Monthly Archives: October 2008

Halloween Memories

I know this time of year is a favorite for some of you, especially my paranormal writer friends! For today, I asked my girls about their scariest Halloween experience. Since my Halloween memories as a child were basically non-scary, I … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger Melissa Blue

I’m a writer, so by nature I can write on any given subject and sound intelligent. I know big words and I use them often. Yet, when it comes to the struggles of breaking into the e-publishing industry and being … Continue reading

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Halloween costumes

We had trick or treaters last Saturday, dressed in all kinds of costumes. That made me think that as writers we wear costumes all year round. We have imaginary characters strutting through our heads, saying outrageous things, carrying outrageous weapons. … Continue reading

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Debut Author Interview: Elissa Wilds

MM: We’d love to hear your call story. EW: My “call” came as a result of a contest win. I entered my book (then titled Axiom of Light and Dark) in the 2007 On the Far Side Contest, sponsored by … Continue reading

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Distractions

How does one function with the distractions? I’m sure I’ve written about this before, but I think it bears repeating. I’m not just talking about distractions from writing … although God knows we get enough of that. Every season there’s … Continue reading

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Week ahead with Elissa Wilds & Melissa Blue

We’re getting lucky twice this week. Michelle is interviewing Dorchester debut author Elissa Wilds on Tuesday, which is the release date of Elissa’s book, Between Light and Dark. Elissa will give away a copy of her book to one lucky … Continue reading

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Book Review: It Happened One Night by Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D’Alessandro, and Candice Hern

What would happen if four authors were to write a novella, and they all used the same plot premise? And what if they did it on purpose… This got my attention, besides the fact the authors lined up are brilliant! … Continue reading

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Till We Meet Again…

Promise me you’ll never forget me, because if I thought you would I’d never leave. ~Winnie the Pooh~ I know every book is different. And my process has stayed pretty true to form, maybe a slight adjustment here and there. … Continue reading

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Guest blogger Liz Lincoln on working with bookstores

I’m going to start this out with one disclaimer. It’s been nearly 5 years since I worked in a bookstore. So, while most of the stuff I have to say is still relevant, the book works has changed quite a … Continue reading

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The sweet rush of ideas

I go through cycles with my ideas. I went through of a period of getting a LOT of great ideas. I made note of them, and started working on them, but still have a lot that I haven’t touched yet. … Continue reading

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