tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9958534244390222832024-02-19T05:17:16.486-08:00E-JournalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-52129071708197902422019-01-03T13:59:00.003-08:002019-01-03T13:59:43.266-08:00Welcome the New Year -- 2019Welcome to the new year. It's going to be a glorious year.<br />
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Last year I spent most of the year updating and refreshing my older novels. After getting my rights back on all of my novels, I started slowly but surely redoing them. By the end of this week I hope to have book 2 of the Samantha Cain novels re-released. That will leave only 2 books to update and refresh...Book 3 of Samantha Cain Mysteries entitled <i><b>The Truth Revealed</b></i> and an old romance - <i><b>Grace, a Gift of Love</b></i>.<br />
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2019 will see 4 new novels being released as well. God has given me another NON-FICTION (which I thought He'd never have me write), a second novel in the Cooper Park Adventures (YA), a second book or sequel to <b><i>Crime in The Big Easy</i></b> (if more come to me, it will become a series as well), and a stand-alone suspense.<br />
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As most of you know, Oak Tara closed their doors in 2017, so the rest of my new novels will be published through Sand and Sea Publishing, distributed through draft2digital. They distribute my books all around the world. At the present time, the novels are in ebook form. Sometime in 2019 they will be available in book form and possibly even audio.<br />
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The ebooks are available on most all eReaders and can be downloaded through Nook (Barnes & Noble), Kobo, Scibd, Amazon, Playster, Apple, WalMart, Indigo, 24 Symbols, A&R, and Mandodori.<br />
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Below is a list of my novels that are available:<br />
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<b><i>All in God's Time </i></b>- a romance<br />
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<b><i>Against Her Will</i></b> - Book 4 of Samantha Cain Mysteries<br />
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<b><i>Be Not Afraid</i></b> - Book 1 of Samantha Cain Mysteries<br />
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<b><i>Crime in The Big Easy</i></b> - Romantic Suspense<br />
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<b><i>Chasing The Lights</i></b> - Book 1 of Cooper Parks Adventures - Young Adult fiction<br />
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<b><i>Guidance from The Light </i></b>- Non-fiction 365 day devotional<br />
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<b><i>Hidden Secrets </i></b>- woman's mystery<br />
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<b><i>Passion from the Heart</i></b> - a romance<br />
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<i><b>Second Chances</b></i> - a romance<br />
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Next to be released is the updated version of Testimony of Innocence - Book 2 of Samantha Cain Mysteries. Some time during 2019 book 3 of SCM series will be updated and released - The Truth Revealed. Last of the revised versions will be Grace, a Gift of Love. It was the first romance released in 2009.<br />
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I hope to start blogging on a regular basis in 2019...and maybe even get back to sharing some writing tips like I did in the past. Right now, it's just an update on my books.<br />
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I hope this has found you well and that this year will be a great year for you. God bless you all!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-84791329761988153432018-09-22T14:17:00.001-07:002018-09-22T14:17:31.886-07:00A Few Events Coming Up and moreHey everyone. As you all know, I've slowed down on being a part of the festivals and book signings around my area for a while now, for various reasons. I'm still keeping things on the low with only Spring and Fall activities.<br />
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Before my fall book events happen, I'll be taking a trip to the sunny state of Florida. I know the timing sometimes has bad weather, hurricanes and such, but we are believing for beautiful sunrises and sunsets while we visit St. Petersburg. When I say we, I'm talking about my dear friend who also is a writer, Elaine Grant. We're looking forward to our meeting up in Florida for a good time. She lives in the mountains now, but used to be a southern dweller like me. Distance can't keep friends apart. I believe we will have a great time site-seeing and such. Maybe I'll have some pictures to share next month.<br />
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In the mean time, mark your calendars (those who live down near the Baton Rouge area). I just updated my web-site <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR MY WEB-SITE</a> and you can see the information there, or just get it from below.<br />
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October 6th I'll be speaking at a writer's retreat. This is being held at the Fairwood Library in East Baton Rouge Parish on Old Hammond Highway. It will be a 1pm - 5pm retreat for new writers to learn many things to help them when writing their first novel. My talk will be from 2pm to 2:30pm.<br />
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On October 27th I'll be a part of the Livingston Parish Authors' Alley. It's on the lawn and inside the Main Library of the Livingston Parish. 11am - 4pm. They have a lot of local and surrounding area authors come and display their books for sale. Also they have activities for kids and food for all.<br />
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Last but not least is November 10th at the Louisiana Book Festival, downtown Baton Rouge. 9am to 4pm. This is held every year for Louisiana Authors' to display their books. Also people will get a taste of Louisiana Cuisine. Other things will be happening at various booths. Live music rolls on all day long. So come on down for some fun.<br />
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As most of you know, my publisher - Oak Tara - closed their doors in 2017. I've started rewriting and updating the 5 books published by them in the time I was with them. The above two, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Crime in The Big Easy </i>and <b><i>Second Chances</i></b> are available now, and they will be with me at the 3 events a planned to take part in.<br />
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<i><b>Crime in The Big Easy</b></i> will be having a second book released in a new series in 2019. John and Taylor finally came to me with another story to write for my readers. <b><i>Second Chances </i></b>is the rewrite and update of After You're Gone. The title threw a lot of people. Very few realized this was and is a beautiful romance. I think it was because After You're Gone was released 2 days after my husband's passing. But trust me, if you'll give it a chance, those of you who love reading romances will love this one. It's all about second chances.<br />
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In 2019 three new books will hopefully be releasing. 1 is the 2nd book in the Young Adult Series - <b>Cooper Parks' Adventures</b>, another will be the second in <b>The Big Easy Series</b>, and the 3rd will be a stand alone mystery/suspense. Also during the earlier part of 2019 I hope to have the first 3 books of the <b>Samantha Cain Series</b> available for Deborah Lynne readers as well.<br />
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In my eight years of being published, I was blessed with 13 novels released. I'm believing for more as time goes on. Remember, all but one of my books are fiction, and in all my books my God is real!!!<br />
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I'll touch base again with all of you toward the end of October.<br />
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Take care.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-70455757383831394132018-08-23T20:34:00.003-07:002018-08-23T20:34:49.458-07:00Latest update from Deborah LynneHello everyone. I hope life has been good for you. It's getting better and better for me. Thanks for caring.<br />
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I found out earlier this year that Oak Tara Publishing was closing their doors. With them, I had five novels published. I felt led to take time to refreshen each of those novels and have them re-released. It's amazing how much things have changed electronically over the past ten years, but it's been a joy re-reading the stories and updating different parts. I hope those who've never read these books will take the opportunity to do so. And if any of you - even those who've read the old ones, have a Kindle, you'll be able to read them for free. I love that, because that's why I write--for people to read and enjoy.<br />
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<b><i>Crime in The Big Easy </i></b>was rereleased August 2018. I'm hoping to complete the updated version of After You're Gone with the new title -- <b><i>Second Chances.</i></b> It is a beautiful romance, and it's all about second chances, so what better title could it have. Feed back on the first title told me it led people to believe the book was a sad, depressing story. Sorry. It wasn't. I believe it was a beautiful, happy book, but not enough people gave it a chance. They were put off by the title. <b>SO</b> I'm giving that book a second chance. <b>LOL</b> I hope you receive it well.<br />
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God's also given me three other ideas for three new books.<br />
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If I can do what He's shown me, one will be BOOK 2 for John and Taylor, characters from <b><i>Crime in The Big Easy.</i></b> Everyone used to always ask me, when are you going to write another book for John and Taylor. Those were two characters you couldn't help but fall in love with...them and their romance, in between John solving a case and Taylor getting in the middle of it. My answer was always, when God gives me another story for them. And now He has.<br />
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Another one will be BOOK 2 of the YA fiction series, a novel for the Cooper Parks' Adventures line. Coop and Bailee have more to share with their readers and can't wait to catch up with them again. So much goes on in High School these days. Unfortunately, some things make headlines. <br />
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The third will be a stand-alone mystery/suspense. All new characters, hopefully ones who will pull you, the reader, into their happenings.<br />
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I'm hoping to complete all three during the year 2019. It will be a challenge, but I believe He will help make it happen...since all three were His idea anyway. đ Through my fiction, the Lord wants you the reader to enjoy the storyline and be entertained, but mostly He wants ya'll to know He loves you, and He's always here for you.<br />
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Thanks for being so patient with me. I used to blog regularly, but over the past four years, since Scott's death, it's been hard emotionally. I'm hoping this time I will keep blogging so I can stay in touch with you my reader. God bless you all.<br />
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I'm attaching a picture of me with my four grandchildren, and future granddaughter-in-law. đ I'm believing so. I've also learned a few months ago I'll have a fifth grandchild before the end of 2018. It's so exciting. See, I told you my life was getting better and better.<br />
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Thanks again for being a part of my writing life.<br />
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To refresh your memories, below is a list of my novels over the years:<br />
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<i><b>Crime in The Big Easy</b></i> - edition 2; <b><i>Guidance from The Light</i></b>; <b><i>Against Her Will</i></b> - SCM bk 4; <b><i>Chasing the Lights</i></b>; <b><i>Hidden Secrets</i></b>; <b><i>Passion from the Heart</i></b> - edition 2; <b><i>All in God's Time</i></b> - edition 2; <b><i>After You're Gone </i></b>- out of print; <b><i>Be Not Afraid</i></b> SCM bk 1 - out of print; <b><i>Testimony of Innocence</i></b> SCM bk 2 - out of print; <b><i>The Truth Revealed</i></b> - SCM bk 3 - out of print; <b><i>After You're Gone</i></b> - out of print; <b><i>Grace, a Gift of Love</i></b> - out of print. <br />
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The <u>large print hard back books </u> for <i>Be Not Afraid</i>, <i>Testimony of Innocence</i>, and <i>Crime in The Big Easy</i>, (all from the original edition), are still available from what I've been told.<br />
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<b><i>Bayou Secrets</i></b> is still available. It's a collection of 3 of my novels. It's available - Two links below. www.fantasticfiction.com/l/deborah-lynne/bayou-secrets-romance-collection.htm --or-- www.amazon.com/Bayou-Secrets-Romance-Collection-Mystery/dp/1630588687<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-72275627076883323492017-07-20T15:00:00.001-07:002017-07-20T15:56:44.094-07:00E-Journal: I'm back...and I hope you welcome me back into you...<a href="http://author-deborahlynne.blogspot.com/2017/07/im-backand-i-hope-you-welcome-me-back.html?spref=bl">E-Journal: I'm back...and I hope you welcome me back into you...</a>: It's been almost a year since I've posted my last blog. When I first began posting, I posted weekly and then backed down to monthly....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-70169537895919683402017-07-20T14:54:00.001-07:002017-07-21T07:23:20.665-07:00I'm back...and I hope you welcome me back into your blog readings.It's been almost a year since I've posted my last blog. When I first began posting, I posted weekly and then backed down to monthly. In the beginning I had a lot going on in my life with writing, family and friends. I also shared a lot of teachings in writing I'd learned up to that point.<br />
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When Scott, my husband, passed in 2014 I left it for a while...not just blogging. I quit writing, going places, doing things. I stayed close to God and His Word but withdrew from the world around me. It was my way of dealing with my grief. Finally I came back for a very short time, but then my brother passed on as well...he was the last member of my original family, the one I was born into. That along with losing him a little over a year after losing Scott was hard to deal with...the double loss in such a short period of time helped me to hide away further from my life.<br />
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I didn't return to writing until 2016.<br />
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Two books were released that year; A new one, a woman's fiction, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Hidden Secrets, </i>as well as a reprint of <i style="font-weight: bold;">All In God's Time</i>, one of my earlier three novels that had gone out of print. Both <i style="font-weight: bold;">Passion from the Heart</i> and <i style="font-weight: bold;">Grace, a Gift of Love</i> will be republished as well, hopefully by the end of 2018.<br />
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In the meantime 2017 rolled around. This year <i style="font-weight: bold;">Guidance from The Light </i>was published. It was my first (and probably only) non-fiction. It's a 365 day devotional that God led me to write using Scripture He'd brought to my heart and mind in the first two years of my grieving period. During my third year I was going back through all my notes and highlights, He encouraged me to share them with you all in a devotional form. You'll find His words and the words I believe He encouraged me to write for each day very up-lifting. Writing it, I believe, was my break-through point. I still miss Scott. Tomorrow he would be turning 67. S<i>igh.</i> But I know he wouldn't come back to earth for anything--as much as he loved me, our kids, and our grandkids. That wouldn't change his mind. Eternity is a beautiful place for believers of Jesus Christ. I'll be joining Scott one day too. God is so good.<br />
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After that book released I still hadn't heard from my old publishing company about book 4 of the Samantha Cain series. I ended my contract for the book with them and went on to release it for my readers. <i style="font-weight: bold;">Against Her Will </i>became available in the spring of '17.<br />
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My first young adult fiction, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Chasing The Lights</i>, is now available. In fact, I've put a link to each of my five books released since January 2016 so you can purchase them through CS. I just learned it could be done. Until now my books were only sold through Amazon and other bookstores who were linked to CS. This is exciting.<br />
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I also managed to share my ebooks through an ebook distributor that has my books linked to nooks and other ebook readers. In the beginning all my books in ebook form were only available for kindles. I didn't know that. So all you who don't have a kindle or those of you who don't feel the need to hold a book in your hand and turn the pages, you too can enjoy Deborah Lynne novels on your electronic reader.<br />
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To see more about my books go to <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">MY WEBSITE </a>. Click on the link "my website." Remember I quit writing for a while, so my website lagged behind a little too. Sorry. I'm so blessed God didn't give up on me to fulfill His plans for me...to write inspirational fiction and non-fiction. I was blessed to retire early, spend a few more happy years with my hubby and family--and now I write and enjoy the peace that God pours over me daily as my family continues to grow.<br />
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Take care. I hope to blog again in about a month. At that time I'll share some more things I've learned in the newer writing experience that I am having now.<br />
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God bless you! <i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-54344008272290284432016-08-31T16:48:00.003-07:002016-08-31T16:48:26.310-07:00A Blast From The Past! Me! Hello everyone. I started to say good-evening because it's after five here, but I have no idea when you'll be reading this.<br />
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Sorry to say I haven't written my monthly blog in a very long time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.<br />
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With each blog I have always kept my readers up on what's happened in my writing life as well as my personal life. It seems I was always sharing good news with everyone. You all know after Scott (my husband of 43 years) passed, I stepped away from writing all together...not just my blog but even my novels. After a year of no writing (2014) but a lot of time spent with God and His Word, He brought me back with a vengeance. The next year (2015) I not only started writing a devotional sharing what God had put in my heart while healing me of my loss, I wrote three fiction novels as well - all 3 mysteries. Two adult fiction - and one young adult. The YA I believe will be book one of a series for Junior to High School kids to enjoy. Cooper Parks' Adventures is the title of the series. I haven't given the first book a permanent title yet. After that I rewrote one of my earlier books that was no longer in print.<br />
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Five novels all together. Sorry to say, not all of them have been released, one I'm still writing (the devotional). But the good news is April 2016 <i>All in God's Time - Revised</i> became available. And then June 1, 2016 - <i>Hidden Secrets</i> was released as well.<br />
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<i>Against Her Will, </i>Book 4 of the Samantha Cain Series, is still waiting for release, but if I don't hear from my publisher soon, I will cancel the contract and go another way. I will connect with another house for publication. So don't give up on me or my Samantha Cain stories.<br />
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I've truly started putting out query letters to find an agent to represent me with my YA fiction, so hopefully by 2017 I'll be connected with the right house--and more Cooper Parks' books will follow. I have ideas on 3 or is it 4 more. It's in my file so don't worry that I have to depend on my memory. LOL<br />
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The devotional is still free for your reading via my website - <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">www.author-deborahlynne.com</a>. January through September is available at the present time. I found out after I'd gotten through a few months of reading them from my website, I could pull each month up from my iBook icon (the free reader on iPads and iPhones). All you have to do is pull it up through the website, then click that month. When it comes up it will ask if you want it in your iBook file, click on it and it will put it there. It's like opening your Kindle or Nook and clicking on it. It's pretty cool. Eventually it will be in book form...one book...a yearly devotional. It all comes from words God has opened up to me...from Scripture and then how He blessed me with those words. I've gone on to share them with you in this devotional...hoping to help you through whatever you may be going through and encourage you to keep Him close through it all.<br />
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So I'm moving forward in my writing. Keep you eyes open for Deborah Lynne novels. If you live near me you can catch me at up-coming festivals or you can always order any on line or through your favorite book store. Here are my latest two:<br />
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This summer I took a trip with my dear friend Emy to Folly Beach SC. It is a beautiful little town. The sand is so white and the water so clear. We had a great time with her sisters and brother and their families. Most of you who know me, know I'm a beach lover. It's really the roar of the waves as they wash ashore that keeps me going back for more. To me it's the best setting to read another new novel. Yes, I have to say, I am an avid reader. I love mysteries and romance. If you're a writer, put a beach scene or a lighthouse on the cover and YES you've got my attention! The food and family time was a joy to share in. Two birthdays were celebrated - a sixty year old and a 30 year old. Perfect celebrations for both. I was blessed to be allowed to share in their summer vacation. Thanks Novaks!<br />
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A few days after I returned from SC, I went on another trip. This one took me to Green Bay Wisconsin. It was the Writers Police Academy conference. Not only did I get to hold a gun and shoot it, I took down some criminals (on the screen, simulation not real)...of course sometimes my shot was a little off kilter. Most of the time I fired three times quickly...because I was scared. I COULD NEVER BE A POLICE OFFICER, but it's fun to write as if I am. (because you know every author is their hero, heroine, and even some of the secondary characters...we play all the roles.) One thing I have to say I learned, and had already seen it in action sorry to say, is policemen are guilty until proven innocent, where as we the people are innocent until proven guilty. I know there are some bad policemen out there, but the majority of the officers are putting their lives on the line for us <b>because they believe in what they do...serve and protect.</b> At this conference we got to mingle with a lot of policemen, k-9<b> </b>patrolmen, SWAT, firemen, and more. We learned about blood spatter, proper investigation procedures, TAZERs (I shot that too, Squealed when I did) and so much more. We got hands on experience at a crime scenes. We watched as Emergency Response stepped in at a head on collision, saw pictures of true crimes (not exactly as what the TV and movies get to portray--thank God), and more. It was a conference I'll never forget. I learned so much and am very grateful to the men and women who took time out of their busy schedule to help us grow as writers. If you write mystery or suspense I suggest you sign up next year, WPA, when it is offered. But you have to be quick. They fill up fast.<br />
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Before I returned from this trip, I got emails, texts and phone calls about the beginning of flooding in the Baton Rouge area. When I landed in New Orleans, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I kept believing my home would be fine. God answered my prayers. My kids were blessed as well. Unfortunately a lot of people lost their homes and its entirety. The massive clean-up has been going on for over a week now. The flooding extended well out and around the BR area, including several small towns around us. It even touched areas several miles east and west of us. Massive water is a very dangerous thing. Keep the victims of the destruction in your prayers. Thanks!<br />
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There won't be a little section in this blog helping you new authors today. Sorry. But know if you live near Baton Rouge I will be teaching a class at the Jones Creek Library to help beginners get their first book ready for publication, even if you are just thinking about writing a novel. I'll have a lot of handouts with helpful tips on the do's and don'ts of writing. I speak on each as well. So join us. It's a class you won't want to miss if you are thinking about writing or have already begun. I promise it will be a helpful class. Saturday September 24th from 2-4 at The Jones Creek Library on Jones Creek. I hope to see you there.<br />
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I promise, I do try to write my blog monthly, even though I've missed a few. I write my blogs to encourage writerâs to
follow their passion and for readers to encourage them to keep enjoying the entertainment that reading bring into their lives. Iâm blessed to have all of you who enjoy reading
my novels and for those who take things Iâve learned along the way in my writing, using these tips to help
you in yours. Thank you for letting my books entertain you and my learned
wisdom of writing to enhance your growth as a writer. I pray I never let you
down. <o:p></o:p></div>
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We all have life that tries to slow us down (delays in
finishing our novel, delays in being picked up by a publishing house, delays in
finding an agent or editor who believes in youâŚand there is always our personal
lives). Itâs sad, itâs trying, but I tell you, donât give up! Donât give in.
