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Blog postChances are you have heard about the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The GDPR requires companies to update their privacy policy, making clear how they use your data. This also applies to bloggers so I’ve published my Privacy practices on my website here
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If I make changes to my privacy policy, they will be reflected on my Privacy page (with the -
Blog postSHOW MO!**You show me yours, and I’ll show you mine!
SCBWI Southern Breeze presents the first annual Manuscript and Portfolio Critique Event!
June is writing contest month for Southern Breeze and so throughout the month, we’re sponsoring manuscript swap events all over the region. Here’s one I’m hosting:
JUNE 13, 2017, 1pm-3pm at Niceville Public Library. email if you need more info spurvis500@embarqmail.com
Find more info on the Southern B -
Blog postClass runs June 4th - 30th 2017
You’re in need of a synopsis. I can hear the moans and groans echo through cyberspace.But do not fear.This class is here to help you . . . give your synopsis the attention it deserves.learn what to include and what to avoid in a synopsis. create a synopsis showcasing your best writing. add the intriguing emotional twists of your novel to the synopsis.fill your synopsis with your unique writer’s voice.give clarity, succinctness, and pizazz to y -
Blog postWelcome Sandra Tilley and her sometimes outspoken characters in her newest novel, The Ghost and Mrs. Miller published with The Wild Rose Press. Here to tell us a little about the journey to publication and her characters that wouldn't leave her alone is Sandra Tilley, creator of her characters Libby Miller, her ghostly husband Neil, and their good friend, Eli.
POP the top and fill the glasses! It's RELEASE DAY for
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Blog postCheck out The Write Way Cafe blog today where I'm guest blogging and share more information on
almost every writer's nemesis--creating a synopsis.
The Write Way Cafe -- Help I need a Synopsis
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Blog postMy short story A Royally Rotten Red Day has been included in Dragon on a High Hill, a collection of Princess and Dragon Storiesa DyslexiAssist Reader
DyslexiAssist is a new initiative from Knowonder! Publishing that makes reading easier for dyslexics.
You can learn more a their website:
www.knowonder.com/dyslexiassist
The book is published in a new font which independent research shows 84% of dyslexics read faster, 77% read with fewer mistakes and 76% recommend the font t -
Blog postBeginning this week, I'm teaching another Sizzling, Scintillating Synopsis Class at Lawson Writer's Academy. Would love to have you join us.
https://www.margielawson.com/lawson-writers-academy-courses/detail/2-writing/302-jan-2017-the-sizzling-scintillating-synopsis
The Sizzling, Scintillating Synopsis
You're in need of a synopsis. I can hear the moans and groans echo through cyberspace.
But do not fear.
This class is here to help you . . -
Blog postI'm over at Writers in the Storm guest blogging on synopsis.Come and read some excellent tips and see my amazing checklist.
Writers in the Storm Guest Post
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Blog postIn August, I ran the first The Sizzling Scintillating Synopsis Class and the experience was amazing for all who attended.
Here's some of the BUZZ from The Sizzling, Scintillating Synopsis Grads:
Suzanne helped me break down the synopsis into easily digestible parts, which prevents the overwhelm that so often accompanies writing one. Even just reading the forum responses and watching how she tightens language to achieve maximum impact, has been a godsend. I've waited for this cou -
Blog postIn August, I ran the first The Sizzling Scintillating Synopsis Class and the experience was amazing for all who attended.
Here's some of the BUZZ from The Sizzling, Scintillating Synopsis Grads:
Suzanne helped me break down the synopsis into easily digestible parts, which prevents the overwhelm that so often accompanies writing one. Even just reading the forum responses and watching how she tightens language to achieve maximum impact, has been a godsend. I've waited for this cou -
Blog postAnother fantastic Writer's Boot Camp is about to begin at Lawson Writer's Academy.
It's a supportive group of writers setting goals, working toward goals and sharing tons of writerly information all of us has gleaned through our journeys.
The best part is the Critique Cafe where you can post pages (up to 10 pages at at time, throughout the month) and get a critique from me and others.
You can post pages from your work in progress that is giving you f -
Blog postYou’re in need of a synopsis. I can hear the moans and groans echo through cyberspace.
But do not fear.
This class is here to help you . . .
* give your synopsis the attention it deserves.
* learn what to include and what to avoid in a synopsis.
* create a synopsis showcasing your best writing.
* add the intriguing emotional twists of your novel to the synopsis.
* fill your synopsis with your unique writer’s voice.
