Trends in writing often come and go with popularity, especially in YA, it seems. Normally, the trend deals with subject matter … everything from wizards to vampires to futuristic dystopian worlds. But lately, there is one trend I can’t wrap my brain around. In these books, I loved the characters, and the action throughout is [...]
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When it comes to terminal marks (periods, exclamation marks, ect.) we are fearless, but I find it funny that so many writers are afraid of commas, semi colons, and colons. A few weeks back we looked at the proper use of commas, and so today I’d like to explore the uses of a semicolon [...]
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My grandmother often said that the poor “had nothin’ but pride”. She didn’t mean it in a demeaning way. What she meant was that even though they may have difficult circumstances, heads were still held high, and no matter how little they had they were strong enough to fight for a better life. I [...]
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I‘ve taken an unplanned hiatus from writing the past few months, choosing instead to read like a fiend. And no, I’m not experiencing what some would deem as “writer’s block”. I feel the story growing in me; it won’t be long before it demands to be written. I’m not worried about the creative end [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...I’ve been humbled and rejuvenated by the response of the last post. It still amazes me that such intelligent, wonderful people read my blog. Thank you so much for your kind words, your compassion, but most of all, thank you for your encouragement. And so, for all those that need a little pick-me-up to go [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The emails pouring in lately seem to hold a common theme–the power of intent. Some readers are moved by the idea stating that they now think about their actions in a different light. Others just seem confused. Pure intent is one of the most complex concepts in the Kailmeyra Series, and so I thought I’d [...]
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As you know, I’ve been posting like a madwoman these past few weeks. Some of the topics have forced me to go back through the huge pile of notes, research, old drafts, etc, to refresh my memory. It was then I remembered that Fred (for those new to the blog, he’s my old rickety, workhorse [...]
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I just finished a post for my buddy Julie over at A Tale of Many Reviews. It’ll be up in a few days, but the subject got me thinking. Do other writers think of a story the way I do? If you’ve read anything on this blog the past few weeks, you know I’m a [...]
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I’m so excited that so many fantastic bloggers wanted to participate in the debut tour of Keepers! I’ll update daily, so feel free to check in! Nov. 4th–Narratively Speaking: Author interview Nov. 2nd–Blkosiner’s Book Blog review Nov. 1st– Narratively Speaking: Review Nov. 1st– Patricia Particularity: Review
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