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Here’s What I Want to Hear When My Favorite Author Speaks

November 29, 2017 By Joan Curtis Leave a Comment

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As I prepare to talk to a group of people at the local library, I wonder what they expect to hear. Are they curious about what it takes to write a novel? Do they consider themselves potential authors? Are they interested in my writing day? Do they wonder where my ideas come from? When you […]

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Filed Under: Interviews with Writers, Marketing for Writers, The Business of Writing Tagged With: favorite author, local library, speaking, Writing

Changing Your Character’s Name #Writingtips

November 13, 2017 By Joan Curtis Leave a Comment

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When I begin a new book, I often stumble over the character’s names #writingtips Click To Tweet It’s very hard to name a character when you know little about them. Even writing a character bio requires my giving the person a name. And, that name then becomes part of the individual I’ve created. The name […]

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Filed Under: Characters, For Readers, My Thoughts, Writing Tips Tagged With: cats, characters, Churchill, Jenna Scali mystery series, naming, Stalin

Playing with a Thunderclap Campaign. Is it Right for Writers?

November 8, 2017 By Joan Curtis Leave a Comment

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Recently a writer friend asked me to support her Thunderclap Campaign. I had no idea what she was talking about. But, I clicked on the link. It’s a very simple concept and one where writers and readers can support one another very easily. The idea is to ask your friends, colleagues, fans to help support […]

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Filed Under: Marketing for Writers, The Business of Writing Tagged With: book marketing, campaign, Thunderclap

#MyBookReview Patron Saints of Liars by Ann Patchett

November 5, 2017 By Joan Curtis Leave a Comment

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Ann Patchett fans have probably already read this amazing book. It was Ms. Patchett’s first novel. I can’t believe that because it is so polished and well-done. I am not a full-fledged Ann Patchett fan because I found Commonwealth tedious at best and I only modestly enjoyed State of Wonder. But I loved Bel Canto […]

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Filed Under: For Readers, Joan's Must Reads, Reviews Tagged With: Ann Patchett, book review, My book review, Susan Howatch, The Patron Saint of Liars

The Painting that Inspired A Painting to Die For

November 1, 2017 By Joan Curtis 2 Comments

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When I began thinking about Jenna’s newest escapades, my father’s painting came to mind. It was always one of my favorites that he painted. The story took root in the discovery of that painting and lots of shanangins surrounding it. I thought my readers might be interested in learning more about the real painting and […]

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Filed Under: Motivation to Write, Thoughts on Creativity Tagged With: A Painting to Die For, Alfred Sisley, Flood at Fort Marley, inspiration, memoir, Writing

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