* gi -
Blog postHappy Winter Solstice
Wishing you all the best of the Season
And warmest of wishes for the New Year
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Blog postHave you ever wondered about the shepherds in the story of Christmas? And what might've happened the night of Christmas when the angel came and spoke to the shepherds and told of a Savior's birth?
Cheryl C. Malandrinos must've have wondered because she has written a whimsical story from the point of a view of the youngest of shepherds, a boy, only five-years-old.
With large and colorful illustrations by Eugene Ruble, readers follow Obed as he tends to his first flock of -
Blog postDee and Deb Off They Go--Kindergarten First Day JittersAward-winning author Donna M. McDine has written an adorable picture book about the first day of kindergarten. She uses her first hand knowledge (having a twin sister of her own) to share what it might be like for separated twins on the first day of kindergarten.
Many kids have fears regarding the first day of school, but this first day of school is especially worrisome for twins Dee and Deb.
Deb an -
Blog postAll things Southern:I'm a transplanted Canadian, who is flourishing in the Deep South. Didn't take long for me to trade my "eh" for "y'all"and to embrace all things Southern. Okay, maybe not all things. I still don't care for grits.
photo courtesy of preciseportions.com
But from th -
Blog postToday, I liked to welcome to my blog, fellow Prism Book Group author, Jewell Tweedt.
She was born and raised in Omaha, the setting for her Nebraska Brides series. She divides her time between writing, teaching American History, and grading papers. Lots of papers.
I've invited Jewell to share with us her writerly inspiration, humor and camaraderie as well as sharing her news of her new release A Bride for the Sheriff.
Tell us, what inspir -
Blog postToday, I'd like to welcome Rachel James to my blog. She's been coerced, I mean, invited to share her writerly thoughts on inspiration, camaraderie, and humor. Take it away, Rachel.
Humor:When I first made the decision to write The Forgotten Princess of Elmetia, I knew I would need some kind of target to ensure I finished writing it. I opted to enter the Operation First Novel Contest to give me a deadline, as well as an opportunity to receive profess -
Blog postMaybe you’ve seen the posts around Facebook, or Brian Klems post on Writer's Digest, or around read on other blogs about the list of 10 books that never left you. Michelle Garrett of Utah Children's Writers blog couldn’t nail down her books so she chose 10 authors. I like the idea of choosing authors because it frees me up to include more books. :)
Here is my list of ten authors that have stuck with me (Suzanne Purvis.) A literary soup across the genres from picture books t -
Blog postFor the month of September my short story "Macchiato Mix Up"
photo courtesy of wikipedia
plus my list of Top Ten Inspirational Writer's Quotes is featured on the Bethlehem Writer's Roundtable Newsletter.
You can find it here
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Blog postI'd like to welcome author, Vicki Crum to my blog today. She has been coerced agreed to share a little about her writing journey, her new release, some writerly camaraderie, inspiration, and (with much arm-twisting) some husbandly humor.
Suzanne -- Tell us, Vicki, what INSPIRES your writing creativity?
Vicki -- the oddest things will inspire a storyline from seemingly out of nowhere.
Loving Luc is my first published novel, and the idea for i -
Blog postCome visit Anne Lange's Blog where I share a little about my writing, my newest release, and my favorite Football Party recipe--an easy, delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip.
A couple photos from my summer travels.
Along the Douro River in Portugal
Hope you'll hop on over to Anne's and feel free to comment. -
Blog postPaula Mowery graciously invited me to be a part of the World Blog Tour.She is a fellow author, and an acquisitions editor at Prism Book Group.
You can find her here at her blog.
I'm supposed to tell you a little about me, but first, if you haven't seen the movie
Authors Anonymous and you're a writer run, leap, dash over to the closest Redbox and pay the buck. It shows and pokes fun at all the trials and tribulations of being a writer today. -
Blog postIt's hard to find writerly inspiration with all the distractions of swimming, hiking, biking, water skiing, vacationing, or just lazing in the sunshine. Try to persevere and remember. . .
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." Thomas A. Edison
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." S -
Blog postInspiring Quotes by Famous Writers
As winner of an Honorable Mention in Bethlehem Writer's 2014 Short Fiction Contest I was asked to submit, along with a short bio, my top ten list. After banging my head fingers on the keyboard I finally came up with a list I find helpful on the long, and sometimes lonely journey that is my writing life. I find solace, inspiration, humor and camaraderie when I read the words of these famous writers.
photo courtesy of Wanna Commons Je
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