Keep going. Keep moving forward. Writers, write what youâve been called to
write. Those who arenât called to write but read my blog because you read my
booksâkeep following your vision for your life. Your passion. Your purpose. Each day we have different
trials or situations to face. Iâm not saying ignore them or act like they donât
exist. Iâm saying walk through them knowing you have a purpose and that you will
get through whatever has come your way if you keep moving, pushing forward. God gave you that passion for a reason. What He gives us, He makes sure we can complete it. It's up us to do our part.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Keep the hope burning in your heart for that purpose you
have in you, that all-consuming passion on the inside of you. Know that as long
as you keep your focus on the calling God has put on you, He will see you
through. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Iâm still waiting to hear back from my publisher as to when
my next two books will be released. In the meantime, I want you to know I have
started on a young adult fiction story about Cooper Parks, a reporter for his high
school newspaper. Itâs been fun gathering facts about high school. I have to
admit it has been a very long time ago for me. Times have changed. I hope
teenagers find my stories interesting. I believe there is more than one story here
in Cooperâs life, three have already sparked an idea in my imagination. I believe this first book
will turn into a series. Weâll see.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, as most of you know Iâm working on a devotional. At
any time you can pull up my website and go to the Devotional page. Five months
are available now. Start at your convenience reading one day at a time. God has
blessed me through this and I know Heâll bless you while youâre reading His
Scriptures. The words I share about those Scriptures are what I felt He touched
my heart with, and Iâm sharing them with you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Since my last blog in September I've been at a few festivals. I was scheduled for a 2 day
festivalâŚPocheâ Plantation. Due to Hurricane Patricia stirring the gulf waters
and the air, the second day was cancelled. But I must tell you the one-day that
I was there, there were so many people passing through. The music was great
too. And food, they had so much to choose from. The owner of the plantation
does this to raise money for charities. He came around and checked to see how
we were doing. What a wonderful man to do all of this for others. If you live
close enough to Convent, you should make it a point to be there this year. Iâm
sure it will be toward the end of the year like it was in 2015. I started my Christmas
shopping at this fair. They had so many great venders and so many wonderful
things to choose from. I had a wonderful time. In fact I was sorry we only had
one day of the experience to enjoy. Canât wait for 2016âs event. The people who
stopped by my booth were so nice. I hope they all become avid readers of Deborah
Lynne novels. And I hope to see them again...and you later this year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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On October 3<sup>rd</sup> I attended the Fall Antique
Festival in Denham Springs. The spring one will be in April this year. Iâve
already scheduled to be there. I hope my new books are available by then as well. The
festival was an exciting time. The venders were lined up and down the
center of the streets in the antique area. We had a great spot. It was amazing
how many people were there. Many stopped at our booth, some already readers of
Deborah Lynne novels and/or readers of Allyn Stotz childrenâs books. I love how
people take time to talk to me when they stop by and look at my books. I look
forward to speaking to you all again.<o:p></o:p></div>
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November 7<sup>th</sup> was the Livingston Book Festival.
Even though the skies dropped scattered showers, the Livingston Library was
prepared. They had moved everything inside this year and it was wonderful. A
school bus shuttle was constantly dropping off new people under the covered
crosswalk at the library. They still had food, activities for the kids, and
many booths of authors. It was a busy day for me and I loved it and the people.
I hope to see you all again at the end of this year for the next annual
celebration. They also had a âfirst pageâ contest for three different age
brackets. Iâm not sure of all the winnersâ names, but I know Miss Sidney Storey
won in the teenage bracket. Congratulations girl. Sheâs in our writerâs group
that meet at the DS Library. Livingstonâs Library will have another contest
this year, so join in if you love to write. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I try to end my blogs with a tip or two for you writers who
read my blog. Today I thought Iâd talk about scene structure. I mean, what is a
book but a collection of scenes. However, we need to understand each scene must
have a purpose.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Each scene must move the plot of your novel forward. It
should reveal some new information thatâs important to the storyâŚthat moves it
forward. If the scene you want to put in your story doesnât move it forward,
you donât need that scene. Cut it. If you feel you really need this scene, then
figure out what purpose it serves (or find a purpose for it.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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The first scene in your novel should be setting up your
hero/heroineâs life, with something dropped in on him/her that causes a change
in their life. Thatâs called the hook. You need that early on, or the reader
will just put your book down and find another one that interests them. This
change or occurrence that happens in the protagonistâs life shifts their
direction of focus. It interrupts that normal world they live in. Your
hero/heroine will have to change their goal. From then on the scenes will
center around this one purpose in their life. It will be a scene that will
hinder or help the protagonist to move closer to achieving their latest goal,
until their ultimate goal has been achieved.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Every scene should have a key moment that captures the point
of your scene. It can be obvious or very subtle, but it should be a clue, or a
bit of new information in your story, or it should reveal something about a
character thatâs important to the story. It should be significant to your POV
character for that scene...as it moves the story forward.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Make sure you know whose point of view you need to be in for
each sceneâŚand stay in it for the entire scene. Show only what that person can
see, hear, think, and feel. Sometimes you can have two or more different scenes
in a chapter, depending on how you like to write. If you do, make sure the
reader knows whose head (POV) you are in, and make sure the break in the scenes are
obvious.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Your scenes should have established the setting. Sometimes I
feel I donât do as good as job as I should on this. BUT Iâm working on it. Remember;
donât just dump all the details of date, time, weather, location etc. You want
it threaded into your scene the way the POV character feels it or sees it, so
the reader is submerged in the story feeling or envisioning it right along with that
character.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In a story you have inner conflict â what the characterâs
struggle is that he/she is forced to grow and learn through and change because...by the end of the
story. Show the changing. You also have outer conflict. These are the interferences and obstacles
that the hero/heroine are facing throughout the story. These obstacles should
grow as the story grows, getting bigger and harder as the story progresses, keeping your reader turning those pages.
Like your story, each scene should have conflict, or it too will fall flat and
youâll lose the readers interest. You must have conflict.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So when you write a scene in your latest work, make sure it<o:p></o:p></div>
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I hope you have had a blast of this beautiful weather like we have had--Cooler temperatures with a light breeze in the air. It's made yard work so much easier and definitely more enjoyable. <br />
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I'm a few days late posting my September blog. Sorry about that.<br />
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I got word from a friend of mine today that she went to the library in North Carolina where her son lives (while she was visiting he and his family). She called to say my books are there! Yea!!! Two of the three that have been turned into hard backs. <i style="font-weight: bold;">Crime in The Big Easy </i>& <i style="font-weight: bold;">Be Not Afraid</i> are in a library in NC, as well as the collection of my books -- <i style="font-weight: bold;">Bayou Secrets.</i> That tells me I wasn't dreaming. My books are spreading across America...into bookstores and libraries all across the U.S. God is faithful!<br />
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While I'm waiting to hear back on two manuscripts from my publisher, I've been working on the devotional I've told you about before. Another month is being edited and will soon be added to my website. I'm working on the forth month now. I'd love to say I'll be finished with the whole book in a month or two, but I'm writing it a little different than I write my fiction novels. So it will be added month by month until completed. When all 12 months are available, I'll see about it being turned into a book. In the meantime, for free you can download any and all months for your reading pleasure. God is the inspiration of this devotional. It's from the heart and from His Word. So those of you who are interested, go to <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a> and click on Devotional page.<br />
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I've started gathering material for a young adult fiction novel I've wanted to write. Maybe by the end of this year or the first of 2016, I'll have the new novel ready for my publisher to review. It's to be the first of a YA series. My main character, Lincoln Parks, is a reporter for the High School paper. He has a nose for news while living the life of a teenage boy with all the drama that comes his way. Lately my middle grandson Koby, 13 years old, and I have been hanging out a good bit. He is such a character. The boy in my book is 14, almost 15. When the idea for this novel first came to me my oldest grandson, Scotty, was my inspiration. All grown up now, my attention has turned toward Koby in guidance of my main character's personality and the goings on at schools. Turns out he's applied to be on the school paper this year. How perfect is that? I told him if he makes it onto the school newspaper's team, maybe I'll get to come by sometime and sit in the back of his class. Observe and get the real feel for how things go down making a school newspaper. I reminded him it had been a very long time since Granny had been in school. He made a very 'high tech remark' letting me know exactly how long it had been. That's my boy! So smart! And cute too!<br />
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Normally I take time at the end of my blog to share writing tips for my readers who are working to become writers or those who are already writers but still growing their craft. As I've said many times before, I hope I never stop learning. This time, however, I'm going to discuss a topic that all writers may have to face one day. I know I did. I'd like to share that with all of you who are reading my blog.<br />
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The subject I plan to address in this blog for my writer readers is also something I hope you book readers will enjoy staying tuned-in for.<br />
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TOPIC -- <b>Bad Reviews.</b><br />
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As a reader you should take time to review some of the books you've read if you've enjoyed them. A bad review, well that's up to you, but I do encourage the good reviews to be added. Your favorite author would appreciate it.<br />
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I normally get good feed back on my books from a lot of people. In my heart, I always hope they go put those words on a review at some site where my books can be found...all reviews would be awesome, but one is great. Every bookstore's website and on-line bookstores have places to add reviews on books you've purchased from them. Sometimes they help readers looking for a new author to read...pointing the finger in the direction of one of your favorite authors...if you take time to review them.<br />
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I received a bad review a few months ago. As far as I know it's the first one and I let it get me down for a little while. I may have more, but I don't go looking. When I read the review, I heard what she was saying. Her review was for <i style="font-weight: bold;">After You're Gone</i>. This is a romance about a young woman who had worked hard to make a name for her self in the world of art. And just when her big moment to shine was about to happen, an old friend called needing her help immediately. My heroine, Malila, was torn between staying home in San Francisco and taking care of business, or flying off to New York City to help a friend in a dire situation. It turned out her friend was dying. She has a baby and didn't trust her only living relatives to raise her child. Reasoning for the young mother's decision was explained in the book. Anyway, she felt it necessary to call on an old friend to come to her rescue before her death, trying to make everything right in her mind and heart. The bad review came due to this woman's decision. The one who was reading the book stopped reading it. She couldn't believe anyone would give away her child for any reason.<br />
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In real life we know for a fact this happens. My husband and his twin sister were given away by their birth mother. And it happens more today than it did back then. My husband's story is not the same story as mine in <i style="font-weight: bold;">After You're Gone,</i> but in real life it does happen. Mother's give up their children for adoption for many reasons.<br />
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So immediately, when I read this bad review I thought my book wasn't sending the right message. Because when God placed this idea in my heart, the message was about choices we make as believers. My heroine had to decide between herself and someone else. She chose helping her friend over her own desires. In the end, I'm not going to tell you in case you haven't read it yet, so many things happened to Malila that changed her life, that wouldn't have happened had she not done what God led her to do. He has plans for each of us, but it's the choices we make that keep us on His path or lead us down a road of our own choosing.<br />
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I'm sorry for the woman who didn't finish reading my story, but I feel it was her loss. And although she has a right to her opinion and I respect it, I still feel <i style="font-weight: bold;">After You're Gone</i> is a wonderful romance with a good message, You just have to give it a chance. Chapter one was supposed to pull the reader in, not push them away. I hope more of you have read it and found it to be a good read or even a great read. Your reviews would be most welcome, should you decide you want others to know what you think of my book.<br />
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In the end, I didn't let the one bad review dissuade me and stop me writing more. Like I said before, I have two completed manuscripts for my publisher to consider. So I'm still writing and have plans for more.<br />
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Bad reviews come to most authors from what I've been reading. In fact, here is one particular fact I learned about a book's bad review. Check it out:<br />
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<b>"It was one of the most boring and shallow books that I have ever read."</b><br />
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That is a bad review. But guess what?! It didn't hurt the book one iota. Just because that person wrote the above review, it didn't stop the book from selling a lot of copies, and it didn't stop the book from being made into a movie. AND oh yeah, it was such a great book and movie that they remade the movie again. Both times I believe the movies were a great success with the audience. I know I loved the book and the movie. <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Great Gatsby</i> was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Robert Redford, playing Jay Gatsby in the first film and Leonardo DiCaprio, lead in the second one, had viewers enthralled. The costumes and the characters in the book were as vivid as they were in the movies. F. Scott went on to write more novels. I did a quick count off one site I pulled up. They had 42 novels listed by him. I didn't do a large search to get an exact number. I just wanted you to know that the bad review didn't stop Fitzgerald.<br />
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So don't let bad reviews stop you from writing the book that is inside you. Who knows? Maybe you too will have a movie made from your book as well. And you readers who stayed reading my blog to the end, think of some of your favorite books you've read lately and take a few minutes this week and go write a review for that author. He/she will appreciate you.<br />
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Have a great fall!<br />
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Again, check out my website.<br />
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<a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">www.author-deborahlynne.com</a><br />
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On the Event page I have a few places I will be attending with my books available in case you are interested. Down south it's better to wait for the fall weather. Summers are just too hot!! I hope to see you soon! God bless you all!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-35673734514732879382015-08-15T15:49:00.002-07:002015-09-01T08:47:31.032-07:00<div class="Body">
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As most of you know Iâm working on the 4<sup>th</sup> book of the
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While doing this, I connected with a very talented and gifted writer/freelance
editor. She is amazing. Not only do I have a one-on-one chat with her to share
with you, but also Iâm going to follow it with tips I learned through the
course she taught on adding tension to your novel. You will be doubly blessed
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After she taught the on-line course, I picked up two of her
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I started reading <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Chasing Amanda</i></b> right away and found
it constantly moving forward, making me keep reading until I finished the whole
thing. I didnât want to put it down. The first scene started with a marine,
Mark Johnson, who was about to ship out to Afghanistan. Because of his training
(and because this is just the kind of guy he is) he realized someone was about
to do something so wrongâŚand he stepped in. What a man! The story grabs you and
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With the sequel, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Finding Amanda</i></b>, Robin doesnât fail
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">GOOD NEWS â Those of you
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to leave a comment at the end of my blog. Those who comment will be entered
into a drawing for an autographed copy of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Finding
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to take this moment to introduce you to Robin Patchen. She is a freelance
editor, writing coach, and author. I met her through ACFW, an organization we
both belong to. She was teaching a course on adding tension to your fiction. It
was amazing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel I learned a lot from
this on-line course. I spent the first two weeks of July rewriting what I
thought was my final draft of book 4 of The Samantha Cain Series â <i>Against
Her Will</i>. Since the course Iâm going back through it adding more tension. I
couldnât believe how she made things sound so simple. While taking the course,
I dared to ask her if I could interview her for my blog. When she said yes, I
took time to find books she<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">â</span>d
written and ordered them for myself to read. I also found out she was more than
an author. She<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">â</span>s a freelance
editor. No wonder she is so phenomenal as a teacher of writing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only was I blessed by her course, now you
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It was a joy to learn from you how to add tension to my novel. I<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">â</span>d like to share you with my readers and
writer friends who read my blog. I<span lang="FR" style="mso-ansi-language: FR;">â</span>m
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donât really know the answer. I majored in Journalism forever ago, and even
then, I had a natural ability to edit, but it never occurred to me to pursue
that as a career. Though I always loved to write, I got a job in pubic
relations and marketing because it paid better than working as a reporter, and
then I quit to raise my kids. It wasnât until after I started writing fiction
and joined a critique group that I remembered my love of editing. Even then,
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROBIN: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Iâd often talked about doing some freelance
editing, but I hadnât done anything to pursue the dream until my friend Lacy
asked me to edit a book she planned to self-publish. I did, and she was
impressed. She was a multi-published author with a big house, and her support
really encouraged me to give it a shot. She also referred other clients to me,
and when she started her own publishing company, she asked me to be their
freelance copyeditor. I probably wouldnât be doing this if not for the support
of Lacy and a lot of my other friends. Funny, but the name sort of came to me,
because my friends in my local writing group often talked about my âred pen.â
Theyâd share sob stories about how Iâd taken my red pen to their babies (like
Iâm some sort of manuscript murderer.) Weirdly, I thought that was funâwhich
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROBIN: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I had two Christmas novellas published
through Pelican Book Group before I signed with Chip MacGregor. Interesting
story, how I came to be his client. He was slated to speak at a local writers
conference, but right before the conference, he came down with strep throat and
had to cancel. He invited all the attendees to send him a proposal. I had mine
in the mail the following Monday, and then waited. And waited. A couple of
months later, he spoke at an event at a friendâs house in Tulsa, just a
90-minute drive. A friend and I make the trek to meet him in person. He said
during his brief talk that he usually tries to respond to a proposal within six
weeks, so I very boldly (if you can call a chick shaking in her pumps bold)
approached him after his talk and told him it had been a few months since I
sent him my proposal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He apologized and
promised to look at it. Another month went by before I heard from him, and it
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>That</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria;">â</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">s one way to look at the story. Another
way is this: I worked very hard on my craft for years and prayed a lot, not
just that the Lord would lead me to a great agent, but also that I would become
a better writer. When the time was right, God opened the doors.</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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timing is always perfect! Who is your publisher? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROBIN: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I published two books with Pelican Book
Group, and my latest two books are self-published. With the Christian fiction
industry the way it is, Chip wasnât able to place my book with a larger
publisher. We talked about submitting to smaller publishers, but in the end, Chip
encouraged me to self-publish. Iâm so glad he did, because itâs been an awesome
ride. I still dream of landing a contract with a major house someday, but right
now, I feel Iâm right where God wants me. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">DEBORAH:</b> That you
are! Iâm glad I connected with you. Youâre writing is fantastic so keep it up!!
