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• Writing Resource: 8 Tips on Dialogue

  

  Dialogue is an integral part of any novel. Here are eight ways to upgrade your dialogue and avoid some newbie pitfalls.

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  August 17, 2015

  Education, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Words for Tastes & Aromas

  Here is a cheat sheet to help you add sensory details involving the most overlooked senses–taste and smell.

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  August 7, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Word Count 101: Novel? Novella? Novelette?

  

  Many writers stress about word count while they are creating a book. My advice is actually not to worry about it during the first draft—just be true to your story and characters. Then, during the editing process, become the crazed axe murderer—okay, maybe more of a surgeon. But regardless, you need to be brutal. In…

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  June 15, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Author Interview: Kathleen Ann Gonzalez

  Welcome to my blog interview with writer, Kathleen Ann Gonzalez, author of A Beautiful Woman in Venice and Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps. Kathleen Ann Gonzalez started out as a teacher but was surprised to discover that she is a writer and dancer as well. While she spends most of her time trying to infect…

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  June 10, 2015

  Author Interviews

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• A Haiku

  My not-so-romantic haiku…

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  May 31, 2015

  Poetry

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• A Haiku

  I guess I’m feeling a little romantic today…

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  May 24, 2015

  MIsc., Poetry

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• Book News! The Fallen: Part Two

  I am so excited to announce that The Fallen: Part Two paperback is live on Amazon!  The Kindle edition is available for pre-orders and will go live on the 19th. Note: The Kindle edition is discounted through the first week of release. Order the Paperback (now available) Order on Kindle (pre-order until May 19) Cant…

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  May 6, 2015

  Book Recommendations, Books, The Fallen: Part Two

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• My Guest Post on Village House of Books Blog

  Am I Doing This Right? by Robin Woods When I was younger, I loved writing. I would scribble missives on random scraps of paper and create imaginary worlds that I dreamt of nightly. In fact, I still have an art pad full of outfits I dreamed up for my well-dressed villainess. I was eleven, so…

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  April 25, 2015

  Appearances, My Life, Writing

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• My Fave 7 Free Design Resources

  

  Are you an author? Here are 7 free design resources to help you get your book in shape. Start with a template to save time.

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  April 10, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Author Interview: Lauren Lynne

  Welcome to my blog interview with novelist, Lauren Lynne, author of The Secret Watchers Series. Lauren Lynne, formerly known as Lauren Klever, is the author of the young adult fantasy, action-adventure series, The Secret Watchers. She graduated from both Oregon State and Portland State universities with degrees in education. Writing has proved to be a…

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  April 8, 2015

  Author Interviews, Writing

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