Snare 15 -- Face to Face

The rest of Garrett's story is going to be revealed. Chapter 15 is ready: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/15/ Garrett Camilla's short poem (SatinCoveredSteel helped to translate it): Il vampiro innanzi a Bellale dà un po' di tremarella;ma lui mal non le vuol faresol con lei vuol tanto stare. The vampire Bella’s face to face withmakes her shiver, just a bit.But no intent has he to injure,he only wants to stay with her. The new chapter is due to be posted in two weeks. Reviewers get a little gif...

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Romanward?

This picture of Romanward came to me as a gift from Camilla. It makes me think that De Immortalitate began to be posted two years ago (Summer 2011) and was my first multichapter story. I'm currently posting my fifth multichapter story, Snare, and I'm humbled by the terrific support it's getting!  Thank you for everything! Antonius & Bella De Immortalitate COMPLETE "The life of the Roman patrician Antonius is put at stake by his father, Felix. When Felix brings to his only son a new slave, Bella, more reasons arise for Antonius'...

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Snare 14 - Behind the Barrier

Edward and Bella finally without the glass between them. Chapter 14 is waiting for you: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/14/ Camilla's short poem (SatinCoveredSteel helped to translate it): Anche Bella può sbagliaree i comandi errati dare.Or la porta aperta stae il vampiro è in libertà.Bella too can be in error and make mistakes with the computer. Now the door is open wide, through it the vampire can stride. The new chapter is due to be posted in two weeks. Reviewers get a little gif...

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Cover Reveal! "Dreams of the Cursed" by Allie Jean

Have you read Legacy of a Dreamer? Its sequel, Dreams of the Cursed, will be available on October 3. Today you're getting the opportunity to see the cover and read an exclusive sneak peek! Allie Jean, Dreams of the Cursed (available on October 3) Sneak peek! A violent war has waged in secret underneath the notice of humanity since the beginning of time. Evil has pledged the destruction of humanity in spite of a power those that covet it could not possibly contain. Now the Warriors have inherited this fight and are honor-bound to rid...

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Writing Lab: Famous Writers Talk About Their Characters

What do famous writers think about their characters and the way they create them? Here are some quotes. I hope they'll inspire you! "First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him!" - Ray Bradbury "I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn the monsters loose." - Stephen King "Try to get your characters into interesting trouble. Allow your characters to misbehave. Let them stay out after 11."   - Charles Baxter "It begins with a character, usually, and once he stands up on his feet and...

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Let's talk about "An Unexpected Woman" by Sandi Layne @sandyquill

Summer is (finally!) here. If you're looking for a book that will give you a very good time during the season, you've found it. Don't miss An Unexpected Woman, by Sandi Layne. Sandi Layne, An Unexpected Woman Why? This book caught my attention from the very first sentence: “In life, the ability to laugh is vital.” Have you ever had a bad day, when you thought that maybe things could have gone better if you'd faced them with a different attitude? I was at the end of one of those days when I opened this novel, and it made me feel that the...

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Writing Lab: "Is Your Plot Predictable?" by Rita Karnopp

Have you ever flounced a story because of its predictability? Plotting, plotting... Rita Karnopp will help you to: Recognize predictable plots  Fix a predictable plot  Find useful ways to improve your plots  Go read: "Dishin' It Out": Is Your Plot Predictable? by rita karnopp  If the link above doesn't work, this is the cached post by rita karnopp (retrieved from Google): Is your plot Predictable? by rita karnopp Okay, I admit it. I absolutely love TV shows like Nashville and Red Widow.  Why? ...

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Snare 13 -- Marionette

A new character arrives. Meet Alice. Chapter 13 is waiting for you: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/13/ “Alice Whitlock,” he mumbled. “Who the hell is she?” Camilla's short poem (SatinCoveredSteel helped to translate it): Il profiler è un oratoredi grandissimo valoree, tra il pubblico che 'l sentec'è anche Alice, la veggente. The talented profiler is an excellent speaker. Listening, among the public, is Alice, the psychic. The new chapter is due to be posted in two weeks. Reviewers get a little gift. "One...

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