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7/22/11–The Door at the Top of the Stairs

I’ve been working on some horror lately–revising my first full length offering, Skellyman, and writing/revising a couple of short pieces to send to anthology calls. It must have dribbled into my sub-conscious, because I had a dream last night that … Continue reading

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7/21/11–World Review Day RieView — True Grit — Charles Portis — 5 Stars

Today is World Review Day. I finished True Grit last night and thought that this would be a good one to discuss. I vaguely remember that I may have read this book many years ago–probably when the original film came … Continue reading

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7/21/11 — Today's VBT Stop is The Book Bin

Today, I visit The Book Bin and offer my “How to Get Published” story. It’s been an interesting road, and I tell you some of the twists in today’s post. Also, today is Write a Review Day on Facebook, so … Continue reading

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7/20/11– Today's Blog Tour Stop is Another Interview

How well do you know me? 😉 You might learn some things you never expected on today’s VBT stop for The Luckless Prince. I’m interviewed on the Pump Up Your Book site itself today. Interviews are always fun, but a … Continue reading

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7/18/11– RieView: Bloodlines — Skyla Dawn Cameron

Since there was a mix-up today and the review of Prince that was supposed to be a tour stop didn’t post, I thought I would post another RieView of my own. 🙂 Bloodlines by Skyla Dawn Cameron My rating: 4 … Continue reading

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7/17/11 — RieView: Rosemary and Rue — Seanan McGuire

I am supremely behind on my RieViews, so I have decided to make Sunday RieView day. I will probably post at least one other at some point today. 🙂 Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuireMy rating: 4 of 5 stars … Continue reading

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7/15/11 — What Happened to Bookstores? Come Add Your Two Cents.

Today’s Virtual Book Tour stop is Literarily Speaking’s July Book Panel. I am one of  a group of panelists who give their opinion on this question: “The Closing of Bookstores…What Happened?” There are several interesting perspectives from authors giving their opinions … Continue reading

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7/11/11 — Took the weekend off — Back to the Tour today!

And, not only do I have a post on my own Virtual Book Tour today, but it is my day to wish Zumaya Publications a Happy Birthday on their tour this month. I had a lovely weekend playing games with … Continue reading

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7/8/11 — Today's Blog Tour stop — The Luckless Prince's First Review!

So, today’s stop is at A Word’s Worth. I’ve been nervous about this one all week. (Actually, ever since I saw the schedule go up!) This marks the first review for my new baby. Would they like it? Would they … Continue reading

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4/16/11 — What a Difference a Tune Makes…

My friend Sylvia Dickey Smith asked an interesting question on her fan page the other day. She was looking for insights into what brought your favorite characters to life for a workshop she is doing. I shared the basics of … Continue reading

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