Would you give us the names of your published titles? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROBIN: <i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">One Christmas Eve</span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> came out in the fall of 2012, and <i>Faith
House</i> released in the fall of 2013. <i>Finding Amanda</i> released this
April, and <i>Chasing Amanda</i>, its free prequel, released July 2nd. </span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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two of the four. Now I need to go buy the other two. Love your writing, your
stories. (There. Itâs done. I love the computer age. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span> I just ordered your first
two books. I canât wait to start another read.) So what is your next bookâs
title, and what is it about? When will it be released? <o:p></o:p></div>
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have a better answer. The next book is written but not edited yet. Iâm playing
with the title, âResurrecting Reagan McAdamsâ or something like that. Iâm
terrible at titles. Itâs a romantic suspenseââWhat happens when a woman
discovers she accidentally married her arch-enemy?â (Although arch-enemy makes
me think Lex Luther and mwha-ha-ha laughter.) Thatâs as much of a synopsis as
Iâve come up with so far. The book is written, the back-cover copy, not quite.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">DEBORAH: </b>This
gives me another book to look forward to reading. BTW, I loved that laugh!! Now
for the big question, which do you enjoy more? Editing or Writing? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROBIN: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Depends on which one Iâm doing. If Iâm
editing, then I definitely prefer writing. But if Iâm writing, I long to be
editing someone elseâs words. Writing is hard.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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your answer. You ought to try politics next, haha. Tell us about the blog site,
Live, Write, Thrive that you appear in with 3 other editors. Do you write for
them on a regular basis sharing tips on writing? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ROBIN: <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I blog for Live, Write, Thrive once a month
this year on the Fatal Flaws of Fiction. Itâs been great fun so far working
with the other ladies. I think there might be a book at the end of the year,
which is exciting to think about.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">DEBORAH: </b>I joined the
blog site and already shared it with my writersâ group. I am amazed we got this
interview done so quickly. I see how very busy you are; yet you took time for
usâŚand had me laughing throughout it allâŚthank you! Also I see God working in
your life and you are following the path He is leading you on. Awesome!! Thank
you for your time. You are the best. Again, you are a joy to work with. Thanks
again for the lessons on tension.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">ROBIN: My pleasure. Thanks for having me!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Wasn</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">â</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">t that a great interview? I truly enjoyed
hearing straight from her. This should encourage you writers as it did me.
Robin Patchen is gifted. I hope you take advantage of her expertise. Here is
her bio:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Robin Patchen lives in Edmond, Oklahoma, with her husband and three teenagers. Her third book, <i>Finding Amanda,</i>released in April, and its free prequel, <i>Chasing Amanda,</i> released in July. When Robin isn't writing or caring for her family, she works as a freelance editor at Robin's Red Pen, where she specializes in Christian Fiction. Read excerpts and find out more at her website, <a href="http://robinpatchen.com/" target="_blank">robinpatchen.com</a></span><br />
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Robin's Red Pen: <a href="https://robinsredpen.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://robinsredpen.wordpress.com/</a></div>
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Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Amanda-inspirational-Robin-Patchen-ebook/dp/B00VN0STLI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1428171089&sr=8-3&keywords=robin+patchen" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Amanda-inspirational-Robin-Patchen-ebook/dp/B00VN0STLI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1428171089&sr=8-3&keywords=robin+patchen</a><br />
Itunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/finding-amanda/id982982402?mt=11" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/finding-amanda/id982982402?mt=11</a><br />
Kobo: <a href="https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/finding-amanda" target="_blank">https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/finding-amanda</a><br />
Barnes & Noble: <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-amanda-robin-patchen/1121693795?ean=2940151640039" target="_blank">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-amanda-robin-patchen/1121693795?ean=2940151640039</a><br />
Goodreads: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25311792-finding-amanda" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25311792-finding-amanda</a><br />
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this will be writing tips I learned on an on-line course. No matter what you write,
take time to read and soak in the knowledge Robin Patchen shared with us, the
group from ACFW who took the on-line course. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the thesaurus tension
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Conflict â Clash,
competition, or mutual interference of opposing or incompatible forces or
qualitiesâŚas ideas, interests, wills, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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striving, or imbalanceâŚa feeling of psychological stress often manifested by
increased muscular tonus and by other physiological indicators of emotion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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necessarily conflict (although conflict should always be tense). Sometimes
tension is just a bit of uncertainty of things being different than we thought
they would be. When characters are feeling inner conflict, thatâs tension.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In writing, talking about
tension, weâre talking about <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">psychological
stress</b>. But remember, while writing about your characters feelings of
tension (heartbeats race, etc), your true goal is to <u>make your reader feel
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You need the main conflict
as well as smaller ones throughout your whole novel. A big plot point in your
story could be the hero has to fight the dragon; or your heroine has to fight
her teenage daughter. They are essential. Without them you donât have a story.
BUT thatâs not how Donald Maass describes tension in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fire in Fiction.</i></b> He
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keeps the reader in a constant state of suspense over what will happen, not in
the story but in the next few seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While the <u>plot of your
story is vital</u>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">the tension is what
keeps your reader engaged and turning the page</b>. Robin shared with us
specific ways to develop tension in four types of writing. Exposition.
Description. Action. Dialog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->From characters moving in opposing directions, or
unanswered questions, and/or hidden agendas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Often tension arises when the character isnât aware of
it. Perhaps the reader read a scene in which a bad guy planted a bomb beneath a
cafĂŠ table. Now the hero is sitting at that table reading the newspaper,
sipping coffee. Enjoying the peace. While the reader is gripping the book with
white knuckles knowing there is a bomb right there. You donât have to write the
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">tick-tick-tick</i>. The readerâs
heartbeat is supplying it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is the moment in your manuscript where youâre explaining something. These are
not necessarily entire scenes but sections of scenes in which your character is
thinking. LOOK at each passage and ask do you really need it? What new thing
are you telling the reader they didnât already know? If there is nothing, then
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the opposite. (EX: Character knows he/she shouldnât say something, and he/she
does anyway.) (EX: Character longs for one thing and he/she fears it at the
same time.) (EX: He/she feels one thing on the surface, but something
unexpected or even opposite underneath.) If you add inner conflict to every
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->When on the surface your character is feeling one way,
figure out what is the opposite of thatâŚthink of 3 or 4 choicesâŚand then work
on one of those.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->What new thing can you introduce that sheds more light
on whatâs happening in the story? It can be a bit of the characterâs history or
a tidbit that makes him feel anxious, even when all should be well on the
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tension for tensionâs sake. Your tension needs to highlight real story issues,
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and describe them; the point is to find the details that reflect what you want
the reader to see, to hear, to smell, to feel. Itâs not just about describing
the obvious to the reader. Hereâs an example from Charles Martinâs <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Chasing
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><b><i> </i>I stepped out into the sunlight humming a Pat Green tune, slipped on my sunglasses, and stared out over the courthouse steps. After three days of incarceration, not much had changed. Brunswick, Georgia, was like that. Discarded bubblegum, flat as half-dollars, dotted the steps like splattered ink. Lazy, blimpish pigeons strutted the sidewalk begging for bread scraps or the sprinkles off somebody's double-shot mocha latte. In the alley across the street, and entire herd of stray cats crept toward the wharf just four blocks down. The sound of seagulls told them the shrimp boats had returned. And on the steps next to me, two officers lifted a tattooed man, whose feet and hands were shackled and cuffed, up the steps and, undoubtedly, into Judge Thaxton's courtroom. Based on the mixture of saliva and epithets coming our of his mouth, he wasn't too crazy about going. No worries. Given my experience with Her Honor, his stay in her courtroom wouldn't be too long.</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The tension is subtle. It's our first glimpse of the protagonist, and he seems as happy as can be. He shares these wonderful images--blimpish pigeons and sprinkles from a latte. He's even humming. So why does the reader have that sense of tension? That one little phrase changed the whole thing: "After three days of incarceration..."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Wait, what? The guy's leaving the jailhouse in the middle of town--presumably his own town, since he knows the place pretty well--and happy? How can that be?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">That unspoken question would probably be enough to get you to turn the page, but then Charles Martin adds another image--the shackled man. Yes, it stays lighthearted, but there's ominousness about seeing someone shackled and dragged into a courthouse. And then one more line makes the reader wonder: "Given my experience with Her Honor..." So the hero's been in front of the judge before, enough to predict what she's going to do. And he's cheerful.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This guy's emotions are not conflicted. He seems as content as can be. But it causes some conflicting emotions in the reader, doesn't it? Normally someone just released from jail in his or her hometown would feel more--ashamed, embarrassed, humiliated, dishonored, indignant--Content...never. So why does he? It makes you want to keep reading. The contrast of the two--how he should feel, yet how he feels brings about tension.</span></span></span></div>
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Word Choice, how your protagonist filters what she sees, hears, and feels, can add tension to your description. Word choice should do double-duty. First it needs to help the reader picture the setting. Second it needs to reflect the character in some way. It's not about the thing being described, it's about how your reader feels about the thing--be in the landscape or a new dress. The tension comes from those feelings.<br />
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Tips to adding tension to description:<br />
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1. Put yourself in the eyes of the POV character. Spend some time there and figure out what he/she would notice. You can't tell the reader everything; so choose your details carefully.<br />
2. Start with a broad brush, then narrow into key details, details you can use to reflect your character's feelings.<br />
3. Choose words that reflect the picture you're trying to paint. Hard words, soft words, whimsical words, or concrete words...they all subtly lead the reader to one place or another.<br />
4. Go beyond the obvious emotion if you can. Sometimes, the obvious emotion is the one you want to convey, but sometimes it isn't what the protagonist feels.<br />
5. Add a few key phrases that'll make your reader ask some questions, encouraging them to turn the page.<br />
6. If you're working on a segment at the start of your story, before the inciting incident, think of your character's innermost desire. What does your character want? That can be the driving force of that first segment of description. Let that desire be reflected.<br />
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Don't skip the description in your book fearing it might be boring. The reader wants to be in the setting. They can't if you don't take them there. Find a way to make your descriptions drip with emotion and tension.<br />
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<b>Tension in Action:</b><br />
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If you really want your action scenes to drip with tension, you need to do more than just provide a lot of action.<br />
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What is action? It is the parts of your book where your characters are doing something.<br />
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Tips for adding tension to action scenes:<br />
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1. Be unpredictable. Sometimes, your hero and heroine have to lose. Sometimes bad things have to happen. When you're writing an action scene, brainstorm five things that can happen, then brainstorm five more. Maybe choose an option from the bottom of that last list.<br />
2. Increase the stakes. How else can your scene matter to your story, to the community, and to the world?<br />
3. Get your heroes personally involved. Show us why this matters to the hero, to his family, to his community.<br />
4. Raise questions...and don't offer answers right away. Never answer one question before you raise another.<br />
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Tips to adding tension to your dialog:<br />
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1. Eliminate every predictable word. Tension arises in the readers when they are kept off-guard. So what things are predictable? Nicknames, pet names; nonsense words like Uh, um; Filler words like well, so, anyway, greetings; direct answers.<br />
2. Eliminate as many dialog tags (he said, she said) as possible without confusing the reader. Eliminate EVERY dialog tag that accompanies an action beat. (EX: "Almost there," he said as he turned left.-- instead write -- "Almost there." He turned left.)<br />
3. Eliminate all adverbs within dialog tags. (EX: "I love you," he said softly. -- instead write -- "I love you," he whispered.<br />
4. Eliminate fancy words used for said. (EX: "I love you," he declared.) If you have to tell reader who said it, stick with he said or asked. Readers tend to skim over those words. EXCEPT when you are using a more specific word to describe how something was said and it's very important to specify...like whispered, shouted, or screamed. Use them, but use them sparingly.<br />
5. Eliminate telling in dialog. (If you can start the sentence with "As you know," delete it. Find another way to tell the reader...better to be in exposition than in dialog.<br />
6. Eliminate straight answers. (EX: "How's it going?" "Fine, you?" - write - "How's it going" "Don't start with me.") (that was unexpected and not boring. Now you want to know why they responded that way.) Another example. ("How's it going?" "Do you know what you get when you cross a train wreck and a category 4 hurricane?" Silence filled the room. "That's how it's going."<br />
7. When you've cut out all the unnecessary stuff, see what you have left and figure out how else you can say what you're trying to say without saying anything obvious.<br />
8. Ensure your characters all have different agendas, and find subtle ways or overt, depending on the scene, to show those differing agendas.<br />
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If a piece of dialog comes easily, you've more than likely made it too predictable. Try finding a unique way to have your characters respond. Make sure it matches their personalities though.<br />
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The tips above came from Robin Patchen's on line class I took. I hope they help you as much as I believe they are helping me. God bless you all.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-19161983133640275832015-07-14T11:19:00.000-07:002015-07-14T16:40:49.634-07:00An Interview with Dani PettreyHello everyone.<br />
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As the title states, we have that interview I mentioned I was trying to get with Dani Pettrey. She is an awesome author. She wrote the Alaskan Courage series. They include extreme sports and activities...keeping you on the edge of your seat as you read. Her stories pulled me in quickly and kept me reading until the end of each. I had to have them all. If I remember correctly at the time 3 were available with the 4th book about to be released. Of course I got it immediately and then had to wait for number 5 to come out. I pre-ordered, so I got it as soon as it was available. If you are looking for a GREAT read this summer, pick one of hers up or download them in your E-reader. Her interview is here for my readers and fellow writers to enjoy.<br />
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Before I add it, I want to update you on what is going on in my life as I normally do in my blogs.<br />
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I also hope you are having a wonderful summer!<br />
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My summer has been filled with writing and sunning with more of both to come. As I mentioned to you before, I sent in a completed manuscript to my publisher at the end of May, <b><i>Hidden Secrets</i></b>. Still waiting to hear back. They must be busy, busy as they are growing by leaps and bounds. Since then I've worked on the 4th book of the Samantha Cain series - <i style="font-weight: bold;">Against Her Will</i>. It was scheduled to release in 2014, but those who have been connected with me through my blogging know I lost my dear sweet husband March 2nd of 2014. We had taken a trip to the Caribbean earlier, where I made notes of the surroundings and the people to include in this novel, since my characters would be traveling down there. I had started the novel earlier on, but could not work on it after his passing. The memories hurt too bad. Of course they were beautiful memories, just hard to relive knowing Scott wouldn't be with me any more. Anyway, I've been working on its completion ever since the first of June, and now thanks to my critique partners jumping on it quickly, I'm working on the rewrites and edits now. I'm hoping to have it to my publisher by the end of July. I hope you all are still looking forward to the read.<br />
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In the mean time, I learned Thorndike Press republished <i style="font-weight: bold;">Crime in The Big Easy</i> that released July 1st (I mentioned this in June's blog), and they have scheduled <i style="font-weight: bold;">Be Not Afraid</i> to release August 1st, with <i style="font-weight: bold;">Testimony of Innocence </i>not far behind...September 1st. The specialty of Thorndike Press is they publish in hardback with large print. This was exciting news to me.<br />
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God has blessed my writing career, using Oak Tara Publishing. They connected my work to Barbour Publishing having that collection of Deborah Lynne novels released May 1st, 2015 and now this with Thorndike Press. In the meantime, my job is to keep writing while He does the heavy lifting...spreading my work...touching the hearts of my readers.<br />
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He also lead me to start writing that non-fiction book, <b><i>Guidance from The Light,</i></b> I mentioned to you. It is a two month devotion so far. Until I've written all 12 months, I show it as days 1 - whatever number I'm on. This devotion is free for the download off of my website. I'll be adding the third month by the end of July for those of you who have already downloaded the first two months. When it's completed, I will make it available as a book and carry it with me to the arts and craft shows I attend. I hope His Word and how He blessed me through His Word, will also be a blessing to you. Take time to look at <b><i>Guidance from The Light</i></b> on my web site at your convenience. <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">click here for website</a><br />
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My husband's birthday is coming up next week. Last year my kids (minus 1 who lives in California but is working to get transferred back this way -- so maybe 2016's trip she will be a part of), grandkids, and his twin sister took a trip together to the beach, to the same place we had gone with Scott the year before his death. It made it easier on all of us to be together, missing him together, loving him together, yet celebrating his victory in Heaven with The Lord together. It made our loss of him easier to bear together. It's that time again. This time I believe it will be filled with more smiles and joy than last time. We still miss Scott tremendously, but know in our hearts he is rejoicing and is better off...and that one day we will be with him rejoicing with The Lord. Life goes on. So to the beach we are going together. More summer relaxing. Again, I hope you've been enjoying your summer as well.<br />
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NOW WHAT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR:<br />
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The interview of Dani Pettrey. She is a jewel. Enjoy.<br />
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Iâm glad to say, the author I mentioned in the past few
months of blogging, Dani Pettrey, has agreed to an interview by me. I know you will love
her as much as I do. I hope by now, youâve bought some of her books and found
out how great she really is.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you, Dani, for allowing me to spend a little time with
you as I pick your brain. Some of my readers are people who read Deborah Lynne
novels, and some are writers growing their craft. As a writer myself, I love
getting to talk to fellow authors and find out more about them. Thank you for
taking time to answer my questions below.<o:p></o:p></div>
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bit about your journey of writing and how you connected with your publisher for
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I have always loved daydreaming and making up stories. I dabbled with
creative writing growing up, but set it aside. It wasnât until after the birth
of my youngest daughter and a bout with a serious illness, that I really felt
God stirring me to start writing again. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">When I first began, I
spent a lot of time simply reading novels, seeing how they worked, analyzing
why I fell in love with certain characters and not others. I attended writing
conferences, joined a writerâs group and devoted regular time to writing. I was
also blessed with an amazing mentor who really shepherded me in the craft and
writing life. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I finished <i><u>Submerged</u></i>
just prior to the ACFW conference a number of years back. I hadnât been in a
couple years, but I really felt led to go. I signed up last minute and put in
for appointments with the editor and agent I really hoped to meet with. Since I
registered so late, I didnât get appointments with either. But God has a way of
working things out. My first night at the conference I attended a Late Night
Chat for Bethany House. I spoke with Dave Long afterwards and he graciously
allowed me to send him the first three chapters. A couple weeks later I got an
email from him requesting the full manuscript. A few after that I received a
contract offer. It was absolutely amazing to get an offer for the book of my
heart. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">No. I had two
âpracticeâ manuscripts, which will never see the light of day, and two
submission manuscripts before I wrote <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Submerged.
