Tag Archives: The Reckoners

Writing Process: Me, Me, Me!

I’ve been tagged! Tagged, that is, to participate in a blog hop for writers, which I think is actually supposed to be called “My Writing Process.”  But, you know, what fun is that? Every Monday authors blog about their own … Continue reading

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The Next Big Thing

by Doranna My friend Julie Czerneda tagged me for this blog meme–she’s already done hers, and you can find it at that link. 1. What is the working title of your next book? Am I supposed to have a single … Continue reading

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I am a Flake!

by Doranna No, not THAT kind of flake. Well, I guess…yes, that kind of flake.  Sometimes.  But that’s not what I’m talking about this time.  I’m talking about software for writers. Because what’s better than finding software that gives you … Continue reading

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Researching…ME!

My research muse is named Spike.  You may have met him before.  He pops up in public every now and then. Spike is a strong-willed being.  Spike sometimes takes over in the middle of research, demanding to know more…and more..and … Continue reading

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On Being the Evil Overlord

  That’s me.  Evil Overlord of my characters. Evil Overlord:  Plans to interfere with his targets’ lives. Me:  Plan to interfere with my characters’ lives. Evil Overlord:  Is constantly thinking, “What can I do to cause trouble for these people?” … Continue reading

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Beyond the Woo

There’s always some woo in my books.  As in, woo-woo.  I suppose also as in “wooing,” but I swear I wasn’t trying to be punny when I started this sentence. (Was that convincing?) Anyway, I’ve been thinking about the Reckoners … Continue reading

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O Heaving Bosoms!

  Heaving bosoms! Throbbing tumescences (tumesci?)! Sensitive nubs! Hmm. Okay, that stuff is fun. But not the sum and total of passion. PASSION: n. A strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concept PASSIONATE: adj. … Continue reading

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The Happy Ending

I need to get out more. At a recent conference, where I was on the spot being an Author on a Panel, I mistakenly referred to the romance book expectation of “Happily Ever After” as “the Happy Ending.” Oh yes … Continue reading

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And Me Without My Towel

Can’t you just feel taxes creeping up on you?  Can’t you, huh, huh? Well, wuh.  I find that, organizationally, I’m still digging out from the two years of domicile in transition.  This year, I find myself in the middle of … Continue reading

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Ode to a Cocker Spaniel

The excitement of the day! My Backlist eBooks are being featured on Daily Cheap Reads today! If you have a Kindle, Daily Cheap Reads is a great place to find inexpensive books of all kinds–indie, sales, and repubs.  This month … Continue reading

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