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Writing Tips: Setting: Picking a Location

Before I begin today's post topic, I have two things to address:  First: Special thanks to Nicole Lee at "Ennlee's Reading Corner" for reviewing Minutes Before Sunset:  "...The book alternates between the point of view of each of the main characters without a set pattern, and Ms. Thompson should be commended for her ability to create… Continue reading Writing Tips: Setting: Picking a Location

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Writing Tips: Make Maps (Interior)

Website Update: April 3rd: I switched some posts around; sorry for the inconvenience if you were waiting for the publishing tips on April 4th. It will now be on April 6th. So this is my 100th post, and there's 29 days until the Minutes Before Sunset release. (Obviously, numbers excite me.) And I'm celebrating by posting… Continue reading Writing Tips: Make Maps (Interior)

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Website Wonders: Shelfari

Thanks for all the wonderful support for "November Snow" being available on Kindle now. I really appreciate it. Aside from that, I've was really busy during that time and constantly on a computer, so my vision got a little blurry, and I had to force myself to take a little vacation. So if you've attempted… Continue reading Website Wonders: Shelfari

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SS: Annual Report & Thanks, 2012

When I logged into WordPress, I was delighted to read my annual report. (Thank you, WordPress helpers!) Since I've only had this website since October, I was astounded by how many of you have read, commented, and contacted me. It means so much, and I adore all of you. However, I wanted to thank my top… Continue reading SS: Annual Report & Thanks, 2012

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Website Wonders: Book Country: Discover New Fiction

Thank you for all the follows on my Twitter, messages, and e-mails. I love connecting more and more with fellow bloggers, writers, and readers. So I thought I'd share a REAL website wonder today (rather than my own twitter, although I do have a twitter button now thanks to JackieP's helpful suggestion.) Since we're all readers… Continue reading Website Wonders: Book Country: Discover New Fiction

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Website Wonders: I Write Like

So I was randomly searching the web when I found this website: I Write Like. Basically, click on the link, and you can paste any kind of text that you have written into the box. After that, click analyze, and it shows what famous writer you write like. I pasted in the most current novel… Continue reading Website Wonders: I Write Like

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Website Wonders: OpenDiary.com

Today marks one week since NaNoWriMo began, yet most of you (my readers) know by now that, although I am an author, I don't participate. Again, I'd like to clarify that I think NaNoWriMo is a WONDERFUL concept and event for writers to challenge themselves while also coming together. But today I wanted to open… Continue reading Website Wonders: OpenDiary.com

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Website Wonders: PostSecret

Since you’re on the World Wide Web right now, I think it’s safe to assume that you spend some (if not A LOT) of your downtime on the internet. (I know I do.) I always like suggestions of great websites to visit, whether it’s socializing, reading, inspiration, or learning in general. Because it’s Sunday, I’d… Continue reading Website Wonders: PostSecret