</i>God knew I needed the practice and the timing. When I received my contract
offer both of my girls were close to grown and it was just so abundantly clear
that it was Godâs timing and not mine. Iâm so thankful I got published when I
did and not with the earlier manuscripts, thought I may one day rewrite one of
them as the story is still near and dear to my heart. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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a store called, The Last Frontier Adventures, where they specialize in carrying
gear for the extreme sports enthusiast as well as offer trips/tours that
include the sportâŚare you writing from experience in these sports? If so, share
a littleâŚif not, tell us what made you go that route. By the way, every book
had such excitement and fun wrapped into the story. Job well done!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Thanks so much! We
are a pretty adventurous family, but not to the extreme that the McKennas are.
So while Iâve been white-water rafting, rock climbing, skiing, sailing, etc.
Iâve never been heli-skiing or free climbing. I like to say Iâm a moderate
adventurer while the McKennas are most definitely on the extreme end of
adventure. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Iâve always been
fascinated and awed by extreme athletes so getting to write, to research various
extreme adventures and to write about a family who pursues them for a living
was absolutely fabulous. <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This is such a hard one to answer. I really
love different aspects about each book in the series. In <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Submerged</i>, I love getting to meet all the characters and being
introduced to Yancey, Alaska. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Shattered</i>
has my favorite love story<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Stranded</i> my favorite adventure, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Silenced</i> my favorite mystery, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Sabotaged </i>my favorite setting. If forced
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Again, such a hard
question. Iâm really partial to Cole and Bailey reuniting, but I truly think my
favorite love story is Landon and Piperâs. I love the dynamic between the two,
and Landon is my kind of guy. </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Heâs hardworking, struggling to be
more than his past lineage, loyal and he loves fiercely. He is a little rough
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series because I loved the family and friends you created. So tell us, where
are you taking us next? And when should we be looking for your next release?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I just finished writing the first book (COLD
SHOT) in a new four-book series entitled Chesapeake Valor. The series focuses
on four adult friends who grew up together in the Chesapeake Bay area. Iâm
really enjoying getting to share the gorgeous and diverse area where I live
with readers. Within the state of Maryland we have beaches, mountains, a major
city (Baltimore), small towns, farms, and, of course, the beautiful Chesapeake
Bay. I hope readers who enjoy the Alaskan Courage series will enjoy the
Chesapeake Valor series. COLD SHOT will be available February 2, 2016, but it
is available for pre-order now on Amazon. </span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Can't wait!! I'm looking forward to the new series all ready. Thank
you, Dani, for your time that you shared with us. Continue on your writing
path. We love your books and look forward to the next one. (and truth be told,
I couldnât pick a favorite story, one over the other 4. I loved them all as far as the stories go.
For the favorite couple, you picked mine. I loved Landon and Piper too!!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Thank you so very much for having me.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Dani </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p>There you have it friends. Wasn't she great, taking time out to answer a few questions to share with other writers who are trying to write or sell their first book...to encourage them. Also I asked for this interview with her to help you who read my books find another author who I know you will love. Her stories inspire me. Go get you a copy and start reading. You won't regret it. </o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hello friends.
Iâm glad to see several of you still reading my monthly blog. Sorry itâs not
put out consistently on the same date monthly. Life, as you know, leads you
this way and that. I know I pray daily asking God to lead me, to do all Heâs called
me to do, each day. Therefore I believe it comes out at the time it is supposed
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lately Heâs been
encouraging me to write on my latest Samantha Cain novel. Itâs <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Against
Her Will</i></b>. I believe it will be well worth the wait. As you all know it
was expected out last yearâbut again, life got in the way. The Lord took my
husband home to be with Him. So while Scott is up there dancing, praising,
playing golf, visiting his family and mine, Iâm down here on earth living one
day at a time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The last day of May
I sent off a completed manuscript to my publisher, Ramona Tucker. I still
havenât heard back, but I feel I will at the right time. That one was <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hidden
Secrets</i></b>. It too will be worth the wait. I feel the novels I am writing,
God puts into my heart. The stories are fiction, but God is real in each and
every one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I mentioned in a
previous blog about a non-fiction book God has me writing. You all know I
stated over the last twenty plus years, Iâd never write non-fiction. Itâs too
hard. But we all know who is in control. God has had me working on a
devotional. When itâs completed it will be a yearly devotion, but as of right
now the first 31 days have been posted on <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/">MY WEBSITE</a> for you to pull up and
download on your computer, to be read for free. It is my gift to you at your
time of convenience. I just gave the next 28 days to my webmaster to add to the
website. It will be there soon, The key to finding it on my website is to click
on the LIGHTHOUSE, and youâll see more. Until 12 sections have been added,
youâll only be able to add one at a time. When the book is completed I will
have all 12 months combined into oneâŚwell my webmaster will.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I tried adding
something today to my website, but kind of messed things up. Sheâll fix it or
help me fix it soon. On ORDER page I tried adding 3 places people could quickly
click on and order the book or ebook of Bayou Secrets â a collection of 3 of my
novels in one book published by Barbour Publishing and Oak Tara. Iâll go ahead
and note it here on my blog:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">For those of you
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Testimony of Innocence,</i></b> to click on any of the above will give you
access to purchase the hard copy or eBook at a discounted rate. Enjoy!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Isnât spring the
best time of year? Look around your neighborhood and enjoy the beautiful
flowers blooming. Oh how I love flowers. I took a quick glance back to make
sure I wonât be duplicating this, but here is a picture of some of the flowers
that were blooming in my yard and some I cut and brought inside to enjoy:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">They bloomed in
white, gold, and purple. They were so pretty. Just recently I cut them back in
hopes to get more. The ones Iâd left on the plants had died and of course the
ones I brought inside slowly decayed. I kept them going as long as I could. I
donât have a green thumb so I am amazed that these and the impassions as well
as the day lilies in the front yard are doing so well. Scott was the one who
kept our garden flowers blooming. He and God that is. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The tip Iâm
going to share today for writers is something I learned through a course taught
by<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>James R Callan , author of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Over
my Dead Body, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cleansed by Fire</i></b>, and
more. He taught a course entitled â Dialog that Sells â He also has a book
available on the subjectâ <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Write Great Dialog</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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His first question to us was why do we care about how we
write our dialogue? He let us know that a frequent reason for manuscripts to be
turned down is for poor dialog. He went on to give an example of both.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Poor dialog for
writing in book:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âHi, Mary.
Howâs
everything?â <span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âGood. And
you?â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âThings are
going pretty well.â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âGlad to hear
that. Been to any good movies
recently?â <span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âNo. Too busy
getting the kids ready for school.â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âOh, I guess
it is getting close to that time of year, isnât it.â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âToo close;
too fast.â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âI guess Iâll
be into that next year.â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âHave you seen
Joan lately? Iâve called and gone by many times for over<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a week and I never catch her.â<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now the way it
would work in a novel:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âHi. Howâs
everything going?â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âGood.
Goodâ<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">âHave you seen
Joan lately? Iâve called and gone by a bunch of times. Sheâs nowhere to be
found. Iâm worried.â<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cut
out the fat. Donât waste the readersâ time. Dialog should do one of two things.
Either further the plot, or enhance the readerâs understanding of the
character. If it doesnât, cut out that dialog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman";">As
dialog moves your story forward, it can also intensify the conflict or add more
conflict to it. It also can be used to describe a character so as not to bore
the reader with too much narrative. Dialog can be used in foreshadowing as
well. Dialog written well can be very powerful in writing a novel that will
sell.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another
form of dialog is internal dialog. I know this as <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">deep point of view</b>, taught to me by Jill Elizabeth Nelson. Another
good book to help grow your manuscript. Internal dialog reveals the true
character of the character, the feeling of the character, and make the story
more believable to the reader.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman";">He
taught us more in the on-line course I took through ACFW I believe. I just
shared a few of the major points. The most important thing to know is your
dialog is important to your book sells. A writer should fine-tune every part of
writing a novel and make his/her be the best it can be before shopping it
around to agents or editors, or publishing yourself. Your work follows you, so
make it your best. Of course, as I writer I can tell you as you grow you can
always make your older novels better, but thatâs part of the growing experience
of being a writer. I wouldnât trade it for the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman";">God
bless you all<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Until
next month,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-30957638507877333142015-05-18T14:08:00.002-07:002015-05-18T14:08:54.877-07:00We Will Not Be Shaken<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As time goes on, we travel a lot of miles over a lot of roads. I don't know about you, but my last 18 months have been some newly traveled roads. Sure, I had experienced death before Scott's passing March 2, 2014, but it wasn't the same. I think Scott's death touched me deeper than any loss of a loved one I'd ever felt. The walk was so different...so different from the loss of Dad, Mom, Mr. and Mrs. Craft (Scott's mom and dad), and Sharon (my sister). I missed them. I hurt walking the empty days after they went on to be with the Lord. Praise God I can say that--All went on to be with the Lord. I felt their absence, but when the Lord took Scott home an bigger emptiness, more than I could ever imagine, surrounded me. Don't get me wrong. I was never alone. Never by myself. I was so blessed to have my kids, grandkids, and kids-in-law to love me and try to fill the emptiness. Praise God, He too was with me through it all...through all the above trails I was walking. But my flesh had to move through those days as well as my joyful spirit. It's so easy to give into temptation and wallow in your sorrow. I wanted to so many days, and some I did. I'm blessed God didn't let me stay there. He loves me and I know it. He has plans for me...Praise God for that. My life on earth is not over, so I move on, one day at a time. Some days Scott's absence still pierces my heart, but I keep moving forward through my trust and faith in the Lord.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">He helped me start writing again. This is a gift He has given me. Those who knew me in school might remember -- I hated reading, English was not my best subject. Yet this is where He brought me. Writing and reading and writing some more. The dreams I had as a young person was to act...be the next Doris Day. God brought that dream to pass as well, but not in the way I'd expected. I thought I'd be acting in movies and on stage. Instead I fell in love, married, and had kids. As they grew He brought me to writing. My books are written through His guided hand. While I'm writing them, I get to play every character in my novel. Yippee! Now that's acting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">So know this. God has given each of us a road to travel, a dream to reach, a passion to follow, all from the time we are small. If we will use this dream, this passion, to His glory, if we listen and follow His direction He will fill our lives in abundance. God is good. God is love. God is truth. God is peace. Reach for Him and you can have it all!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">May 1st the book -- <i style="font-weight: bold;">Bayou Secrets</i> -- was released to chain stores across America. I'm sorry to say it wasn't at the one and only Costco we have here in Baton Rouge, nor did I find it at any Walmart in my area. I know that I was told it wouldn't be at every Costco or Walmart (and some other big chain stores that I don't know), but I hope you found it in your area. I ordered me one off the internet. I love the way they had <i style="font-weight: bold;">Crime in The Big Easy, Be Not Afraid, </i>and<i style="font-weight: bold;"> Testimony of </i><b><i>Innocence</i></b> all in one book. It is over 900 pages. My average book is 330 pages long when printed normal size. It was cool to read from it. And I loved the cover. Anyway, I hope you found your copy, or managed to buy one for a gift for a friend. I loved it and glad my books crossed from sea to sea. I was blessed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For the record, I sent off my latest manuscript to my editor as I'd told you I was working toward in my last blog. It went off the evening of April 30th. <i style="font-weight: bold;">Hidden Secrets</i> is the title. I'll tell you more when I hear back from my publisher. In the meantime, I am working on <i style="font-weight: bold;">Against Her Will</i>, book 4 of the Samantha Cain Series. It's writing itself. I love when that happens and the words pour out onto the page. God has the perfect time for everything.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I know those who read my blog is either a writer or a reader of fiction...or both. I've got to share the latest book I'm reading. It's by one of my favorite authors (I admit to have a few). Dee Henderson's latest, released May 1st -- <i style="font-weight: bold;">Taken</i>. I've not quiet finished it yet, but it is proving to be a great read as usual. Her stories as well as her characters come to life before your eyes. To see her books <a href="http://www.paperbackswap.com/Dee-Henderson/author/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As most of you know by now, if you go to my website: <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/</a> you can click on the Lighthouse on the first page to read a devotional the Lord is leading me to write. I hope to have another month ready to add soon. It will always be available free for downloading off of my website. I pray you are blessed by it. Also on my website, blogs that have been posted since 2011 can still be found by clicking on ejournal on my website. Feel free to browse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I try to include a writing tip for all of you writers who read my blog. I've been thinking on hard on what to share this time. I hope you find this helpful.</span><br />
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procrastinatingâŚplanningâŚthinking about writingâŚthinking about my story, my
idea, and then saying Iâll start tomorrow. To become a better writer you have
to set aside a time to do it and stick to it. Make your self sit down and start
writing. Thinking about it will not make it happen. As Iâve said many times
before â PERSEVERE!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Write about something you care about. If you do,
the reader will enjoy it more, and you as a writer will expose heart in it. If
you are into politics but write medical journals, your reader wonât appreciate
your writing. However, if you write a political novel with the depth and the
heart you have for the subject, it will be a spell-bounder. Readers will love
it. When you write from the heart, it shows. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Make a list or an outline of what you plan to
have happen (in a novel) or plan to say (an article). When I first started
writing, I always wrote by the seat of my pants, but as Iâve grown Iâve found
by taking time to outline my story first, build my character sheets before I
begin, put faces to the names of my characters, my stories are easier to write.
