5 Tips on How to Avoid Author Burnout by Dave Chesson

11/1/2021

How to Avoid Author Burnout – 5 Tips:
a guest post by Dave Chesson

Most of us have probably been there. Perhaps it started as a few weeks of massive productivity, followed by even more weeks of exhaustion.

Perhaps it simply came as a form of depression, where we wouldn’t even feel like getting up in the morning, or we would sit at a computer and the words just would not come.

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Whether we have experienced this or not, chances are we will encounter burnout at some point in our author career. In fact, I’d say that’s more than a guarantee.

So, what can we do? Well, there are a few things that we can do to improve our recovery from burnout. But far more effective are the techniques we can use to avoid getting burned out in the first place.

In this article, I will examine five of these.

Tip #1: Work Smarter, Not Harder

If you’re burnt out, work is the last thing you want to talk about.

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That said, a lot of us still need to continue working even if we are burnt out.

So, one strategy to get over this problem is to work smarter, not harder.

Imagine if you could get the same amount of work done in half the time. Would that make you feel better? Would you have more time to spend on self-care?

That’s what I’m talking about here, not working more, but getting the same amount of work done in less time so you have more time for yourself.

For authors, there are some proven ways to write faster, which can include:

Dictation
Choosing the right music

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Keeping a consistent writing schedule

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Outlining
Rewarding yourself
Waiting to edit until you are finished

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All of these will help you in the long run, but just one or two quick changes can make a huge difference.

Try picking one technique and mastering it to see how much time you can save, and you will be amazed at what you are capable of.

Tip #2: Schedule Time Off

This is probably the first thing that most people think about when we discuss avoiding burnout.

But in reality, it works.

There are several types of time off that you should consider. In addition to your typical vacation once or twice a year, I recommend you have at least one day off on your weekend, one extended weekend per quarter (3-4 days), and at least two half-hour breaks throughout your day.

This will not always be possible, but the more you can make time for yourself, the more likely you are to avoid burnout in the first place.

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I especially recommend taking breaks throughout the day, because the more tired you are every day, the more likely you are to have a tiresome week.

Which brings me to my next point…

Tip #3: Try the Pomodoro Technique

The Pomodoro technique is a method I have been using for a long time. Put simply, it's a technique where you spend 25 minutes of your time in an intensely focused state, followed by a five minute break. This technique helps with focus, but also helps you stay mentally grounded.

What's most important is that you plan your brakes effectively. This is not a time to check social media, or watch five more minutes of your favorite TV show. During that five minute break, you want to get a drink, go to the bathroom, take a few deep breaths, and move around a little bit.

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Doing all this will refresh your mind and give you the energy you need to continue going for the next 25 minutes, and so on, and so forth. I found it to be extremely effective at helping me get a lot of work done without the burnout.

Tip #4: Go Ergonomic

You may not know this, but part of the reason why you’re having trouble with burnout might be physical.

For that reason, you might want to consider investing in some ergonomic hardware.

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I personally invested in an ergonomic chair, and found that it helps so much with my level of comfort while I’m working. An ergonomic mouse or keyboard is another great option. Even better, you can try dictation so that you don’t wear out your wrists and hands.

Tip #5: Know When to Say No

Lastly, I think it’s important to remember that sometimes we take on more work than we should. It’s easy to say yes to everything that people ask of us, but we need to understand our limitations.

If we don’t do this, we are likely to end up with far too much on our work plate than we can realistically handle.

So make sure that you know your workload, and that you only say yes to a new request if it is urgent and coming from someone important in your life (such as a boss or a spouse), or if you know for certain that you can get it done in the time allotted.

Remember that you are a writer, and your job is to write. All other tasks are secondary.

Final Thoughts

There are a lot of other ways to avoid burnout, these are just a few. But I also don’t want to overwhelm you with too much information. So I recommend you pick one or two of these that speak to you, and really try to give them a solid trial run.

If you do, I can promise that you will experience increased success, a rested mind, and you will hold burnout off for a little while longer.

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Guest Blogger Bio

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Dave Chesson is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing, which even Amazon KDP acknowledged as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.” Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers.

