Writing Lab: a lesson from @TM_Franklin, author of "The Guardians"

Last week we talked about The Guardians, the new novel by T.M. Franklin. Today T.M. Franklin will tell us more about A Novel in 30 Days. Seriously? November is wrapping up.  Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving, and then comes Black Friday—at least in the U.S. But did you know November is also NaNoWriMo month? No? What is NaNoWriMo, you ask? It stands for National Novel Writing Month, and it’s an annual writing project that brings together writers from all over the world. They gather in chat rooms, forums, and libraries, Twitter, Skype,...

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An Extraordinary Announcement from SR @sylvainreynard

I'm very pleased to share this message from Sylvain Reynard http://www.sylvainreynard.com/ New novel in sight! All the best! Happy Thanksgiving, - Raum ------------------------------------- Dear Everyone, Back in September, I wrote a post in which I mentioned my next novel. I'm pleased to be able to give you more information now. My next novel is the first in a new series, and it will be entitled The Raven.  With this novel, I'm asking you to pack your bags and travel with me to the city of Florence. The Gabriel Series showed...

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Let's talk about "The Guardians" (MORE #2) by @TM_Franklin

The Guardians Ava’s life is...complicated. After all, it’s not every day a girl learns she’s not entirely human, or unlocks hidden powers strong enough to make even the First Race sit up and take notice. After surviving an attempted kidnapping and standing up to the Race’s Ruling Council, Ava Michaels returns to college and what she hopes is a normal life. But Ava quickly realizes that for her, normal may not even exist anymore. In fact, the Council wants her under their control, and they’re not the only ones. The mysterious Rogues have a plan...

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Snare 23 -- Mindreader

Edward talks openly about his mindreading abilities in chapter 23. How does it affect his choices? http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/23/ Camilla's short poem (SatinCoveredSteel helped to translate it): ll vampiro, che ha mangiato, anche a Bella ha poi pensato. Dopo fatta colazione dei Volturi fa menzione. P { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } After a snack, the vampire proceeds to think about his Bella’s needs. Breakfast time for the human, then they have a Volturi discussion.     The new chapter is...

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Writing Lab: Language Was Invented for One Reason...

Language was invented to woo...your readers? Let's follow Professor Keating's lesson: ...

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Mike Walker's "Gossip Game" Question - here's the solution!

Here's the solution to Mike Walker's "Gossip Game" question, posted on November 2: The Question: This star, who’s famous for playing a big-screen superhero, shocked cast and crew on the set of his latest flick when – after flubbing a line on-camera – he suddenly broke into ear-splitting barks and howls, like a wounded dog. Freaked by his batty behavior, everyone froze…but a moment later, our star calmly stepped back into character and nailed the scene. Later that day, after flubbing a line again, our star instantly started yipping and yowling like a werewolf in heat – then stopped abruptly,...

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Let's talk about "The Weather Girl" by Amy Vastine @vastine7

The Weather Girl by Amy Vastine is a wholesome, contemporary romance; it's slated to be published on January 1, 2014 by Harlequin Heartwarming. Turbulence is in their forecast Summer Raines knows when it's going to rain. She can feel it. That's why the local weather girl's so good at her job. Too bad she couldn't have foreseen the tumultuous arrival of Travis Lockwood, everybody's favorite star NFL quarterback. Make that former star NFL quarterback. Sidelined back to Texas after an injury, the golden boy is trying to steal her precious...

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Cover Reveal! "Not the Same Season", by Lindsey Gray

A new story by Lindsey Gray is due to be published by The Writer's Coffee Shop on November 19, 2013 http://ph.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/authors/detail/9 Not the Same SeasonTwo broken hearts embarked on a holiday season in a way they never had before. Divorced.Mitch had been badly burned by love, but was willing to take a chance...with the right woman.Hannah had lived everyday with the grief love had brought her and followed her everywhere.Can two hearts find love and heal each other during the most difficult season of the year? Lindsey...

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Snare 22 -- Predator

Edward's showing his vampire nature in chapter 22. Are you upset? http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8955111/22/ What's wrong?” Bella asked, alarmed, taking a halting step down the corridor. He raised his hands in front of himself. “Don't move,” he warned. Camilla's short poem (SatinCoveredSteel helped to translate it): Lo psicologo immortale ha una casa niente male; ma la sete s'è destata e da sola l'ha lasciata. The psychologist immortal owns a house most beautiful; but his thirst comes back full force, and Bella he must leave perforce. The...

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Let's talk about "Out for Blood" by Mike Walker @IMWalkergossip

Are you ready to meet a vampire gossip columnist? Clark Kelly is waiting to tell you his story. So let's talk about Mike Walker's new novel, Out for Blood. http://ph.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/books/detail/104 Category: Fantasy / Paranormal, Publication date: Oct 31, 2013, ISBN (paper): 978-1-61213-157-3, ISBN (e-book): 978-1-61213-158-0 Buying links: TWCS - http://ph.thewriterscoffeeshop.com/books/detail/104 Barnes and Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-for-blood-mike-walker/1116891762?ean=9781612131580 Amazon http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=thewriscofsho-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1612131573 KOBO...

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