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Writing Process Experimentation
This week (Monday through Friday), I wrote approximately 14,000 words on Shock Loss. That’s almost double my output on an average writing week. And so far, it seems to be good, usable text that will...
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Austenesque Novel Kindle Sale!
Looking for an Austenesque reading fix? Want to get as many novels as possible for your hard-earned money? Well, thanks to Nancy Kelley, four writers have you covered! Our group sale starts April 16....
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Southern Grammar: Grits
A debate has raged–yes, raged–on my husband’s side of the family for years. Each time we sit down to breakfast, there is a debate about the word “grits.” My father-in-law says, “This grits is good.” My...
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Writing Process Experimentation: Helpful Books
Two weeks ago, I wrote about my new writing process experiment, and I wanted to update and share a few books that have helped me along my writing journey. Week 1: I wrote nearly 14,000 words in 5 days....
View ArticleThe Real Mr. Darcy Found?
Dr Susan Law believes the fictional aristocrat was based on the first Earl of Morley, John Parker, who was married to a friend of Austen and said to be “intense”. She now claims to have built a...
View ArticleJulia and Vincent on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries?
So I saw this post come through my Facebook feed, and I just had to mention it on my blog. I am a huge TV geek, and though books originally inspired me to become a writer, TV crime dramedies have had a...
View ArticleAbsolute Liability and Death Benefits on Sale
One Day Left! Get Absolute Liability and Death Benefits for only $0.99 on Kindle! The post Absolute Liability and Death Benefits on Sale appeared first on Becton Literary.
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Giveaway! Holidays with Jane: Spring Fever
To win a free paperback copy of Holidays with Jane: Spring Fever, visit Austenesque Reviews and leave a comment on Meredith’s review of the book. Here’s a snippet from her review of my contribution to...
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Memorial Day 2015
Thank you to those who gave everything so that we can be free. Sergeant York, a riderless capparisoned horse, moves into position for the start of Brig. Gen. Bain MicClintock’s funeral ceremony at...
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Writing Process Experimentation: Shock Loss in Editorial Phase
The early draft of Shock Loss is finished. It came in at nearly 58,000 words. That’s not including the 18,000 words I deleted. Gah! What’s up with that? I thought planning was supposed to eliminate...
View ArticleWriting Process Experiment 2.0
I’m giving my early readers time to work on Shock Loss, so I’ve been researching for my next project: the Halloween installment of the Holidays with Jane short story collections. I’m writing based on...
View ArticleKindle Unlimited and KOLL to Pay by Words Read
Here’s the skinny (emphasis added): Starting next month, the e-commerce giant will pay independent authors based on the number of pages read, rather than the number of times their book has been...
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Can an Author’s Blog Really Reach Readers?
Every now and then, I like to reevaluate my use of social media and websites. With the speed that technology changes–Hello, Snapchat!–I probably need to do it more often. This little musing on social...
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Amazon Prime Day Sales
Lots of great sales today for Amazon Customers! Here is a link to all the deals: Happy Amazon Prime Day – July 15 – Exclusive Deals for Prime Members – Shop Now Here are some highlights for readers:...
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Caroline Bingley
When Charles Bingley and Mr. Darcy made proposals of marriage to the Bennet sisters at the end of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Caroline Bingley was both distressed by her brother’s choice of...
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Warning: Blog Redesign in Progress
My apologies for the confusion on my blog. I’m busy trying to find a format that reaches readers, including bonus content book club discussion ideas free short stories [Insert your idea here....
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Riding Fear Free
Riding Fear Free Help for Fearful Riders and Their Horses by Laura Daley and Jennifer Becton Are you a fearful rider? Have you been searching for help in overcoming your fear so that you can finally...
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Mary Bennet
Mary Bennet A Novella in the Personages of Pride & Prejudice Collection Now that all her sisters have left home, long-neglected Mary Bennet finds herself the focus of her mother’s attention. Mrs....
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Holidays with Jane: Trick or Sweet
Holidays with Jane: Trick or Sweet Buy it on Kindle Now! Add it on Goodreads! Load up on pumpkin spice, grab your bowl of candy, and settle in for a spooky night with six brand-new modern Jane Austen...
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