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Blog postWelcome to another edition of Marvelous Middle Grade Monday! #MMGM Super glad you're here because I've got the cuties new middle grade release that puts the sweet back in bad.
Amazon / Barnes & NobleBad FairySeries: A Bad Fairy Adventure (Book One)Author: Elaine KayePublisher: The Wild Rose PressGenre: Fantasy Middle GradeLength: 66 pagesAge Range: 8-12
Description: Thistle Greenbud is not a bad fairy. She simply doesn't like rules, and it's just her luck that her homew -
Blog post“Unity to be real must stand the severest strain without breaking.” – Mahatma GandhiIMAGE CREDIT
LINK*Insecure Writer Support Group aka IWSG is a safe haven where writers share their fears and insecurities, hopes and dreams through a monthly post. Want to join in? Click on the image to find out more or to find other participating members.I'd planned on giving some humorous answer in response to this month's optional question about a deep, dark writer secret I have, but my heart is too -
Blog postWell, we've arrived at our third Insecure Writer Support Group post of this pandemic. Maybe it's the fourth. Guess that depends on where you live. Any hoot, today we're exploring this question:
Do you have any rituals that you use when you need help getting into the ZONE?Care to share?
Finding my muse was never an issue for me for the first few years - and numerous manuscripts - I wrote. Blogging was my big go-to for getting the zone in sight. But it seemed after my first two books w -
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Blog post***I was inspired by Cheryl Rainfield, one of the sweetest and kindest authors I know, to share my thoughts and feelings about how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting so many. Find Cheryl's post HERE.***
Fear. Isolation. Loneliness.Anxiety. Apprehension. Lack of motivation.Sadness. Confusion. Depression.
You may have felt some or all of these emotions during your lifetime. You may be feeling then now since #socialdistancting and #selfconfinement began. Since your daily routine stopped -
Blog postFear. Isolation. Loneliness.
That's mostly what I've been hearing or reading since #socialdistancing and #selfconfinement began a few weeks ago. I get it. It's hard. It totally stinks. There is plenty to fear, plenty to feel isolated over, and plenty to box each one of us into the confinement of loneliness. Well, I mean we writers kind of exist in a self-confined world for the most part, but you get what I mean.
Here's a different way to look at all this. Someone I consider one -
Blog postWe've all heard the phrase Write what you know, so it's no surprise when parts of an author's personality, experiences, hopes, dreams, fears, and goals sneak into a character, scene, or world he/she is creating.
This month's Insecure Writer Support Group's (optional) question is:
Other than the obvious holiday traditions, have you ever included any personal or family traditions/customs in your stories?
For me, the answer is yes - I have included traditions/customs in my stories -
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Blog postI'm late, IWSG!
I know, and I'm super sorry about that. I sat down to write up a post, life happened, and then my aging memory totally forgot about it. #slapsforehead
This month's IWSG question is all about the visual.
Has a single photo or work of art ever inspired a story? What was it and did you finish it?
When I do classroom Skype visits, one of the first things I share with the kids is that I consider myself a visual writer. Lots of my inspiration comes from fl -
Blog postHAPPY NEW YEAR!
What is one of the most common questions people ask when a new year rolls around?Can you believe it's the beginning of another year? Where did last year go?This can churn all sorts of emotions: joy, excitement, growth from reflection, and sometimes angst in the gut - especially for writers. All those goals you set the previous January are now starring you down, boring a hole through your confidence and asking you why some didn't get accomplished. And the ones that did don't -
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Blog postThis year has been a dud, at least for me and my family. I don't like stating that out loud, let alone writing it the way I just did. But, as my husband often says, "Sometimes you just have to call a spade a spade."
I've despised the way I've felt about writing throughout this year, but even-more-so about my lack-luster approach to all of you - my cyber friends. Some of you have been blogging with me for over ten years now.
Wow. That's kind of cool. And special. And w -
Blog postTime for another Insecure Writer Support Group post, where we explore all the joys, angst, and insecurities of being a writer.
A huge 'thank you' goes out to this month's co-hosts Sadira Stone, Patricia Josephine, Lisa Buie-Collard, Erika Beebe, and C. Lee McKenzie! Thank you for keeping everything in-line!
This month's group question is: What's the strangest thing you've ever Googled in researching a story?
Oh geez, there are so ma -
Blog postToday marks another IWSG post, where writers come together to share their thoughts, angst, worries, and insecurities about the publishing world and book writing all together. BUT, we also share our hopes, dreams, and our successes.
So here's a success I'd like to share and add to the Insecure Writers Support Group's wall of encouragement.
MOTLEY EDUCATION has been completely rebranded, edited, and released as a Second Edition!
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Blog postI'm foregoing this Insecure Writer's Support Group monthly question to share a cause that is dear to me and has, in the past, caused me some insecurity. I'd love it if you'd comment, sharing from your experiences or opinions, but I completely understand if you don't. A huge 'thank you' goes out to this month's co-hosts: Gwen Gardner, Doreen McGettigan, Tyrean Martinson, Chemist Ken, and Cathrina Constantiner! For more participants, go HERE.
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Blog postWell hello there, you wonderfully supportive author Insecure Writer Support Group friends.
