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►Mythology: “Dogs in Several Myths” 🐕 / “Collaboration with Brenda Davis Harsham” 💫.-

July 12, 2017

Originally posted on ⚡️La Audacia de Aquiles⚡️:
►Mythology: “Dogs in Several Myths”🐕: “Collaboration with Brenda Davis Harsham💫” Artemis & Dog. Roman copy of the 1st cent. CE after a Greek original, 4th cent. BCE. Rome, Vatican Museums. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ►Introduction: The dog is the first domesticated animal, and is symbolically associated with loyalty and vigilance, often…

THE DEFINITIVE SELF-PUBLISHING CHECKLIST ~ For People Who Aren’t Very Organised and are absolute beginners.

June 23, 2017

Originally posted on Evie Gaughan:
You just hit publish, right? That’s what all the articles say. Any idiot can upload a book in minutes. And yes, I suppose any idiot can, but it takes a very informed, dedicated, professional and talented individual to upload a book that people will want to read. A recent Facebook post…

Three Father’s Day Movie Ideas

June 14, 2017

What to do with Dad this Father’s Day … More Three Father’s Day Movie Ideas

What are some of your writing struggles?

June 7, 2017

Like every writer in the universe, I struggle with self-doubt and the “soggy middle” of my novels. The only thing you can do is power through it. … More What are some of your writing struggles?

A List of Book Promotion Sites

May 24, 2017

Marketing is a four letter word to most authors, and I don’t mean the word ‘love.’ Advertising and marketing are important no matter how icky it makes you feel. Writing a novel and making it available to the world doesn’t mean the world will take notice. Or care. Or fart in your general direction. Once … More A List of Book Promotion Sites

All I am I owe to my mother

May 10, 2017

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers, guardians and mother figures out there! … More All I am I owe to my mother

Writing Scintillating Scenes––Part VII

May 4, 2017

Originally posted on Donna L.H. Smith:
You’ve heard it said that writers should write using all their senses. Here’s why. A scene without sensory detail or imagery created by elaborating details is just a sentence. Create scintillating scenes by inserting unforgettable word images in the reader’s mind. Click to Tweet #amwriting #scintillatingscenes Sensory detail…

Neil Gaiman: 8 Good Writing Practices (1 min read)

April 26, 2017

There’s no one better to take writing advice from than bestselling author Neil Gaiman. “Tomorrow may be hell, but today was a good writing day, and on the good writing days nothing else matters.” – Neil Gaiman Is anyone else looking forward to watching American Gods on Starz? The link in the original post is … More Neil Gaiman: 8 Good Writing Practices (1 min read)

Top 5 Writer’s Blogs

April 19, 2017

Here are a few writers’ blogs I follow to learn from and be inspired by. … More Top 5 Writer’s Blogs

5 Crucial Things to Remember While Writing Your First Draft: #AmWriting #WritingWisdom #writingtips

April 12, 2017

These are great tips to keep in mind as you work on the first draft of your novel. I would add to this list: 6) Make an outline. You can do this before beginning the draft and/or as you go along. An outline will keep you organized and help you remember what each scene or … More 5 Crucial Things to Remember While Writing Your First Draft: #AmWriting #WritingWisdom #writingtips

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Science Fiction & Urban Fantasy Author

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