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Shivering Moments

I know, I know. It’s supposed to be Red Pencil Thursday, but if we don’t have a volunteer who’s willing to put his/her work out there, our online critique group is dead in the water. I suspect this lull is … Continue reading

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RPT NaNoWritMo Style

Well, we’re out of intrepid volunteers for our regular Red Pencil Thursday online critique group, so I’ll share what’s up with my own writing. Because I have a Jan 1st deadline, I’m doing my own little NaNoWriMo. (I can’t sign … Continue reading

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Red Pencil Thursday

I’m a sucker for an artistic hero. There’s just something about the creative spark that makes a man doubly appealing, IMO. I feel so strongly about it, I thought I’d forego our usual RPT image to share my inspiration for … Continue reading

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Red Pencil Thursday

Writing in a corner is one thing. Putting your work out there for God and everybody to read is gut-check time. I’m always thankful for the courage of my weekly volunteers for our online critique group. Today we have another … Continue reading

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Red Pencil Thursday

Next week we have an RPT volunteer, but this week on Red Pencil Thursday I’d like to welcome my very own critique partner, Ashlyn Chase. Though I like to think our online sessions here are helpful, it’s hard to overestimate … Continue reading

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Writing with the Stars!

Since I’m fresh out of Red Pencil Thursday volunteers, I thought I’d remind you about the fabulous Writing with the Stars contest. I want to see some terrific new stories sent in to Kensington, my publisher. My motives are far … Continue reading

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Red Pencil Thursday

Welcome to my online critique group. Each week I host a new volunteer who’s submitted the first 500 words of her WIP. I ask for the opening because it’s such a crucial part of any story. Often the seeds of … Continue reading

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What’s Up Wednesday in the Big Apple

I woke up this morning in the city that never sleeps. My crit partner Ashlyn Chase and I are in New York City for RWA Nationals. So far it’s been a great time of reconnecting with my writer buddies. I’ve … Continue reading

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Red Pencil Thursday

One of the things I love about the romance genre is the wide range of sub-genres it encompasses. Today our Red Pencil Thursday volunteer offers up an Urban Fantasy with strong romantic elements. My comments are in red. Berinn Rae’s … Continue reading

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Writing with the Stars

Since we don’t have a Red Pencil Thursday volunteer this week, let me tell you about an exciting opportunity for aspiring writers. Kensington Publishing is calling for submissions for their WRITING WITH THE STARS contest! If you followed last year’s … Continue reading

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