Tag Archives: writing

Fiction writing…quality or quantity?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Misty Evans

Kristine is the winner of my giveaway! Congrats, Kristine. If you’ll contact me (misty@readmistyevans.com) and tell me your preference for the giveaway, I’ll get the prize sent to you. Word of the Day (from my friend Michelle Miles’ Page-A-Day calendar): … Continue reading →

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A Writing Plunge Into a New Genre (+ a Giveaway!)

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Marilyn Brant

Update: Congrats to Kristine on winning the Julia Quinn book! Please email me (marilynbrant AT gmail DOT com) with your snail mail address and I’ll send it out to you! I’ve always enjoyed reading historical romances. (And, c’mon, who here … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of year again!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Dale Mayer

No I don’t mean Christmas or Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Easter or any number of the other days that are highlights in our world. This time is really only important if you are a writer – or an aspiring writer. Then … Continue reading →

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C.J. Redwine Shares Her Defiance

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Amy Atwell

Update: We have a winner!  This morning I drew a magic number from Random.org, and our lucky commenter Stacey Joy Netzel wins the signed copy of DEFIANCE.  Stacey, I’ll put you and C.J. in touch with each other so you … Continue reading →

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What’s the Big Idea?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Marilyn Brant

One of the major questions writers get asked all the time is “Where do you get your ideas?” Few of us actually know how to answer this…not that we don’t try. I’ve heard other authors reply with quips (“Oh, you know, … Continue reading →

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For the Love of It

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Amy Atwell

Like millions of others worldwide, I’ve been watching some of the Olympic competition. I’m inspired by the stories of these athletes who’ve trained so long and so hard to be the very best they can be.  I realize that some … Continue reading →

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Fighting The War Against Distra…Hey, look! A white rabbit!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Misty Evans

Today is the day. I have an entire book to edit, but if I get up early I can make a huge dent in it. So let’s open up the shades and get some light in here. Good, it’s raining … Continue reading →

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Validation & Evolution

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Dale Mayer

Okay, I know what you’re all thinking – what do those two things have to do with each other? In my case, it sums up my year 2011.  I tend to need to analyze my past before I can move … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Color

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Dale Mayer

Colors are one of the wonders of the world. Not only is almost impossible to copy Mother Nature’s incredible variety and vibrancy but they are almost as difficult to describe. Yet we continue to try. Look at the variations there … Continue reading →

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Cooking Lessons

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Marilyn Brant

“Food is the only form of art that will involve all five senses.” ~ Chef Fabio Viviani I believe life, especially when it comes to the arts, is built on a series of connections — relationships between people, surprising sensory experiences, simultaneous interactions … Continue reading →

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