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Explore the A to Z's of Writing by Marie Lavender

10/11/2021

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Explore the A to Z's of Writing: an admin article by Marie Lavender

This week, I thought I'd take a moment to go back to basics. I would like to explore some terms we use in the writing industry. For newbies, you'll hear these from fellow writers or editors at your publisher at some point. Or, you might see them on how-to articles. And if you've taken a writing workshop at all, you've probably heard most of them. Even if you're a seasoned writer, it can't hurt to reacquaint yourself with these words or phrases, as well as to keep the following advice in mind. So, without further ado, let's explore the alphabet of writing...

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1. A for Antagonist - The villain in a story, or at least a concept/obstacle which stands in the way of the main character (protagonist) reaching his/her goals or happiness.

Writer Tip: Always include an antagonist, or at least a barrier preventing the protagonist from getting what he wants, in any work of fiction. This automatically creates conflict, which heightens tension and moves the plot along.

2. B for Book - a published volume which includes a single manuscript, or a collection or anthology of several works. Such work housed within the book can be fictional in nature, fact-based, or even include poetry. There are full-length books in the industry, as well as shorter ones. A published 'book' may be in digital (ebook) or physical format (such as a trade paperback or hardcover). A 'chapbook' is often a shorter book written by one author, with numerous poems or short stories included.

Writer Tip: Whether you decide to get published traditionally or on your own, do your homework on your intended genre and make sure your manuscript is properly edited and formatted in advance.

3. C for Creativity - A type of self-expression for a writer or artist which may result in the form of writing, painting, sketching, or designing a work of art. Creativity is the act of turning new ideas into reality. Some businesses might ask an employee to implement creative problem-solving just to come up with a unique solution to an issue.

Writer Tip: Stretch your creative muscles by trying different mediums. Start writing in a separate fiction genre, go for an essay, or construct a poem instead. Another option would be to paint or draw a scene or element from your story. Some fantasy writers like to expand on the idea of world-building by making a map of that fictional world, a fun detail to include inside the book when it gets published. Create a shadowbox for a room in your house (use a specific theme), or even paint the wall in a new color.

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Any of these creative endeavors can open your mind to new writing ideas.

4. D for Development and Dialogue

Development - You'll usually see this in reference to 'character development' or 'characterization'. A character is a person represented in a fictional tale. The story can be told from this individual's perspective.

Writer Tip: Know your characters well, especially the main ones. Even if you don't include every detail in the story, it can't hurt to know how a character would react to a certain situation. Be sure to add 'consistent inconsistencies' (for example, a thrill-seeker who is somehow afraid of heights). More than than anything, though, you must learn to listen to your main character.

Dialogue - The speech patterns and discussions between characters. This is separate from the internal thoughts (monologue) of a main character. Dialogue in a book should be as natural as possible.

Writer Tip: To exhibit realistic dialogue in a story, take some time to recognize the flow of conversations in real life. How do people talk? What gestures or sounds do they make during specific parts of the discussion? How do they emote or express themselves?

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5. E for Empathy - A sense of fellow feeling for another person, or putting yourself in their place. This is a key component for any writer who intends to create a believable character. It's also necessary to add enough emotion which translates on the page so that readers will start to care about what happens to your character. The way you do, right? ;) If you have begun to wonder where you're going wrong, then try to connect better with your character. Learn more and imagine how they'd respond to situations.

I know I've done my job when I'm feeling the emotions that the character is going through. If he or she is sad, tears are probably streaming down my face, too. No, I'm not really crazy. This is just the writer's journey as the story progresses. It's no different than getting choked up while watching a dramatic film. When we write, the story plays out in our heads like a movie. So, why wouldn't we respond to that in kind?

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Writer Tip: Know the plot and main character well enough to express those facets within the story. Remember, empathy is deeper than sympathy. Readers will come back for more if you evoke the same emotions in them. Make the story and characters relatable.

6. F for Fiction - Often told in story or novel form, fiction is a creative work, concerning people, places, or events. It is not based in fact, though certain objects, historical figures, and actions which are mentioned can appear real. The key elements of fiction include character, theme, plot, point of view, setting, conflict, and tone. Fiction can be divided into different areas or 'genres'.

Writer Tip: Unfortunately, some parts of reality must off-set an imaginary world. The more of a relatable quality you can add to any story, the more likely a reader will connect with the characters and the events happening therein.

