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BOOK REVIEW: Hannah Conway’s “Up in Smoke”

Hey! I'm here to share my thoughts on Hannah Conway's "Up in Smoke". I have spent more time this summer reading than I thought I would. Strange, as I have had less free time than I thought I would. Where is this reading time coming from? Oh well. Before I get to the...

SPOTLIGHT: Hannah R. Conway’s “Up in Smoke”

Hello, all! I have some very exciting news for you. Some of you may be aware that there are a few authors that I absolutely adore. Of those authors, there are a few that I have connected with through conferences and whatnot. Of those, there are a few that I would call...

WRITING WOES: Critique or Criticism

I have written before about reviews and how I handle them...and some tips for others. But, today, I want to dig a little deeper and discuss the difference between CRITIQUE and CRITICISM. I have received both in my life and in my writing career. Once upon a time, I was...

AUTHOR MARKETING: Newsletters

While I'm on this marketing kick, I thought we should talk about the newsletter. It is one of the most important tools a writer/author has for marketing. There is a lot we can do on Facebook and Twitter as far as posting and tweeting and getting information out there....

The Importance of Scheduling Rest

I am weary. Anyone else? This summer has been busy. And I don't mean "we've been doing a lot". I mean "it's been crazy, no weekends free, running around all the time" busy. So I am drained. Do you ever find yourself this way? Overtired, overstressed, and...

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