Now, does that not completely explain how the writing life can feel? Don't become stymied in the rules as Christin implied from her fabulous post on Wednesday, but let the joy of creativity overflow onto the page. It's only words! Enjoy writing them. :-)
But one thing we here on the Alley can ALWAYS promise is that... YOU CAN visit us everyday, here. We'll never send you away. :-)
Miss Rosemary Allspice is back! This time she has expert advice on finding your perfect agents from such wonderful authors as Deborah Raney, Jamie Carie, Siri Mitchell and more! Don't miss her jolly humour she brings to the Alley.
It's Tuesday! Which means it isn't Monday! Sherrinda is your hostess today, where RESEARCH is the name of the game.
Join Mary here on Wednesday to read the importance of using trivia. Stop your readers in mid sentence, cause them to rewind and reread. Listen to them say, "Really, I didn't know that?" before they return to reading your novel to them self. Cause them to repeat the trivia to the next person they see.
Have you heard the roar through cyberspace? Releasing her DEBUT novel in 2012, Keli Gwyn is visiting the blog (baring no unforseen jury duties :-) to share the experience of her FIRST SALE!
It's short, sweet and to the point...or it should be. It's your ending. It's got to be perfect and Krista has tips.
News Stand
Leave a comment for a chance to win That Certain Spark by Cathy Marie Hake!
Susan May Warren's Frasier writing contest is open! Check out the website for more details.
Sarah is hosting Arlene Pellicane with a snippet from her book, 31 Days to a Younger You on her website/blog.
Author Laurie Alice Eakes will be visiting Operation Encourage an Author this coming week.
Janice Hanna Thompson has a new freelance writing course out: Navigating the Business of Freelance Writing. You can learn more about it here.
Please be praying for Revell author, Leisha Kelly's family. Leisha and her son joined the Lord this past week in a car accident. You can read Revell's press release here.
Celebrate with Katie Ganshert who have sold her first two books to Waterbrook/Multnomah publishers!
We'll see you all on Monday, have a great weekend. :-)
Oh no it is such sad news to hear of Leisha Kelly's accident.
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Misha, I know isn't it? I was just heartbroken when I heard that news.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by the Alley this weekend. :)
I am shocked at the news of Leisha's passing! That is SO sad! I loved her series with Tahn...! :'-( I will include her family in my prayers!
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I'm excited to hear from Keli, I will be looking into her books :)
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KATY, I know I read one of her books this last year, but I hope it is comfort to her family that she is now resting in the Lord.
ReplyDeleteARIEL, so are we!! I'm looking forward to that release. :)
Oh my, Leisha's family will be in my prayers. I can't even imagine the heartache in that situation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great weekend update, Case. I look forward to the week.
Blessings,
Pepper
Sad to hear about Leisha & her son. I will definitely keep them in prayer.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun week of posts coming up. Can't wait!
Me too, ladies. Me too. :)
ReplyDeletethe line up looks so grand. thanks
ReplyDeleteI've been busy and missed popping in at the Alley. I did hear the sad news about Leisha Kelly though. Very sad. I guess this post is like life--sad news for some and happy, for others. Congrats to the ladies being published and please include me in the giveaway if it's not too late.
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Lots going on this week! Thanks for all the links and the giveaway! :O)
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i, too, am saddened to hear of leisha's passing...w/ her son.
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance to read cathy's novel :)
karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com
Carmen sent me...and I would like to be entered in your giveaway for Cathy's book. Thank you for the entry.
ReplyDeleteI am most saddened also in the passing of Leisha Kelly...I've read all her books, and enjoyed them so much. She will be sadly missed in our reading world.
Blessings.
Sandee61
Muzzley56[at]aol[dot]com
Found this give away on Carmen's blog, please enter me
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I follow on goggle
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I tweeted about this give away as mrsred49
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Please enter me. Thanks
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=( Oh wow ... I've never read any of Mrs. Kelly's books, but I have heard of her "Tahn" series ... I can't imagine what her family, friends and fans are going through right now ...
ReplyDeleteThe cover of "That Certain Spark" looks lovely --I'd like to be entered in the drawing, please.
(Sent by Carman) jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu
I was saddend to hear of Leisha and her son's tragic death. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with her family during this time of loss.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the giveaway for "That Certain Spark" ----sounds great!
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