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Is Writing Your Wish or Your Destiny?

Sam Bradley ponders her writing future and makes me think about my own writing journey. Continue reading Is Writing Your Wish or Your Destiny?

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Suicide Season

An interesting post from author Chris Nicholas. Continue reading Suicide Season

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Hong Kong Publisher Cancels Book After Employees Go Missing

Hong Kong publisher The Mighty Current has cancelled a book critical of the Chinese government, after five employees recently went missing. Source: Hong Kong Publisher Cancels Book After Employees Go Missing Continue reading Hong Kong Publisher Cancels Book After Employees Go Missing

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Hot Lines Sunday – A Sound, #RSsos #RomSuspense #Writers

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How a Ghost Gets Noticed: Ghost Writing a Novel

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But wait! There’s more!

A wonderful post on the power of the plot twist from author Mia Kay! Continue reading But wait! There’s more!

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How Many Dogs Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?

For dog lovers everywhere, author Joanne Guidoccio shares some of her favorite dog jokes. Enjoy! Continue reading How Many Dogs Does it Take to Change a Lightbulb?

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My Lucky Seven Tips for Writing Good Blogs

Jo-Ann Carson reveals her best blogging secrets. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Continue reading My Lucky Seven Tips for Writing Good Blogs

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Gratitude … snuck up and changed my life

Looking for a New Year’s resolution that can really make a difference in your life? Here is a magnificent one from author Kathryn Jane. Continue reading Gratitude … snuck up and changed my life

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YA’LL Fest: Not Just for Teens!

A fabulous report on YA’ll fest by Sharon Wray . Continue reading YA’LL Fest: Not Just for Teens!

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Hot Lines Sunday – Injury, #RSsos #RomSuspense #Writers

Wow, the gals at Sisters of Suspense are on fire today with their descriptions of injury. Warning, only read if you’re strong enough to stand the pain … 😉 Continue reading Hot Lines Sunday – Injury, #RSsos #RomSuspense #Writers

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Romantic Suspense: It’s Not Just a Grown-up Genre

Looking for great YA books for your teen (or yourself) this holiday season? Sharon Wray has compiled a smart shoppers gift giving guide for guys and gals of every age. Thanks Sharon! Continue reading Romantic Suspense: It’s Not Just a Grown-up Genre

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Talented author Rachel Stedman recently posted about the unbelievable — censorship of books in New Zealand. She was gracious enough to let me repost her words here: read the rest of this incredible post HERE Continue reading

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Laura Land Tour: Burr Oak, IA

I’m sure my BookSmart TV fans will love this wonderful post by Kathleen Ernst as she continues her tour of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s childhood homes. . Continue reading Laura Land Tour: Burr Oak, IA

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Laura Ingalls Wilder And The Power Of Place

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Happy Veteran's Day!

Words can’t say enough, but I hope these photos open people’s hearts to the enormity of your sacrifice on all our parts. Thank you, always. Continue reading Happy Veteran's Day!

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Get Wicked with Entangled Blog Hop

A fantastic contest for a fantastic book. The talented Pintip Dunn is stopping by to tell us a little bit about her debut novel, Forget Tomorrow. It’s filled with all the teen angst anyone could want while asking really probing questions about whether we can change ourselves and our futures. Take it away, Pintip! Continue reading Get Wicked with Entangled Blog Hop

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The Thin Line Between Alpha-Hero and Alpha-Jerk #amwriting #books #RSsos

The wonderful writer, Sarah Andre, explains what the difference is between a great character and a mediocre one. Thanks Sarah for being here today and sharing your writing secrets. Continue reading The Thin Line Between Alpha-Hero and Alpha-Jerk #amwriting #books #RSsos

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How to Structure #Suspense in 3 Steps – My Bing, Bang, Boom Theory

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Mothers & Daughters Rock the Night Sky: An Interview with Suzanne and Melanie Brockmann

Fantastic interview I just have to share. The Sharon and Ellen Wray interviewing team and the Suz and Mel Brockmann writing team are both terrific! Continue reading Mothers & Daughters Rock the Night Sky: An Interview with Suzanne and Melanie Brockmann

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Christmas at the White House!

Christmas at the White House!

Hope you and your loved ones are having a Merry Christmas and every other Happy Holiday possible. Here is a peak at the decorations from this year’s White House in Washington, D.C. Hope you enjoy being in America’s house as much as I did.

A Sad Goodbye to Kyiv, Ukraine

A Sad Goodbye to Kyiv, Ukraine

“We’ve triggered the evacuation from Kyiv,” he said, entering the kitchen, “I’m going to Lviv, you’re leaving the country—no arguments!” My husband told me to finish packing my ‘go’ bag – we had packed two small carry-on suitcases a few weeks earlier ‘just in case’. “I’ve got work to do.” He gave me a kiss. And with that, he headed to his home office to get online.

How to be Alive in Eleven Easy Steps

How to be Alive in Eleven Easy Steps

Today I lost one of my dearest friends. It doesn’t matter that he was several decades older. In truth, he was younger than I. John Nason was perhaps the most vibrant and alive person I ever knew. He filled a room with his booming voice, wicked wit, and […]

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