Author Archives: Christie

What’s next on the map: WIP – Guest Post by James Quinn

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Christie |

I had the pleasure of meeting Get Down With The Awethors participant James Quinn a few months ago and was impressed by his novel, A Game for Assassins. What’s so impressive about it? He has the actual experience in the subject matter: … Continue reading →

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Supernatural Spelling Mistake

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Christie |

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This product will haunt your lips forever. As seen in an advertisement for lip butter: “Supernatural” is a word, which is why software probably didn’t pick it up. Be careful with your spelling!

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Author Chat: Ben Starling

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Christie |

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Author Ben Starling’s upcoming romance book includes something for everyone: corporate criminals, a beautiful island, a mysterious box, the struggle between a successful career and fulfillment, and even marine life. Ben’s novel sounds like both an epic adventure and a beautiful, … Continue reading →

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‘You should write a book…’ Guest Post by Maurice G. Miller

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Christie |

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A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being consulted on a new author’s debut book cover. We exchanged a few messages on Goodreads and ended up talking quite a bit more about writing and publishing. Maurice Miller, author … Continue reading →

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Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Christie |

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by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive editor Picture this: you’re craving apple pie – one of those “just gotta have it” days – so you go to your favorite café and order up a slice. Your mouth waters when the server … Continue reading →

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Inedible Spelling Mistake

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Christie |

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If you read this carefully, you’ll realize this menu item would be dangerous to consume…and potentially disgusting. What funny misspellings have you seen lately?

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Universal Harmonics: Guest Post by Josh de Lioncourt

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Christie |

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Many authors say that their characters lead their story places they didn’t know it would go. How about a character whose entire personality changed when her author gave her a new name? Josh de Lioncourt’s guest post is an outstanding example … Continue reading →

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Dear Authors: My Editing Education and Experience

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Christie |

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Dearest authors, I’ve heard the question time and time again: what qualifies me to be an editor and own an editing company? I’ve gotten many questions about my education and my experience, so here’s a video in which I talk … Continue reading →

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Author Chat: Marnie Cate

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Christie |

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Have you ever thought of something fantastic that inspired you to write, whether it was a sentence or an image or even a general idea? Marnie Cate has, and she wrote and published her first book based on it. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Author Chat: Bradley Cannon

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Christie |

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Did you ever wonder what might happen if you didn’t die when you were meant to? Author Bradley Cannon explores the possibilities of this in his first novel, Extended Stay. And don’t be afraid to love his work – he’s got … Continue reading →

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Author Archives: Christie

What’s next on the map: WIP – Guest Post by James Quinn

Supernatural Spelling Mistake

Author Chat: Ben Starling

‘You should write a book…’ Guest Post by Maurice G. Miller

Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

Inedible Spelling Mistake

Universal Harmonics: Guest Post by Josh de Lioncourt

Dear Authors: My Editing Education and Experience

Author Chat: Marnie Cate

Author Chat: Bradley Cannon

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