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Tag Archives: books
Shuddering Heights: The Bell Bros. Path to Publication
Self-publishing dates back for centuries: witness the Bronte sisters. Continue reading
Renowned San Diego Attorney Releases Sphynx Sequel
In Return of the Sphynx: An A. J. Hawke Legal Thriller, San Diego’s district attorney proclaims the police have the notorious Sphynx rapist in custody and they have the DNA to prove it.
Upstart attorney A. J. Hawke takes on the seemingly unwinnable case, claiming the man in jail is the true rapists identical twin and he will rely on a rare genetic trait to represent his client in court. Continue reading
Larry Edwards to Speak on Impact of Violent Death, Feb. 11
Larry Edwards, Connie Saindon to Speak at San Diego Chapter of Sisters in Crime, February 11 Partners in Crime, the recently reestablished San Diego chapter of the national organization Sisters in Crime, welcomes Larry Edwards, author of several books including the true-crime memoir Dare I Call It Murder?: A Memoir of Violent Loss, and Connie […]
Posted in books, Misc., My Book, Reading, Violent Loss, Writing
Tagged bereavement, books, crime, grief, homicide, mystery, true crime, violent death
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Book Review: Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife Offers Hope and Inspiration
In Wounded Warrior, Wounded Wife: Not Just Surviving But Thriving, by Barbara K. McNally, you will meet wives and partners who drew upon their inner resiliencies and prevailed when faced with daunting challenges. Each of these military spouses shares an … Continue reading
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Tagged books, marriage, military, military wives, PTSD, wounded warrior
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Book Review: “Eden” Fresh Spin on “Intelligent Design.”
“If this is Paradise, how bad could Hell be?” Summary: In Eden: A Sci-Fi Novella by Martin Roy Hill, an American army patrol is sent to investigate ancient ruins in Iraq. When an enemy mortar shell blasts an opening into … Continue reading
Ten Most Common Errors Made by Writers: #1
From the Editor’s Eye The 10 Most Common Errors Made by Writers (And How to Fix Them) The tenth of a ten-part series. #1. Verbal Abuse: Lie Down with Lay & Related Verb Warps Drum roll please . . . the error … Continue reading
A Movie About Editing Books? Seriously?
I’m looking forward to this movie — Duos of ‘Genius’ — about legendary editor Maxwell Perkins and authors Thomas Wolfe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ernest Hemingway. Biographer A. Scott Berg, left, and screenwriter-producer John Logan (Mel Melcon, L.A. Times) Quote: … Continue reading
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Tagged books, editing, publishing, writing
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Updated: Resources for Authors, Editors & Indie Publishers
I have updated my web page Resources for Authors, Editors & Indie Publishers. It includes my latest presentation “Using Social Media for Promoting Your Book: The Why, Where, When and How” — this is an introductory overview, with links to … Continue reading
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Tagged books, ebooks, editing, publishing, writing
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NCVC Follow Up – Your comments and Questions answered.
Originally posted on Survivors of Violent Loss:
NCVC-2015 Follow-up Thanks to so many of you for the support and encouragement we received on the work we are doing to help Survivors of Homicide and thanks to all of you…
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Tagged bereavement, books, grief, grieving, murder, PTSD, violent death, violent loss
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Obits on True-Crime Writer Ann Rule Should Tell Whole Story
Noted true-crime writer Ann Rule has died. I cannot honestly say that I am not saddened by her passing. More of a sense of relief. Even the New York Times ran an obit on her, as did the Seattle Times. … Continue reading
Posted in Journey, Misc., My Book, Publishing, Reading, Violent Loss, Writing
Tagged Ann Rule, bereavement, books, grief, true crime, violent death, violent loss, writing
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Polishing Your Prose 