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Inspiration Series #6: Author Debra Brenegan

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

I met author Debra Brenegan after reviewing her fabulous novel, Shame the Devil, on Smoky Talks Books (read the review here) and subsequently interviewing her on Smoky Talks Authors (read the interview here). Because I loved her novel so much, I was … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of an Author

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

I had a great week, writing-wise. I wrote more than five new chapters; The Storyteller’s Bracelet really is approaching its climax, then its denouement. After working on this novel for five years, I can only say, it’s about time. It’s … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready for NaNoWriMo? Part III

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

Okay, I’ve been teasing you. Just a little bit. Asking repeatedly, are you ready for NaNoWriMo? Making you wonder if you really are. Wondering, what’s all this stuff about my dialogue being compelling? Is my plot structure in the right … Continue reading →

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eBooks Are Real Books

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Like most authors, I love the day I get my author copies of my books in the mail. I love the first glimpse of the cover; they always look so much prettier in the hand than they do on the … Continue reading →

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Have My Books Changed My Life?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

I just finished reading a Huffington Post blog post called  Note to Authors: Your Book Won’t Change Your Life. (Read it; it’s good!) It was tongue and cheek, and gave me a good chuckle—something I needed after a long morning of … Continue reading →

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