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'I Can Write A Book In A Weekend,' And Five Other Annoying Things Beginners Say
Since every literate person can write, most people think they can be writers. Interestingly enough, we all can speak quite well, but few of us would deem ourselves ‘speakers.' However, this prevalent belief encourages beginners to say the oddest things th
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Writing Love Letters And Poems For All Occasions
Would you like to compose personal love letters and poems for your sweetheart but don't know where to begin? While it's true that a personalized love letter is usually preferred over a greeting card, unfortunately most folks don't put forth the extra effo
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Woo-Woo Writing – Exploring The Paranormal In Erotic Romance
My next book, Take Me There is an erotic ghost story. It is scheduled for release in November 2007. This is the description from the back cover: Imagine the man of your dreams reaching out to you in the night...from across centuries. And he isn't the only
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The Harlequin Romance Legacy
When people think romance novel, the first thought that pops up may be 'Harlequin Romance'. And why not? Harlequin romance novels have been around for decades and continue to be the leader in series romance in the world. Harlequin romance novels have defi
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Pahl Overcomes Heartbreaking Winter To Capture Bronte Prize
After a three-month span that included the sudden and early deaths of both the canine companion he called “daughter” and his beloved father, indie lit penmaster Nelson Pahl deserved a break. He finally got one—even if it pales in comparison to his heartb
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Love At A Higher Level
Is it possible to achieve a higher romantic love than the resigned complacency we see all around us? If so, can it be sustained for long? Would many people really want it? Sure, nonfiction literature is replete with books, courses, and seminars on how to
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Interview With Marguerite Arotin, A Romance Writer In Ohio
Py: How did you get your pen name as Maruerite Arotin? Marguerite: My real name is Dana but when I decided to write romance, I always knew Dana would be too unisex for the romance market. So I thought about my nickname. My grandma used to call me Daisy a
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Imagine This, Part 2
Imagery and Characterization, can the two ever meet outside of an English class? Seething volcano or skittish bird, what image best fits your characters and why would anyone care? Last time I talked about giving a unified imagery set to your main charact
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Imagine This, Part 1
Imagery and Characterization, can the two ever meet outside of an English class? Is your hero a volcano, seething with fury and ready to burst at any moment? Is your heroine a skittish crane attempting to fly far, far away whenever trouble startles her?
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Confessions Of An Erotic Romance Writer: Getting My Groove
Few people understand the importance of a ROUTINE when making a pittance...er, I meant a living...as a writer. Where do you work? How do you work? When do you work? These are all questions a selling writer fields with every interview. Here is the usual
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Book Review Of No Matter What
No Matter What Jordana Ryan Amira Press (2007) ISBN 9781934475041 Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (5/07) "“No Matter What” is a very deep book. The characters have to deal with overcoming some very painful situations and emotions. This
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Book Review Of Coinage Of Commitment By Rob Costelloe
The press release bills this book as a love story, I disagree, it is a story about love. Specifically one man's search for an everlasting love. We meet Wayne Cavanaugh as a sophmore attending the rather blue collar Drexel College where he is studying engi
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A Man Writing Love Stories In A Woman's Publishing World
My publishing journey has been unusual enough that friends and publicists alike have suggested I write about it, especially the part about being a man writing love stories in a woman's genre. But it's not just the genre. The whole publishing and agency wo
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A Few Dilemmas Of The Writing Journey
Authoring as a Risk-Taking Endeavor Being an unpublished novelist poses all sorts of dilemmas. Writing is entrepreneurial in nature, more than most people realize, and it is fraught with make or break decisions. Which side of the political spectrum do yo
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A Conversation With Rob Costelloe, Author Of Coinage Of Commitment, A Romance About Higher Love From A Man's Perspective
Today, Norm Goldman, Publisher & Editor of http://Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as our guest, Rob Costelloe, author of Coinage of Commitment. Good day Rob and thanks for participating in our interview. Norm: When did your passion for writing
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