First published at Unusual Historicals.
Copyright © 2010 Jacquie Rogers
When the first two people walked the face of this earth, one of them had to prove he could go faster than the other. Whatever means was available in any time and place, people have raced. Foot [...]
Copyright © 2010 Jacquie Rogers and Ann Charles
It’s Magical Monday! And today I have a special guest, my partner at 1st Turning Point, Ann Charles.
Ann Charles, Author
Ann Charles writes contemporary mystery series(es, there are three already) that are sprinkled with romance and doused with humor. She is [...]
I hope you’re having a wonderfully Magical Monday! There’s lots going on this week—I’m visiting Sarah Simas’ blog later on this week, I’ll have an article on what aspect of history surprised me in my research for Unusual Historicals next week , and I’ll be gathering guests and researching for [...]
Carrie Lofty, Author
Welcome to Featured Author Carrie Lofty, author of fabulous historical romance novels, and owner of the group blog, Unusual Historicals. Today, Carrie gives us some insight as to why her stories are so rich.
Window Characters
When I was growing up, I read as many [...]
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 [...]