Iâm not saying I always stick to my outlines. Remember, itâs your outline. You
can change it. But I promise you this; if you have an outline, youâll never get
stuck wondering where do to go next. Iâve only recently started writing a full
outline first. In the past 5-7 of my published novels, Iâve had notes, ideas,
lists of scenes that I wanted to see happen, but with the past 2 novels, Iâve
written an outline first. Like I said earlier, you donât have to follow it.
Itâs there to keep you focused and moving forward, but itâs not set in stone.
For me, it takes the pressure off. Iâve tried it, and I like it, so Iâm
sticking to it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Write your completed article or story before you
start making changes. Let your creative juices flow. Donât second-guess
yourself. Get it all complete, and then reread it. Follow your instincts. Then
let someone else read and make suggestions as well. But write it in its entirety
first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Be consistent. Donât quit. Stay after whatever youâve
planned to write until it is complete. Finish what you start!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Get help from critique partners. Listen to
suggestions they make. Itâs still your writing, so do what you feel led to do.
A second or third pair of eyes always helps improve your writing. You as the
author tend to read what you meant to say. Listen to your CP. Hear what they
have to say. Then follow your heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-60104733884801941562015-04-25T20:24:00.002-07:002015-04-26T09:20:20.929-07:00Keep looking toward tomorrow -- it only gets better!Hello everyone. I'm so sorry I didn't get my blog written and posted by the tenth of this month. April is almost over. Where did it go?<br />
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This has been a busy month for me...and some of you as well.<br />
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Of course we all know IRS is our number one concern in April. We don't want to miss the deadline for turning in our tax returns. Most of you probably jumped on it by February. I think the deadline for all the information to come to us so we can file is the end of January. Me, I put it off until the last minute. Ask Brenda, my CPA. I usually put off making my appointment until the middle or end of March, and then they have to squeeze me in. I guess they don't have to, but they do. Margie's Tax Service takes care of me every year. I am blessed.<br />
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You know what I did in January, February, and March. Not much, but what I did do, I put in my blogs. I did attend a couple of book fairs and truly enjoyed them. I have another one coming up May 2nd in Sulphur, LA from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's called "Authors on the Bayou" - Authors and Illustrators with their books for sale as well as workshops and readings. Sulphur Regional Library/ 1160 Cypress St/Sulphur, LA 70663/any questions call 337/721-7141. I tried to post the flyer, but couldn't do it. Authors who will be there are: Deborah Lynne, Trish Leger, Vicky Franks, Deborah Fenton, Morena Caleb, Dr. Elaine Adams, Theresa Singleton, Caroline Dixon, Dr. Tim Pennington, Arlene Hebert, Rachel Windham, Angela Tenzeno, Malinda Falgoust, Cay Gibon, Lori Leger, Gail Parker, and Jessica Hutchings. I'll be speaking and answering any questions at 11:45. Speakers will be throughout the whole program. Also as I mentioned, there will be workshops: Organize our life in 37 minutes; Yo, ho ho and hold em:Capturing and holding your audience; AND How to enhance your child's imagination and education in 15 minutes a day. The programs are all free and open to the public.<br />
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How did I spend the rest of April? Having fun. I wanted to go on this trip, of course, but part of me didn't think I was ready. I flew off on 4/15/15 with Chris my son, Rosie my daughter-in-law and Sarah my sister-in-law. We spent a week in Cancun, Mexico. I'll toss in a couple of pictures at the end of this paragraph. This trip was during all that horrific weather in Louisiana and surrounding areas. In fact, it started as we were driving down to New Orleans to catch the plane. It was delayed an hour due to the weather, causing us to miss our flight from Dallas to Cancun. Instead of getting to our final destination on time, which I believe was around 4 p.m, we got in after 8 that night and was told our ride wouldn't be there waiting on us. But guess what--he was! What a wonderful man, actually two of them. I don't know if they waited or just returned for us, but when we were told we'd have to hire a taxi and it would be $30 per person - $120, I was ready to do cartwheels when Rosie saw a man holding up a sign saying Chris Craft. This man was pleasant and informative...and he spoke broken English very well...American English. I have to say that because my son-in-law, Molly's husband, is from England and Pete speaks proper English. We fail miserably. Well I do, with my country drawl. When we arrived at the hotel, we were ready for a shower and relaxing. The next day we started enjoying all the things the place offered: food, swimming in the pool, laying out on the beach, dipping our feet in the Caribbean and more. We did this every day but one. After two or three full days in the sun, we gave our skin some rest and took a ferry to Isle of Mujeres. I think I'm spelling it correctly. It's the Island of Women. No it wasn't filled with all women. We never found out where the name came from. It was a beautiful island where we rented a golf cart and drove around. Visited the turtle farm, saw the sights, and then walked the streets in the little town. Shop after shop of souvenirs. Of course there were 3 women and 1 man, so we went shopping. I bought some nice things to bring home to Rachael, Molly, Pete, Koby and Eli. And for my oldest grandson, Scotty (his grandfather's namesake and look alike) I found the perfect gift for him at the airport in Mexico on our flight back home. Nothing worked for what he'd said he'd like to get. He loved what I found for him. In fact, I believe everyone was happy. My oldest daughter, Rachael, won't know if she likes her gift until she flies here in May. We're going to Nashville when she comes, but I'll save that for another time. Now for 14 pictures I thought I'd share. I hope you enjoy the taste of the sea air and Mexican flavor.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris and Rosie waiting on Ferry Ride</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some of the many turtles and other sea type things at the farm</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris, me, and Rosie with the Caribbean as the backdrop!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">one of the many beaches on the Isle of Mujeres</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We're about to lunch -- believe it or not we are up high looking over</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the four of us at Mexican night back at resort</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reyes & Emil our waiters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view to the right from our deck</td></tr>
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I hope you enjoyed the pictures. We did so much more, but I'm not too good at taking pictures. For those of you who are connected on FB with me or Rosie Craft, there is a journal of a lot of the shots. Hers are the best.<br />
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Now for the next part of my blog. I try to finish off with a writing tip. Today I worked on the 2nd to last edits on my latest manuscript...<i><b>Hidden Secrets</b></i>. I noticed some words I seemed to have trouble with. In case you do to, I had looked them up and found the proper use. The notes I made for myself for future writings, I'm going to share them with you now. I'll copy and paste:</div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Allot/Alot/A Lot â <b>Allot</b> means to parcel out. <b>Alot</b>
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adjective meaning in any amount (Whatever merit the work has) and as an
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As I mentioned earlier, today I went
through another edited copy of my latest MS â <b><i>Hidden Secrets</i></b>. My poor critique
partners have to be getting so tired of me messing up on these same words.
Anyway, I took time to look them up so Iâd have a hard copy as to when and when
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Words NOT to use: alot, alright, any more (two words), any
time (two words), what ever (two words). Youâd be amazed how many times my
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Words to use: <u>allot</u>, <u>a lot</u>, <u>affect</u>, <u>effect</u>,
all right, <u>altogether</u>, <u>all together</u>, anymore, anytime, and
whatever. (see definitions for underlined words if not sure.) Iâm sure there
are more words we could discuss, but these were the ones that tripped me up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ref:<o:p></o:p></div>
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www.Dictionary.reference.com<o:p></o:p></div>
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Grammar Girlâs 101 Misused Words Youâll never Confuse Again (ebook version on my Kindle)<o:p></o:p><br />
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I hope you enjoyed the blog for April. I'll try to send out the May blog by the middle of the month. Don't forget -- <b><i>Bayou Secrets</i></b> will be at your stores wherever you live, May 1...this Friday. It's 3 of my books in one paperback. Well over 900 pages...about 960-975. I'll attach a copy of the cover so you'll know what to look for in Costco, Walmart, LiveWays, and more chain stores all across America. My friends in England, you can order it from your on-line store. I even think I saw a copy of it in eBook form in my Kindle Store. The paperback makes a wonderful Christmas present for those who are shopping early, or a birthday gift. 3 books for the price of 1.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-77119179306092954572015-03-08T15:00:00.001-07:002015-03-08T15:00:25.657-07:00Moving ForwardI'm back again. How about this, two months in a row. It's so nice to be able to chat with my friends through this blog.<br />
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Six days ago was a hard day to complete. It marked one year of Scott's passing. That doesn't seem real, but it's so. I believe I cried more that day than I did this whole past year. It was like God let me pour out all my sadness at once. It was even more than sadness. I think I let go of the things I wished I'd done different in the last 48 hours of his life...not sure they would have a made a difference at all. The great thing--and I know it--was the moment Scott took his last breath he was no longer in pain and was walking the streets of gold in joy and jubilee. I'm glad to say we who he left behind, although we are sad, we are better for knowing him, and he lives on through his kids and his grandsons. Yea!!!<br />
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I managed to be a part of one book festival and one arts & crafts fair since last we spoke. Both were fun to be a part of. The first was the 2nd Annual SWLA Family Book Festival in Lake Charles, LA. This was only their second year and already loads of people were in attendance. Fairs and festivals grow over time, so I'm sure as organized as it was it will only get better and better. The second festival I took part in was in Greenwell Springs, LA at The Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. This was their 10th year. They use all the proceeds to pay tuition to summer camp for kids who otherwise would not be able to go and enjoy. The woman who started it, felt if she could reach only one child, it would be a blessing and possibly bless his/her family around them. I don't know how many families they've blessed in these past 9 years, but by the size and crowd of it, I'm sure it is many. This was their 10th Annual Fair. They not only had a lot of arts and crafts for the families to check out, but they had fantastic rides for the kids. A huge Farris Wheel, a giant slide, and several other rides. They lit up the sky when the sun went down. This year was probably the coldest it has been, but it didn't stop the people. And did I mention the food. Oh my gosh! It was like that fair we used to wait for as a kid that only came around once a year. They had everything you could think of: funnel cakes, cotton candy, popcorn, jambalaya, gumbo, cakes, cake lollipops, and so much more. All who showed up to have fun shared in blessing these young people. I hope to see more of you next year. It was a blast.<br />
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There has been an update on my collection that's being released by Oak Tara/Barbour Publishing together...book named <b><i>Bayou Secrets</i></b>. It will be available May 1 in Costco, Wal-Mart, and other chain stores across America. The collection will contain <i style="font-weight: bold;">Crime in The Big Easy; Be Not Afraid; </i>&<i style="font-weight: bold;"> Testimony of Innocence.</i> The paperback book can be pre ordered now on Amazon, or through Barnes & Noble's internet site...maybe even more.<br />
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I thought by now I'd be finished with my latest novel - <i style="font-weight: bold;">Hidden Secrets</i>. It's almost there. I will get back on <i style="font-weight: bold;">Against Her Will, BK4 of The Samantha Cain Mysteries.</i> Sorry for the delays, but I am working toward completion. Thanks for being patient.<br />
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God also laid on my heart to start writing a devotion. He has helped me so much over this past year as well as the three years prior while Scott was sick. Through His Word He gave me strength to keep moving forward. The devotion has begun. At some point, it will be added on my website so at your convenience you will be able to go in and download it so maybe it will help you as well through a tough time in your life. I'm sharing the Scriptures God opened up to me and how they seemed to help me. This is my way of giving back. Today I'm adding day one to my blog.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">His Promises: Psalms 103:1-6 (NIV)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> <i>Praise the Lord, my
soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and
forget not all his benefitsâwho forgives all your sins and heals all your
diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and
compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is
renewed like the eagleâs. The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the
oppressed.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The Lord is so good! He gives
us precious benefits throughout our lives. He forgives our sins. Praise God! He
heals all our diseases. Praise God! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">He redeems our lives from the
pits we dig for ourselves when we make wrong choices. He wonât leave you there.
Heâs already defeated Satan, so trust the Lord to do what He has planned for
you and all that He promises to you. Do your part by staying in His Word,
living the life He wants you to live, under the blood of Jesus. In several chapters in the New Testament
He tells us how. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">He covers us with His love
and compassion. And the good thing is, we donât have to earn His love. He gives
it to us freelyâŚwhile we were still knee deep (or over our head) in sin. So
just take His love. Bask in it. Love on Him by loving others through Him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">In the above Scriptures He
also tells us He likes to satisfy us by giving us our desires. Isnât that
awesome. As we grow in our relationship with Him our desires will grow in line
with His will. If there ever is a desire you do not receive, know that He sees
the big picture and knows this desire will not bless you or it's the wrong time. Sometimes when we
donât give up asking, He gives it to us anyway, but then we realize, He was
right in the beginningâŚthis wasnât for me. You were right, God. Why did I
doubt? He loves you and me. He gives us free choice. Sometimes when we choose
incorrectly or desire the wrong thing and He allows it to come to pass, we may
have to walk through some repercussions. But know that God only wants the best
for you. So if you ask for something, and donât receive it right away, itâs
either not the right timing or not good for you after all. Trust Him to know
whatâs best. God is so good!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">*****</span></div>
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Today the only tip I'm going to write to writers who read my blog is this: DON'T QUIT. DON'T GIVE UP. You were given the desire to write for a reason. As we keep working on our article, novel, song, whatever it is you are writing, it will continue to improve. Also know when it is finished and ready to go out into the world so you can bless the reader. The latest author I've added to my reading is Dani Pettrey. What great reads her books are. There are 5 in a series. Check her out. I finished them all loving every minute. She blessed me with her stories as well as many, many others. Your writings will do the same.</div>
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Hello everyone. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Itâs been a long time since Iâve written in my blog, but I
hope you understand. When I lost Scott, I piece of my heart went with him.
Those who knew him remember his light wit, how he kept everyone laughing. So a
large part of laughter slipped out of my life, my kids lives, and my grandsonsâ
lives. The great thing is our memories keep Scott alive in our hearts, so when
weâre sitting around the table playing a card game or dominoes someone will say
something like Scott would have said it, and we all crack up laughing. At first
memories brought tears, loads and loads of them. But now I think itâs safe to say
smiles and laughter flow as memories flash through our minds. He will always be
with usâŚin our hearts. The Lord has him now and Iâm sure people around him are
most likely laughing. Enough about why I stepped away for a while.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am back. I got some wonderful news from Ramona Tucker, my
publisher at Oak Tara Publishing. Remember how last year Oak Tara and Barbour
were joining together in an endeavor to release some of Oak Taraâs authors in a
collection of some of their novels? They have now planned my release for May 1,
2015. At this point most Wal-Martâs and Costcoâs across America, and a few
other chain stores, will be carrying <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bayou Secrets</i></b>, a collection of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Deborah Lynne </b>novels. This book will
include <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Crime in The Big Easy, Be Not Afraid, and Testimony of Innocence.</i></b>
I was so excited when I received the news that I posted the link given me,
which was only a mock-up copy of the book, so I could see it. The finished
copy, however, will be released through Amazon with an option to pre-order, as
well as being available at the above named stores. As soon as I have my copy
and the details, Iâll pass them along to you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A few months back, I returned to writing full time and I am
about finished with a manuscript to send to Oak Tara. Itâs not the 4<sup>th</sup>
book in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Samantha Cain Series</b> as
was scheduledâmy fault, not my publisherâs. That will be the next manuscript
Iâll finish writing. It touches a tender part in my heart, for my husband was
with me when I visited the country most of it will be taking place in. For my
own sake, I had to set it aside a little longer than I had planned. So donât
give up on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Against Her Will</i></b>. It will be completed sometime this year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I also plan to work on the young adult fiction series Iâd
mentioned to my publisher in 2013. My niece keeps asking about the book, the
series, which helps keep me on track. It will happen this year!! I realize how
important good wholesome fiction is for the young people as well as we adults.
I feel when I write my manuscripts, they need to be entertaining, as well as
believable, and in the end give the reader hope. My ideas come from The Lord,
and then I write the story for the genre labeled inspirational fiction, where
my stories are fiction but my God is real. <o:p></o:p></div>
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While Iâve been on sabbatical, I have been reading and
studying ways to improve my writing. In the past Iâve shared writing tips in my
blog. Iâd like to do that today as wellâŚfor you writerâs who read my blog. For
you readers who like what I write and are looking for another author to read,
Iâd like to suggest <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Dani Pettrey.</b>
She has a series that takes place in Alaska, wonderful entertaining fiction
that comes to life in your head while reading. Great storiesâŚstories that keep
you on the edge of your seat. You will truly enjoy the read: <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">#1
Submerged, #2 Shattered, </i></b>and<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> #3 Stranded. </i></b>Book 4 is scheduled
out this year. I canât wait.<o:p></o:p></div>
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*****<o:p></o:p></div>
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I took a month of classes taught by <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ane Mulligan,</b> an inspirational author. She taught this through ACFW
online courses. The title of her course was <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lies & Motivation</b>. In this class she taught how important it
was to know your characters inside and outâŚnot just their physical traits. This
deepens your characters and helps them to be more believable to the reader. It
also helps you write your story easier. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I donât know about you, but my characters take over my story
as I write. Iâm a âby the seat of my pantsâ writer, however, sometimes I will
make an outline. Sometimes I write this OL before I start my story, but usually
if I write an OL, I write it when Iâve gotten about half way through the
manuscript and start to slow down. The outline helps me keep going and lets me
know the direction my book plans to take. Again, my characters still have the
final say.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Back to the class Ane Mulligan taught. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After teaching the course, she cut it down to a few words.
