By Terri Benson I don’t write fantasy, but apparently I live it. More and more often, I find myself day-dreaming about standing on a podium, being awarded a Romance Writer of the Year Award, making the keynote presentation to a sea of faces, eager to hear my words of wisdom. I envision jetting off to…
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The 2015 Writer of the Year is Susan Spann!
By Wendy Howard CLICK HERE to view the announcement party photo gallery. The 2015 Writer of the Year finalists were Joan Johnston, Cindi Myers, and Susan Spann. Susan Spann’s mysteries have made a splash, published in hard cover to unfailingly good reviews. Her third Shinobi mystery, Flask of the Drunken Master, was published earlier this…
Saying Thanks
By Pamela Nowak Recently, I’ve thought a lot about how much, and how many people, I take for granted. How often do we all converse about losing people and how much they meant to us—most often in the past tense? People move, become less involved, or—worse—pass away. Too many times, we chat about how important…
Endings and Endings Problems:
By Robin D. Owens Endings are extremely important. You want the reader to be satisfied, more, to remember that you gave them a good finish and look forward to your next book. Here are some problems I, as a reader and writer, find in endings: I had a favorite author (male writing under a female…
Debunking Copyright Registration Myths
Authors are often confused about the benefits and timing of copyright registration for creative works. It’s a universal issue authors must understand, regardless of the publishing path they choose, so today we’re taking a quick and dirty look at some popular myths–and truths–about copyright registration. Myth #1: You Have to Register Copyright, or You Lose It. The truth: Registration with…