tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.comments2024-03-15T04:19:47.640-05:00Operation AwesomeDena Pawlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.comBlogger12592125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-88841114317670961492024-03-14T07:03:22.353-05:002024-03-14T07:03:22.353-05:00Thanks for the great advice. I don't have a ne...Thanks for the great advice. I don't have a newsletter now. I'll try to remember your tips if I ever start one. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-83372934734711855092024-02-19T10:49:43.537-06:002024-02-19T10:49:43.537-06:00I would absolutely read the book based on this ope...I would absolutely read the book based on this opening. it's funny and intriguing. i want to know why he's f'd.Idea-isthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201579778489181627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-10258056444821644862024-02-19T10:48:14.197-06:002024-02-19T10:48:14.197-06:00Actually, any story that has the f-bomb on page on...Actually, any story that has the f-bomb on page one, I put down. First line? Even worse. It's so common now. It's like "MC waking up to an alarm clock" bad.ikmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09211122590810154080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-86837369700670900422024-02-16T14:46:57.596-06:002024-02-16T14:46:57.596-06:00I agree that marketing is hard for the reasons you...I agree that marketing is hard for the reasons you've mentioned. That's great advice on working on getting more reviews.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-59971243579499169782024-01-25T12:46:03.320-06:002024-01-25T12:46:03.320-06:00Thanks for sharing your great advice, O'Abby. ...Thanks for sharing your great advice, O'Abby. I totally agree with you that it should be included. Some agents aren't fans of prologues and probably wouldn't like it if it wasn't included with the query letter.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-67031041379509581112024-01-22T16:04:23.599-06:002024-01-22T16:04:23.599-06:00Edgar Allen Poe is one of my favorite writers. I&#...Edgar Allen Poe is one of my favorite writers. I'm actually reading a collection of his short stories right now. No one creates atmosphere quite like he did.<br /><a href="https://getlostinlit.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Idea-ist@GetLostInLit</a>Idea-isthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201579778489181627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-91987362978332692342024-01-11T19:14:37.698-06:002024-01-11T19:14:37.698-06:00I like to 'outline' by free writing a conv...I like to 'outline' by free writing a conversation between myself and a prospective (imaginary) reader. I explain the imaginary interviewer what my story is about, why im writing it, who my characters are and why they're important to the story....then when im writing a story and start to get sidetracked i have something to keep me honest.<br /><a href="https://getlostinlit.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Idea-ist@GetLostInLit</a>Idea-isthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201579778489181627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-4986476152506105902024-01-08T17:04:43.712-06:002024-01-08T17:04:43.712-06:00The first lines of HP captured my attention a long...The first lines of HP captured my attention a long time ago, and never let go, lol. I was obsessed with it as a kid, and as an adult I still occasionally revisit. Its as good now as it was then. <a href="https://getlostinlit.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Idea-ist@GetLostInLit</a>Idea-isthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201579778489181627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-17722550959348974432023-11-28T21:50:05.242-06:002023-11-28T21:50:05.242-06:00I've actually read all of War and Peace. I st...I've actually read all of War and Peace. I studied Russian Literature at college and had to read it. Liked the peace way more than the war....Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-50151425870475837792023-10-25T05:55:39.592-05:002023-10-25T05:55:39.592-05:00Great book, great series, great message.Great book, great series, great message.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-39935221521324855822023-09-06T09:17:10.621-05:002023-09-06T09:17:10.621-05:00I agree with you that it's getting harder to f...I agree with you that it's getting harder to find debut authors, and the 2024 debut group doesn't have as many next year. It's causing me to change my blog's focus a bit. Here are some debut author recommendations: The Great Texas Dragon Race, A Tall Dark Trouble, and How to Find a Missing Girl (being featured at Literary Rambles today).Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-3487079991311571402023-09-06T05:23:37.377-05:002023-09-06T05:23:37.377-05:00Awesome suggestion about reading an debut author&#...Awesome suggestion about reading an debut author's book.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-13935736094593297972023-08-30T13:52:55.700-05:002023-08-30T13:52:55.700-05:00The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is truly a time...The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is truly a timeless classic that takes readers on a captivating journey back in time. Mark Twain's portrayal of Tom's escapades along the Mississippi River offers a vivid glimpse into the life and culture of the 1840s. The bond between Tom and Huckleberry Finn adds depth to the narrative, showcasing the power of friendship in the face of various adventures. It's fascinating to think that its sequel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," followed in 1884, continuing the legacy of these characters. And the historical note about it being among the first novels written on a typewriter adds an interesting layer of innovation to its story. This novel continues to resonate across generations, reminding us of the magic that literature can bring to our lives.<br />azherhttps://noligate.com/novel/ugly-love-colleen-hoover/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-19376677107084232142023-06-06T00:37:39.175-05:002023-06-06T00:37:39.175-05:00I love this book. And the sequel. Plus, it's a...I love this book. And the sequel. Plus, it's an excellent film (though it does diverge from the book). J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-17047093043063371612023-05-17T19:46:26.800-05:002023-05-17T19:46:26.800-05:00Love this book. It's one I re-read every few ...Love this book. It's one I re-read every few years because the language is so powerful it's almost like another character.Kate Larkindalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202347563426692610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-36881169079436293262023-05-09T06:25:07.386-05:002023-05-09T06:25:07.386-05:00Congrats on completion!
