We are currently on hiatus. Life has been crazy for all of us and we’re needed elsewhere for a time. We hope to return soon, and when we do, we’d like to have a new look, daily articles and maybe even fresh blood!
You can still find us at our personal blogs and we hope you’ll [...]
Well, do you? Podcast, that is.
I do. It’s Rowena Cherry’s fault. And some blame can be placed on Lillian Cauldwell, too. You’ll see why in a while.
We at Texty Ladies write books, poetry, music. We sculpt, paint, craft. TL is a gathering place for people who combine [...]
Authors and Social Networks: A Love/Hate Relationship
by Jacquie Rogers
Once upon a time, a writer would grab a quill with her ink-stained fingers and proceed to scratch out the latest adventure to thrill her readers. She lived in her head, maybe acted out a scene or two. The stacks in the library gaver [...]
No doubt about it, publishing is changing and lots of authors are scratching their heads, wondering what to do next. In light of this, I asked some readers what they’d like to see happening for 2010 in the reading world. Here’s the list, dutifully checked twice:
Better and cheaper ebook readers. Please, please, please. [...]
by Jacquie Rogers
Copyright © 2009 Jacquie Rogers
What Makes a Compelling Story?
Many say it’s all about character. Others opine that pacing is what draws us in, that the quicker we want to turn the page, the more compelling a story is. And then there are those who point out that if [...]
I usually talk about writing in this column, but since it’s the US Thanksgiving week, and since we’re all in this writing gig together, I asked Rowena Cherry if I could reprint an article she wrote for 1st Turning Point. She graciously agreed.
The reason this article strikes home is because [...]
I’ve been in the hospital with my daughter, Amber, for the last week. We’re finally home, thank goodness!
She had pneumonia and was on oxygen in the ICU for a few days, until finally being moved to a regular room and then home. Of course I stayed with her the entire time, and we’re both really [...]
Today I’m interviewing a newly published writer, Diamond Taylor. She’s doing a giveaway for the first person who can tell her where Total Package is set.
Enjoy!
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JJ: First, give us a little background on Diamond Taylor
DT: By day I work with a non-profit organization by night I write [...]
I’m making the rounds telling everyone that I’ve just received an acceptance from Loose Id for Sanctuary!
I love LI and am very excited! Morgan Fayne is my amazing editor.
Yay!
Hi everybody,
I have no prompts today, but I wanted to let you know that next week, I’m interviewing a writer named Diamond Taylor. Be sure to come by for that. She’s going to be giving out some posters and bookmarks, too. That’s Tuesday the 10th! I hope you’ll visit and say hello. [...]
