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Guns and the Girl Next Door by HelenKay Dimon
I discovered something about myself as I read HelenKay Dimon’s Guns and the Girl Next Door: I can be a bloodthirsty cheerleader. Whenever Mia and Holden faced a threat or an enemy, I kept thinking, Shoot him. Take him down. … Continue reading
Writers: The Creative Habit
One of the best books I have read about creativity is The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp. In this book, Tharp argues that being creative is a daily job. She questions the idea … Continue reading
14 Ways to Get Into the Mood for Valentine’s Day: Idea #1
Have you already made Valentine’s Day plans and realize that you’re not in a celebratory mood. Have no fear! I’m listing 14 ways to get into the Valentine spirit. Here’s idea #1: 1. Read a romance novel. Not sure which book … Continue reading
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Tagged Kresley Cole, Kristan Higgins, RITA, Sherry Thomas, Valentine's Day
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This Week on Twitter @SusannaCarr
Here are some highlights on what I shared on Twitter this week: * Ken Tries to Win Barbie Back by Valentine’s Day http://yhoo.it/eHj8sq (I still think Ken is just an accessory.) #barbie * “Read as you taste fruit or savor … Continue reading
Writers: The Complete Writer’s Guide to Heroes and Heroines
This guide has helped me enormously in creating characters. When I want to write a story, I flip through this book as a starting point. Why? Because character is everything. Or as the TV show In Plain Sight says, “Character … Continue reading
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Tagged Dirty Dancing, Gilligan's Island, heroes, heroines, In Plain Sight
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Writers: The Meaning of Character Names
One of the shows that I like to watch online is The Closer. The stories have depth and wit, and the characters are fascinating. Because I spend a lot of my day reading and writing, I usually notice the inner … Continue reading
An “electrifying” discovery
The other night I saw the oddest thing at the library. Sorry for the blurry picture, but it was taken from my cell phone. There are two of these now in the library parking lot. Do you know what it is? … Continue reading
Week in Review
Free E-Book for Writers: If you are writing a novella or thinking about creating a novella collection, be sure to read my free guide on Writing Romance Novellas. At the moment this e-book is only available on Scribd.com. I’ll let … Continue reading
Midnight Kiss, New Year Wish by Shirley Jump
Jenna needs to prove to her hometown that she’s a big city successful party planner. The problem is that she’s lost the success she once had. Now she’s back—reluctantly and temporarily—to plan an important party and regain her mojo. But … Continue reading
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