In case you’re wondering, I do actually read other blog posts, often. As a matter of fact, for the second week I’m going to send you off to see the full article here (Mythic Scribes, Understanding How Readers Read by Nils Ödlund) before we begin. I love Mythic Scribes, they have a great collection of […]
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Who Are You Racing Against? #writercompetition #writinglife #rachelleayala
Back on March 22nd, I read a blog post by author Rachelle Ayala,(click here for post) regarding what she learned after four years of being a self published writer. It’s a great article, so I nudge you to go read it. She hits four basic points about being a writer, traditional or indie, and the […]
Continue readingReleasing the Safety Line #writerlife #misconceptions
*Deep breath, brushing nervous hands over jeans* I don’t normally make a deliberate decision to step into hot topics. Like many, I was warned to avoid topics of politics, religion, and sex if I wanted to escape social interactions unscathed. Being fairly open-minded, I tend to keep my opinions on heavily discussed topics (of which […]
Continue readingDESTINY MINE’s Nana Prah Asks, How Hot Do You Like Your Scenes? #DestinyMineBookTour #multiculturalrom #romance
The beautiful and talented, Nana Prah is here today, and she has her latest romance release in her Destiny Series, DESTINY MINE, in tow. Now, I don’t gush (much) about my friends, but she is one of mine that I love to help support (and not just because she makes me blush about my own […]
Continue readingWhat’s Your Pink Elephant? #writing #writingtells
Are you scratching your head yet? Good. In a recent discuss with my fellow writing geeks, it was brought to my attention that I have a unique tell in my writing. If I submitted a story, so long as this was part of it, they would go, “Ah-ha! This is Jami’s piece.” Further ribbing discussion […]
Continue readingWhen Characters Have Had Enough #writing #storyarc #writingtips
I’m finishing up TOUCHED BY FATE before sending it off to be polished and prettied for consumption, and as this is my sixth book, you would think I’d know better than to try to force my characters to do what I want, right? *sigh* Okay, so I’m a slow learner. I’ve mentioned I’m not much […]
Continue readingUnexpected Changes May Lead to Daring Choices #change #writing
Be careful what you wish for. We’ve all heard it, and most of us can probably point out numerous occasions where this well polished adage proved true. After a very tumultuous (hey, I’m a writer, I like my descriptive words) end to 2014, I had considered my obstacle strewn path fairly safe to proceed forward. […]
Continue readingWhat’s the Real Story? #writing #writers
Normally I don’t share much about my Prankster Duo, namely because they believe its equivalent to sharing naked baby in the sink (or on the rug) pictures. Yet, this particular happening had me thinking about what writing really means to me. Here’s the background: One of my friends is mom to one of their friends. […]
Continue readingDai’s Dark Valentine Swings by for a little love #newreads #pnr
Everyone welcome the talented, Dariel Raye, as she brings along her wild, magical tale of historical love with Dai’s Dark Valentine… Don’t forget to join in her Rafflecopter Giveaway “Dai’s Dark Valentine” by Dariel Raye Blurb What happens when a sheltered cat-shifter and a dark fey come together? Three-hundred years is a long time, but […]
Continue readingWould Any Other Name Really Smell As Sweet? #titles #writers
Good ol’ Billy Shakespeare lamented, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Yeah, Billy Boy, I have to disagree. Names are important, like REALLY important when you’re a writer. Even more so, when you’re about to name your prodigy in printed form. Writers will […]
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