Monthly Archives: February 2011

17. First Sentence

Posted on February 14, 2011 by suehar

Okay, I promised I would post about your first sentence.  You really need to know two important facts about first sentences (or first paragraphs).  1. They are the first impression your reader, editor or agent gets about your book.  That’s … Continue reading →

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LEMNISCATE

Posted on February 11, 2011 by suehar

Wild Word Friday! I’m sure you’ve been trying to find a word like LEMNISCATE all your life.  Well maybe not, but it’s still an interesting word. Take the numeral 8, tip it over to its side and you’ve created a LEMNISCATE.  … Continue reading →

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Chicken Soup (Really)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by suehar

Sometimes plans go awry.  I fully intended to post yesterday, but my dad has the stomach flu, so I spent part of my day at their house, trying to keep everything under control. I’ll go back today and prepare some … Continue reading →

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16. Ready, Set, Go!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by suehar

Can you believe it?  You’re actually ready to begin writing the book that you’ve been thinking about and brainstorming about and probably even dreaming about for the past 15 weeks (or more!).  You know your characters.  You’ve worked on developing … Continue reading →

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FAIRITY

Posted on February 4, 2011 by suehar

Wild Word Friday! My husband and I had a great time last weekend with our friends, Karen and Dave.  During one of our conversations, Karen, the mom of four kids, mentioned her favorite word – actually a word she had made … Continue reading →

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Beautiful

Posted on February 3, 2011 by suehar

I was reading the other day and came across a wonderful phrase.  I’m going to write it here with the hopes that - although I don’t speak, write or read Italian – I get it right. “Che cosa fai di bello … Continue reading →

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Ground Hog

Posted on February 2, 2011 by suehar

I heard that Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania ground hog didn’t see his shadow today, and I’m delighted for folks in that grand state who will have a short winter this year.  (At least according to ground hog lore.)  But … Continue reading →

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Feb. ’11 Free Books!

Posted on February 1, 2011 by suehar

Let’s celebrate the Valentine month with a couple of love stories.  We’ve given away one of these books previously, but I love it so much that  we’re giving away another copy. That book is the awesome, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by … Continue reading →

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