Monthly Archives: October 2011

Vampire vs. Werewolf contest

Today I have to go to the store and buy candy for the trick-or-treaters. I really hope they have some left! I rarely get children on my street but I know the one time I don’t have candy will be … Continue reading

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More Writing Workshop Recaps

The Emerald City Writer Conference is over and if I had to boil down the theme of the weekend to one word, I would say it was branding. There were quite a few workshops about the topic and it crept … Continue reading

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Writing Workshop Recaps

There were a lot of great workshops at the Emerald City Writer Conference. Here are some tips I heard today and want to share with you. I think these tidbits will benefit both aspiring and published authors. Quick Release Trilogy … Continue reading

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Agent and Editor Panel Recap

There was an agent and editor panel at the Emerald City Writer Conference on Friday night. Here are some highlights of the session. The agents present were Melissa Jeglinski of The Knight Agency, Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency … Continue reading

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Team Rory

I don’t read or watch much sci-fi, fantasy or paranormal, but the other day I had reluctantly accepted to watch a Doctor Who marathon with a few friends. I admit that I was frequently confused by the plots and I … Continue reading

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The Fearless Maverick by Robyn Grady

Injured racecar driver Alex Wolfe needs to recuperate quickly for his next race. He hires Libby as his physiotherapist with the plan that he’ll use his legendary charm to get his medical clearance on the fast track. Libby is interested … Continue reading

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Bookfair

If you live in the Seattle area, you should visit The Emerald City Writer Conference Bookfair this Saturday, October 29. The event is FREE for everyone. You do not need to attend the conference to attend the bookfair. This year … Continue reading

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The Mighty Quinns: Riley by Kate Hoffmann

Librarian Tiernan “Nan” Galvin wasn’t planning on a vacation romance. She went to Ireland to learn more about her mother who died many years ago. But then she met Riley Quinn, a hot Irish musician and her carefully planned itinerary … Continue reading

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Looking for a Hero contest

I’m putting together a story and I decided that my hero has blond hair. I don’t usually create blond heroes because they aren’t as popular with readers as heroes with dark hair. (No idea why.) When I’m developing characters I … Continue reading

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Doukakis’s Apprentice by Sarah Morgan

Polly’s family business has been bought by the ruthless Damon Doukakis and Polly’s only goal is to keep her employees from being laid off. She’s required to work with Damon for the next three months, but he has some preconceived … Continue reading

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