Monthly Archives: August 2007

Blurb File Friday

Today’s contribution from the blurb file is from my YA novel Totem: The Other Dark (It’s the first of a trilogy). It’s a dream sequence from Chapter Two. [Copyright, common decency, mine mine, don’t steal, don’t copy, link if you … Continue reading

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Question For Readers

Okay, I need reader assistance to answer this question and settle an argument with my hubby, so here’s an informal poll: How many of you out there know what “Slainte” means in the context of a bar or pub? Hubby … Continue reading

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The Importance of Opening Lines

I’ve been thinking about opening lines the last couple of days. I cannot over stress the importance of an opening line. It’s the first thing a reader sees (well, not counting the cover or back cover blurb), so you have … Continue reading

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