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3 Tips to Writing Better Villains

March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

In celebration of Women’s History Month, let’s look at some of the best villains in historical fiction and fantasies.  What what makes them so delectably evil and fun to watch?...

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10 Funny and Witty Irish Sayings
History

10 Funny and Witty Irish Sayings

March 18, 2022

My grandmother’s people came from county Cork, Ireland during the great famine. She had red hair and a fiery temper to match it, but boy could she make you laugh....

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Novel Update #3
First Novel Journey

Novel Update #3

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022

Hey readers! It’s been a pretty eventfully month on my novel writing journey. Remember how I told you I submitted my manuscript to The History Quill‘s beta reader program? (A...

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Discovering Black History – 18th Century Virginia
History - 18th Century

Discovering Black History – 18th Century Virginia

February 28, 2022

I’m writing an historical fiction set in multiple locations, including in Williamsburg, Virginia during 1730-1740. My knowledge of Black history in this time period was limited at best, so I...

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5 Great Books by Black Writers
Book Reviews

5 Great Books by Black Writers

February 24, 2022

Each month I highlight a book I’m reading for my novel research or the sheer joy of getting wrapped up in a good story. Since February is Black History Month...

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Novel Update #2: Sagging Middle Syndrome
First Novel Journey

Novel Update #2: Sagging Middle Syndrome

February 16, 2022

Novel Update #2 It’s been called lots of different things. “Sagging Middle Problem.” “Marathon of the Middle.” “The Middle of the Book Sucks Syndrome.” I’m there, people. For non-writers: When...

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5 Tips for Finding Your Tribe
Business

5 Tips for Finding Your Tribe

February 9, 2022

How do you find readers for your book, blog, podcast, etc. when you’re new? In my case, I already have a tribe of fierce women interested in bodybuilding, but the...

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In Defense of Diverse Points of View
Current Events

In Defense of Diverse Points of View

January 26, 2022

Texas used to be known as the home of tough-guy cowboys. Now it seems like a state that is shaking in its cowboy boots if anyone wants to offer a...

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First Novel Journey
First Novel Journey

First Novel Journey

January 20, 2022

“Writers write,” said the published author. I was at the Pflugerville library’s  special Valentine’s Day event – a panel of romance novelists talking about their books and how they got...

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Want Happier Kids? Tell Them A Story.
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Want Happier Kids? Tell Them A Story.

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

I love a good story. You too?  What if I told you that telling stories helped your kids feel happier and more confident? Psychologists from Emory University did a study...

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