comes a tale of love, loss—and one …
#BookReview: An Ordinary Life by Amanda Prowse @MrsAmandaProwse Read more »
Hi everyone. Craig has a fun and informative post over at Story Empire today all about homour. Well worth a look >>> Hi gang. Craig here again with more comedy items you can plot out ahead of time. The …
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Hi everyone. Denise has a great post about short fiction over on Story Empire today >>> Hi SEers! Denise here with a post about something I’ve been enjoying lately, short stories. When I get an idea in the middle …
Hi everyone. Today, you’ll find me over at Story Empire with a post on how to make a book movie trailer in Canva. It sure takes a lot of the work and heartache out of movie book trailers! >>> …