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2010: #65 – See Jane Write (Sarah Mlynowski & Farrin Jacobs)

July 14, 2010 3 Comments

With chick lit novels popping up on every bestseller list, millions of readers are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff and never go back to the office again! And here’s the guide that will show you how. Bestselling novelist Sarah Mlynowski and veteran chick lit editor Farrin Jacobs cover every stage of developing and selling your novel, with chapters on:

Developing an idea
Deciding on a point of view
Making your characters likable
Learning the basics of plotting, pacing, and conflict
Finding an agent
This book also features humorous tips and advice from scores of established writers (including Meg Cabot, Melissa Senate, and Sophie Kinsella). If you’ve got stories to tell, See Jane Write will take care of the rest!

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2010: Challenges – The Four Month Challenge, Part 4

July 14, 2010 0 Comment

I enjoyed Part 3, so why not move on to Part 4? The Four Month Challenge, hosted by She Read a Book, requires that you read books to earn points. There’s a total of 250 points. The challenge runs from July 1 to October 31. Here’s the new list of challenges! last updated 9/14/10 5 Point Challenges Read a chick lit book Read a name

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2010: Challenges – The Four Month Challenge Pt. 3 Wrap-Up

July 12, 2010 3 Comments

This was the first time I’ve participated in this challenge, and I think I didn’t do too bad. I didn’t get 100%, but I did manage 190/250 pts. Most of my hang-up was books written in a different decade, and the couple of categories that are out of my normal wheelhouse. I look forward to trying again with T4MC Part 4! Here’s my final breakdown:

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2010: #64 – Dead in the Family (Charlaine Harris)

July 12, 2010 3 Comments

After enduring torture and the loss of loved ones during the brief but deadly Faery War, Sookie Stackhouse is hurt and she’s angry. Just about the only bright spot in her life is the love she thinks she feels for vampire Eric Northman. But he’s under scrutiny by the new Vampire King because of their relationship. And as the political implications of the Shifters coming out are beginning to be felt, Sookie’s connection to the Shreveport pack draws her into the debate. Worst of all, though the door to Faery has been closed, there are still some Fae on the human side-and one of them is angry at Sookie. Very, very angry…