Constantine

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

#IWSG #writingcommunity #writerslife #Writer #writingscommunity

http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

Join Alex J. Cavanaugh and a multitude of writer's in this monthly hop to help support one another!

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Gwen Gardner, Doreen McGettigan, Tyrean Martinson, Chemist Ken, and Cathrina Constantine!

September 4 question - If you could pick one place in the world to sit and write your next story, where would it be and why?

That is a tough question. I'm a loner when I write, and if my family's around I can't get my muse to create a single scene. With that in mind: There are so many places I'd like to sit and write. I'd enjoy a quiet nook in a villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. A chalet in Montana with a huge picture window giving out to the mountains with wild horses running about. I guess I like to have pleasant surroundings where I can peek above my laptop and watch nature in action.

Guidelines and rules:
Word count: 3500-5000
Genre: Middle Grade Historical – Adventure/Fantasy
Theme: Voyagers
Submissions accepted: May 1 - September 4, 2019
How to enter: Send your polished, formatted (double-spaced, no footers or headers), previously unpublished story to admin @insecurewriterssupportgroup.com before the deadline passes. Please include your contact details, your social links, and if you are part of the Blogging, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter IWSG group.

The next #IWSGPit will be in January 15, 2020

8:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Create a Twitter-length pitch for your completed and polished manuscript and leave room for genre, age, and the hashtag. On January 15, Tweet your pitch. If your pitch receives a favorite/heart from a publisher/agent check their submission guidelines and send your requested query.

Many writers have seen their books published from a Twitter pitch - it’s a quick and easy way to put your manuscript in front of publishers and agents.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

#IWSG #writingcommunity #writerslife #writer #amwriting #writerssupportgroup

http://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/p/iwsg-sign-up.html

Join Alex J. Cavanaugh and a multitude of writer's in this monthly hop to help support one another!

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Renee Scattergood, Sadira Stone, Jacqui Murray, Tamara Narayan, and LG Keltner!

August 7 question - Has your writing ever taken you by surprise? For example, a positive and belated response to a submission you'd forgotten about or an ending you never saw coming?

What takes me by surprise is when I read fabulous reviews. Those glowing reviews from perfect strangers brightens my day and gives me hope when I'm feeling as if my writing just isn't good enough.

This is for all writer's who've been querying for an agent. We all know the wait is a nail-biter. And many times, you don't even hear back after submitting. Last week I received an email from an agent I queried in February 2018. She said, "I apologize for the delay in my response." It only took her a year and a half to get back to me. LOL!!

Friday, July 19, 2019

#PrahConstantineBaryehReviews #mystery #cozymystery

Here we are in Mid-July and the weather is steamy. I thought summer was never going to touch down on our neck of the woods. Now it's hotter than a firecracker!!!

This month our review team picked

Raining Men and Corpses

Anne R. Tan

When it rains, it pours … and this amateur sleuth may be in over her head.

Graduate student Raina Sun is trying to keep her head above water as the bills roll in when her dashing college adviser cons her out of several months of rent. Her quest to retrieve the money sets in motion a streak of even worse luck.

First, she stumbles on her advisor's dead body and becomes a suspect in his murder. Next, the only man she's ever loved reappears as the lead detective to the case. Raina's having trouble interpreting his signals--does he want to reignite their passion, or just stay close to his prime suspect?

Her life careens further out of control when her grandma shows up at Raina's postage-stamp-sized apartment, dragging a red suitcase and trouble of her own. As Raina summons her sleuthing skills, she discovers that when it comes to murder, there may be no place for an amateur.

For readers who like cozy mysteries, quirky characters, and a dash of humor.

Cathrina's Review:

Raining Men and Corpses is a cozy mystery, a beach read for the summer. Raina, the amateur sleuth, had much to contend with. Not only snooping for clues to solve a murder, but also handling Po Po, her precocious grandmother.

When the lead detective comes into the picture, it's Raina's ex-boyfriend, I thought things would start to heat up, but I didn't find any sparks. A few characters in the book I also didn't care for. Raina's friend, for instance. It might have been me, but I felt the book dragged. I had a hard time getting into and through it, but that's just me. I've seen many rave reviews.

Perhaps you'll feel differently and love this cozy mystery.

Hop on over and read Empi's and Nana's reviews. Let's see if we agree or disagree with this novel.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

#IWSG #writingcommunity #writing #writerslife #writersquotes #writer

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Join Alex J. Cavanaugh and a multitude of writer's in this monthly hop to help support one another!

Alex's awesome co-hosts are Erika Beebe, Natalie Aguirre,Jennifer Lane, MJ Fifield, Lisa Buie-Collard, and Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor!

What personal traits have you written into your character (s)?

In my book, Incense and Peppermints, I gave the main character many of my personal traits as a sixteen year old. (that I could remember..LOL)

I think it'd be difficult not to write or add in some of our personal traits, even unknowingly.

In my Christian~Wickedly Series, I've incorporated my faith and beliefs. What bothers me is when I get a review, and the reviewer says, "I'm an atheist and this book has too many Christian beliefs for my liking." Did that person see on Amazon that it's a Christian based book. (Full of evil demons and conquering angels)

Have you written any of your personal traits into your stories?

Friday, June 14, 2019

#NewRelease Dark Desire #ebook #Fantasy #Interview @miladyronel

Iron and fae aren’t friends. But Tasha has no

choice but to be in the human realm: her very

life is at stake.

High School isn’t much safer than Faerie,

though. Clicks, falling in love and navigating

day-to-day activities are dangerous enough

without the added dread of being unmasked

as being otherworldly.

But when something happens and everyone

reveals their true selves, Tasha has a choice

to make: will she save them from the curse

upon them and reveal her true nature, or will

she let them die and stay safe?

UBL: https://books2read.com/u/ba0W56

Let's get to know Ronel:

What was your inspiration to write this book?

In 2018, the IWSG held an anthology competition with the theme “Masquerade” – the characters, storyline and themes just came to me when I saw it. From there the story just flowed. I always use the fae in my stories and I thought it would be interesting to have one go to High School.

Who was your favorite character to write and why?

Tasha. She refused to show me her full motivations – lying to me at some point about her powers – and had me wondering the whole time where she was running to.

Have you experimented writing in other genres? If so, which one(s)?

Yes. This is a young adult, urban fantasy romance. I’ve written fantasy, fairy tale retellings, urban fantasy comedy, and sweet romance – for various age groups.

Do you have any writing projects you are currently working on?

Yes. My newest novella “Magic at Midnight” was released earlier this month and I’m currently working on rewriting it in Afrikaans. I’m also working on rewriting “Dark Desires” in Afrikaans. Merely translating a work leaves it lifeless…

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a published author?

Be prepared for hard work. It isn’t merely writing a story and pushing publish: you have to hone your craft, learn the business, and be mentally prepared for as much rejection as praise for your work.

What was one of the most surprising things you learned while writing your books?

That I can be funny. Not intentionally, though – it just happens. I’ve never thought of myself as being humorous.

What's next to you while you're writing?

Does having my Rottweilers surround me, count?

What is the best advice anyone has ever given to you?

Don’t give up. And that everything you want is on the other side of fear.

What is your favorite line from a book?

“But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked.

“Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat: “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.”

“How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice.

“You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.”

From Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”.