Monthly Archives: May 2010

They’re Human Too

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Liz Kreger

At the last conference I attended, the WisRWA conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I met a number of new people. Some were gung ho with their writing and couldn’t wait to pitch to some of the wonderful agents and editors we … Continue reading →

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Week ahead with Marcia Colette and Spencerhill agent Jennifer Schober

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Edie Ramer

We’re having a fabulous week at Magical Musings. On Tuesday, Samhain urban fantasy author and our friend Marcia Colette will be our guest. Marcia was born and raised in a single-parent household in upstate New York. She graduated with a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Rush Home Road by Lori Lansens

Posted on May 29, 2010 by LaDonna

This 2002 debut novel stayed with me, long after I turned the last page. I needed to carry it around inside, and savor it before even thinking about starting a new book. That’s when I knew I’d found a special … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Palette

Posted on May 28, 2010 by LaDonna

One thing I love about writing is the many ways in which we use color; real or imaginary. There’s our characters, settings, emotions that navigate us through the highs and lows, and the ending shimmering like a mirage in the … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger: Jennifer Estep

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Edie Ramer

We’re happy to have Jennifer Estep back with us. She’s been a favorite author of mine since I read her first book, Karma Girl, from her Bigtime series. She’s giving away a signed copy of Web of Lies to one … Continue reading →

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Physical labour

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Michelle Diener

I keep active. I walk regularly, and I’m quite fit. But these last few weeks, I have been working physically harder than I have in a long time. Painting and stripping and packing. I am absolutely finished at the end … Continue reading →

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Digging Deep with guest Karin Harlow (plus giveaway!)

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Edie Ramer

I’m thrilled to have Karin Harlow as our guest on the release day of Enemy Lover, an awesome book that I read in galley form and I’m telling all my friends who enjoy reading to buy. I’ve in awe of … Continue reading →

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Authentic Settings

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Liz Kreger

Okay, last week on my blog we discussed Paranormal vs. Urban Fantasy. Great discussion, by the way. This week, I’d like opinions with regard to how authentic should we keep our settings. If you’re a science fiction writers … this … Continue reading →

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Week ahead with Karin Harlow and Jennifer Estep

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Edie Ramer

We’re doubly happy here because this week we have two amazing authors. Karin Harlow, will be our guest this Tuesday, the 25th. A full time writer, Karin spins dark tales of suspense, love and things that go bump in the … Continue reading →

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Review: ENEMY LOVER by Karin Harlow

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Edie Ramer

The cover sets the dark, gritty tone for Enemy Lover, but at the story’s core is Jax Cassidy, a former cop betrayed by her squad members and ex-fiance, saved from a life in jail by the head of L.O.S.T. (Last … Continue reading →

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