Category: Historicals
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Why The Home Became the Center os Our Lives by Traci Kenworth
Why the Home Became the Center of Our Lives Traci Kenworth The home has become the center of our lives because simply: we built our lives around it. Everything we do, we do to take care of, better our enjoyment of, or keep our families safe together in them. We work to expand them, to…
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Digging Up Skeletons in Your Fictional World by Traci Kenworth
Digging Up Skeletons in Your World Traci Kenworth Digging up skeletons in your world can help you define the population of it. Do you have dragons? What makes them different/the same to dragons of other books? Differences are good. They are what make a species stand out. You want to give them more than just…
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Prioritizing History in Your Fictional World by Traci Kenworth
Prioritizing History in Your Fictional World Traci Kenworth I’m going to again site the fictional world of Sarah J. Maas’s series, “The Throne of Glass,” for my discussion. As before, I hope I don’t give away too many spoilers for those who haven’t read this excellent series yet. I’m just amazed and thrilled at the…
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History Marches On by Traci Kenworth
History Marches Forward Traci Kenworth Ever notice how nothing ever looks backward? Day after day, you go about things, it’s never the same as what’s happened previously to a degree. Sure, you may do the same chores, drive the same drive, talk to the same people but there are always slight differences. It’s the way…
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Writer’s Links…6/6/14
Romance: Historicals/Westerns: 1. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=5d31c9de2d&e=2ae5c81326 2. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=d33f9fdd6f&e=2ae5c81326 3. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=68c20de695&e=2ae5c81326 4. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=4d7ba7a3a3&e=2ae5c81326 Christian: 1. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=ff69925de5&e=2ae5c81326 SF/Fantasy: 1. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=0f68b20c3f&e=2ae5c81326 2. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=777a03d73c&e=2ae5c81326 3. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=a873190142&e=2ae5c81326 4. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=ace8f33ed0&e=2ae5c81326 Mystery/Suspense/Thrillers: 1. http://www.writingcorner.com/fiction/characterization/crafting-romantic-suspense/ 2. http://lisagardner.com/wp-gardner/wp-content/themes/lisagardner/downloads/toolbox/7secretsofromanticsuspense.pdf 3. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=b4a3ee6672&e=2ae5c81326 4. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=b83666f3e6&e=2ae5c81326 5. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=973430b661&e=2ae5c81326 6. http://blogspot.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=be377584719f3168013e36b1e&id=3449f553ae&e=2ae5c81326 NA: YA: Craft: 1. http://operationawesome6.blogspot.com/ 2. http://writersinthestorm.wordpress.com/2014/05/23/10-reasons-why-you-should-know-how-to-format-ebooks/#comment-26820 3. http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/
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Writing Links 10/3/14
Writing Links…10/3/14 Traci Kenworth writing as Traci Krites Romance: http://www.fromthewriteangle.com/2014/08/a-writers-guide-to-getting-your-sexy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FromTheWriteAngle+%28From+the+Write+Angle%29 http://writeonsisters.com/writing-craft/all-we-need-is-love/ http://embracingromance.com/2014/08/27/finding-research-for-a-historical-novel/ http://www.novelrocket.com/2014/08/get-scoop-on-one-of-newest-romance.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NovelRocket+%28Novel+Rocket%29 http://embracingromance.com/2014/08/28/violetta-rand-corpus-christi-texas-the-setting-for-my-new-adult-romance-series-the-devils-den/ http://embracingromance.com/2014/08/13/a-love-of-laughter/ http://romanceuniversity.org/2014/08/13/keeping-it-simple-guidelines-for-writing-novellas-by-barbara-monajem/ http://writersinthestormblog.com/2010/05/sharla-rae/ http://www.rubyslipperedsisterhood.com/whats-your-favorite-line/ http://clarissadraper.blogspot.com/2014/08/carol-kilgore-says-use-your-imagination.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ClarissaDraper+%28Clarissa+Draper%29 http://jaxcassidy.com/blog/ http://agentinthemiddle.blogspot.com/ Historicals/Westerns: http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/2014/08/marvelous-characters.html http://elizabethspanncraig.com/2375/use-backstory-keep-readers-reading/ http://writersinthestormblog.com/2014/08/writing-about-fashion-sharla-rae/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2014/08/grimalkins-buffers-prancers-and-chick.