7. G for Genre - This describes the category that a specific book falls under. Some examples are romance, mystery, science fiction, and horror. You've likely been on Amazon and noticed all the sub-genres listed there as well. So, that leaves a lot of room for writers to put their stories.

Writer Tip: Try your hand at writing different genres. Use the following prompt:

Rain came down in sheets, a hard battle against each window, while lightning struck nearby. The raging storm outside, though, hardly compared to the one within.

Continue the story on your own from where the last sentence started. At the same time, think about the separate tones you can add to the tale to make it more romantic, mysterious, supernatural or spacey, and even creepier. Write four different versions, one for each genre - romance, mystery, science fiction (feel free to substitute asteroids for rain, as I know it doesn't rain in space), or horror. They don't need to be long stories or even finished, just enough to establish tone. Then, decide which one you like best.

8. H for Hook - A 'hook' is a sentence in the first paragraph of a scene or chapter which compels the audience to keep reading. If this is done well, the pop, so to speak, usually falls in the first sentence. Similarly, a 'closing' positioned at the end of a scene or chapter, should make the reader want to find out more. That means they're in it for the long haul, prepared to continue diving into the reading experience.

Writer Tip: Do your best to avoid losing the audience in the first chapter, but especially in the first paragraph. Draw someone in with a leading sentence that makes them wonder what happens next. If you effectively use the same technique for opening and closing each scene and chapter, you'll have nailed a big part of the author job description. The most challenging portion of landing a good hook, however is doing it for the whole project, in the first sentence of a story or book.

9. I for In the Middle of Things - This is a direct translation for the Latin phrase 'en medias res', a term we use in the industry for stating the best place to start a story - in the midst of some action. Sometimes, as writers, we don't realize the beginning until we've written other leading sections. For example, if your project entails a woman getting fired and how she handles it, breaking out on her own and finding a new career, you wouldn't want to start the story at breakfast time, right? No, you'd begin when she's hauling her butt - perhaps complete with a speeding ticket - to get into the office without being late, just to find out she's been let go. Or, you might start it right at those fatal words.

"Sorry, Julia. We've decided you're no longer a good fit for this company."
Um...what?

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Exactly. Do you see how those punches to the gut can hook a reader into wondering how the character will react? Oh, no, she's been fired. What now?

Writer Tip: Take some time to decide where your story starts. Better to do that now than to be forced to cut out a whole section - one you thought was the beginning of the tale - later on.

10. J for Justice - My own term for the moment when a story's 'climax' and 'resolution' have produced a fitting end. For me, it usually comes when I'm reading a mystery, thriller, or romance novel. Book lovers both dread and relish this moment. They get peace, at long last, for everything in the story finally has reached a positive outcome. However, the story is over and the reader must move on, which is a regrettable conclusion.

Writer Tip: Make sure your own story has a sense of 'justice' by wrapping up all the loose ends in a satisfying way.

11. K for Knowledge (Research) - Your grasp of information which you've gleaned through an educational experience. With writing, the term we use is 'research'. It's a sometimes dreadful yet rewarding challenge. Some newer writers feel that research is a waste of time. Believe me, it isn't. There will undoubtedly be facts you need to learn just to fill in a character's personality or background. For example, we can't all know what it's like to be a firefighter, or how to describe a cottage in Somerset, England. That's what research is for. I promise you this is not a time-waster. Let's face it, your audience is intelligent. They 'know stuff', for lack of a better phrase. For example, historical fiction writers rely heavily on their understanding of past events, and how they can use them as a main backdrop for a story. The characters might be fictional, but the way the people interact with what really happened then offers the audience a sense of how some individuals must've responded to it at the time. Research is key here. Greater authenticity in a book attracts more readers. It's supply and demand, that's all.

Writer Tip: Break your large research tasks down into smaller ones. Look up one fact per day, or spend an hour per week filling in all the details you procrastinated about. Then, stop and continue next week. It might not look like it at first, but these little jaunts of research add up over time. Plus, once you have everything organized, you can just do a quick search for what you wanted to know. So, pull on your big kid pants and get to researching.

