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Tag Archives: novels
AN ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER
Just when I think that no resource is available to help me fill in the details of the lives of Armenians who settled in Troy in the 1890’s and early 20th century, another miracle (or two) comes along. I’m driven … Continue reading
Posted in Armenians, Books, Church, Community, historical fiction, Uncategorized
Tagged Books, novels, writers, writing
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Perfect Pitch
There is no such thing as perfect pitch to agents and editors at a conference. But with careful preparation, you can minimize your anxiety and maximize your chances of a positive outcome. Jane Friedman tells you how: https://janefriedman.com/pitch-agents-writers-conference/
Posted in Agents, Editors, Manuscripts, Writing, writing conferences, Writing Workshops
Tagged agents, Manuscripts, novels, Pitch, Publishers, writers, Writers Conferences
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BRING IT ON!
The groans are abundant. But I am looking forward to the first big snowfall in our area! Okay, so spending a day skiing will take me away from the writing options I talked about in my last post. But think … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Blog, Books, Inspiration, novels, outlines, Research, skiing, snow, writing
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YOUR NOVEL’S FIRST SCENE
This post appeared on Jane Friedman’s blog (https://janefriedman.com/your-first-scene/). Touching on the all-important first scene of a novel, it was worth sharing! Your Novel’s First Scene: How to Start Right Posted on November 28, 2016November 24, 2016 by Paula Munier | … Continue reading
Posted in Best Sellers, Blogs, Books, Novel construction, Writing
Tagged authors, Blog, Books, First Scene, Jane Friedman, Manuscripts, novels, Paula Munier, Writer, writers, writing
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New Historical Fiction!
I’m excited to share with you the upcoming release of Gloria Waldron Hukle’s newest book and final piece of the “American Waldron Book Series” on October 11, 2o16! “Souls of the Soil” is one tale within another; a contemporary novel … Continue reading
Posted in Book Sales, Book Signings, Books
Tagged American Waldron Book Series, authors, book promotion, Books, Gloria Waldron Hukle, historical fiction, novels
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I’M STUMPED!
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE? When I finished Star Catching earlier this year, I began work on another novel that had been circulating around my brain for some time, tentatively called Lilies of the Valley. I thought once Star Catching … Continue reading
Posted in Publishing, Writing
Tagged authors, Books, novels, Publishing, Story Lines, writing
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STAR CATCHING
Way back in March, when we were trying hard to say good-bye to winter and welcome the warmer months, I announced the completion of my third novel. The title then was Gram and Me. Fast forward past spring and summer, after … Continue reading
Posted in Books, critiques, Editing, Grief and Loss, Publishing, Reading, Women's Fiction, Writing
Tagged authors, book promotion, Book Release, Books, critiques, Editing, grief, loss, novels, Publishers, Publishing, Star Catching, writers, writing
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Buried by Boxes
We just completed our third move in four years. Well, saying we completed it is a bit of an exaggeration, given that, after four days in the new house, we still have so many unopened boxes and “stuff” we can’t … Continue reading
INSIDE THE MIND OF A SWEET SIXTEENER
I am moving. I’m also attempting to create a believable sixteen year old girl for a new story line. How are the two related? I’m fifty years removed from being sixteen. And I had no children. How can I recall … Continue reading
Posted in Teenage Girls, Writing
Tagged Character Development, Characters, Feelings, novels, Teenage Girls, writing
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