Monthly Archives: August 2009

Renewal

Greetings from Alaska! I started this blog before I left, and knew I’d add tidbits as I go. We’re visiting our daughter and her family. Military families are definitely always moving around, and this time it seemed like the ends … Continue reading

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Guest blogger: Leanna Renee Hieber

The “Magic” of The Guard I’m so excited to be here at Magical Musings! Thank you for having me! I feel it’s kismet to discuss the more magical parts of my muse today. There are things that happened to me … Continue reading

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Reading Challenge

Natasha Fondren is having a meme to generate a list of great books, and I thought I’d play along. Here are the questions: •What book(s) made you a better writer? •What book(s) made you cry? •What book(s) made you laugh … Continue reading

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What I learned from the Wizard of Waukesha

Guitarist and inventor Les Paul died last Thursday at age 94. Besides inventing the solid body electric guitar, he also “revolutionized the sound of popular music with multitrack recording, overdubbing and electronic reverbs.” The quotes and information in this blog … Continue reading

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Cultivating Your Readership

This is something that every author wants (and needs) to do. You want to attract a readership who will put you on their “auto-buy” list. Wouldn’t that be a sweet moment? I know that I have a number of authors … Continue reading

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Week ahead with Leanna Renee Hieber

You’re going to be hearing a LOT of buzz about our guest this coming Thursday and her book, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker. Award-Winning author Leanna Renee Hieber grew up in rural Ohio where her childhood memories … Continue reading

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Book Review: Stone by Adam Roberts

This book is a really intriguing mix of concepts. I’m still not sure what I really thought of it, but found myself talking about it to someone just yesterday, and realized it is still intriguing me, so bravo, Adam Roberts. … Continue reading

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Research That I Love

As I shared last week, I’m dipping into my next story…well sort of. I’ve mulled my story around, and know one character will play a bigger role in this second book. I’ll be connecting on a deeper level to his … Continue reading

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Guest blogger: Therese Walsh

The Magic of Story A crazy thing happened as I wrote what I at first intended to be a contemporary romance, and I’d like to tell you about it, because it highlights one of the best and most mysterious aspects … Continue reading

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Sacrifices

And I’m not talking about the sacrifices we make daily to put writing in our schedules, although I know most of us have to, I’m talking about sacrificing scenes for the greater good. You know, in the movies, when the … Continue reading

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