Beth
https://bethlapinsat...Congrats on completion!<br /><br />Beth<br />https://bethlapinsatozblog.wordpress.com/Beth Lapinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561507005802372587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-9549484279517381412023-05-06T13:32:09.941-05:002023-05-06T13:32:09.941-05:00Sounds like you all had a lot of fun with this yea...Sounds like you all had a lot of fun with this year's themeRandom Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-59921367873416652272023-05-06T10:18:27.217-05:002023-05-06T10:18:27.217-05:00Thanks for giving me the opportunity, and was glad...Thanks for giving me the opportunity, and was glad to meet a whole load of new authors as well!<br />https://jemimapett.com/blog/2023/05/05/reflections-on-the-a-to-z-challenge-23/<br />Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-25686060074854839362023-05-03T03:24:31.035-05:002023-05-03T03:24:31.035-05:00I don't aspire to be a published author but it...I don't aspire to be a published author but it's great that there are sites out their like this one for those who are trying to get themselves published etc.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103884780854638066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-62165271714364695782023-05-01T08:25:14.090-05:002023-05-01T08:25:14.090-05:00I enjoyed your theme. And thank you for interviewi...I enjoyed your theme. And thank you for interviewing me :-)<br /><br />Ronel visiting for <a href="https://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/reflecting-on-a-double-a-z-challenge-2023-a-zreflections-atozchallenge/" rel="nofollow">Reflecting on a Double A-Z Challenge 2023</a>Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-26447500514013664102023-05-01T00:51:01.774-05:002023-05-01T00:51:01.774-05:00Love the Wayfarer cover
My earliest memory is my g...Love the Wayfarer cover<br />My earliest memory is my grandmother changing my diaper... so, uhhh... not sure that's really symbolizing the themes of my life? Maybe that sometimes you need people to take care of you??Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343722894608893190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-55047656775748161962023-04-30T21:23:19.653-05:002023-04-30T21:23:19.653-05:00Congratulations on another A to Z well done. I pl...Congratulations on another A to Z well done. I plan to go back through and check out some of these authors!<br />https://nydamprintsblackandwhite.blogspot.comAnne E.G. Nydamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406524149458743460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-6217063534394340432023-04-30T16:18:15.287-05:002023-04-30T16:18:15.287-05:00Hi Deborah, I tried digging a hole to China when ...Hi Deborah, I tried digging a hole to China when I was younger, too. Since I lived in Florida, all I got was a hole full of water!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381887565717348293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-83867514976688263842023-04-30T16:16:28.649-05:002023-04-30T16:16:28.649-05:00Hi Ronel! Thanks for stopping by!Hi Ronel! Thanks for stopping by!Sherry Ellishttps://sherryellis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6961445666519156260.post-38589180692320870202023-04-30T16:15:29.853-05:002023-04-30T16:15:29.853-05:00Hi Kristen. Thanks for stopping by and checking ou...Hi Kristen. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my book!Sherry Ellishttps://sherryellis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com