Monthly Archives: May 2008

Review: The Chameleon’s Shadow

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Michelle Diener

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Minette Walters, The Chameleon's Shadow | 2 Comments

Debut Author: Pat McDermott

Posted on May 30, 2008 by LaDonna

Magical Musings is proud to welcome Pat McDermott for our Debut Author Interview this month. Pat recently celebrated her debut novel, BAND OF ROSES, a Tiger Publications release. I know you’ll enjoy Pat’s story! We’d love to hear your call … Continue reading →

Posted in Debut Author Interview | 27 Comments

Thursday’s Links

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Edie Ramer

I thought I’d copy Barbara Vey, our favorite Publishers Weekly blogger, and put up a picture of a great looking guy. I saw Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull on Monday and loved it. Harrison Ford still has it. Cynthia … Continue reading →

Posted in Links of the Week | Tagged Allison Brennan, Barbara Vey, Cynthia Eden, FF&P, Fog City Divas, Jennifer Estep, Jess Riley, Kacey Smith, Karen McCullogh, Karin Tabke, Links, Marcia Colette, Marilu Mann, Paranormal Authors, Publisher's Weekly blog, Shapeshifter Romance, Stephanie Arwen Lynch, Tarot by Arwen, The Book Lady blog, The Midnight Hour, When He was Bad, Wicked Ways, Write Attitude | 15 Comments

The Research Dilemma

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Michelle Diener

I write historicals, so I probably hit this problem more than writers of contemporary novels, but I hate it, hate it, hate it when two sources, both of which I trust, contradict each other. Gives me this terrible feeling that … Continue reading →

Posted in Michelle's Posts | Tagged historical research | 20 Comments

The Moneymaker

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Edie Ramer

Last season I watched “Project Runway” with my husband. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s the American Idol for fashion designers version. As a writer, it was interesting to see the contestents working on their … Continue reading →

Posted in Edie's Posts | Tagged Barbara Samuel, characterization, Chrisitan Siriano, description, Jenny Crusie, Karin Tabke, moneymaker, pacing, Project Runway, Spyscribbler, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, voice | 22 Comments

What Makes a Best Seller?

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Liz Kreger

Is it the story? A tight plot? The track record of the author? All of the above? Hell if I know. If I had the answer to this question, I’d make millions just selling the secret. We all have our … Continue reading →

Posted in Liz's Posts | 10 Comments

The Week Ahead with Pat McDermott

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Michelle Diener

Pat McDermott will be our May Debut author this Friday the 30th. A BAND OF ROSES is Pat’s debut novel, and recently published by Tiger Publications. Be sure and stop by to read Pat’s call story, and interesting facts about … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger: Allison Brennan

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Michelle Diener

Research vs Writing Thursday night was my graduation from the FBI Citizen’s Academy. The Citizen’s Academy is offered in a few regional districts as a way to reach out to the community and debunk myths. Though last night’s ceremony was … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Posts | Tagged Allison Brennan, FBI Citizen's Academy, Killing Fear, Playing Dead, Tempting Evil | 19 Comments

Button Box

Posted on May 23, 2008 by LaDonna

As a child, my favorite item to play with at my Mamaw’s house was her button box. She kept them in a large tin, and I’d settle on the floor and scoop handfuls and watch the colors catch the light. … Continue reading →

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Tough Choices

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Janette

Practically every room in my house needs painting. It’s on my to-do list, along with a host of other things. Some big, some small and some just personal changes. Now that I’m working days, everything has to be preplanned. There’s … Continue reading →

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