Author Archives: AM Bishop

About AM Bishop

Contemporary Romance and YA Writer that enjoys blogging about the latest literary news & life while learning from established writers.

Nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on September 28, 2012

Hi everyone.  Author Taryn Raye nominated me for the Versatile Blogger award and I’m extremely flattered. To accept, I need to state seven random facts about myself and tag fifteen other bloggers. A great way to get to know more … Continue reading →

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Relationships Require Compromises

Posted on August 24, 2012

Without deep feelings, two people can’t commit themselves to a relationship. Adoration is what ensures that a relationship grows and improves. But sooner or later, every good relationship bumps into bad things. And that’s when honest people discover that feelings … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Writers Conferences

Posted on July 27, 2012

With many of our colleagues attending the National Romance Writers of America Conference in California this year, I thought I would explain the virtues of attending writers’ conferences. There are many reasons to attend but here are my favorites: Networking … Continue reading →

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Stepparents – Open to Loving Many Hearts

Posted on June 22, 2012

There is something wonderful about being a part of something greater than yourself. And every human being looks forward to proclaiming their affiliations to one group or another.  Whether it’s the family they belong to or an organization they proudly promote, the sense of … Continue reading →

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Character Inspiration

Posted on March 23, 2012

I’m a writer so I see the world a little differently from… let’s say doctors, teachers, mechanics, and politicians.  Everyday I may hear or see something that may end up in the pages of my novel.  Sometimes, I wish I … Continue reading →

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South Beach is finished, now the revisions begin

Posted on February 24, 2012

I’m overjoyed that Laila’s story is no longer in my head. South Beach came to a satisfying end and now all that’s needed is some very careful polishing so readers will enjoy Book Two in the Sheridan series. I’m tremendously touched by … Continue reading →

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Life to the Fullest

Posted on January 27, 2012

I’m sure all of you have heard but just in case you haven’t one of our author mates, Susan Muller, loss her beloved husband.  They had a lovely marriage that lasted five decades and his passing teaches us to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Writers Retreats – What can be accomplished?

Posted on December 23, 2011

It’s winter break time at the university and I just received an invitation to work on my next novel, South Beach in a quant location away from everything and I’m thinking about taking it.  I’ve been told this place has … Continue reading →

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What Defines Us is How Well We Rise After Falling

Posted on December 2, 2011

Pain, suffering and stress are the admission tickets to the game of life. But what would life be like without them? In a world without hurdles, there are no champions; without suffering, there are no saints; without battles, there are … Continue reading →

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Writing a Good Romance Novel Review

Posted on November 18, 2011

Over the past couple weeks, I’ve read the novel reviews SMP authors posted on various vendor websites.  Some were fair to the author and the work they created while giving an honest opinion, while others disrespected an author’s boundaries.  I … Continue reading →

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