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How Writing is Like Sea Glass

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Abby J. Reed

My husband and I win the gold medal for Failing Vacations. One night into our “staycation” we descended for a hard-earned Green Arrow binge night only to find our basement completely flooded. Another time, a four-wheeler fell on my head—no, … Continue reading →

Posted in Absolutely Abby!, Soul Mate Publishing, Writing | Tagged author, editing, how to, revisions, rough draft, sea glass, vacation, write tip, writer's life, Writing, writing advice, writing process | 2 Comments

NaNoWriMo…or Less?

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Rachel Sharpe

Many authors take on the daunting task every November of pledging to complete a manuscript within one month. It is an ambitious undertaking. I envy every author who successfully accomplishes the task. Unfortunately, I have never succeeded in completing any … Continue reading →

Posted in Rachel's Reminisces!, Soul Mate Publishing | Tagged author, Bitter Retribution, Cold Ambition, Jordan James PI, Lost Distinction, Rachel Sharpe, Simple Misconception, Soul Mate Publishing | 2 Comments

Tight on Time

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Rachel Sharpe

Time is one thing that always seems to be in high demand and low supply. Whether it’s for school or work, family and friends, or even writing, it always seems to run short. I have found this to be especially … Continue reading →

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Tackling my ‘Jonathans’

Posted on August 24, 2017 by AmesGrace

Good morning soulies. I hope all is well with you and your writing endeavors. As for me, I’m making headway on Angel in the Rough, Book 3 in The Perfect Order series. Slowly but surely. But here lately, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Fall into Fiction by Tina Susedik

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Tina Susedik, Author

Fall is in the air and with it comes the beautiful changing colors (in Wisconsin, anyway), cooler temperatures (yay), the woodsy scent of fireplaces gearing up for the season, and… the beginning of fall craft shows, book signings, and travel. … Continue reading →

Posted in Catching Up With Tina S!, Soul Mate Publishing | Tagged author, Book Signings, fall, fiction, Soul Mate authors group, Soul Mate Publishing, Tina Susedik, writing, Wrters' Workshops | 1 Comment

The Eyes and Ears of a Writer

Posted on August 12, 2016 by khotzon

A few days ago I woke up and began my day with a typical morning routine—let the dog outside, brew a pot of coffee, check emails, and so on. With a mountain of tasks looming ahead of me, I scurried … Continue reading →

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Are You Listening?

Posted on July 14, 2016 by patcharles121

Are you really listening? As authors, many of us are introverts, perfectly happy to spend hours alone in silence with only our imaginary friends to talk to. Others of us love to write, but we also love to talk. I … Continue reading →

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EDITOR AND AUTHOR INHABITING THE SAME BODY! EEEK! by Char Chaffin

Posted on July 2, 2016 by charchaffin2011

It could be the title of one of those B-rated horror flicks, you know? The ones that come on at four AM and feature such film notables as creaking, slow-opening closets, dark, dank passageways, the requisite barn in the distance … Continue reading →

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Love is in the Details by Author Susan Hanniford Crowley

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

Writing romance sometimes is like handling a snake. In this case, I am the long haired woman with the tail end of a python. Love blooms when the following criteria are met: Both characters experience a trust in each other. … Continue reading →

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My son the turtle

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Patricia W. Fischer Author & Journalist

Today is World Turtle Day so we should shellabrate! Seriously, it is World Turtle Day and turtles hold a very special place in my heart for two reason. The first being my grandmother. She wasn’t a great fan of turtles, per … Continue reading →