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Author Archives: Amanda
Thank God I’m a Texan
I’m a Texan. Have been most of my life, as in all but eighteen months of it. For those who haven’t lived here for an extended period of time, there is a mindset that seems to take over us. We’re … Continue reading
A freebie and more
This week has been full of edits, work for Naked Reader Press and writing. Now I’m busy writing the third full length novel, and fourth title, in the Nocturnal Lives Series. To celebrate being able to get back to some … Continue reading
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Tagged All That Is Gold, Ellie Ferguson, Hunted, Jessica Schlenker, Nocturnal Lives, Nocturnal Origins
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Sunday Reading Suggestions
It’s been a busy week between writing — or trying to write — my duties with Naked Reader Press and real life continuing to try to interfere. Still, things got done but even more need to be done. So this … Continue reading
Monday morning thoughts
I had to sit on my hands to keep from blogging last week. From the bombing at the Boston Marathon to the explosion in West, TX to seeing people condemning the house to house search for the remaining Tsaraev brother, … Continue reading
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Blogging at MGC today
I’ve pulled together a few thoughts about the Night Shade Books situation, including the new terms being offered by Skyhorse/Start over at Mad Genius Club. I’d post an active link but WP is acting odd this morning. GAH Mad Genius … Continue reading
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A few random thoughts
The critique group I’m a part of met yesterday and a large part of the meeting went into discussing contract terms we should look for and run from. Without going into too much detail, unless you are doing a work … Continue reading
Another Amazon Problem — but caused by whom?
Over the weekend, a friend of mine (hi, Cedar!) pointed me to a link for another author’s blog. I followed and ended up scratching my head and wondering what part of the story we weren’t hearing. No, I didn’t think … Continue reading
Early morning thoughts
Yesterday was pretty much a wash for writing or much of anything else. Mom’s appointment with the retinologist went better than expected but not as good as hoped for, if that makes sense. Better in that he likes the progress … Continue reading
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Writing update
The end of the current project is finally in sight. Yesterday was spent mapping out the rest of the book, approximately the last quarter of it. Because the book continues to redefine my writing process, mapping out the remaining chapters … Continue reading
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Double standards be damned
When I was in high school, back in the days when teachers could teach and had the freedom to adjust curriculum to meet a student’s needs, we were allowed to read a wide variety of books. Maybe it’s because I … Continue reading
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