These Iâd like to share with you. They should help you deepen your characters
and help bring your story to life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ane designs her
characters with 5 critical elements</b>:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Dark wound of the past<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The Lie he believes<o:p></o:p></div>
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the beginning?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once you ask yourself these things about your characters and
know the answer, like her, youâll know what your story is about and where it is
goingâŚyouâll also <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>know your characters
inside and out.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Dark Wound â</b>
That would be something from your characterâs past that hero/heroine will deal
with and be healed from in this story. (secondary characterâs that also have a
dark wound can be book 2 in a series, if you write series).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The lie he/she
believes</b> â The dark wound forms the lie in the head and heart. This is the
lie the protagonist believes about him/herself, or God, or others. The more
detailed the better. And Ane states, the more personal the better. (ex â If the
protagonistâ dark wound is his/her parents traumatic divorce, then the lie
he/she believes is that marriage doesnât work, love is painful and not worth
the effort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To make it more personal,
more distressing, let he/she be told that when he/she was born the family fell
apart. One kid too many. He/she believes they arenât wanted.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The greatest fear </b>â
the lie becomes the fear. He/she fears heâll never be wanted. Never be loved.
Whatever he/she touches will be destroyed. The more specific you are about the
lie the more wounding the fear will be. Our fears come from the lies we believeâŚsame
with your characters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Your story is about
overcoming the fear, replacing the lie with truth and healing the dark wound.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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What makes the protagonist face these issues? What gives him
the courage?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Secret Desire </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>- This secret desire is always about
overcoming the fear. The desire cannot be separate from the wound<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">Ă </span></span>lie<span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">Ă </span></span>fear equation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It tells the hero (still using above ex.), âI am worth
knowing. I can love and be loved. I wonât destroy someone by being in their life.
Maybe love is worth pursuing.â<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What can your
hero/heroine do in the end that they couldnât do in the beginning? </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could be (using above ex) he/she forgives
his/her parents, fall in love, trust that someone loves him/her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The answer comes from the healing the wound,
embracing the truth and conquering fear!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ane says this becomes her story spine to which the plot and
all other aspects will connect. If the plot or story lines are not ultimately
about healing the protagonist and getting them to a grand epiphany, then you
need to readjust where youâre story is going.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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The scenes in the middle of the book are about confronting
the lie, facing the fear, and eventually winning â defeating the lieâŚovercoming
the lie.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Stories are about a slice of life where the protagonist is
launched on a specific journey by external events that reach the internal fears
and dreams.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">*****<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The above information was a summary of the class Ane taught,
summary written by her as well. I found if very helpful. I hope you do as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Itâs nice to be back to writing. I still love my life and am
blessed by God to be able to pursue my career. Although I miss my husband
dearly, life goes on. I am blessed to have such a supporting and loving
familyâŚand a fantastic career. Thank You Lord!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Take care and God bless you all. I look forward to one day
getting to meet you face-to-face.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Deborah Lynne<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Although
Scott, my husband, passed on into Eternity March 2, 2014, I will see him again. I donât know
how long it will be as to when that happens. Only God knows. In the meantime,
we celebrated his parting. Oh, donât get me wrong. His friends and family
(& me) were crushed, saddened, and very unhappy at his passingâŚfor us. For
Scott, we rejoiced!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Many of his
family and friends came to say a farewell. We
started by singing glorious happy songs, knowing Scott was no longer suffering,
knowing he was in Heaven with The Lord basking in the light. No pain. No
suffering. After singing songs of joy, several stood and shared a memory or a
thought about Scott. Some went back over 50 years, while others were very fresh
memories. Tears touched most every eye in the church. Molly, our middle child,
shared Scottâs testimony, how he came to know the Lord in 2010 and has been
living joyfully even through the pain. Praise God, Scott had God as his anchor
even in the midst of the turbulent waters his life had him swimming. Rachael,
our oldest daughter followed with her memories and growth in their father/daughter
relationship, sharing her thanks in having him as her Pop. Two of my grandsons,
Koby and Scotty, had their mother share their thoughts on Pawpaw with the
world. Koby attempted, but the tears strangled out his words. Hearing these shared emotions about
my dear husband touched me more than I could ever say. I am grateful and
blessed to know my husband was loved by so many. I assure you, he loved them as
well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
celebration didnât stop there. Meagan, the music leader put pictures together
from Scottâs life and shared him in a visual way. Every picture showed that
brilliant smile. Sometimes the face he projected was funny, making faces with
his grandchildren, trying to match them, one-on-one, but he was always
handsome. She even slipped in a video here and there, so his voice talking with
his youngest grandson, Eli, was caught on digital disk forever, or at least for
as long as it endures. Another great part of the celebration. Here is the link
so you can click on it and enjoy a piece of Scottâs smile yourself. I guarantee
it will brighten your day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0gIm6V4oWA">Richard Scott Craft memorial</a>
.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pastor
Philip Pimlott, shared a phenomenal message which Iâm sure touched everyoneâs
heart. The celebration ended with Pastor Pâs dad, Pastor Allen Pimlott, singing
a song âLearning to Lean on Jesus,â a song he sang to Scott in the hospital.
The first time Scott not only enjoyed it but told me so afterwards how much it
meant to him. The second time was shortly before he passed, while he lay in the
bed not opening his eyes. As the song touched his ears, he opened his eyes wide
for only a brief second, and then closed them again. I knew the music had
reached his heart and gave him another shot of joy. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>My son
Christopher held my hand through the entire celebration. He helped me make it
through saying farewell to Scott for the last time. The next time we meet will
be in heaven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As heavy as my heart is, I
know Scott is still smiling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> I want to thank everyone</span> who has been praying for him over these past few years. Know that not
only had God healed him a few times and allowed him to stay down here with us,
this last time God took Scott home to be in great health for eternity.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This blog I
paid tribute to my husband and I hope you all enjoyed it. Weâll get back to the
writing on the next one. I have a lot of great news to share, but it will wait.
God bless you all.<o:p></o:p></div>
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deb<o:p></o:p></div>
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A Day of Frustration<o:p></o:p></div>
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Have you ever had âone of those daysâ? I haveâŚjust the other
day. Everything that could go wrong, it seemed went wrong. At least that was
how it hit me at the time.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I think things went wrong because I lost focus. We need to
keep our minds fixed on what is in the here and now, what is important today.
Donât let your minds wander off track. I did this and paid highly for it. I
paid with lost time, added tension, and loads of frustration.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Situations happen in each of our lives. We need to roll with
the punches and not let them get us down. As<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>a believer, I can turn my troubles over to the Lord and let Him carry
the burdens, and He will give me rest. It tells me so in Matthew 11:28. The sad
part is, I donât always do thatâŚturn my burdens over to Him, immediately. Instead I choose
to hold on to them, wallow in the troubles for a while. That doesnât help. It
only makes matters worse.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How can you turn troubles over so easy you ask? You do it,
by sharing your woes with The Lord, and asking Him to take them over. (and try to leave them with Him!) We
usually call this turning over of our burdens, laying our problems at the foot of the cross. Jesus died on
the cross baring our sins so we donât have to. Once youâve turned your
situation over to Him, you then want to focus on the good, the favor, God has and is
pouring into your life. Sometimes itâs a collection of small things. This is
good. Other times it could be one small or one very big blessing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have a big one to celebrate. My new book â <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">After
Youâre Gone </i></b>is being printed as I type. The book should be ready for
the public any time now. Yea!!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Isnât it beautiful? A romance. I hope you enjoy reading it
as much as I did writing it. My critique partners and friends who helped me
tighten it up and get it ready for my publisher, I canât thank them enough.
<b>Girls, itâs coming out any day!! </b>I know they are as excited about it as I am.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another favor or blessing coming my way is, Iâll be at the
Jambalaya Writerâs Conference and Book Fair on March 22 in Houma, Louisiana.
Iâll add more details on my web site as it gets closer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also the book video for my newest book - <i style="font-weight: bold;">After You're Gone</i> will be available for your viewing soon.</div>
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In the mean time, I know I havenât written a blog in a
while, but those who know me, know my life has been a little busy lately. If
youâve been a Deborah Lynne reader since my books hit the stands back in
December of 2007, then you may recall my husband battling cancer due to Agent
Orange back in 2010 & 2011. Itâs back again. Cancer of any kind is horrible,
but this bout has hit my husband pretty hard, not to mention all the trouble he
just went through from September through January with having his veins blocked
and blood not flowing as it should. Six or seven hospital visits along with
whatever treatment or procedure he received, wore him down. In mid January the
news about the cancer returning was a strong blow.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Praise God, our faith will sustain us and get us through
this again. Another scripture (canât say which one) talks about us (believers) being
knocked down 2 times but getting up 3 times. Thatâs us. No matter how many
times the devil tries to knock us down, weâll be getting back up.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So keep my husband in your prayersâŚfor strength, for
perseverance, and for continuing faith.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Normally this would be the time Iâd share a few writing
tips, continuing in the layering of our novels. I hope you donât mind waiting a
little longer for that. In the mean time, you who write â keep on writing. AND
you who read, keep on reading. The two go so well together. We writers, thank
you who read. We hope you enjoy what weâre blessed in getting out to the
public.<o:p></o:p></div>
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And donât forget, in a few more months my books will go
nation wide through a few chain stores. I canât waitâŚbut I have to. All of you who read Deborah Lynne novels, tell your friends they may want to check out one of
your authors. Iâd appreciate it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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God bless you all. Take care and ENJOY EACH MOMENT OF EACH
DAY!<o:p></o:p></div>
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I'd planned to post yesterday on 12/31/13, but as I started typing my computer started jumping (pictures on the screen) like it was being shocked by electric waves. Needless to say, I shut my laptop down. I didn't want to take any chances. I hope waiting an extra day, you'll see it was worth the wait.</div>
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Today is the first day of the rest of your life. We all know
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sometimes even leave us shattered, but take heart. Tomorrow is another day. As
a believer, we are overcomersâŚwe have victory in the depths of our hearts. Walk
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accomplish something this year. Give yourself small challenges and work up to
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I donât know about you, but I had a lot of great things that
happened in my life in 2013. One of the biggest and best things was my new
grandson, Elijah, being born. Molly, my daughter and his mother, made a picture
video of his short life here on earth and Iâd love to share it with you. I am
getting better and better with the technology of today â thanks to my grown
kids who havenât given up on their old maw. Hee-hee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Isnât he adorable? The boy always smilesâŚnot only with his
lips but check those baby blues. Itâs in his eyes. Weâve learned if youâre
having a conversation and you want to stay focused, donât look at Eli. Your
mind is immediately blindsided. Heâs all you can think about from that moment
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Now for my fellow
writers</b>âŚIâll continue the lesson on layering your novel. I started sharing
with you in December 10ths blog a lesson I learned (took notesâIâm still
learningâŚalways learning) through my membership with ACFW. I told you I would
go back and check the archiveâs of their teaching lessons (March 2011) and find
out who taught this lesson to me through the group teaching. Unfortunately, I
couldnât find it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A quick recap of what I noted on December 10, 2013:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Layering â a mix of elements beneath the surface of the main
plot and characters to create a richer reading experience. When a reader is
touched on several layers, it enhances their reading experience.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Purpose of layering:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>1. It adds
more highs and lows<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>2. Can add
humor to a heavy story or weight to a lighter one<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>3. Take
some pressure off an especially emotional main plot, so as not to exhaust the
reader<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>4. Helps to
control pacing and extend the plot<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>5. Gives
your fiction a âbiggerâ feel to it - better representing the complexities of
real life<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now a little deeper look:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Subplots<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->A secondary strand of the plot that is a
supporting side story of the main plot. Subplots connect to main plots through
time and place OR in thematic significance. Subplots usually involve secondary
characters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Subplots will deepen characterization by introducing
other emotions, situations, actions, and reactions<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Subplots also grow your word count (but make
sure your subplot enhances your story or you will bore your reader)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Texture<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Adds volume and enriches your story, your
characters â making both come alive to the reader. The texture makes your story
stick to the reader long after he/she has read the last word.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Add texture by sprinkling background of the city
and/or location of where the story takes place<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Add texture by dropping in a piece here and
there of the charactersâ backgroundsâthis is what makes them who they are and
makes them react how they doâŚhelp the reader understand your characters by
layering their stories within your story.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Subtext<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Subtext is a more specific undertone message in
a novel. Subtext is what your reader will detect from your story more subtly
than through the main message or themeâŚexample â the ugliness of racism as
depicted in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Time To Kill</i> by John
Grisham.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I hope this is helping you; I know
itâs helping me. We will touch on foreshadowing and symbolism next timeâŚplus
more. Stay tuned to <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/">www.author-deborahlynne.com</a>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">e-journal</b> for more. If youâve missed
any of my blogs, feel free to go back and read past postings. On most of my blogs, I touch on the person and writing events in my life and finish with a
writing tip. Feel free to share with your friends who are writing or thinking
about starting to write.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Have a great <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">NEW YEAR!!!</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Hello girls and guys. Sorry Iâve been away so long. Life has
a way of filling up your time before you know it. I hope you all had a
wonderful Thanksgiving DayâŚand enjoyed all the good food with the family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thanksgiving Day is over, but reasons to be thankful
continue to soar. God is so good. Our Thanksgiving holiday was looking to be
promising, Our daughter was flying in from California to spend almost two weeks
with us, and we had a new grandbaby to join us at the dinner table, as well as
the rest of the kids, grandkids, and son & daughter-in-laws. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Unfortunately before the big feasting day arrived, things
went south. A dear family member had a major surgery. During the waiting, my
husband became so ill; his doctor had us take him to the emergency. Then while
a procedure was being done on him the next day trying to make him better, our
daughter home for vacation collapsed in the lobby of the hospital. She was
immediately admitted to emergency room, and she too was operated on the same
day. As sad as all of this sounds, good came from it and more will. Trials we
go through become testimonies later. We all just have to hold on tight to Godâs
promises and know that He is with us through it all. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This too shall pass</i>. He loves us and promises our <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">later will be greater than our</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">past</i>. Weâve had so many good days over
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willâthatâs a promise from God to those who believe, trust and follow Him.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Look what is only a few weeks away. Christmas!! The best
time of yearâthe best day of celebration! Christâs birthday! He is the reason
for the season, and I so look forward to this time of year. I love the lights
and decorations. I love the joy of giving. And who doesnât love the caroling
and all the Christmas movies. Well some of you may not like all those sappy
movies, but I do. I love happy endings. Peace, joy, good will to men. Just
saying those words as I type them, brings a smile to my face. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This Friday (12/13, 5-10 pm) and Saturday (12/14, 4-10 pm)
Iâll be down in Marrero, Louisiana at the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Imagine
Christmas Bazaar & Craft Show</b>. Admission is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FREE</b>. This will be my first year in attendance although it will be
their 9<sup>th</sup> year. They had over 2500 in attendance in 2012. Iâm
looking forward to being a part of it in 2013. Iâll have all my books available
(as well as a few Christmas Specials) and look forward to meeting you. Itâs
always a blessing to get to know my readers. So drop on by. <o:p></o:p></div>
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They have so much going on. There will be <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">an inflatable park</b> for the kids, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bazaar & Craft show, Christmas Trees
decorated, Pictures with Santa, give-a-ways & door prizes, outdoor stage
performances, a special indoor performance âHome for the Holidaysâ Christmas
Show </b>(seating is limited),<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> face
painting, balloon twisting, sleigh rides, roasted marshmallows, concessions. </b>Go
on line<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>to secures your seat at the<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> âHome For The Holidaysâ </b>showing. <a href="http://www.imaginechristmas.com/">CLICK HERE</a> I hope you try to make
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A few weeks ago I was at the Livingston Festival. It was
great. The festival pulled in a huge crowd and everyone looked to be having a
blast. In the Author Rows tent I met some people who already read Deborah Lynne
books, and a good many more who purchased one or more of my novels. Hopefully they
too will become followers of my books. Two teenage girls made my day. Both got
excited when their mother not only bought the first book in my Samantha Cain
series, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Be Not Afraid</i></b>, but their mothers purchased book two & three
as wellâŚ<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Testimony of Innocence </i></b>(released 2012) <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">& The Truth Revealed </i></b>released
November 2013. Both girls seemed very excited about going home and starting to
read <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Be
Not Afraid</i></b> knowing they had both <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Testimony of Innocence</i></b> and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Truth Revealed</i></b>, ready to read in order. Book 4 â <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Against Her Will</i></b> will be
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Now for you writers who read my blog, this is for you. As
you know, I belong to American Christian Fiction Writers, a national
organization. They teach on-line classes through the website to its members.
