Monthly Archives: July 2006

Poem: The Voice Inside My Head by Mary Marvella

This is the source of the poem: Vonda Sue Peabody sat behind the wheel of the 64 1/2 Mustang. The daughter of Rhonda and Vernon Peabody, she’d been teased about her name. She ran her hand over the plastic feeling … Continue reading

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We got the power

In Mary Jo Putney’s THE MARRIAGE SPELL, the wizard-heroine heals the lordly hero, then infuses some of her life force into him to keep him strong. In a way, my critique partners do this for me. Last week, I blogged … Continue reading

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She’s got skills

There was a great song that played a lot on the radio about 6 or 7 years ago. It went something like: She’s got the potion and the motion to cure my ills, She’s got skills LOL, I loved that … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger: Mai Thao

How to Finish a Book – Guaranteed! When was the last time you finished a book? Do you find yourself struggling to get words onto the screen? Is the thought of writing a book a year daunting? Well relax, it … Continue reading

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Write What You Know

You hear that advice all the time from other writers, from editors, from agents. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Just take what you know from your life’s experiences, job background, hobbies and interests, and incorporate it into your novel. Personally, I … Continue reading

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The week ahead

The amazing Mai Thao will be our guest blogger this Tuesday. Mai started out her writing career in grade school winning several essays and writing contests. She then discovered romance books and made the jump to the much more inspiring … Continue reading

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YOUR PLANET OR MINE?

Your Planet Or Mine? By: Susan Grant ISBN: 0373771061 Publisher: HQN I was a little worried when Susan announced she was leaving Dorchester but I’m pleased to say that she has landed on her feet with her latest novel with … Continue reading

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Poem: Dream Killer by Ann Curtis

Frustration. Bottled up inside When to let go, Should I? Where and how will it release? It is potent, stronger than tar, thicker than smog. It wells up inside angrier than Ceres Double-headed, double-edged razor-sharp with need. There is no … Continue reading

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It takes a cyber village

I’ve said before that my beginning needs to be perfect. It’s worse now that I’m in Karin Tabke’s first ten lines contest. The pressure is on for every line to be interesting, compelling, furthering the story. Michelle wrote about this … Continue reading

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Phases and Crazes

It’s no secret I’m writing a book set during the great sea battles of the Napoleonic Wars, and no secret most of my inspiration comes from the Maturin and Aubrey series written by Patrick O’Brian. While searching for a glossary … Continue reading

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