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Blog postPlanning A Wedding – The Right Way It would not be wrong to say that a wedding changes your life completely. We cannot live the same breath as we used to before our wedding. That is why the wedding … Continue reading →
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Blog postThe Dos and Don’ts of Dialogue Tags: a guest post by Ryan Lanz
Writers use dialogue tags constantly. In fact, we use them so often that readers all but gloss over them. They should be invisible. However, there are ways to misuse them and make them stand out.
In an effort to avoid that, let’s take a closer look at dialogue tags. Toward the end of “Tag travesties” is something I sorely wish someone had told me before I started writing.
Why do we use dialogue tags?
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Sable Hunter, a talented author!
Awesome! We wish you lots of success with it. :)
Let's check out the details, shall we?
Here is the book blurb for Big Easy.
There’s nothing like a first impression.
Big Easy Blackhawk is used to women falling at his feet. After all, he’s a sexy, free-wheeling cowboy with a devil-may-car -
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Blog postHi, readers! I am pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our twenty-first official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character interviews … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! I am pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our twentieth official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character interviews … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Halo Roberts, a talented author!
Congratulations on your latest book! We wish you lots of success with it. :)
Let's check out the details, shall we?
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Here is the blurb for book one in the series, Finding My Night.
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Blog post6 Fashion Tips for a Man’s First Date Having know-how on what to wear on a first date might be a difficult task for men sometimes. Most men want to leave a message behind with their time after the … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! I am pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our nineteenth official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character interviews … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Faye Hall, a talented author!
Congratulations on your latest book! We wish you lots of success with it. :)
Let's check out the details, shall we?
https://books2read.com/u/baWXMq
Here is the book blurb for Vanity & Humility, book seven in the Sins of the Virtuous Series.
What if vanity threatened to destroy the only l -
Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Linda Diane Wattley, a talented and inspiring author!
Congratulations on your book! We wish you lots of success with it. :)
Let's check out the details, shall we?
Here is the book blurb for A Love Story to Remember.
A Love Story to Rememberreveals the intrinsic realities of our need to love and be loved. There is something about hearing the -
Blog postStunning Tips to Consider Before Dating Dating is a part of life that everyone who is old enough goes through. If you want to start dating, you need to know some things that will help you make the right … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Christina Bauer, a talented author!
Christina, an author I met on my journey, has a blog tour running right now. Let's check out the details, shall we? About the Book:The Brutal Time (Angelbound Origins, Book 6): https://books2read.com/u/brV7qW As the Great Scala, Myla Lewis is the only being who can move Purgatory’s souls to Heaven or Hell. It’s a -
Blog postHi, readers! I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. Here is a great new music release by writer and musician Christopher Ferguson. Please help me in welcoming him back to this romance blog! 😉 … Continue reading →
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Blog post.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨ NEW RELEASE¸.•*´¨❥¸.•*´¨ A man who could disappear at any moment and leave her heart in tatters… I am pleased to announce a cool book blog tour going on right now, presented by Tricia Leedom, an author I met during … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Alex Hayes, a talented author!
Alex, an author I met on my journey, has a blog tour running right now.
Let's check out the details, shall we?
About the Book:
Siren Song, book three of The Chameleon Effect Series:
Connell Kurēn doesn’t love being a paparazzo…
He’s a member of the most scorned profession in Holl -
Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Lisa A. Sniderman, a talented author, music artist and playwright!
Congratulations on your book! We wish you lots of success with it. :)
Let's check out the details, shall we?
https://books2read.com/u/bzvAZ2
Here is the book blurb for A Light in the Darkness.
In 2008, singer-songwriter Lisa Sniderman was living the dream in Califo -
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Blog postI am pleased to announce two cover reveals by authors Rebecca Lovell and Dawn Brower! The Miracle Express Series is a group of holiday themed romances by multiple authors that you just can’t miss. Today, we’re getting an advanced glimpse … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! I am pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our eighteenth official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character interviews … Continue reading →
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Lance and James Morcan, quite a talented author team!
We wish you lots of success on your romantic mystery/thriller novella!
Let's check out the details, shall we?
Here is the book blurb for The Heathrow Affair.
Young Heathrow Airport employee John Woods seems to have it all – a career he loves and the girl -
Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Fiona Tarr, a talented author!
Congratulations on your latest book!
Let's check out the details, shall we?
https://books2read.com/u/mYKzVx
Here is the book blurb for Relic Seeker, book two of The Priestess Chronicles.
A young time-traveling, magic wielding Priestess and her gifted friends must retrieve an ancient Goth relic before it is us -
Blog postMy guest today is author Tony Flood. Hello! Welcome to Writing in the Modern Age! It’s such a pleasure to have you here.
Hello! Thank you so much for inviting me on your blog today! Of course!
Can you tell us a little bit about your book? When did it come out? Where can we get it?
https://books2read.com/u/47EJqj
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Blog postHi, readers! Hope everything is going well on your end. I just wanted to jump in here and let you know about a cool giveaway happening this week.
A copy of Blue Vision, my sci-fi romance, is up for grabs on Thursday, during the I Heart Romance Week at The TBR Pile site. Yay!