Iâd like to share some information on one of the classes I took, hoping it will
help you grow your novel as you grow in your writing. Sorry to say, I didnât
note who taught this class or even when it was posted. I would like to thank
her for her time and pray she doesnât mind me passing some of her knowledge on
to you. If you already belong to ACFW, you can check out all the courses
theyâve taught through the archives. I suggest you do. If you donât belong to
ACFW, itâs a great organization to hook up with as a writer.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Layering Your Novel:<o:p></o:p></div>
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What is layering? It is a mix of elements beneath the
surface of the main plot and characters. Itâs used to create a richer reading
experience. When we read a story that touches us on several layers, it enhances
our reading experience, and this is what you want your readers to experience.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some layering elements are subplots, texture, subtext,
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You add layers by adding more highs and lows. Layering also
takes some of the pressure off of an emotional main plot so it wonât exhaust
the reader. It extends the main plot as well as helps you control the pacing of
your story. It also gives your fiction a better representation of the
complexities of real life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Have I got your attention? On my next blog we will go into
layering one step at a time. When I do this, I will have the name of the
original author who taught this to me and will share her name as well as give
the date she taught this. So stay tuned for next monthâs blog.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It's off to the press...Wonderful words to my ear. My publisher sent me an email letting me know <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Truth Revealed</i> has been sent to the press. I'm so excited. Book 3 of The Samantha Cain Mysteries will be available in November. YES. And I'll have some copies to bring with me to The Louisiana Book Festival. Here is a peak at the cover:<br />
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I'll also add the front and back cover so you can read the blurb--maybe. Hope you all have been waiting for the next one and will rush to get your copy. I was so glad to learn my books can be found through all the EBRP Libraries as well as the Livingston Libraries. I'm not sure how long it takes the libraries to get their new copies, but if you're one who reads books but don't like them piling up around your house, this is a way to get mine...at least for people who live around the area. Maybe more libraries soon as you know in 2014 my books will be available in chainstores across the US. I'll keep you posted on that as well.</div>
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On a more personal note, yesterday I got to meet my daughter's mother-in-law, Janet, from England. What a sweet, kind, and wonderful lady she is. We've been facebook friends (sisters) for some time, so it was like we knew each other when she walked through the door. It was wonderful. And her little grandbaby (& mine), Eli, was tickled pink to get to know her in person. He's been enjoying her love face-to-face for a few days now. I know my son-in-law, Pete, was proud to have his Mum meet his son...and wife, and step-sons. Not trying to put Molly, Scotty, & Koby last -- but when a new baby is around EVERYONE falls behind those cutiepies...even Pete, I'm sure.</div>
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A lot has happened in my family this past month, and I do
have an update on book 3, The Truth Revealed. For the past few blogs, Iâve
included a review of someoneâs book I had read recently. I plan to do that as
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Iâll start with the happenings in my life. For those of you
who have been reading my blog for the past couple of years know my husband,
Scott, has been through some physical challenges. After going 60 years without
being sick, suddenly his lung collapses and they find he has lung cancer. The
damage done by the tumor Agent Orange caused slowed his life down tremendously.
I call this a blessing in disguise. Weâd been married almost 40 years at the
time and he had worked six days a week practically all of our married lives.
Over the past three years fighting through pneumonia several times and other
things, he endured and kept pushing forward. Heâs a man. What can I say? Scott
does not like to admit when he canât do something, but there has been several
times heâs had to admit it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This month heâs been in hospital two times, but nothing to
do with his lung. How about that? Now itâs his heartâŚwell more to do with his
blood pressure and a blockage. Three mornings in a row I tried to get him to go
to the doctor. He woke up the first morning with really puffy eyesâmore than
Iâve ever seen on him or anyone else for that matter. Of course he said it was
nothing and went about the day. The third morning was a little different. His
eyes and his face were swollen. His chest looked like someone (me, I guess) had
been beating him up all night long. It looked like bruising all over. He still
didnât worry and wouldnât go to the doctor no matter how much a pleaded. I
forgot to say others had encouraged him to go to the doctor as well. He ignored
them too. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tuesday I went on to Bible Study and when I returned he sat
down with me and said he had to tell me something but he didnât want me to
worry. Scott took his daily stroll around our neighborhood (1/2 mile).
Sometimes when heâs up to it, he takes two. While I was at B.S. he started on
his first lap and only made it about 1/4<sup>th</sup> of the way. Pains and
pressure accosted his chest. His breathing was hampered and he thought he was
going to dieâliterally. He knew most folks in the neighborhood were gone to
work and he doubted anyone would find him if he gave into his body and just
laid down on the street. He pushed himself through neighborsâ yards, side and
back, and around until he made it back to our home. He then came in and put his
oxygen on. It took about an hour for the pain to diminish and the tightness to
let up some. Of course by the time I got home, he felt good. I tried to talk
him in to going to the doctor. He wouldnât hear of it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our youngest girl, Molly dropped by with our new grandson,
Eli. The minute she walked in the door she said, âDaddy. Whatâs wrong with your
face? Itâs puffy.â I told her she should see his chest and hear what happened
an hour ago. By the time he told her everything she started working on him to
go to the hospital. FINALLY he said I could call the doctor and tell them what
is going onâŚsee what they thought. I was told to take him immediately to the
hospital.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They found he had a blockage and opened it with balloon but
felt it didnât need a stint at the time. Immediately, his chest cleared and the
puffiness went away. What I thought was bruising was blood pooling in the
vessels or corpuscles in his chest. They said if it happened again, they would
probably put in a stint. Well two weeks later it happened again. This time he
didnât wait for the bruising and the whole face to swell. Iâm not going to give
more details and bore you with the next several days. The good news is with the
treatment of thinning in his blood and putting him on medicine that slowed down
his heartbeat, he seems to be doing great. He looks fantastic (always, even
sick) and he feels good as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For you men who are reading thisâŚplease donât play so tough.
If something is wrong with you physically, take care of itâlet the doctors take
care of you. This will make your wifeâs life easier too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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October 5<sup>th</sup> â the free all day workshop at the
Denham Springs Library will be happening. Iâll be speaking on writing mystery
and suspense. There will be other speakers as well covering some great writersâ
subjects. Call the library for more information and to sign up now. Although
itâs free, they like to have a rough head count. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Now about <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Truth Revealed</i></b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">book 3 of the Samantha Cain Series.</b> I
love that people are asking me about it and canât wait until its released. Iâm
excited too. My publisher told me I would have it in time for the Louisiana
Book Festival, which is November 2<sup>nd</sup>. So all of you Samantha Cain
fans, keep watching. If you live in the area, I hope youâll come out to the
capitol grounds to buy a copy. There will also be copies at the Holiday Bazaar.
More details will come later. You can always order it from your favorite
bookstore once it has been released, or order on line to come straight to your
door. For those of you who donât like to collect books but love to read, it too
will eventually be in the libraries in our area (EBR & DS), like my first
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Publishing â They will be coming to chain stores across America. This should be
around the spring of 2014. Some of the chain stores will be: WalMart; Costco;
and Christian Book. When I learn more of the names of the stores I will let you
know. I also hope as the stores start caring me around the nation, I manage to
have some book signings in your area. Iâd love to meet you all face-to-face. I
am blessed with the stories and with a fantastic publisher who believes in me,
Ramona Tucker â co-owner of Oak Tara Publishing. <o:p></o:p></div>
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stand-alone romance. As soon as I get that off to my publisher I will begin
work on book 4 of the Samantha Cain SeriesâŚ<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Against Her Will.</i></b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Remember the interview I promised you? Well, this one is a
little different. Instead of answering questions Gladys Ford, author of 2
Inspirational non-fiction novels, spoke to me from her heart. I sent her
questions and then she wrote what she felt she could/should share. First, I
want you to know before those chain of events filled our lives this month, Iâd
started reading <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Abba, Father</i></b>, and I do believe His words in her book helped me
endure and walk through the fire with Scott knowing God was in control. I trust
Him, so I was able to stay strong through most of the ordeal. I wont say all of
it â cause hey. Iâm human and at times I let my flesh move my lips. You know
what I mean. I spoke before I prayed, you might say. But 95-99% of the time I
believe I walked in peace.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Apple Casual"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Ernest
Hemingway is quoted as having said, âThere is nothing at all to writing. All
you have to do is sit at your typewriter and bleed.â This sentiment can be true
but it doesn't encompass the âwhy do writers writeâ question.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(chirp) or why musicians play music, writing is spontaneous to those who have
been given this gift by God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot
remember not having a desire to write. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I was fourteen, I maintained a journal of my daughter's first five years of
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may have been my way of
securing memories for her in the event I was gone. Years later, I wrote a
five-year journal for my firstborn grandchild.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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two books and be working on a third. The first book:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Along the Pilgrim Pathway</i></b> is a
treasury of testimonies and Bible expositions written, compiled, and published
for the benefit of fellow pilgrims. It brings the word of God together with
human experiences in a personal way, using humor when appropriate. Often
poignant and always heartwarming, it was written to encourage those walking the
pilgrim pathway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Apple Casual"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second book, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Abba, Father</i></b>, was written
for those privileged people whose hearts cry, âAbba, Father.â It contains
fourteen carefully selected Bible expositions that provide provocative
insightful understanding of God and His word. By examining destiny-setting
events recorded in the Bible, we gain an appreciation for the sovereignty of
our God who moves providentially to accomplish His purposes. He often works
through, what we call adversity, to accomplish His best in the lives of those
who love Him and call upon Him as, âAbba, Father.â<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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individuals keen insight and understanding of Him and His word. But certainly
part of the reason is that He intends for that person to share by whatever
means made available. Studying, praying, writing, and publishing are the means
He has made available to me for your benefit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Apple Casual"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These books can be purchased at Amazon,
Barnes & Noble, and other distributors like Book Depository, which offers
worldwide, free shipping. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Along the Pilgrim Pathway</i></b> is also in
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It has been a while since I've written in my blog. Things have been happening. I'll share some of those things...as well as I have a surprise for you at the end. SO KEEP READING!<br />
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Let me start by saying on July 15th my newest grandson, Eli, came into this world. It was a difficult delivery but mother (Molly) and son made it through. Local grandparents (Scott & I), the boys (Scotty & Koby), and our pastor Phil, (Eli's name sake- Elijah <b>Phillip</b> Moore) and his son Luke had it rough (ha-ha) waiting in a huge waiting room and visiting the cafeteria, while Kelly (Pastor's wife) and Pete (Molly's hubby and Eli's daddy) <b>pushed</b> Molly and Eli through delivery. Eli's grandparents who live in England probably had it tougher than us, since they couldn't be here waiting it out. Nana (Janet-Pete's mom) was thrilled to see pictures of her grandson. Molly's keeping them flowing on facebook.<br />
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All-in-all, it was a great day! (in the picture below you catch a peak at Kelly and her little baby bump in the background. She's due in October, I believe.)<br />
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Isn't he adorable. That was him right after birth, a little over a month ago. He's so alert now. It's fun to hold him and watch him study your face or respond to your voice. Here is a more recent picture. Not that it shows his alertness...but babies sleep. What can I say?<br />
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It's a new day, it's a new life. Isn't God good. Eli sleeps in such peace. That's another thing I love to do, watch him sleep. Suddenly a sweet smile will touch his lips. People say that it's gas...no. It's joy. He's seeing images that make him happy, or thinking pleasant thoughts. When he has gas, we know it and he knows it. Look at that handsome face!! Nana says he looks just like Pete when he was a baby.<br />
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Another big thing that happened in this period of silence -- I turned the big 60. Guess what? I feel no different from when I turned 50. I remember thinking how old 60 was when I was a kid. I was so wrong. Sixty is just another number. In fact, for my birthday, Scott took me to the beach to celebrate. He knows that's my favorite place to be. Below is a picture of the view from our room.<br />
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We spent a few days soaking in the rays, playing in the water, and having fun...just the two of us. It's been almost 42 years and it keeps getting better. I am so blessed.<br />
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My son (Chris) and his wife (Rosie) bought a new home. This one is still in Baton Rouge (yeah!!). They got a great deal and a great home. I'm very proud of them and for them.<br />
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Our daughter in California (Rachael) has also moved. She's still in northern California (not Louisiana sad to say, but happy for her). She moved from Dublin to Livermore, moving closer to her job and her friends, and activities she's involved with in the evenings and weekends. She too got a bigger place. Rachael said next time we come out west, instead of kicking her out of her room, she now has a guest room so we can stay longer. Isn't that sweet.<br />
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NOW for more big news. My next book-The Truth Revealed. It's scheduled out by the end of the month with Oak Tara's bookstore and the first week of September for the nation. Not sure that's going to happen at this time...a small delay I do believe. The good news is my editor/publisher, Ramona, is well and back to work. I didn't realize how concerned I was for her health until I got the confirmation she was back. You know my faith. I KNOW pray is answered. I KNOW God is in the healing business--we are healed by His blood. I KNOW Ramona's faith is strong in God's word, so why was I getting <i>worried</i>? Yes. I'll use the word I don't like to use cause the Bible tells me--to worry about nothing and pray about everything...which I usually do. But I was "in the world"or "in the flesh" as you might say because when I didn't get a response from her (Ramona) directly, I panicked. Instead of panicking I should have been resting on believing she was back, 100%, and hoping she wasn't overdoing it. The woman never stops! She's like the EverReady battery, the pink bunny (with red hair). I think I've told you this before. Anyway, I worried...but when I got word from one of the OT workers Ramona was back, a peace covered me again. I needed it. With it, I'm back to work on the romance I've been working on -- hopeful to complete by the end of September. It should have been finished in July. I really want to get to work on my new Young Adult fiction series - Lincoln Parks' Adventures. As a writer, you have to keep writing. Sometimes I let my emotions tug me off course. That's not a good thing. A writer needs to keep writing, keep growing, keep learning, keep reading, and just keep on moving forward!! I still don't have a definite on The Truth Revealed, book 3 of The Samantha Cain Series, release date, but when I do, I'll let you know.<br />
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Also I mentioned before, the GREAT thing Oak Tara has done for their writers...I think I told you...If not, I'll reveal it now. In 2014 Oak Tara novels (including mine: Be Not Afraid, Testimony of Innocence, & Crime in The Big Easy--maybe even The Truth Revealed and then my romance I'm working on now) will go in chain stores across America. As I've told you before, Oak Tara, my publishing company is growing more and more every year. I was blessed to be connected to them for as a writer I'm growing as well. All of you who write, know how hard it is to get your books in the stores, bookstores, libraries, schools, and anywhere else a book can go...to get them to go into these places without you having to do the pushing. <b>What a blessing! What a relief!! Oak Tara</b> has opened the doors to Deborah Lynne's novels. YES! All of you who read my blog, my website, and my facebook that I tell about my newest release (who don't live in the Baton Rouge area) will still be able to order my books as you've been doing BUT in 2014 you can run to your local WalMart or one of the other chain stores (don't know their names yet, but when I do I will pass them on) and pick up my book as your buying groceries or whatever you've run into the store to get. My local readers will be able too also. Isn't that EXCITING??? It is for me too.<br />
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Another note on Deborah Lynne novels...not only are they in the library in Livingston Parish, but now<br />
they are in the East Baton Rouge Parish Libraries as well. This too is so exciting to me as a writer. Sure we want our books to sell, but more than that we (I) want our (my) books to be read and enjoyed by all.<br />
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Now for the big surprise I have for you. Another interview.<br />
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Everyone enjoyed the interview of Elaine Grant, the author of The Caverns and many more. Now I'm interviewing <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sylvia Rochester</span></b>, author of several novels. Read and enjoy:<br />
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>First,
thanks for having me on your blog.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Iâve been
writing for as long as I can remember, Iâve always conjured up stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During high school and college, I turned to
writing poetry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, about fifteen
years ago, I decided to write a novel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Boy, was I in for a surprise and a long learning curve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But Iâve got to say, itâs been a wonderful
journey.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How many books
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>To date, I
have eight published books.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The Sweet
Smell of Death, When Evil Loves, Come Back My Love, Shadow of the Soul, Courage
to Care, Da Vinciâs Lost Years, Deadly Illusion, and Disrobed for Death.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> I was inspired by the works of
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I believe
we all have a story to tell, and the ones running through my mind were
screaming to be heard. <o:p></o:p></div>
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4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you enjoy
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Oh, yes!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some say the life of a writer is a lonely
one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I disagree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I might be the only tangible person in the
room, but Iâm surrounded by a host of characters, all vying to be heard. <o:p></o:p></div>
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5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is the name
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Disrobed
for Death, Book 1 in the Bawdy Boutique Series.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Susan Griffin awakes from surgery
with one thoughtâhow to stop a murder before it happens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only the intended victim refuses to believe
that she has foreseen his death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Worse
yet, she hasnât a clue as to the murderer, and the day of reckoning is but two
weeks away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As owner of the Bawdy Boutique,
Susanâs forte is fashion and frills, not murder and mayhem, so she calls on the
two people she trusts the most--Wesley Grissom, a detective with whom she hopes
to rekindle a past relationship, and her assistant manager, <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A. K. Williams, a forty year old cougar
whoâs game for anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when Susan
uncovers a conspiracy, she finds herself in over her head and dead wrong as to
the killer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>If you like your mystery with a dash
of humor and a can-do heroine, this oneâs for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you started
book two in the series? Can you give us a sneak peak?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Book 2, The
Corpse Wore Cashmere, is with the editor and due for release February, 2014.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Susanâs
vision comes true when Palmettoâs flotilla recovers the remains of a missing
resident. A witness and the victimâs prior employment point to the
Mississippi Gulf coast where the annual piratesâ festival is in full
swing. When a swank Biloxi casino contacts the Purple Pickle to supply
costumes, Susan and A. K. jump at the chance. But even the best costumes
canât hide the real evil, and before the weekend is over, no one is safe.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">A. K. wants
only a weekend of fun. Susan, on the other hand, canât wait to question
employees and maybe discover a motive for the murder. Spurred on by her
visions, she ignores warning signs and soon finds herself in the clutches of a
killer. When the local authorities attempt to execute an arrest warrant,
the investigation turns upside down, and suspects become victims.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give us your
website so everyone reading this interview can go view not only your books, but
also see the gift of art you share with the world as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.sylviarochester.com/">www.sylviarochester.com</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also visit me on Face Book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask to friend me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where is the next
place you will be signing your book? (give place and time and any details you
want to share)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>So glad you
asked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get ready, Hammond, LA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Disrobed for Death, Book 1 of the Bawdy
Boutique Series, will be available at the Bra la Vie boutique, 221 W. Thomas
Street on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 2 to 4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be prepared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Itâs not your typical book signing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Youâll be greeted by girls in lingerie on swings in the display windows,
bubbles machine will be in full force, and I will be wearing red, silk
