Monthly Archives: April 2009

Amazon Snafu

First off … I’m posting this blog while I’m vacationing in Florida … so chances are, I won’t be able to respond to comments. I’ll try to get on line using the hotel business center, but don’t hold your breath. … Continue reading

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Week ahead with American Title V finalists

Ever wonder what happens after the contest is over? Eight finalists started last fall in the American Title V contest. One will sell to Dorchester, but even for her this isn’t The End. Qaey Williams, Evonne Wareham, Barbara Longley, Michelle … Continue reading

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Book Review: Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs

You can’t tell love to come when you’re ready, Gran had said to her. Love comes when love is ready. Sarah Moon is a cartoonist for the syndicated strip called Just Breathe. Her cartoon alter ego, Shirl, mimics the ups … Continue reading

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The Human Spirit

A couple of the movies I’ve watched recently have given me a view into other cultures; views unlike any I’ve ever seen. Slumdog Millionaire and The Kite Runner were movies that came my way via my daughters. These stories included … Continue reading

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Guest Blogger – Jordan Summers

Today we have Jordan Summers as our guest blogger. As a former flight attendant, Jordan can tell you the value of travel when it comes to setting the scene. Published by Tor, Jordan’s book “Red” came out earlier this spring. … Continue reading

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Hooking them

I’ve been taking a wonderful online class which in part has touched on hooks and back page blurbs. Whether you’re published or unpublished, blurbs and hooks remain part of your life. Condensing that 350-400 pager down into around 170 words … Continue reading

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Match the Voice

Instead of talking about voice, I thought it would be more fun to show voice. I’m posting paragraphs from books by eight authors. Their names are on the bottom of the blog. See if you can match the distinctive voices … Continue reading

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What Revs Your Motor?

When reading purely for pleasure, what type of book excites you? I’m not talking sex … although I suppose we could throw that into the mix. I know authors who write paranormal (with some pretty funky sexual situations), authors who … Continue reading

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The Week Ahead – Jordan Summers

We’re pleased to announce this weeks guest blogger … Jordan Summers. A former flight attendant who dumped the job to become a full time author, Jordan began her career writing for Ellora’s Cave with her popular Alantean Series and has … Continue reading

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Review: The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World by Theresa Cheung

On the cover of The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World it says: “the ultimate a-z of spirits, mysteries and the paranormal”. A big claim, but that’s just what this book gives the reader. The book is huge, 850 pages … Continue reading

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