#GameOfThrones "An anatomy of Tyrion's trial" and promo 4x08

The next episode of Game of Thrones, with the fight between The Mountain and The Red Viper, is quickly approaching. In the following video, you can watch the steps that brought to this pivotal scene: Here are two promo videos for the next episode, while we wait for Sunday night. Unofficial, with The Rains of Castamere: Official: Enjoy! - R...

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Cover reveal: "The Raven" by @sylvainreynard - (thanks to @ennbocci)

Cover reveal! The Raven  by Sylvain Reynard From the New York Times bestselling author of the Gabriel Series comes a dark, sensual tale of romance in a city shrouded in mystery Raven Wood spends her days at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery restoring fine works of Renaissance art. But an innocent walk home after an evening with friends changes her life forever. When she intervenes in the senseless beating of a homeless man, his attackers turn on her, dragging her into an alley. Raven is only semi-conscious when their assault...

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Writing Lab: Into the Mindset of...

Have you ever gotten into the mindset of a special character? What about getting into the mindset of a First Lady? Venita Ellick did it in her novel The Reluctant First Lady.  Here's her writing experience: How do you get into the mindset of a First Lady? "I didn’t find it hard. As I wrote the story, I closed my eyes and imagined how I would feel in each situation. I could see the scene in my mind, like a play, and I would write the feeling tone of what I felt in the dialogue. That’s really all a writer can do.  Create,...

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Let's talk about "The Reluctant First Lady" by Venita Ellick

New Women's Fiction That's Stirring Up a National Debate  by Venita Ellick About the Author: Venita Ellick was fated to be a writer. She was named for a character in a book her mother was reading at the time of the birth. As a young girl, she spent so much time in libraries that librarians would save books for her almost daily visits. She began writing stories in the first grade, which her mother patiently read. The intervention of a career as an educator and raising three sons delayed her focus on writing, but she...

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Let's talk about "Whisper to me" by Christina Lee @Christina_Lee04 @ennbocci

Exciting news!  Whisper to me, the third novel in the Between Breaths trilogy by Christina Lee, is coming soon!  New York Times Best selling author Christina Lauren said this about Whisper to me: "Whisper to me lifts us up by the heartstrings and tosses us wildly about."  USA Today Best selling author, Alice Clayton, said "Christina Lee is a new adult wonder!" BUY LINKS Amazon Nook  iBooks Summary  A hot and consuming New Adult romance about a wayward musician and the one girl...

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#GameOfThrones 1x6 and 4x6 #TyrionLannister (and 4x7 preview)

The similarities between the following two scenes [click on the link below] are evident. I'm curious about the outcome of the second one. It's (at least) the second time someone tries to frame my favorite character. Tyrion Lannister - trial: http://minariveraff.tumblr.com/post/85610992343 Will the next episode give us more answers? For sure, the preview is intriguing. Your comments are welcome! - Rau...

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#GameOfThrones, Season 4, Episodes 5 and 6 (promo)

Have you watched the last episode of Game of Thrones?  Season 04. Episode 05: First of His Name  If you need a recap through animated gifs, you can follow this link: http://mithrandir.co.vu/post/84884992272/game-of-thrones-season-04-episode-05-first-of And if you're eager to get a taste of the upcoming episode, here's the promo: Your comments are always welcome!  - R...

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Game of Thrones - Season 4, Episode 5 (Preview)

With the upcoming episode, we'll reach the half-way point for Season 4 of Game of Thrones. So far it's been even more thrilling than the previous seasons.  While we wait for Sunday night, we can enjoy this preview: So we're getting a new king, the same (wasn't she "former"?) Queen Regent, and more fights and scheming. Have you enjoyed the last episode? If you've already read the books, what do you think of the differences between the last episode and the 3rd novel of the Saga? Your comments are always welcome! -...

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Top Ten Completed Fics - #Snare is in the list! @twifictionrecs

On Twifictionrecs.com you can find the Top Ten Completed Fics (March 2014) voted by fellow readers. Snare is in the list (#6)! http://twifanfictionrecs.com/2014/05/01/top-ten-completed-fics-march-2014/  There are many great fics. Have you read them? Thank you for your votes!!! - Raum&nbs...

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