Author Archives
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Writing Q&A Number 7
From Hope: Over the past year I have written out a manuscript, gone through and fixed grammar errors, etc., but recently I’ve gotten some feedback and have rewritten the whole beginning. Now I’m going through the manuscript again, but because… Read More ›
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Critique Group – A Monster Saved Part 2
We need to be nicer than the emperor. Compliment first. Critique second. And suggest specific ways to improve. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have… Read More ›
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Announcement About My Books
After several weeks of prayer and contemplation, I decided to take my publishing rights back from AMG Publishers for Dragons in our Midst, Oracles of Fire, Children of the Bard, Tales of Starlight, and I Know Why the Angels Dance…. Read More ›
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Writing Q&A Number 6
From Shana: How do you come up with names for your characters? I know there are all kinds of ways, but what have you used or heard about others using? *********** I most often use baby naming websites such as… Read More ›
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Critique Group – Where Werewolves Come From
Critiques can pop your balloon or burst your bubble, but don’t let that get you down. Just learn from the critique and keep writing. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission… Read More ›
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Writing Q&A Number 5
From Tamra, In my fantasy stories, I have many different races all living and working together. They are ruled by the Elf Queen, who in keeping with tradition is Celtic, and therefore, “white”. Her honor guard are centaurs, who I… Read More ›
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Critique Group – He
Let’s hope Darth is not your critique partner. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on… Read More ›
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Writing Q&A Number 4
From Autumn: Where did you have the Raising Dragons graphic novel printed? The printer was Four Colour Print Group in Louisville, KY. The provide printing services overseas. The printing was actually done in South Korea where color printing is… Read More ›
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Critique Group – No Submissions
We don’t have a story excerpt to critique this week because no one sent anything in. If you want to submit a manuscript for critique, please read the guidelines as well as this list of common mistakes to avoid before submitting…. Read More ›
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Writing Q&A Number 3
From Lori: What should I do to overcome writer’s block? I am in the middle of writing my own fantasy story and am experiencing writer’s block. I know basically what is going to happen in the story but it’s just… Read More ›