April 2011
52 posts
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Lilith Saintcrow » Blog Archive » Mailbag and... →
Excellent advice on setting…
Sex on the Page: The Dirty Details →
This is the last installment of our series on writing sex - I hope you’ve enjoyed it (*ahem). If you haven’t read Carol’s post yet, I’d encourage you to pop over there – it’s excellent, as…
March 2011
65 posts
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Supernatural Smut: Romance and Anatomy, how... →
And for more on the subject of sex scenes, go visit Brooklyn today. She has a lovely chandelier to share… ;-)
Fantasy Ranch: Meet Harlan “Harley” Majors →
This is an expanded version of the character profile included in the last Variety News. Book: The Biker’s Wench Height: 6’ 2” Hair Color: Light brown, shoulder…
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Writing Sex Scenes — The Dirty Details | Writing... →
Last topic in our blog series - don’t miss Carol’s post! :-)
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 58 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 |
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Writer’s Diary 3-26-11 | Life As I Play It →
An intensely thoughtful look at life, loss, and the fear of success. Thanks for sharing, Avery.
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Lilith Saintcrow » Blog Archive » The Glorious... →
Is there anything quite as exciting as getting a new furry friend? Maybe hearing someone else get all gooey… ;-)
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Mama Was Right: Don’t Write Letters In Anger « A... →
More good advice today. We could all use to remember this…
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The Innocent Flower: Stories for Sendai →
If you write inspirational, uplifting stories about the strength of the human spirit, consider submitting to this anthology. They need you!
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Twitter Tuesday #11 « Kristen Lamb's Blog →
Why follow a *bunch* of people on Twitter (rather than just a few)? This is exactly why.
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Victorine Writes: Reasons Why You Should Not... →
Ha! Love this…and so very true. :-)
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Wordplay: Helping Writers Become Authors: Why... →
Excellent advice indeed! ;-)
Weekly News & Goals – 3/27/11 →
So…last week was kind of an exciting
one in the publishing world, eh? I’m not going to name drop or
anything (did that on the other blog already), but suffice it to say
I read a ton of blog posts…
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Constant Revision: I don’t write for everyone.... →
Spot on, IMO.
On the Bookshelf: My Perfect Wedding by Sibel... →
Chapter 1
The customs
officer flipped open Kalem’s passport and scrutinized the photo.
I tapped my foot. Come on, come on, don’t you know we’ve got a
wedding to get to? My…
Success, Jealousy & Fear →
In light of recent topsy-turvy events, a sales slump and a conversation with a good friend, I’ve been ruminating on what constitutes success for a writer, and for me, personally. The truth is,…
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A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Depression and... →
Sometimes you have to shake things up and be open to trying something new before you can move forward again.
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 57 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 |
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Self-Publishing Review | Blog | Bad Writing... →
Sad, but true, I think…
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Beginnings, Middles, Ends…Then Beginnings Again «... →
Which part of the book is your fave to write?
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Dean Wesley Smith » Killing the Sacred Cows of... →
A good dose of reality no matter how you publish/plan to publish. Knowledge is security.
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The Building Blocks Of Story – Finding The Ideas «... →
Fascinating how ideas gel differently for all of us… :-)
Introduction to Fantasy Ranch →
I had no idea when the details for The Biker’s Wench started coming into focus that the setting for the story would develop into a character in and of itself. Fantasy Ranch was born from laziness,…
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What Comes Before … Foreplay | Writing Near the... →
The good stuff, and arguably the most important part of sex in fiction… ;-)
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Go Hard or Go Home–Blogging & Branding « Kristen... →
I don’t completely agree with everything here, but it’s worth the read to be called a “digital gangbanger” (and because your name does need to be on everything, everywhere). LOL
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What Comes Before … Foreplay | Writing Near the... →
You know you wanna - Carol & I are talking sex in fiction again…check out her post here!
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Jack in the Green: An Excerpt : The Inner Bean →
Like fantasy? Check this out…I have The Goblin Market on my kindle TBR pile, and I suspect this will join it soon!
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Twitter Tuesday #10 « Kristen Lamb's Blog →
Twitter handle = author name. This explains why!
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Shrinking Violet Promotions: Dispelling Ten Myths... →
Excellent post.
On the Bookshelf: Legend of the Oceina Dragon by... →
He wanted to be with her, to be one with her, and it was the only thing he’d been looking forward to for months since the day he decided she was it for him. But as much as he wanted to…
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 55 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 |
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Victorine Writes: Sales Growth Over Time →
Wanna know what indie book sales growth looks like over time? Check out this post for a good-sized sampling…
Setting Up Shop: Turning a Name into a Business →
Before I get into this, I want to bring a great new blog series to your attention called Think Like a Publisher by Dean Wesley Smith. I’ve linked to the most recent post, but you should check…
Sex on the Page: Setting the Temperature →
If you haven’t read Carol’s post from Tuesday, don’t forget to drop in over there! Some good thoughts on how sex scenes can be “hot” without being graphic. In romance, a book is usually…
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The Literary Lab: How To Tell If Your Writing Is... →
Three writing samples await your opinion…
Meet the Author: Katie Salidas →
Today I’m pleased to welcome paranormal romance author Katie Salidas to The Variety Pages. Pull up a chair, grab a snack and settle in for a nice chat. Oh, and don’t forget to look for the…
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The Literary Lab: 5,300 miles →
Indeed.
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How to take the sexual temperature by Carol... →
A look at sex scenes in literature and how “hot” doesn’t necessarily equal “explicit” - very thought provoking!
Weekly News & Goals - 3/14/11 →
Ready for another week? Yeah, me neither, but we can fake it, right? The weather’s nicer, and despite my complaining I do actually have things pretty well under control, so bring it on, I say….
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Q&A with … Jamie DeBree « Craig Lancaster | A Mind... →
In which I ramble…far more than I originally thought. LOL
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I Hear the Craziest Things: Rochester Edition… «... →
You really have to read the story in the middle - but not at your desk with others around (trust me). ;-)
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Written In Blood: A Day...er...Night in the Life... →
I second the writing part of this post… ;-)
On the Bookshelf: The Chosen by Shay Fabbro →
Gentra
Superheated water shimmered and rippled as it rushed out of the colossal geothermal vents, keeping the benthic depths of Gentra warm and full of life. Sherubite crystals,…
Serial Novel: The Biker's Wench, Chapter 53 →
This serial novel is posted in draft form every Tuesday and Friday.
Ch. 1 | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7| Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 |Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 |
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DESERT HEAT - Coffee Time Romance & More →
A “4-cup” review for my latest romantic suspense!
The Birth of a Business Brand →
There are a lot of authors who rail against the idea of brand-building with “I am not a brand” statements…but you really don’t have a choice if you’re going to put your name out there as one…
Sex on the Page: Instructions Not Included →
We’ve all read sex scenes that read like an instruction manual, right? In my experience, there are a couple main reasons this happens: - The author isn’t comfortable writing sex scenes -…
Meet the Author: Craig Lancaster, Literary... →
Okay, so I added the “literary mastermind” - that wasn’t Craig’s doing, so don’t hold it against him. Craig writes what I like to refer to as “accessible literary fiction” - literary work that is…
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Instructions Not Included, or How to Avoid Writing... →
Wise words on sex scenes from Carol Buchanan…