pajamas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wine, tea, and refreshments
will be served.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope you can make it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you Sylvia for taking time to chat with me. Keep
writing and painting so we can keep enjoying your gifts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Thank you,
Debbie, for your hospitality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I look
forward to new releases from you, too. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wasn't that fun??!! I can see Sylvia in red silk PJ's. She is a tall woman who probably could have been a model had she not gotten into world traveling, seeing the darker sides of the world through her military background (I believe). And I love what she said about even when she is alone in a room writing, she may be the only tangible body in the room but she's surrounded by a host of characters...that is so true. I'm like her. I love being a writer and wouldn't change it for the world. BTW, I've read Disrobed for Death and it was <b>great!</b> A real page turner with a lot of laughs, hoots, and serious moments. I can't wait for book 2!!</div>
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God bless you all. And to my writer readers - Keep writing!!</div>
<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-35758903162271786432013-07-12T07:33:00.001-07:002013-07-12T07:33:18.689-07:00Not All About Me: BLOG GUEST AUTHOR PEGGY BECHKO<a href="http://janpippinsauthor.blogspot.com/2013/07/blog-guest-author-peggy-bechko.html?spref=bl">Not All About Me: BLOG GUEST AUTHOR PEGGY BECHKO</a>: Today's guest author is Peggy Bechko . Peggy has been in the writing biz for quite a while, so I know you'll enjoy reading about ...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-6008424850554706902013-06-27T08:15:00.002-07:002013-06-27T08:15:23.461-07:00Good News in many waysGood morning to all. My last blog was a little depressing. For those of you who know me personally, you know that is not me. I don't get down or worried. I try to stay upbeat no matter what is going on around me. In fact, some of my friends call me Pollyanna. Well the sunshine is up on the horizon.<br />
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Scott (my husband for you new readers) had 3 doctor appointments in 2 days. The first removed skin cancer from his face again. This time it was on the side of his face near the temple. The good news is they got it all and Doc said its the kind of skin cancer, if you get skin cancer, you want it to be. Not bad at all. They looked at the scar from the removal of the skin cancer that had been next to his nose and said it healed nicely. (surgery a few months back). The next good news came yesterday. He saw both his oncologist and his pulmonary doctor. The symptoms he's been experiencing that mirrored the symptoms from three years ago -- they do not believe the cancer is back. Although X-rays showed them the possibility was there which planted the fear in all of our heads a month ago, after doing a CT scan last week, they believe the earlier X-ray that lead them to run the CT scan was showing the pneumonia coming on...remember he was in the hospital for 4 days with antibiotics being pumped into his body. NO CANCER WAS FOUND! You can't beat that. He goes back in 1 month, so they can keep a close eye on his lungs. Thanks for all of the prayers. We appreciated them.<br />
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More good news -- My middle child, Molly, who is pregnant with her 3rd child is getting ready for delivery. Eli (the baby) has gotten in position and has dropped. She doesn't believe he'll be holding out to July 21 (Scott's birthday), but that's okay. Eli is big, strong, and healthy...and it looks like he's ready to pop out any day.<br />
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Last week I took a trip to Virginia to visit a writer friend of mine. We met years ago before either of us were published...but both with a burning desire to see our works in print. Today we are living the dream within us. Life as a writer. It was a great visit. We saw a little history and met up with some of her newer writer friends at a place called -- The Mudhouse Coffee House. It was pretty cool. The five of us sat around with our laptops open, chatting, sipping brew, and writing at the same time. I actually managed to finish one chapter and write a few pages in the next chapter. We had a great time.<br />
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A great idea hit me while my friend, Elaine Grant, and I were sitting out on the upstairs porch talking writing. I had just finished reading her latest book--the first in a series--and she was telling me about the plans for book 2 and book 3 of the series. I said I need to interview you for my blog. So I did. I'm going to copy and paste it below. Check it out.<br />
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Iâd like to welcome â Elaine Grant, a fellow author, and an
amazing writer ⌠I knew this the first day I read a manuscript she had been
writing. Her words flowed beautifully, painting a picture in your mind. Her
characters are well developed and bring the story to life. Join me as I ask her
a few questions. You wonât be sorry.<span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of books do you write, Elaine?</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I write contemporary romance, suspense,
paranormal and historical, all of which contain a love story.</span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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enjoy writing?</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I do enjoy writing though like any
occupation, it has its ups and downs, frustrating times as well as joy filled
moments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Holding a book and knowing it
is my own unique creation is always a thrill.</span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of your books have been published? And how many of them are still available?</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I have five published books<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make Believe Mom</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">An Ideal
Father</i>, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">No Hero Like Him</i> are
published by Harlequin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All are still
available in ebook format at Amazon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
last two from Mountain Writer Publishing, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Roses
for Chloe</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Caverns</i> are
available on Kindle in ebook format as well as trade paperback from Amazon. </span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Caverns</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> is my
latest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seventeen years after leaving
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cumberland Cove, Tennessee to serve a
prison term for the death of a high school friend, Cade Youngblood returns to
bury his beloved uncle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still the pariah
of the village, he enlists the aid of his former high school sweetheart, now a
Cumberland Cove police officer, to help him clear his name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But some folks don't forgive or forget and at
least one is willing to kill to protect a dark secret.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
kernel of this idea came to me while visiting Tuckaleechee Caverns near
Townsend Tennessee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yes, some of the
action takes place in "The Caverns."</span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I
just received word that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Caverns</i>
is a finalist in the Tampa Bay Area RWA 2013 TARA Contest.</span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The three books from Harlequin are
available for all e-readers at Amazon Kindle, B&N Nook, Kobo, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Roses for Chloe and The Caverns are only
available for Kindle at this point, although they may become more widely
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Valley</i> is the next in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Tennessee Mountain Home Series</i>, and
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series, is slated for a Christmas release.</span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
Valley</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Mountain</i> will continue the lives of
Scottie, Cade, Trish, Nick and the other characters of Cumberland Cove as well
as introducing more people as time goes by.</span><span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Iâll let you all in on a little secret. Iâve read <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Caverns</span></i></b> and it was
fantasticâŚa great page-turner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You wonât
want to put it down. There is one thing I need to say, there are a couple of curse words in the novelâŚbut I found I skipped right past those few words. You can
too, cause I promise, you donât want to miss this read. (I only point this out because those of you who read my blog know I write in the Inspirational line of fiction and normally that is the line I choose to read. But there are a few authors who write such compelling works, that I read them too -- and Elaine Grant is one of them.)</div>
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I hope those of you who love mystery, suspense, and even thrillers, make sure
you get <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Caverns</i></b>. You wonât regret it. <span lang="UZ-CYR" style="mso-ansi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-bidi-language: UZ-CYR; mso-fareast-language: UZ-CYR;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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You can go to my website <a href="http://www.author-deborahlynne.com/" target="_blank">www.author-deborahlynne.com</a> and look under my recommendations of other authors to read, or go straight to hers <a href="http://www.elainegrant.com/" target="_blank">http://www.elainegrant.com/</a>.<br />
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Take care and have a blessed day.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02674008352991062832noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995853424439022283.post-73361228468410752352013-06-11T08:51:00.000-07:002013-06-11T08:51:19.566-07:00Time Ticks On!Hello everyone. It's been a while since I have posted on my blog...sorry. A lot has happened this past week. The good thing is, no matter how bad or sad it may be, I know God will get me through it all. And in some of it, I hope He uses me to share the hope in Him.<br />
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By now, I'm sure all of you know my husband Scott who is a survivor of lung cancer -- caused by Agent Orange that he was affected by when marching and aiding soldiers in Viet Nam. He was a medic. Anyway, some of the same symptoms he had felt before, started coming back on him. When they took his last chest x-ray, his lung doctor and his oncologist saw something and they said it could be the cancer coming back. He was set up for a CT Scan to determine what it was. Before that appointment could happen he got an horrific case of pneumonia that put him in the hospital for a week. The doctor who treated him for his pneumonia also saw what the others doctors had seen and she too thought it might be the cancer back. When he came home from the hospital, his body was bone tired and of course all the information given him while in the hospital didn't help his emotional state. His CT Scan was done yesterday. He is feeling stronger each day although he is still coughing and coughing up some blood. Sunday during church he felt something in his chest. I asked him if he was alright and he nodded. Then yesterday, Monday, he told me he believed God healed his lung Sunday in church. Praise the Lord! <br />
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The week my husband was in the hospital, a friend of mine's husband (he too was a friend) got sick and God took him home to be with Him. Sad to say, we don't understand how God decides these things. Erick's body was sick and maybe God took him home so he wouldn't have to suffer things that would come later. We wonder as believers, why didn't God just heal Erick. I know his kids and wife would have loved to have him hear longer. It's sad, so sad...for his family, for his friends. We feel the loss so strongly, but we have to know God did what was best. Rena, we love you. We miss Erick too.<br />
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We also have a sad situation in my family, that I won't share in print...but know this too will pass. God will never leave nor forsake us...so we just continue to walk in faith in Him and know that our later will be greater than our past. So this sad situation we all shall put behind us and be here for the family member who needs us. Greater days are ahead!!<br />
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To put a smile back on your face -- we've been watching the growth of my new grandson, Elijah, mature in my daughter Molly's belly. Eli is giving her fits!! He is making his way to join the world soon. In fact his due date is July 21 - Paw-pa's birthday. We're not sure he's going to wait that long.<br />
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As a writer, I want to update you on my latest. The third book in The Samantha Cain series went in to my publisher, Oak Tara Publishing. My editor read The Truth Revealed and loved it. So its in the stages of being made ready for release. I don't have a date yet, but as soon as I do I will let you know. In the mean time, I'm working on a romance. Hopefully it will be ready for release before the end of the year. We'll see.<br />
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For you writers I have two things I'd like to share with you. Berries, Bridges, & Books Conference is coming up July 13th. I'll attach a copy of the registration for those who live in the area and wish to attend. Their conferences are always informative as well as fun. Sorry, it won't let me attach here. Email me at <a href="mailto:deblynne8@gmail.com" target="_blank">deblynne8@gmail.com</a> and I will email a copy to you. That I've done, so I know it works.<br />
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Another thing for you fellow writers, I just went through an on-line class that Sylvia Rochester gave in RWA called take out the trash. I took notes cause I thought she did such an awesome job and all of us need help editing our manuscripts, taking out the things that shouldn't be there. I thought I'd share my notes with you. Her teaching was fantastic, just like her books. Go check her out at <a href="http://www.sylviarochester.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sylviarochester.com/</a>. This is her website. She is a writer and a painter -- great in both!!<br />
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my notes:<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Clean-up Manuscript<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Words that clutter</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">so<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">very<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">just<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">nearly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">even<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">sort of<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">almost<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">in spite of <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">perhaps<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">quite<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">for a moment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">suddenly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">More often, the sentence
would read better without the above words. TRY REMOVING IT.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Words that are redundant</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">back - He turned <i>back</i>⌠He turnedâŚâ¨She eased <i>back</i>
into her chair, letting out a sigh that hissed exasperation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">up (when the direction is obvious) - He jumped <i>up</i>
onto the porch. Better: He jumped onto the porch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">down (when the direction is obvious) - He looked down at this
feet. Better: He looked at his feet. âŚno grass trampled down. Better: no
trampled grass.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Redundancy
in Punctuation</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">âHelp!â she screamed. Omit she screamed. The exclamation
mark indicates the word was said with ferocity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I wonât go into grammatical mistakes except to touch on
the misuse of the comma. I find the rules change at the discretion of the
editors. My advice? Give them the correct punctuation. Let them decided to
accept it or not.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">If a sentence has two independent clauses (i.e. each
clause has a subject and verb) and is separated by a conjunction, put a comma
before the conjunction. Example: Mary hit Sam, and Sam cried all the way home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">If a sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause
(no subject), do not use a comma. Example: Mary hit Sam and ran away all the
way home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Define
indefinite words</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">it<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">they<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">some<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">many<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">few<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Name the object. Who are <i>they</i>?
Quantify some, many and few.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">If you mention an animal, donât
refer to the creature as a cat, dog, horse, etc. Give the specific breed,
sex, color, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">If you mention a car, give the
make, model, color, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">If you mention time, define the
duration--ten minutes or whatever.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Check your adjectives?</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> (Are they
bland? Why? Choose adjectives that will play on the senses and add sparkle to
the text.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Cold â How cold? Icy,
bone-chilling, numbing, frosty, artic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Hot â How hot? Blistering,
broiling, sizzling, scalding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Rough â sandpaper, loose gravel,
beard stubble<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Odor or fragrance â Again, give
me some examples. (fresh flowers â even name the flowers; stench of garbage;
freshly baked bread)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Sometimes</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">use of a
metaphor</b> will give the reader an even better sense of description. (Like
a belch from the briny deep, the sunâs rays scorched the gardenâs tender
sprouts.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Show donât tell:</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">What a character is experiencingâYou
can do that by giving the reader a vibrant description about a particular
instance. Substitute robust, concrete adjectives, throw in a few metaphors,
and the reader becomes an active participant in that particular scene--<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">feeling, seeing, tasting, smelling</b>
what the character is experiencing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Donât worry if what youâre trying
to show happened in the past. Indicate a scene break. Present the scene you
wish to recall as though itâs happening now. When you finish, return the
reader to the present by indicating another scene break. The reader will
follow with no problem. You will not only <i>show not tell</i>, youâll have kept
the text active.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Choose your verbs wisely:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Do you tend to use the same words
over and over? BORING! If I may use a cliche, variety is the spice of life.
Check for those words that occur frequently throughout the manuscript and
substitute another similar word.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Walked â try strode, ambled,
sauntered, strolled, shuffled, staggered, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Ran â jogged, scurried,
scampered, hurried, dashed, rushed, loped, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Cry â whimpered, sobbed,
sniveled, bawled, wailed, blubbered, howled, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Smile â beam, grin, smirk, leer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Did I hear someone say
adverb? </span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">(modifier of verb or adjective)</span><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">I look at adverbs this wayâtoo
many rocks sink a boat. I prefer to throw my rock overboard in lieu of better
cargo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Tightening the manuscript
further</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Check for words such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">felt, knew, figured, and heard</i>. Omit
these words by explaining how the character felt and what he heard or saw.
You donât need to indicate a character looked at someone before speaking.
Thatâs assumed. However, if the character looked away, this might indicate
the characterâs receptiveness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Search for these words: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">began, started, knew, realized seemed,
appeared</i>. You donât need these words to introduce an action.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">She knew John lied. Better to
say: John lied. POV tells us <i>she </i>knew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">She started to cross the room.
Better to say: She crossed the room<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">She knew he hated her. Better to
say: He hated her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> <b>Are you using the
correct word?</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Spell check only checks for
spelling, not usage. Here are a few examples. When in doubt, check the
dictionary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Then vs. Than â Then refers to
time. Than means rather.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Affect vs. Effect â Affect is a
verb. Effect is a noun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Its vs. Itâs â Its refers to an
entity. Itâs is the contraction of it and is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Stationary vs. stationery â
Stationary means immobile. Stationery is writing material.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Diner vs. dinner â Diner is a restaurant
or a person who eats. Dinner is a meal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Further vs. farther â Further
means to a greater extent. Farther means actual distance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Altar vs. alter â Altar refers to
a raised structure in a church. Alter means to change.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Passive voice</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Eliminate passive voice whenever
possible. Do a search for any form of the verb <b><i>to be</i></b>. If the
subject is acted upon, the sentence is passive. One way to remedy the
situation is to let the object do the action. Remember, the use of <b><i>was</i></b>
or <b><i>were</i></b> does not always make a sentence passive.â¨Examples: Joe
was hit by the ball. (Passive-the subject received the action.) The
ball hit Joe. (Active-the subject did the action.) Joe was hitting the ball.
(Active-the subject (Joe) did the actionâŚ<i>was hitting </i>is the verb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">What Else
To Look For</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">⨠<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">White space</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> â make sure you donât have
lengthy segments of narrative. Dialog helps to keep up the pacing. Perhaps
you give more description than is needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Do your <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">chapters end with a hook</b>? What about the opening line(s). Did you
have a smooth transition?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Did the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">scene(s) move the story forward</b>?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Donât divulge everything about a
character, only what is necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Is the dialog natural?</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Too many tags</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">? Not enough? Search for <i>said</i>.
See if you can eliminate the tag.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Vary your sentence structure</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Are you <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">consistent with the charactersâ physical descriptions</b>. Blue eyes
canât turn brown in a later scene.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Do the stakes increase as the story progresses?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Make sure your twists and surprises are plausible</span></b><span style="color: #170c04; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">. You
have to have a reason to drop a dead body from the ceiling, and the character
better be someone pertinent to the story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #170c04;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 19px;">I enjoyed talking to you again. Remember, no matter how tough life gets, you can get through it all leaning on The Lord! He will never leave you nor forsake you...and that's a great thing to know.</span></span></div>
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