Tag Archives: Writing
All’s Quiet on the Conn-Mann Front
Whether Alistair is too busy in his workshop or Jo decided they would have the rest of their Honeymoon Progress alone, I haven’t had any ideas for them in ages. I even tried to write short stories for NaNoWriMo this … Continue reading
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Tagged Alistair Conn, Josephine Mann, The Conn-Mann Chronicles, Writing
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1875 in New York City
The Conn-Mann series is set in the 1870s in New York City. This is an important thing to remember about the books in the series. It was a time and place that I’ve taken certain liberties with, but it was … Continue reading
Today Jo Steps Up to the Plate
The tour stop today is an interview with Jo at Pimp That Character! It’s always so much fun when she gets a chance to speak up. It isn’t the first time she’s been interviewed, but the other interviews have sadly … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Facebook, fountain pen, interview, notebook, pen, Pimp That Character!, Rhonda Eudaly, Twitter, typewriter, VBT, Virtual Book Tour, Writing
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First Chapter at I’m Shelf-ish
Today’s blog post is a first chapter reveal at I’m Shelf-ish. This chapter has been featured at several other stops, so I won’t revisit that here. Instead, we will talk about first chapters in general. Every time you start a … Continue reading
When a Character Has a Real Tombstone…
When I was getting ready to write The Elderly Earl’s Estate, set in Ireland, my next-door neighbor put me in touch with the Irish Consul here in Austin. The gentleman in that office at the time suggested I put Lady … Continue reading
New Day, New Stop, New WordPress Editor…
Today’s blog tour stop is an interview at The Dark Phantom. They asked some great questions, so you might learn a bit more about my writing process…or lack thereof. I think you will find it says a lot about me… … Continue reading
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Tagged Angelfire, Blogger, blogging, GoDaddy, interview, LiveJournal, MailChimp, MySpace, The Dark Phantom, VBT, Virtual Book Tour, Writing
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How Do You Get Engagement?
This is a question for all the bigger bloggers out there. I am starting to look forward to the daily posts, but it’s hard to tell if they are reaching anyone, or if I am mostly talking to myself. I … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, blogging, Contest, engaging an audience, marketing, promotion, Writing
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And Now For Something Completely Different…
There’s no tour stop today, so I thought I would do something else. Couldn’t leave you completely hanging, could I? Here’s a sneak peek at the new book–it will still be in edits for a while–and remember, it is a … Continue reading
Another Nice Review Today…and a Guilty Confession ;)
This time at Sefina Hawke’s Books. So far, everyone seems as fond of Jo as I am. Have you ever had a character that you identify with so strongly he or she almost feels like family? I know a writer … Continue reading
Five Flower Review
Today’s Virtual Book Tour stop is at A Chick Who Reads. She gives The Marvelous Mechanical Man a lovely little Five Flower review. Reviews like this make my heart sing. It tells me I am doing something right. Reviews are … Continue reading
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