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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: October 2014
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Monday, October 27, 2014. The Things You May Not Know About Halloween. Has a great article on Halloween that you can visit at http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween#History. With the proper footnotes. I've taken the liberty of copying much of their article below to share with you during this spooky, but fun, season. For some videos and other information, visit:. Kathryn R. Blake. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: April 2015
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Guest Post - 4/7/15 - Aberrant by Ruth Silver #YA #Dystopian #SciFi. Today I've got Ruth Silver here to talk about her young adult romance "Aberrant." But before we get on to the story an excerpt, I asked Ruth a question. How did you come up with creating Cabal, dystopian society in Aberrant? Joshua scoffed at the idea. "Lucky? We're being attacked." It wasn't a question. Tog...It wa...
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: September 2012
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Thursday, September 13, 2012. Thoughtful Thursday - Pitching to Editors is not for the fainthearted. This past weekend (September 8-9), Marketing for Romance Writers* held a pitch session where authors could "chat" in person with the editor(s) of their choice. Thirty eBook publishers participated and authors could sign up for one or more (up to three) editors from the list. The workshop and Q&A are only ope...
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: February 2014
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Saturday, February 1, 2014. How did February become associated with Hearts, Flowers and Valentines? So, who was St. Valentine, and why do we celebrate him every February 14 with hearts and flowers? Well, to answer that question we have to go back to the Roman Emperor, Claudius II, commonly known as Claudius Gothicus. Hmm Not sure the female buttocks to represent St. Valentine was what the church had in ...
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: December 2012
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Thursday, December 13, 2012. Thoughtful Thursday - A pantzer who plots ahead. Century, but I've resisted delving that deeply for my contemporaries. With those, I start with an idea for a story and plot it out. Occasionally, as I'm plotting, the scene comes alive for me. So, I flesh it out more fully with the understanding it will still need editing, and then I plot on. My virtual plot board on Scrivener.
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: December 2014
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Guest Author - Ines Johnson discusses how to use "AIDA" to sell your books @ineswrites. Book trailers are visual depictions of a book’s storyline, sometimes made by fans, which are a great way to get readers enthused. But have you ever considered making a book commercial? Start by grabbing the audience’s ATTENTION. Image credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net. By giving them more inform...
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: November 2014
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Monday, November 24, 2014. Guest Post - Royal Regard by Mariana Gabrielle @mchristieauthor #RegencyRomance. Today, Mari Christie, writing as Mariana Gabrielle, has dropped by to discuss her newest release, Royal Regard, an erotic Regency Romance, scheduled to be published on November 30, 2014. She's also running two giveaways, but you have to be quick. They end on November 27, 2014. As well as acceptance of...
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: Guest Post - 3/19/15 - Ines Johnson - The Grand Gesture - a romance plotting point #
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Thursday, March 19, 2015. Guest Post - 3/19/15 - Ines Johnson - The Grand Gesture - a romance plotting point #. Ines Johnson is on the guest couch today to discuss how The Grand Gesture and its use in fiction today, including an excerpt from her own story "Pumpkin: A Cindermama Story. So, grab your favorite beverage and join us on the couch. We're being very casual today. In Pride and Prejudice. Many of you...
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: November 2013
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Tuesday, November 26, 2013. A little Christmas Cheer - #Christmas #Trees #AdventCalendar2013. For a preview into the history of the Christmas Tree and more information about the month-long event, please visit Ana's Advent Calendar. On my Naughty Blog. Again, nothing naughty or risque about the post itself. And, the Story Continues. Or how we decided to bring the outdoors inside) on Ana's Advent Calendar.
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts: March 2013
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A Writer's 'Not-so-Naughty' Thoughts. An inside look to a multi-published author's fractured mind. Friday, March 15, 2013. The Holy Hell Tour - An Interview with the devil. We have on our couch today, two very special guests. Although, if one doesn't behave himself, I may need to get the couch reupholstered. Fire damage. Please welcome, Viola Ryan, the talented author of "The Mark of Abel," and the devil himself. Literally. I’m sorry. What do you prefer I call you? I go by Luke now. You have my word.