12. L for Literary Fiction - This sub-genre still includes all the rules of fiction, while invoking a deeper character study. The focus then moves toward conveying a message about the human condition, and sometimes an overall political or environmental statement. In literary fiction, the character must evolve in some way, perhaps even have an epiphany by the end of the story. A small population of readers tend to get snobby about this genre, calling it 'true literature'. Though some elements of each story may reflect other fiction categories, the intense depth of character portrayed in these books make them 'literary fiction'. Some examples of literary fiction are The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, amid countless others. Many of this genre's popular titles have been adapted into film.

Writer Tip: If you're more of a character-driven story writer, literary fiction may well appeal to you. You might find you're more comfortable writing here. Try it out...what can it hurt?

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13. M for Motivation - This is what drives a character to keep going. It's about the thing they want the most in life, and the actions taken to reach their goals. Motivation is a key element to recognize when learning about your main character. It will help that person attempt to circumvent the antagonist, or big obstacle, which is standing in their way. And sometimes, at least internally, the problem could be their own misconceptions about the world or themselves. Motivation can also be subconscious - a deeper dream - something that person has always wanted, even though they might not have thought it was possible. Perhaps they came from a foster care situation and always wanted a real family.

Writer Tip: Identify what motivates your character. What does he or she fully desire? What is the most important thing to them? What are they willing to do to get it? Also, what exactly is the problem in the story? What prevents them from reaching their aspirations? Eventually, it will all be buttoned up by the end of the story. But for now, what is driving your character forward?

14. N for Non-fiction - A written work which is distinguished by the very fact that it is, well, not fictional in any way. Usually, you'll find biographies or even autobiographies, covering real people in the world, whether he or she lives currently, or was instead a historical figure. Either way, that person has existed at some point, and they're the sole topic. Memoirs fall under this category. Creative non-fiction, or 'narrative non-fiction' as the more popular term, is when a writer constructs a story about a real person yet adjusts small details - names, personal traits or appearance, perhaps even smudges some dates - to protect those identities. The events that happen are real, and so are the emotions which stem from them. Yet, creative license allows the writer to embellish on certain facets of the tale, while still diving deep into characterization and finding out how someone ticks. The artist at the helm of a non-fiction work becomes the conduit for a real-life story to be told.

Other types of non-fiction include reference materials on various subjects - informational resources for those who might require them. Such resources can also include travel guides, books on philosophy, self-help or instructional guides of any kind (books on dieting, cookbooks, business success titles, and how-to manuals, among others). Journalism and humorous non-fiction are a part of this overall category as well, at least as long as the commentary relates to current events. Just for fun, I'll list several names of authors featured here on Writing in the Modern Age over the years who published works of non-fiction (some write in multiple genres). Some of those writers are Wayne Neely, Kathryn Elizabeth Jones, S.A. Soule, Cindy Fazzi, Dougie Brimson, Lance and James Morcan, Stefan Vucak, Mark Iles, Jim Anders, Rhonda Cratty, J.L. Smith, Lisa A. Snidernman, and so many more.

Writer Tip: Try your hand at non-fiction. Write an essay or an article for a blog. Keep track of your sources and make sure they're legit. Or, if you're truly passionate about a topic, maybe you'd like to write a non-fiction manuscript and submit it to a publisher.

15. O for Outline - A writer's outline is a little like a book synopsis, which is often submitted in a query to a publisher or literary agent. This is a detailed account of what happens in a story. Sometimes, brainstorming is used to create an outline. The outline helps to fill in some of the blank spaces for writers who are struggling to finish a book. At least, having an idea of the events that occur next gives them a sense of what to focus on during the project. Let's say that you, as the writer, have a general notion of what the book is about. But, how do you get there? Writing is rarely a linear journey. However, making an outline can benefit you, sometimes exponentially. Perhaps you know what the character wants in life, and have a basic idea of what he should do to get there. Yet, it isn't your life. This is the character's. His background, environment, and any assumptions he's made about the process will come into play. You must take all of these details into account. Look at the path like a roller coaster ride. There will be ups, downs, then twists and turns to reach the end. So, now knowing all that, what can we glean from it to make an outline?

