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Endings

Endings

Endings are so important.  I never want my readers to be disappointed at the end of my novel.  I create characters and put them through hell so that they can have a happy ever after that will satisfy my readers. Ending a book can be difficult.  You never want to throw something in at the […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #11 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #11 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to […]

First Kiss Friday – A Knight’s Duty by Dana D’Angelo

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Dana D’Angelo, author of historical romance A Knight’s Duty.  Welcome back Dana!  Here’s the first kiss between Lady Amelie de Calmette and Sir Derrik d’Evant. His eyes dropped to her mouth, watching her soft tongue dart across her lips. The corners of his mouth curved upward as if he knew which […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #10 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #10 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson

First Kiss Friday – Because of Rebecca by Leanne Tyler

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Leanne Tyler, author of historical romance Because of Rebecca.  Welcome Leanne!  Here’s the first kiss between Rebecca Davis and Jared Hollingsworth.  Because of Rebecca will be free on Amazon from March 19th – March 23rd! Rebecca felt her cheeks flush warm and she looked away lest he see […]

Rewrites – A Thing to Fear?

Rewrites – A Thing to Fear?

  I once went to my daughter’s class and spoke about writing.  When I asked the teacher what I should cover, specifically, she said rewrites.  Apparently, the children thought you wrote a book once and were done!  Ha! Today, I’m going to talk a little bit about rewriting.  What I do when I rewrite.  I’ve […]