Author: rwoodsfiction

• Interview with Author Beth Freely

  

  An Interview with award-winning author Beth A. Freely about origins, inspiration, characters, and playlists.

  rwoodsfiction

  January 2, 2023

  Author Interviews

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• Favorite Writer Gifts

  

  As I update Christmas lists and unearth presents squirreled away in the depths of the closet, it got me thinking about my favorite writer gifts. Gift giving is definitely one of my love languages. I spend hours making gifts for others and I especially love combining thoughtful with practical. I make cheat sheets for myself…

  rwoodsfiction

  December 1, 2022

  Book Recommendations, MIsc.

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• Increase Traffic at Author Events

  

  Are you doing an author appearance? Here are some inexpensive (and free) ways to increase traffic at author events. Yay for books!

  rwoodsfiction

  October 6, 2022

  Giveaways, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Florence Festival of Books Appearance!

  

  It’s actually happening! This is my first post-COVID appearance and I can’t wait! (Insert happy dance here). If you want to escape too the amazingly beautiful Oregon Coast (where you can hike the Hobbit Trail, visit lighthouses, and ATV on the dunes that inspired Frank Herbert) you are in luck! When and Where The Florence…

  rwoodsfiction

  September 12, 2022

  Appearances, My Life

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• Guest Post: Yoga for Writers—Release

  

  Yoga for Writers: Part 3: Refease. Taking effective breaks to increase productivity and creativity. Free article with video course. Be good to your body. www.RobinWoodsFiction.com

  rwoodsfiction

  August 1, 2022

  Guest Posts, Health, MIsc.

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• Guest Post: Yoga for Writers—Refresh

  

  Yoga for Writers: Part 2: Refresh. Taking effective breaks to increase productivity and creativity. Free article with video course. Be good to your body. www.RobinWoodsFiction.com

  rwoodsfiction

  July 25, 2022

  Guest Posts, Health, MIsc., Writing

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• Guest Post: Writing Romance

  

  When writing romance, utilize the classic three act structure, broken into twelve beats to drive your story forward. Here’s how to do it.

  rwoodsfiction

  July 21, 2022

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• Guest Post: Yoga for Writers—Rest

  

  Yoga for Writers: Part 1: Rest. Taking effective breaks to increase productivity and creativity. Free article with video course. Be good to your body. www.RobinWoodsFiction.com

  rwoodsfiction

  July 18, 2022

  Guest Posts, Health, MIsc., Writing

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• Storm and Solace on Sale

  Beauty & the Beast Retelling

  rwoodsfiction

  June 11, 2022

  Book Recommendations, Books, Storm & Solace

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• Editorial Review of Storm and Solace. Gulp.

  

  Storm and Solace has been my pet project for upwards of five years, much like The Unintended, I wrote a few chapters and let it ruminate in my brain for a good long while (translate years). It was terrifying to submit this book for independent editorial review, but I’m glad I did. Without further ado…

  rwoodsfiction

  May 14, 2022

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