Writer Tip: Start at the beginning, and think of possible scenarios which could happen. What might get in the way of your character's goal or goals? Obviously, you shouldn't overload the path with tragedy or anything. But, throwing in a few obstacles can't hurt. It heightens tension, and may eventually make your character more determined to get there. Try a brainstorming session to get some ideas flowing.

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Once the true course seems evident to you, write a detailed outline.

Actually, for a book project, the outline might even be longer than a polished synopsis which you'd send to a publisher. Just remember that your outline will provide a clearer route for the character's end game, and this will also make it easier to write the story. Some writers are pantsters and not knowing what happens next actually works for them - they see it as inspiring. Personally, I find it more reassuring to have an outline. That way, I can organize my approach. Cutting through the chaos makes me more productive. The choice, however, is yours.

16. P for Premise, POV, and Plot

Premise - The premise of a story is your personal pitch. It's basically the main idea for the book, often told in a few sentences. This is so foundational, as you can't move forward without it. Even pantsters need this general sense of the story to write.

Writer Tip: Let's say you have a thread of an idea, but you're not sure about it. Try this. Write five different yet basic story ideas, a sentence or two long for each one. Remember, you won't know all the details just yet. Pick the idea that calls to you most, the option that causes you to feel excited to dive in. Congratulations! You're ready to get to work.

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Point-of-View (POV) - Think of this term as a camera spanning the room. The angle portrays the character's perspective. I see third person POV (he/she) a lot in romance novels, though now and then, an author will surprise me. Romantic comedies are usually told in first person (I). Urban fantasy writers pick that approach quite often as well, perhaps to immerse the reader in a deeper perspective, which is sometimes more conducive to action-heavy tales. The point-of-view you select for a story is a personal choice, though.

Use one type of POV per story. For example, third person narrative versus first person POV. You can use both, but I wouldn't advise it. It gets too confusing, mainly for the writer. I tried it once with a mystery which I wrote (the victim in one scene, and then from the killer's perspective). It's better to choose one per book. If you're not sure which to go with, try writing a scene from both perspectives and pick the one that feels more comfortable. If you become familiar with it, the reader will sense that as well and feel connected with the story.

Writer Tip: Please avoid head-hopping. Stick with one POV per scene. If it's necessary to switch to another character's perspective, do a scene break and then change over.

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Do not jump from one character to another, and then to the next one, over and over again in the same space. You will make your reader dizzy, certainly confused, and they'll be tempted to throw the book across the room. Believe me, I've proofread nightmare stories from fellow writers. And they weren't intended for the horror genre. So, just to be safe, use the perspective of one character per scene instead of hopping around. Other characters may interact with that person, but we won't know what they're thinking.

Plot - This is the sequence of events which comprises a story. Plot includes the beginning, middle, and end. Whereas the premise is the book concept, the plot is the storyline which comes alive on the page - it's everything that happens to the characters. Plot can be told, written, sung, or come out through film. There is no good novel without a great plot, and 'action' is what drives it forward.

Writer Tip: Take the idea you just came up with and start thinking about a main character, as well as some events that could happen. Remember motivation and how certain obstacles can stand in the way of a character's goals. See what kind of plot you can create.

17. Q for Query - An inquiry from a writer, usually in the form of a letter, which is sent to a prospective literary agent or publisher. This person is addressing the agent/publisher about possibly submitting their manuscript. Included in a query is often a brief synopsis and an overview of the writer's professional experience. Guidelines for each company vary; some want to read a few paragraphs or pages from the first chapter in advance. If the agent or editor-in-chief at the publisher is interested in learning more, they may ask for a larger sample of the book to read, or even request the full manuscript. At some point, they will get back to the writer with their response. Most will say six weeks is a good waiting period, but it can last much longer.

Writer Tip: Always check the guidelines for each agency or publisher you're querying. They all have different rules. And don't be discouraged if you don't hear back from them right away. People get busy. Just turn to other tasks to get your mind off the anxiety of waiting, or you can keep querying with other agencies. Remember, rejections are par for the course. A form letter is typical. If you receive any detailed feedback, consider the suggestions. The decision to change anything is up to you, though. Don't let someone else's words deter you from your goals. Keep trying and keep writing.

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18. R for Reader - A reader is someone who peruses and absorbs books, and he or she is often a bibliophile (book lover or collector). This is your eventual audience. A good critique partner will look at your story from the perspective of a writer, editor, and reader.

