Tag: books
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BOOK REVIEW! ‘Call Me Zelda’ by Erika Robuck
*Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I reviewed this book independently of any commissions or payments. Every so often, you’ll actually find me reviewing a hot, new book on this blog for your reading delight. Like today. “Call…
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The Novel Dilemma: Story No Longer Relevant … Now What?
What happens if you discover your novel-in-progress is no longer relevant? Do you let it go and start a new project, or re-work your story and characters? I ask because I’VE hit such a dilemma, and I’m turning to you for answers. I may be an experienced article-writer, journalist, and copywriter … but the world…
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Just F-ing Write, Already!
This is what my boyfriend recently yelled at me. And ever since, I’ve screamed those same words over and over into my head. To force myself to stop obsessing over everyone else who’s been (super) successful, and why I’m not there yet. We’re writers, right? So for the love of GOD—just do some dang writing…
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I’m Back, with Author Jessica McCann!
Hellooooo! It feels so good to be back from my blog hiatus (although I’m now posting every OTHER Thursday) … and I’m swinging into full gear with a special guest post today. Jessica McCann is a new author who just launched her first historical fiction novel a year ago, All Different Kinds of Free. Personally,…
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Kindles: Writer’s Best Friend, or Worst Enemy?
My boyfriend asked me if I want a Kindle for Hanukkah this year. “What?” I responded, almost offended. “Why?” I felt horrible immediately, because he was just trying to be attentive. You see, I’ve been reading a lot lately, and he thought this would support those efforts. I then lovingly told him how I once…
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On Writing: Why Reading Matters
Today, I’m SO EXCITED to introduce you to my friend and writer/university English professor, Renee Ronika Klug, who is guesting for Rogue Writer. Renee and I met years ago, when she started a writer’s group in Phoenix (she currently resides in Colorado). Not to mention, her brother introduced me to my longtime boyfriend. But onto the stuff…
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Snatching Success: Q&A w/ Bestselling Novelist, Bruce Cameron
How many of us writers dream of making it onto the New York Times Bestseller’s list? For Bruce Cameron, that dream came true with A Dog’s Purpose—soon to be a DreamWorks movie, too. I actually heard about Bruce’s “novel for humans” via a Facebook ad, of all places. I’d never clicked on one before, but…