Monthly Archives: June 2023

I Feel Good

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Toni Kelly

If you have read my blog posts, you have probably read about stress and life and the need for the occasional relaxation. I have recently started spending time doing yoga. Of course I have known about yoga before, but I’ve … Continue reading →

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Creatures of Legend Paranormal-Scope

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Today we take a look into the creatures that are the stuff of legend. Their stories were told to children to frighten them into being good or enchant them with good dreams. You make the decision on which is which. … Continue reading →

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Writing Tools: Writing A Sequel/Event Book By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Vampire in the Basement is the sequel to When Love Survives, as it follows Gregor and Regina’s story after September 11th. One of the most fun topics to write about in romance is a wedding. You have the dynamics between … Continue reading →

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Nocturnal Creatures Paranormal-Scope

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Creatures that prowl at night continue to be a mystery to many. To find out more about nocturnal wildlife visit: https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-families/big-wild-sleepout/nocturnal-wildlife/ While I am not qualified to read either stars or planets I am intimately linked to the paranormal in … Continue reading →

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Writing Tools: Writing A Holiday Book By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Writing a holiday romance book has slightly more components than a normal romance. Those are what make that holiday important to the hero and heroine. How does the holiday move the plot? Here is an excerpt showing Trevor and Georgia … Continue reading →

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Roses By Any Other Name Paranormal-Scope

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Everyone should get roses every day, not just on a holiday. The colors and numbers have meanings behind them. Let’s find out together! While I am not qualified to read either stars or planets I am intimately linked to the … Continue reading →

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Writing Tools: Details Matter!

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Details matter! Why? Details enrich your storytelling within scenes and characters. It brings the story to life! With great and pleasurable details, you can feel haunted by a forest draped in gray moss obscuring the light and smells of decomposition. … Continue reading →

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It’s Okay to Cry

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Toni Kelly

2023 has been a doozy of a year. And what makes it even harder is that it is not like we had a few years of luxury prior. I mean after all, we were dealing with a global pandemic, a … Continue reading →

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Sun Bright Paranormal-Scope

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I have sunshine were I am. If you can, find time to step out and enjoy if you have sunlight too. While I am not qualified to read either stars or planets I am intimately linked to the paranormal in … Continue reading →

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Writing Tools: Disaster Love Stories & How to Write Them (the mini version) By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I never planned to write a romance book that happens during a disaster. But I dreamed it. Let’s look at the anatomy of a disaster romance book. This is a sort of simplistic outline of how to write a Disaster … Continue reading →

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