Monthly Archives: August 2015

A Dark and Stormy Paranormal-Scope

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

On this day in 2005, Hurricane Katrina dissipated after leaving devastation in her wake. We remember those lost. Most of all we prepare for the next storm. Don’t let winds, rain and floods catch you unprepared. Such are the storms … Continue reading →

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When Characters Take the Reins

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Jenna Jaxon

I’m a plotter. I have been since day one as an author. All the books I’ve written have been plotted, sometimes for years, so when I sat down to write it was all right there and flowed like wine downhill. … Continue reading →

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The Weirdness of Editing A Book by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

What is weird about editing?  It’s the funny things authors do that they hope their editors catch and readers never see.  Before my editor sees my novel, I go over it with a fine tooth comb. Here’s are some of … Continue reading →

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The End of Summer by Stacy Hoff

Posted on August 28, 2015 by stacyhoff

In just a few days my kids will be back to school. My brief time off with them over, as I go back to work. I hate the end of summer. At least I can look back on July and … Continue reading →

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Social Media Mixer by Heather Novak

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Heather Novak, Author

According to the highly educational and never incorrect* website known as Wikipedia, a “cocktail party mixer” is defined as: A cocktail party organized for purposes of social or business networking is called a mixer. *dramatization That sounds a lot like … Continue reading →

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Our Personal Hamster Wheel

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Toni Kelly

We are going through a transformation at my day job. I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned that before but in case you’ve missed it, there you have it. The purpose of this transformation is to help us specialize further in helping … Continue reading →

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Taming The Monster Box Set by Mandy Rosko

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I am so excited for this I can hardly contain myself, and when I’m on the tail end of a cold, that might not look like a lot, but trust me that it is 😀 This time last year I … Continue reading →

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It’s A Downpour Paranormal-Scope

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Life is about to downpour on all of us. Do you have an umbrella? While I am not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked to the paranormal in the world in many … Continue reading →

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Reviews: To Read or Not to Read?

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Jenna Jaxon

Last week I asked the question, “Do you write reviews?” And it seemed to me that many authors don’t, in fact, write reviews, although readers seemed to want to share their thoughts on books somewhat more consistently. This week I’m … Continue reading →

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Nearing the End of A Manuscript and The Story-in-Waiting

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’m working on the most important scene in the book. So many pieces come together here. Everything hinges on a decision that the hero must make. It makes me shake and pace. I have paced a lot doing this one … Continue reading →

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