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By Two Voices Publishing
July 11, 2007
The Science of Fiction
I did something this week that I haven’t done in a while. I picked up a non-romance book to read. Like clearing the pallet after a spicy mea...
July 07, 2007
I Just Did It
No, I didn't just come from seeing "Transformers" - though I have a feeling that I'll have a date with Optimus Prime in th...
Chicks. Dig. Giant. Robots.
I am not going to rush out looking for a yellow Camaro. I will not poke every tractor-trailer at the truck stop just in case it does someth...
By Skylar Masey
July 05, 2007
What Has TRANSFORMERS Taught Us?
Let’s look at the technical, real-world application for authors—cross promotion. Have you seen those commercials where the cars transform an...
Sci-Fi French Films & Immortality
In the last week I’ve watched two French sci-fi films, both using a combination of CGI and graphic art techniques. The films were delivered ...
By Lynda K. Scott
July 03, 2007
Monday Moaning
This is Monday, right? That's why I'm rearranging my office. Dusting the furniture. Throwing out Very Important Stuff that I've ...
Two new releases...
I'm hijacking the blog today to let y'all know about my latest releases. There were two in June, both from Changeling Press. Firesna...
Summer Heats Up
At a loss for a good blog topic, I thought I’d give you a little preview of my next release. Coming in July from Amber Quill Press, here’s t...
By Skylar Masey
June 25, 2007
The Power of H
As I sit here packing up goodies for my lucky June contest winner, who will be chosen on Wednesday, I’m reflecting on the letter H. I have a...
By Lynda K. Scott
June 23, 2007
Publisher Closing
I'm sorry I didn't post on character values yesterday. To be honest, I just wasn't in the mood. Earlier this week, my publisher ...
By Two Voices Publishing
June 21, 2007
The Evolution of Character Values
When I think of character values the first thing that comes to mind is change. Since a major theme in most of my stories is redemption, the ...
The Value of a Character
One thing that fascinates me about stories is the way characters learn and grow through the course of the story, or in the case of villains ...
By Angela Verdenius
June 20, 2007
Character values
all righty great topic! LOL Values - I guess, looking back on my characters - that they have several main values, but one that stands out...
June 20, 2007
The Good, The Bad, and The Murky
I don't like straight good guys/gals, and I don't like straight bad guys/gals. I believe all characters have to have a little bit of...
Character Values: "Others First"
When we decided to do Character Values as a theme, I thought what are character values? I know the difference between a good character and a...
The Magick of Free Books
You know how, when you have kids, you rediscover all sorts of old childhood haunts from a completely new perspective. Amusement parks, regul...
Creating Believable Worlds
Creating Believable Worlds I began my writing career as a straight SF/F author way back in the dawn of time. And as a part time teacher of f...
Now Entering The Twilight Zone
On Friday, June 15th I’ll be celebrating the release of my latest novella, La Mirage . Part of Samhain Publishing’s Midsummer Night’s Steam ...
By Skylar Masey
June 08, 2007
Looking for Love at the Library
Dare I remind you that my mother isn’t a reader? Therefore, her favorite place for an outing wasn’t the local library (or bookstore). (We ha...
A Bonding Experience
I can't remember ever NOT going to the library. As a teenager just mentioning that I wanted to go to the library was the only thing guar...
In Tribute to Libraries
Ever since I was a little kid, libraries have held a deep fascination, a mystique if you will, with all their books. My elementary school d...
By Angela Verdenius
June 04, 2007
new release - Heart of A Peacekeeper
Hi all! Book 12 in the Heart & Soul sci-fi/futuristic romance series, Heart of a Peacekeeper, has just been released in ebook and trade ...
By Skylar Masey
May 31, 2007
Want to be a Writing Contest Winner?
Excerpt from PERFECTION NOT REQUIRED: "You're living in sin?" the salesman shouted in the middle of his real estate pitch. He ...
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