Category: fiction writing
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Author Interview: Teri Polen
I met Teri at the Kentuckian Author Event in May. Teri discovered the Harry Potter books through a friend. It opened up a whole new world to her and she hasn’t looked back … How did you decide to become an author? I never consciously decided to become an author. I’ve always been an avid…
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Friday’s Findings 06.01.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: One Is Always Writing or Should be Writing 5 Steps to Ensure Your Novel is a Bestseller in its Genre How to Avoid Flat Characters How to Write a Book When You’ve Got Writer’s Block 5 Productivity Tips: Avoid Distractions And Write More Explore the Consortium…
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Author Interview: Penny Pearson
I met Penny at the Kentuckiana Author Fair a couple of months ago. Her book, A Girl’s Guide to Time Travel, is a fantasy romance. How did you decide to become an author? It truly was never anything I thought about. I’ve always penned stories (I still have some of my high school writings, one…
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Friday’s Findings 05.25.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: 6 Creative Ways to Strengthen Your Story Idea Writing Daze Dipping the Quill Deeper: Writing Is Re-writing Where Does Your Novel’s Conflict Come From? Writing Is Everything Explore the Consortium …
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Author Interview: Kurt Robinson
I met Kurt at the Kentuckiana Author Fair. Kurt Robinson was born and raised in Frankfort, Kentucky. He has always been fascinated with story-telling from watching movies since he was very young. His writing began in high school when he wrote several short stories as assignments, but it didn’t stop there. He is not set on one…
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Author Interview: Tony Acree
I met Tony at the Kentuckiana Authors Fair last month. He likes putting characters in situations they think they will never survive, and find out if they’re right. He lives near Louisville, Kentucky with his wife, twin daughters, two female dogs, a female cat, and says the way the goldfish looks at him, he’s sure…
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Friday’s Findings 05.18.18
Here are some articles on writing I’ve read lately: Synopsis: Why All Writers Need One Even Though They Hate It Plot Problem? Fix It Fast with a Retcon Seven New Books for Writers Show, Don’t Tell: It’s a Rule For a Reason 5 Lies Writers Believe That Are Holding Them Back Explore the Consortium ……
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My Reading: Past, Present and Future 05.17.18
Past: Iron Gold (audio) by Pierce Brown Finished this fourth installment of the Red Rising series. While the first three complete a story, this latest addition picks up ten years later. While the protagonist, Darrow au Andromedus, has laid the foundation for a republic where all are equal, he still has the Ash Lord to face.…
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Author Interview: Jennifer Laslie
I met Jennifer at the Kentuckiana Authors Fair. I really liked the covers of her books. She says she is a crazy cat lady who lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wonderful husband and two children. When she’s not thinking about cheesecake or cats, she can be found in the bookstore in the Young Adult…
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