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwTZYl+%28English+Historical+Fiction+Authors%29 http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2014/08/theres-something-about-those-pitt.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwTZYl+%28English+Historical+Fiction+Authors%29 http://embracingromance.com/2014/08/29/the-quintessential-appeal-of-cowboys-by-victoria-vane/ http://englishhistoryauthors.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-vindolanda-tablets-glimpses-of.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwTZYl+%28English+Historical+Fiction+Authors%29 SF/Fantasy/Paranormal/Time-Travel: http://juliemusil.blogspot.com/2014/08/what-makes-great-first-page-plus-other.html?showComment=1409270315953#c5240398198180560582 http://leaguewriters.blogspot.com/2014/08/who-are-you-on-finding-your-writer.html http://leaguewriters.blogspot.com/2014/08/corinne-duyvis-on-capitalizing-on-what.html http://www.parajunkee.com/2014/08/11/how-to-come-up-with-great-character-names-in-science-fiction-with-celeste-prater-giveaway/ http://jameshubbs.blogspot.com/2014/08/sci-fi-fantasy-authors-indie-publishing.html Mysteries/Suspense/Thrillers: http://www.janicegablebashman.com/get-mind-blown-donna-galanti/ http://www.brenda-drake.com/2014/08/pitch-wars-mentor-book-spotlight-e-m-caines-2/ http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/2014/08/mid-week-fun-for-writers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FeFvAc+%28The+Blood-Red+Pencil%29 Christian: http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/false-promises/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+booksandsuch%2FzNoF+%28Books+and+Such+Blog-+Between+the+Lines%29 http://blog.janicehardy.com/2014/08/learning-to-be-unapologetic-planster.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+janicehardy%2FPUtE+%28Fiction+University%29 http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-important-is-talent-in-reaching.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AuthorJodyHedlund+%28Author%2C+Jody+Hedlund%29 http://www.novelrocket.com/2014/08/the-myth-of-secular-fiction.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NovelRocket+%28Novel+Rocket%29 http://booksbywomen.org/writing-life-nuns-by-sally-wolfe/ http://www.novelrocket.com/2014/08/whats-inside-your-characters-head-by.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NovelRocket+%28Novel+Rocket%29 http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2014/08/publishing-isnt-deadnew-fiction-imprint.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheWriteConversation+%28The+Write+Conversation%29 http://www.aimeelsalter.com/2014/08/this-isnt-soapbox-stopping-cycle-of.html?showComment=1409360002616#c4232883566184283611 http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/agent-too-busy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+booksandsuch%2FzNoF+%28Books+and+Such+Blog-+Between+the+Lines%29 http://jodyhedlund.blogspot.com/2014/08/why-im-branching-into-ya-plus-cover.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AuthorJodyHedlund+%28Author%2C+Jody+Hedlund%29…
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History in the Making by Traci Kenworth
History in the Making Traci Kenworth Isn’t it funny that every day we live turns into history? From the time before we’re born till long after our death, each day will become part of the past as time advances. There’s no stopping it. Well, until the end. If there is an end. Maybe after we’re…
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New About Town by Traci Kenworth
New Looks About Town Traci Kenworth Something I’m just noticing around my hometown are these beautiful posts being put up by the school. They’re only about knee-high and each decorated with a unique design. I’m sure they represent the different classrooms. There are ones with handprints, bows, animals, and colors. They are marking off the…
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Book Review: Rules for Engaging an Earl by Janna McGregor by Traci Kenworth
Book Review: Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna McGregor Review by Traci Kenworth Get ready for lost wills, broody dukes, and scorching hot kissing all over London in Rules for Engaging the Earl by Janna MacGregor. Constance Lysander needs a husband. Or, so society says. She’s about to give birth to her late husband’s child―a man…
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Everything Has to Change in a Small Town by Loleta Abi
Everything Has to Change in a Small Town Traci Kenworth When I was little, I thought the world was constant. That I’d always live in the small century town that I grew up in Ohio. As I aged, the need to get out and explore other places dawned in me. I went away for college.…