Category Archives: The Writing Life

In Her Own Words: Wynelda-Ann Deaver

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

  I asked my good friend Wyndie Deaver to tell me about her first acceptance. She responded with the following. I think I will make this a series of guest blogs from different writers, so keep an ear to the … Continue reading →

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4 Aspects of Scene Stealing Tricksters and How They Work

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

  I have a couple of questions for you. No fair looking up the answers. Best guess. Mercutio appears in how many scenes in Romeo and Juliet? 1. 6 2. 4 3. 9   The Trickster appears in how many … Continue reading →

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36 Warning Signs That You Are Spending Too Much Time Researching (and Not Enough Time Writing)

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

Greetings! I’ve been absent finishing up the Scavenger Hunt and then resting after editing The Conn-Mann Chronicles I. But I have a special treat for you today–a guest blog post on one of my big problems…when is it time to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Put All Your Marketing Eggs in One Basket

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

Something that I have learned from watching the world around me–particularly as it relates to my career–is that the landscape of the Publishing Business is an ever evolving one. Years ago, when being professionally published was merely a dream, I … Continue reading →

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Standing Out from the Crowd

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

  Today as I wandered the 85th Annual Zilker Kite Festival in Austin, Texas, I found my mind turning again to marketing and how it relates to writing. And when I saw the situation above, I realized I had found my … Continue reading →

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What I Learned About Marketing From “Orcs Must Die”

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

My husband asked me if I wanted to play a little “Orcs Must Die” (actually, OMD 2, but who’s counting…) I’d been working hard on the Scavenger Hunt all day, so I said sure. Of course, I’d been working hard … Continue reading →

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The Overwhelming Freedom of Rejection

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

Until I figure out how to make a “Blog” page, separate from the Front page, this will have to do. I am not going to jump in to revising the site until I decide what I want. But I have … Continue reading →

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2/24/13

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

I am embarking on a grand adventure for the next five weeks, and it isn’t too late for you to join me! Firepole Marketing is conducting a “Great Online Marketing Scavenger Hunt”. The clock has started, but there is no specific … Continue reading →

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2/15/13

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

ConDFW Schedule, if you are in the area: Friday: Autographs — 4 to 5 — Main Hallway Yard Dog Road Show — 8 to 9 –Programming 2 (Chinaberry) Saturday: Reading — 2 to 3 — Reading (Trinity VIII) (with John … Continue reading →

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2/13/12

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Rie Sheridan Rose

Popping in to let everyone know I will be at ConDFW this weekend. It’s always a fun con, and this year should be no exception. I will be reading from my upcoming Steampunk novel, talking about filk, and generally having … Continue reading →

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