Great advice by Kristen Lamb!
The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues
Great advice by Kristen Lamb!
Great advice by Kristen Lamb!
This article by Maegan Provan is sure to ruffle a few feathers, but she’s right. There IS a disturbing trend in a literature. Maegan mentions Twilight and the Bella/Mary Sue type characters who tell our girls that true love is giving up everything for a man. Even more disturbing (to me) is 50 Shades type books where women swoon over Christian Grey because he’s rich, attractive, and masterful in the bedroom. Never mind that he’s abusive, controlling, and a stalker. That’s okay as long as he showers the heroine with gifts. Friends have told me 50 Shades is romantic and that I have to read to the end in order to “get it.” I don’t want to read past the first book. Christian is a seriously disturbed, abusive individual in Book One. To me, that’s a bit like telling a loved one to stay in an abusive relationship because it might get better later on.
Well, enough about me and my opinions. Let’s hear what Maegan has to say…
An increasingly disturbing trend is rippling through the literary world. It can be seen in both self published novels and traditionally published novels alike. It has the ability to change the way that people all over the world view themselves and others… and not for the better.
I can first remember hearing about “girl power” in the 90’s when the world was introduced to the Spice Girls. Of course, as early as the 1920’s, most of us alive today can recount when we first heard about women’s equality and why females deserve to be treated with respect as opposed to servants who are there for a good lay (trying to keep my cursing down for this post) and to cook a hot meal when the man commands it. Women’s liberation has been a force that’s gained a lot of forward momentum over the years. There are still a few bumps…
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Dear Indie Author, Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment. You've written a book, which is an incredible achievement. I'm so proud of you! Unfortunately, I was not able to review your book. I know how important reviews are, so I really hate that I can't give you that glowing, five-star review you were looking for. I … Continue reading Dear Indie Author
I love a lovely cyber-chat with Fiona of Authors Interviews. Fiona has interviewed over 1000 authors. Please stop by and meet some of the authors who have appeared on this incredible blog.

Name – Tricia Drammeh
Age – 43
Where are you from – I was born in Ohio, but lived in Georgia, California and Missouri. I’m currently living in New Hampshire.
A little about your self `ie your education Family life etc – I’m a wife, a mother of four, and work part time in accounting. I live with my husband, my three youngest children, and two cats who keep me constantly entertained.
Fiona: Tell us your latest news?
Tricia: I just released Better than Perfect, a contemporary romance/chick-lit novel about a young woman who is coming out of a long depression following the death of her parents. Karlie is ready for adventure, but change is hard for her. She meets the guy of her dreams, but their relationship faces challenges very early on when she takes on temporary responsibility for twin teenage boys while their grandmother is in the hospital.
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Hello, everyone! Today is the first Wednesday of the month, and you know what that means. It's Insecure Writer's Support Group day. Today I want to talk about the best way to fight your insecurities and fears. Find Your People. Everyone, even introverts like myself, have people. Friends. Family. Co-workers. Whatever. There are lots of … Continue reading Insecure Writer’s Support Group: Find Your People