Monthly Archives: May 2011

Power of Tension Blogfest

From Cally Jackson and Rachel Morgan comes the Power of Tension Blogfest all this week. Here’s what to do: “Give us an excerpt (up to 300 words) from your manuscript or recently completed work (or just a random scene) that … Continue reading

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Read-Through Thursday: Red Glove

Yeah, I’m back!  (And revision is still going strong.  I’ve read-through and revised 5 characters so far.) This is a series wherein I will discuss whatever book I’m reading or have just finished.  Feel free to post in the comments … Continue reading

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Consistent Voice

I’m sorry I skipped last Thursday’s Read-Through post. It’s not that I don’t have plenty to talk about. I’m loving Holly Black’s Red Glove (have you read White Cat yet? No? What are you waiting for?!), and a few weeks … Continue reading

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My Newest Beta

I’ve reached a new stage in my writing career. My oldest son is now old enough to be a built in beta-reader! This is the boy who reads Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, The Chronicles of Narnia and other books as … Continue reading

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Read-Through Thursday: More Great Expectations

This is a series wherein I will discuss whatever book I’m reading or have just finished.  Feel free to post in the comments what you’re reading or your own thoughts about the books I discuss. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens … Continue reading

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The End of the Crusade

The three month Platform-Building Blog Crusade hosted by the wonderful Rachael Harrie has come to an end. My blog had huge numbers of hits every day, many comments on every post, and I’ve gained followers. My Google Reader is full … Continue reading

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