Monthly Archives: August 2009

Interesting Characters

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Liz Kreger

I’m not talking about characters you find in the books you read. I’m talking about real live characters you see on the street. I’ve been people watching around my place of business. I work on the Eastside of Milwaukee which … Continue reading →

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Week ahead with Cynthia D’Alba & Loucinda McGary

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Edie Ramer

I’m delighted to welcome Cynthia D’Alba, aka Dr. Cynthia Morgan, as our guest this Tuesday. She’s a candidate for RWA Pro Liaison. We belong to the GIAM group, and she’s always helpful, encouraging and knowledgeable. I know she’ll do a … Continue reading →

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Review: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Edie Ramer

by Leanna Renee Hieber Dorchester Publishing Pub date: September 2009 In 1867, six children of various ages and stations are drawn to a secret room below the chapel in the Athens Academy in the middle of London. A divine creature, … Continue reading →

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Thinkers

Posted on August 28, 2009 by LaDonna

Writers are fascinating thinkers. We don’t follow the norm usually, since we’d much rather follow our muse. I watched an American Authors episode this week, and was surprised that many of the authors they showcased were Transcendentalists. I wasn’t exactly … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger: Allyson James (aka Jennifer Ashley) with Giveaway

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Michelle Diener

Why Writing Eats Your Brain but is The Best Thing Ever Thanks Michelle for asking me to Magical Musings! I’m so excited to be here! When you asked me to write something for this blog, I was troubled because I … Continue reading →

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Self-editing

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Michelle Diener

I self-edit as I go with a book, but something Erica Orloff mentioned on her blog resonanted with me. She said she used to do two drafts, now she does three or four, because that’s when she adds the character … Continue reading →

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Wanting it badly

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Edie Ramer

I’m writing my WIP, and during this first-draft marathon, it’s hard for me to read fiction. But I can’t not read. I can’t remember a day when I didn’t read something. So at the library last week, I checked out … Continue reading →

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Older Men/Younger Woman

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Liz Kreger

What is it with that? You see it in the movies constantly. Nothing gets more annoying than an older actor (let’s say … Harrison Ford) paired up with a far too young actress. The one that comes to mind is … Continue reading →

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Week Ahead with Allyson James (aka Jennifer Ashley)

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Michelle Diener

We are really pleased to have Allyson James stopping by as our guest this coming Thursday, August 27th. We asked Allyson / Jennifer to guest blog after reading her amazing book The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie. Allyson James is … Continue reading →

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Review – Hidden Currents

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Liz Kreger

By: Christine Feehan Publisher: Jove ISBN: 978-0-515-14647-9 The seventh (and I think the final story) of the Drake sisters series, Christine Feehan has saved the best for last. Elle Drake, the youngest, and most powerful sister, is missing. Deep undercover … Continue reading →

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