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Timing is Everything

I hope everyone had a great kickoff to 2014. Did you make Hoppin’ John, or follow another tradition for good luck? If so, I hope you’ve signed up for my newsletter, because I’m giving away a Nook...

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Writing Conferences — Part 2 — Craft

I’m continuing my series on writing conferences. If you missed Part 1, the business-oriented conference, you can find it here.       Perhaps my favorite kind of writing conference is the craft-oriented...

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Audio Editing

Today, I’m over at The Blood-Red Pencil again. It’s a blog that focuses on writing, especially editing, so I’m talking about the editing process when you’re creating an audio book. Not the same as when...

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What’s in a Title?

What I’m reading: Murder Passes the Buck, by Deb Baker; Fatal Distraction, by Diane Capri First, a huge thanks to Maggie Toussaint for her excellent discussion of reader/fan conferences. While she was...

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A Recipe for Creativity

Today I welcome Gemma Brocato to Terry’s Place. In Gemma’s debut novel, Cooking Up Love, she shares a recipe for romance. Today, she’s sharing a recipe for creativity. Thanks for having me over, Terry....

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Listening as Editing

Apologies. In the first version of this post, I referred to Story Edit, when I meant to say Smart Edit. It’s corrected. With a link. There are those who strongly advise reading your work aloud before...

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Blurbs and Spoilers

What I’m reading: Justice at Cardwell Ranch, by B.J. Daniels Reminder! The Booklover’s Bench Kindle Paperwhite and More Giveaway ends tomorrow. Also, Carol White has extended her giveaway through...

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How Winnie The Pooh Helped My Writing

In Thursday’s post, I mentioned that I’d be opening my blog for guests. It’s time. I’ll be opening Tuesday slots for April, May, and June. If you’re interested in writing an article (You don’t have to...

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SleuthFest Recap 1

What I’m reading: Stolen, by Allison Brennan; Cardwell Ranch Trespasser, by B.J. Daniels Brief promo announcement. The authors of Booklover’s Bench have just opened their March contest. This month,...

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Zapping Those Crutch Words

What I’m reading: Second Watch, by J.A. Jance Last week, I talked about doing the first serious cleanup of the manuscript. Despite the fact that I edit each chapter as I write it, my brain doesn’t...

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Timing is Everything

I hope everyone had a great kickoff to 2014. Did you make Hoppin’ John, or follow another tradition for good luck? If so, I hope you’ve signed up for my newsletter, because I’m giving away a Nook...

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Writing Conferences – Part 2 – Craft

I’m continuing my series on writing conferences. If you missed Part 1, the business-oriented conference, you can find it here.       Perhaps my favorite kind of writing conference is the craft-oriented...

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Audio Editing

Today, I’m over at The Blood-Red Pencil again. It’s a blog that focuses on writing, especially editing, so I’m talking about the editing process when you’re creating an audio book. Not the same as when...

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What’s in a Title?

What I’m reading: Murder Passes the Buck, by Deb Baker; Fatal Distraction, by Diane Capri First, a huge thanks to Maggie Toussaint for her excellent discussion of reader/fan conferences. While she was...

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A Recipe for Creativity

Today I welcome Gemma Brocato to Terry’s Place. In Gemma’s debut novel, Cooking Up Love, she shares a recipe for romance. Today, she’s sharing a recipe for creativity. Thanks for having me over, Terry....

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Listening as Editing

Apologies. In the first version of this post, I referred to Story Edit, when I meant to say Smart Edit. It’s corrected. With a link. There are those who strongly advise reading your work aloud before...

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Blurbs and Spoilers

What I’m reading: Justice at Cardwell Ranch, by B.J. Daniels Reminder! The Booklover’s Bench Kindle Paperwhite and More Giveaway ends tomorrow. Also, Carol White has extended her giveaway through...

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How Winnie The Pooh Helped My Writing

In Thursday’s post, I mentioned that I’d be opening my blog for guests. It’s time. I’ll be opening Tuesday slots for April, May, and June. If you’re interested in writing an article (You don’t have to...

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SleuthFest Recap 1

What I’m reading: Stolen, by Allison Brennan; Cardwell Ranch Trespasser, by B.J. Daniels Brief promo announcement. The authors of Booklover’s Bench have just opened their March contest. This month,...

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Zapping Those Crutch Words

What I’m reading: Second Watch, by J.A. Jance Last week, I talked about doing the first serious cleanup of the manuscript. Despite the fact that I edit each chapter as I write it, my brain doesn’t...

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