Do you hear a difference in the tone of my writing voice?
Good, and there's a reason.
This post will be super brief because the hubby and I are gearing up with kiddo #4 to fly off to Italy today! Kiddo #4 is playing soccer in an international tournament there with his premiere team representing the USA. It's a great opportunity for him and a much needed getaway for us all afte -
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Blog postI was recently reminded about the magic that middle grade literature possess. How it keeps adults young and the young inspired, motivated, and encouraged.
On that note, I have such a fantastic new middle grade release for you today!
*A brief side note - this author has taken quite the journey to get this book into the hands of readers, so let's give her a round of applause and a cheerful Hooray as I introduce her awesome story!
Isn't this cover amazing?!!WINDY HOLLOWBeast World -
Blog postI know Mondays are for Middle Grade Mania, but I have a very special treat for you today.
PICTURE BOOKS!!!
Please welcome picture book author Elaine Kaye and a few of her characters as they take you on a journey through her work.Gregory the Boy: Hi everyone! My name is Gregory.
Sammy the Teddy Bear: *waves* Don't be scared, but I can talk, too. I'm Sammy.
Gregory: Sammy is my best friend in the whole wide world. We go on a lot of adventures together. Don't we, Samm -
Blog postIs it truly June already?
Looks like it, so it's time for my next Insecure Writer Support Group post. But before I begin, let me send out a huge Thank You to this month's co-host: Diane Burton, Kim Lajevardi, Sylvia Ney, Sarah Foster, Jennifer Hawes, and Madeline Mora-Summonte! You all rock! In the literary sense, of course. 😉
Those who've followed Writer's Alley for a long time know that I'm not one to talk about my personal life, my emotions -
Blog postLet me start by giving a huge 'Thank You!' to this month's IWSG co-hosts Lee Lowery, Juneta Key, Yvonne Ventresca, and T. Powell Coltrin! You make all this writing love run more smoothly.
I'm going to forgo this month's optional question and get on with my announcement which has heightened my insecurities by more than a few notches. *Writers - please read to the bottom because I'm looking for some advice. TY!*
*clears throat*
Last Friday, I r -
Blog postTOUR SCHEDULEOne of my favorite aspects of writing fiction is the research. It's the part where I get to lose myself in someone else's data, ideas, theories, or facts, and then manipulate them to fit my story. It's so much fun to do!
Today, I have Kristy Fairlamb here to share her personal experience of researching topics and
information while writing her new release LUCID.
Using Research In Novel Writing: An Accountby Kristy Fairlamb
I didn’t do a heap of research -
Blog postMonday's are a favorite day for me when I get to participate in Marvelous Middle Grade Mondays! And this Monday I have a really sweet middle grade read to share.
Psst . . . and you get to read an excerpt! Remember to enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post.
Meet Roger Mantis and his creature Author Tom Alan Brosz.
Google Play | BAM| Chapters| Indies | Amazon
B&N| Kobo | TBD| iBooksRoger Mantis by Tom Alan Brosz
Publication Date: April 2, 2019Publish -
Blog postEach month I struggle with my opening thoughts for my IWSG post. Every. Stinking. Month.
Why?
I'm honestly not sure, but what better way to figure it out than during this month's posed question:
If you could use a wish to help you write just ONE scene/chapter of your book, which one would it be?(examples: fight scene / first kiss scene / death scene / chase scene / first chapter / middle chapter / end chapter, etc.)
I'm sure you've figured out that help with my first chap -
Blog postI'd like to start by thanking everyone that commented on last month's post, where I was questioning, well . . . pretty much everything. Your advice and encouragement was priceless. I've accepted all that's happening to my family right now, but I've decided that I do still love being a storyteller. Thus, my focus will be on taking care of our ailing family members and helping to run our family business, all while banking my experiences and interactions to use in my writing. I might have to write
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Blog postI usually keep my Insecure Writer Support Group post to a short nod of the chin and shake of the head. But this month, I must deviate from my norm. There's something I need to write about, something from real life, and I figure if any group would understand it will be this one. (If you'd rather not read the post in its entirety I totally understand. Just scroll to the bottom and answer this month's designated question. I'd love to hear your answer.)
Writers often take from their own experi -
Blog postOne of the most exciting aspects of having an expectant book baby is seeing the cover design for the first time! And as a reader, I love this part, too.
Today, I'm here to help my wonderful author friend L.M. Preston share her cover for her next young adult novel for teens. And she has a surprise for you at the end of this post. Here's the cover:
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Blog postThe beginning of a new year brings familiarity - reflections of the previous year, thoughts about the new year, what we did or didn't do, and so on.
For many years, I looked at this time as a chance to start over, to begin the race again and to see if I could apply lessons learned from last year to improve my performance this year. But as I've aged, I've found myself wondering if it's possible to truly start over. It's not like my past experiences leave me just because another January come -
Blog postI'm thrilled to announce the official launch of my new group of middle grade of authors!
👻Spooky Middle Grade💀
We are a group of middle grade authors that believe spooky books can be read and utilized all year long.
Spooky books can help readers explore life lessons and themes through a slightly different lens. Readers can face fears within the safe confines of the pages. They'll see that there is a fun side to facing fears, doubts, and challenges,
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