Monthly Archives: March 2009

Unturndownable

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Edie Ramer

My dictionary says a synonym of turndown is rejection. I read blogs agents and editors who say the best thing you need to do to sell is write a great book. I’m not so sure. I know too many people … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Day

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Liz Kreger

Don’t know ‘bout you, but if you work full time, I’ve discovered that it’s extremely important to indulge in a Mental Health Day ‘pon occasion. (You’ll notice the use of capital letters.) Anyway, I have to admit that I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead with Lori Devoti

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Edie Ramer

We are pleased to have Lori Devoti guest blog with us this coming Thursday. Lori worked for three different newspapers in two different states before deciding to stay home with her children and begin writing fiction. The author of urban … Continue reading →

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Review: The Two Pearls of Wisdom by Alison Goodman

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Michelle Diener

As I’ve recently moved to Australia, I’ve been trying to read a few Australian authors I hadn’t heard of before, and this led me to The Two Pearls of Wisdom by Alison Goodman. Set in China in an historical fantasy … Continue reading →

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Love and Magic

Posted on March 27, 2009 by LaDonna

My blog today isn’t about the movie Twilight, but watching the author interview recently sparked my topic. I know the book has garnered a huge fan base, and also the attention of naysayers. And that’s okay since conversation gets people … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Ann Aguirre (with giveaway)

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Michelle Diener

Don’t Mess with My Dialogue Thanks for having me on Magical Musings. Today I’ll be talking about the one thing that isn’t negotiable for me. Generally, when it comes to revising a manuscript, I keep an open mind. I never … Continue reading →

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Double-Duty Characters

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Michelle Diener

In my current WIP, I have two characters who serve a similar purpose. They are both young, destitute boys from the streets, and in fact they run in the same gang. They are both involved in the story, the one … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger Tamara Hughes

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Edie Ramer

Romance Cover Art – Embarrassing or Hot, Hot, Hot? I’ve been reading romance novels since I was a child…well, maybe a little older than a child. Still, each story I read was magical, sensual, amazing. I never really thought about … Continue reading →

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Series, Series … Who has a Series?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Liz Kreger

I didn’t set out to find a new series to read … really I didn’t. It just happened. Not my fault. I was moseying on through the local Waldenbooks (as is my wont) and I spied the latest Patricia Briggs … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead with Tamara Hughes & Ann Aguirre

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Michelle Diener

We have two fabulous guest bloggers this week at Magical. Tamara Hughes will be our guest this Tuesday. She’s a semi-finalist in the American Title V contest with her historical, ONCE UPON A MASQUERADE. With the last round of voting … Continue reading →

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