Category: My Reading
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Show Don’t Tell: Misunderstood But Important
Call me weird, but I find “Show Don’t Tell” articles interesting. The following is a recent post at Reddit.com about this writing concept in the Writing subreddit: This is one of the most misunderstood rules in all of prose fiction. It’s important to understand that every single sentence you write is simultaneously telling one thing…
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What Will You Be Reading This Year?
“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.” Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft I’ve come across this tip for writers by Stephen King in many places, but I’ll never forget the first time I came across it in his…
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When to give up on a book?
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Science Fiction Books I Read in 2019
The Lunar Chronicles Four -art series: Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, Winter. Author: Marissa Meyer. Genres: SF, YA. Space opera in which teen girl finds herself in the middle of a rebellion of Earth against the powerful beings who have colonized the moon. Fleet of Knives 2nd in the Embers of War series. Author: Gareth Powell. Genre:…
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Hope this is a Growing Trend
Ten years ago, my city had so many more bookstores than it does now. Both locally- owned and major retailers took hits, and I hated to see them close. Remember Borders Bookstores? Yes, part of it is Amazon’s fault. Part of it was my fault for buying books online. But it’s so convenient! I still…
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Writing Advice From Authors I’ve Read
Have you ever read a novel and wondered “How did the author write such great dialogue?” or “How can I write like her?” Sometimes after reading a book I liked, I’ll check out the author’s website. I’m excited when I see they have a page of writing advice. Here’s writing advice from some authors I’ve…
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Accidental Witch: Teen Angst with an Urban Fantasy Twist
The second in my series to support authors local to me … “I never meant to become a witch. But when someone you love dies, logic and reason die with them.” –Accidental Witch by Lydia Sherrer Sebastian Blackwell: teen, rebel, outcast, witch. He doesn’t know he’s a witch at first, but when his parents die…
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What I’m Reading
I love reading books on writing. Here’s some on my to read list.
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The Wrath of Lords: More Than Just Killing the Ogre
The first in my series to support authors local to me … In an effort to support authors who are local to me, I have decided to review a series of books by writers who are in my area, I have met in person or I am connected to them through social media. Recently, I…
