Upcoming Events:

WORKSHOP: The Purpose Driven Scene
Scenes are the building blocks of a novel. But while a scene is advancing the book’s story question, each scene is, in itself, a story in miniature. This workshop focuses on how to develop a scen... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Active vs. Passive Voice
What is passive voice? Why should it be avoided? How can you make your writing more active? We will look at how to recognize and change passive into active writing. We will also look the rare occasion... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Hunting the Elusive Hook
What is a hook and how can I use it? Whether you've never heard of hooks or have been writing hooks for years, this workshop will take you through the whole gamut of ways to write hooks and use them e... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Book Your Blog
Did you know that if you have a blog you may already have a book with built-in readers? And if your goal is to finish your book this year, why not use your blog to make it happen? Attract the attentio... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Using Astrology to Add Intensity to Your Characters
How readers connect to your character determines if they finish your book and if they become your fan (and buy more of your books). Readers connect with characters that are authentic and have depth. A... (May 27 - June 23)

CHAT: Honey, I've Got a Headache: Embrace writing sex scenes
Do you dread writing sex scenes? Are you pulling your hair out trying to figure how to keep it sizzling and fresh? Do you struggle with how to make it hot when you close the bedroom door? Well, you d... (May 29 - May 29)

WEBINAR: Self-Publishing and Marketing a Book
This seminar is not a how-to lecture, but rather one that addresses a catalog of issues, decisions and pitfalls facing the new author who intends to publish a book on their own. Author Hank Quense, w... (June 2 - June 9)

WORKSHOP: Seven Secrets of the Prolific
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Overcome Procrastination, Perfectionism and Writer’s Block will forever change your relationship with your writing. People suffering from procrastination or a block oft... (June 3 - June 30)

WORKSHOP: Making Scenes Come Alive
MAKING SCENES COME ALIVE (A workshop by Dee Lloyd) Think of your story as a series of scenes. Then make every scene vibrant and engrossing. MAKING SCENES COME ALIVE workshop will ... (June 3 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Writing Regency-Set Novels
For all that it covers an amazingly short time span (1811 to 1820) the English Regency has a remarkable allure for writers and readers. Mystery writers, including the great John Dixon Carr, have chose... (June 3 - June 30)



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Hetal No books.
 Working mom with two young munchkins demanding my attention. Most of my writing happens after dark, which suits me just fine as my writing skews towards the dark. Paranormal elements are woven into my every idea; getting those ideas onto paper is the tough part....
Evangeline Holland No books.
 Evangeline Holland has curtsied to Queen Victoria, witnessed the betrayal of Benedict Arnold and Peggy Shippen, stomped at the Savoy, traveled on a Crusades pilgrimage–and those are half the adventures she’s experienced through the historical novels of her youth. Luckily, she was able to grow up and continue to jump through time with the best job in the world: writing Edwardian & WWI romantic historicals. Evangeline lives with her family in Northern California with a territorial cat, a perpetually disastrous kitchen, and a house full of books....
Mary Hughes 7 Books
 Hugs from Hughes! I read a lot to balance the insanity of a couple tear-around-the-house grandcats (*crash* skitter skitter), a husband who reads anything and everything at the speed of light, and two adults who are still my kids. My husband is my partner, though happily-ever-after takes a lot of hard work. Perks? Novel research :) I'm a musician, computer consultant and author. I live in the United States Midwest....


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