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Note: Check the buy link for more info about this book.
There are lots of other prizes with this event as well! :)
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Blog postThe Pros and Cons of Traditional Publishing by Marie Lavender
With the popularity of the indie publishing route, I know some beginning writers may wonder why someone would choose to pursue a traditional publisher at all – either by acquiring a literary agent or submitting directly to a publishing company. Indeed, what are the benefits, especially when it’s just as easy to upload your edited manuscript to Amazon KDP and add a cover? Bam…done! There’s a book! ;)
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Blog post7 Self-Editing Tips That Can Save You Editing Money: a guest post by Re:Fiction's Tal Valante
Love it or hate it, self-editing is a crucial step on the road to publication. Trade-publishing? It can save your manuscript from the rejection pile. Self-publishing? It can cut down your professional editing costs significantly. Here are seven tips that will serve your manuscript wherever it goes.
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Vicki-Ann Bush, a talented author!
Congratulations on your latest book!
Let's check out the details, shall we?
Here is the book blurb for Alex McKenna & The Geranium Deaths.
For Alex McKenna, high school is just a distraction from the love of his life, Margaret, with whom he can't wait to spend more time once they get to college.
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Blog postToday, we're doing something a little different. I wanted to bring a book to your attention. Bella Jeanisse, an author I met on my journey, has a new release right now. Let's check out the cool details, shall we? Have you read Forbidden Romance by Bella Jeanisse yet? This new erotic rockstar romance is sure to keep you on your toes! ABOUT THE BOOK 。 ☆ 。 ☆。 ☆ ★。 ＼ ｜ ／。 ★ 🖤 New Release! 🖤 ★。 ／ ｜ ＼。 ★ 。 ☆。 。 ☆。
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Nancy Wood, a talented author!
Congratulations on your latest book!
And welcome back to Writing in the Modern Age, Nancy!
Thanks and happy to be here! Today I'm revealing my new book.
It's called The Stork and this is the second book in the Shelby McDougall mystery series. It was released as a second edition on September 1, 2019 by Paper Angel Press. I -
Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a spotlight on a book by Diana Rubino, a talented author!
Diana, an author I met on my journey, has a blog tour running right now. A BLOODY GOOD CRUISE is now on audio with the deep, resonant and sexy voice of narrator Anthony Lee. Let's check out the details, shall we?
About the Book: A Bloody Good Cruise: Romance writer Mona Rossi's book sales are slipping. She needs new idea -
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Blog postMy guest today is author Dougie Brimson. Hello! Welcome to Writing in the Modern Age! It’s such a pleasure to have you here.
Hello! Thank you so much for inviting me on your blog today!
Of course!
Can you tell us a little bit about your latest book? When did it come out? Where can we get it?
My latest project is the third book in a trilogy about a character named Billy Evans who is
one of those villains w -
Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by K.C. Sprayberry, a talented author!
Congratulations on your latest book!
Let's check out the details, shall we?
Here is the book blurb for Crèche Terrenium.
Youth out of control… Citizens demand a solution.
The Edict…
A law enacted to deal with recalcitrant children lays the blame on their parents. Only a computer can properl -
Blog postMy guest today is author Eleanor Webster. Hello! Welcome to Writing in the Modern Age! It’s such a pleasure to have you here.
Hello! Thank you so much for inviting me on your blog today!
Of course!
Can you tell us a little bit about your latest book? When did it come out? Where can we get it?
I am so excited to share information about my 4th book, A Debutante in Disguise, published through Harlequin Historicals -
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Blog postHi, readers! We have a real treat in store for you today, a new release by Cindy Tomamichel, a talented author!
Congratulations on your latest book!
Let's check out the details, shall we?
Here is the book blurb for The Second Journey, book two Druid's Portal.
A love that can never be.
Ethan—latest guardian of the Arwen pendant—finds his heritage of time travel a burden he can scarcely endure. Rowena—last of -
Blog postToday we're bringing something different to Writing in the Modern Age in the form of a character interview. These character interviews, now and in the future, should prove to be very enlightening for all of us.
We have the pleasure of meeting Sara Peters, a character from The Fourth Victim.
We'll get a chance to talk to the author, Beverley Bateman, in a bit, but now we have on the stage...Sara!
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Blog postMy guest today is author Mary L. Schmit. Hello! Welcome to Writing in the Modern Age! It’s such a pleasure to have you here.
Hello! Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog today!
It's my pleasure!
Can you tell us a little bit about your latest book? When did it come out? Where can we get it?
Sure, Marie. Sammy: Hero At Age Five by M. Schmidt and Gene D. Donley, tells of my son’s story of his fight with cancer bu -
Blog postMy guest today is author Laura Tolomei. Hello! Welcome to Writing in the Modern Age! It’s such a pleasure to have you here.
Hello! Thank you so much for inviting me on your blog today!
Of course!
Can you tell us a little bit about your latest book? When did it come out? Where can we get it?
My latest release, Virtus Sex, is a revitalization of the first book of my most successful series, the Virtus Saga. This book was
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