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23 December 2015

The Seven Paragraph Synopsis – Redux by Hope Ramsay

W ay back in November, 2011,  I posted a blog here on writing a synopsis.  The post turned into a session at the 2013 RWA Nationals and to this day I continue to get people emailing me looking for more details on synopsis writing.  So, below you’ll find the original post in its entirety.In…

20 December 2015

TWEET CHAT on Release Day!!!

 Do you want to learn more about Darynda Jones and the Charley Davidson characters???We are having a Tweet Chat on Jan. 12th!!!  Fresh Fiction is hosting this wonderful event, and we would love if each and everyone of you attended!  Meet us on Tuesday, January 12th @ 11:30 AM CST…

16 December 2015

Self Publishing- Promotion-Let’s Get Down and Dirty by Katie Graykowski

PROMO–HELLO WORLD, I HAVE A BOOK I WANT YOU TO BUY!!!!So you’ve written the book, edited it to within an inch of its life (BTW—I have a fantastic new editor who edits for content and grammar, her name is Jessica—check her out http://www.theeditingchick.com), your manuscript is formatted,…

14 December 2015

THE SIXTH ANNUAL RUBY SLIPPERED SISTERHOOD WINTER WRITING FESTIVAL

Needing a special gift for your writer self? Well, the Rubies have one for you: THE SIXTH ANNUAL RUBY SLIPPERED SISTERHOOD WINTER WRITING FESTIVAL STARTS JANUARY 11, 2016!!!Who's going to join The Ruby Slippered Sisterhood on January 11th for six weeks of writing camaraderie? YOU set your…

09 December 2015

YOU MAY BE A WRITER IF: by Rita Henuber

You go to work in your PJs.GMC means something different than a vehicle.You buy chocolate in bulk.You’re at a restaurant brainstorming/plotting and a guy comes to your table, shows you his badge and wants to know who you’re plotting to kill.(READ MORE HERE)This post is brought to you by the…

04 December 2015

Virtual Signing Giveaway!!!

Have you pre-ordered your personalized autographed copy of The Dirt on Ninth Grave from Author, Author????Pre-order now and be entered to win this exclusive First Grave On the Right book purse!!!!   This offfer will only be available for a short time.  Grab your copy today and be entered! Best…

02 December 2015

Pipe Dreams, TV, and Random Research by Gwynlyn MacKenzie

A  writer looking out the window is a writer at work.  A writer sitting on a bench eavesdropping on a conversation is a writer at work.  Even a writer crammed into a tiny, cluttered space searching the internet while a cat wiggles his way into more and more of her chair is a writer at…

25 November 2015

SELLING 101- Blurbs by Autumn Jordon

Y our book is written, polished and edited. Now comes the moment when you need to hook an agent, editor or buyers on your book in a few short lines.  After spending months writing your story, you might be knocking your head against the wall trying to decide how to condense everything wonderful…

18 November 2015

Crowd-Sourcing Research: Name Your Favorite Source(s)! by Elise Hayes

Iwrite medieval romance. That means doing research–and lots of it. I can’t make any assumptions about the places where my books are set. I’ve been to England–the setting for my current manuscript–several times, but tracts of English countryside that may have been forested for the past…

12 November 2015

rt reviewers choice award nominee

Eighth Grave After Dark has been nominated! Wow!  I am honored! Check out all the amazing talent.....Urban Fantasy Worldbuilding

11 November 2015

Exclusive Excerpt: Darynda Jones's The Dirt on Ninth Grave!

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11 November 2015

The Dirt on Ninth Grave Bonus

Pre-order The Dirt on Ninth Grave and receive 1 of 500 Charley Davidson-approved travel mugs!Click HERE NOW!

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