Writer Tip: Choose your trusted circle of crit partners and beta readers wisely. The best feedback should challenge your assumptions about the story and help improve your writing. This will get you well on the path so that a real reader can see your book once it gets published.

19. S for Setting and Sensory Details

Setting - This is the character's environment. It's where the story is set, whether that is a city we know, or one we've never heard about. Finer details - by using description - help to paint a clearer picture. It can be the main character's house, their workplace, or some other area where they visit.

Writer Tip: Try to describe a place you know or a location where you'd like to travel. Use your memory to fill in the details. Or, do some research online. Implement the tools we have at hand, such as the street view on Google Maps or through studying pictures you find online (or at a historical society), to make the setting come alive.

Sensory Detail - A more specific way of describing a person, place, or a thing. What color? What type of fabric? What brand name? It's not just a tree; tell us what kind. Writing experts will advise you to use the six senses. Try the main five first (sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing). We don't need to go as far as to say that the final sense is supernatural or anything. Let's just state that the sixth sense is intuition. As humans, we all get certain vibes about a person or a place. That's what we try to tap into as authors when writing a story. Short of coming off as an omniscient narrator, you can work in somehow that the character 'senses' something is wrong, or even life-changing. You can be less vague than that, but you get what I mean.

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Writer Tip: The more direct of a description you can include about the character's environment or the objects they interact with, the easier it is for the reader to visualize what you're talking about. What is the color? What is the object made out of? How does it feel to the touch? Is there a certain smell in the room the person just entered? By digesting these finer details, a reader will be able to better picture themselves in that fictional world with the character, therefore feeling more connected to the story.

20. T for Tension - An element in writing which is used to introduce a sort of low-level anxiety in a reader, along with the wish to find out what happens next. However, tension can be increased, depending on suspenseful or dramatic moments in the story. Tension is there to evoke emotion in the audience. You've probably noticed it with movies. In romance writing, a tense moment denoting an unspoken chemistry is often utilized. Even if the characters don't act on it, there are internal and external cues that make it obvious. Tension is used in mystery stories as well, sometimes to create a sense of dread. As aforementioned, we continue to experience tension when a character who has a goal gets thwarted by obstacles here or there. It is a simple way to add tension over time. Obviously, you can add more tension, if there is danger or by creating an immediacy to each scenario.

Here's a real-life situation we can all identify with: You need to buy groceries, but your weekly check got delayed. Do you ask a relative for a loan to tide you over, or try something else? Then...oh, great. The washer broke, so you are forced to go to the laundromat to get your laundry done.

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Well, that just made a bad day even worse. So, what actions can you take to resolve these issues?

That was rhetorical, but I think you understand the immediacy of the problem.

Writer Tip: Create ways to heighten tension for your character, or add a sense of dread for the audience. Perhaps the character is spying on someone because he needs to know the truth, but is afraid he will get caught. Write about the physical sensations he might experience. Also, what is he thinking?

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All of this will add tension for readers and they'll feel more invested in your character. Infuse a sense of urgency, so that the reader is squirming to learn what happens next.

21. U for Unreliable Narrator (or Reliable Narrator, diversely) - Reliability, or the lack thereof, is a way of measuring and declaring the quality of a story or its characters. Common sense can't hurt, either, at least with regards to a writer using it to make connections about how an individual will react to a specific situation.

Writer Tip: Write about a character who is believable, more like a real person, with flaws, strengths, and internal conflicts, rather than a typical archetype you might often see in a certain genre or in a movie.

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Just make sure you cover yourself legally if you decide to base a character on someone you actually know or anyone in the public eye. Change the name and a few other details (their appearance and background). You still want to keep your friends, after all. Besides, you certainly wouldn't want to get sued over a defamatory statement.

For myself, I never base my characters on anyone in particular. I just offer the necessary information and let the reader's imagination fill in the rest. They probably all see the characters in different ways, at least until they get a look at the book cover, right? ;)

22. V for Voice - This is a fancy term for discussing a writer's individual approach to storytelling. It's basically their style. Every writer has a voice, and it eventually shows up in a manuscript. Most editors are smart enough to avoid messing with voice. There's also 'passive voice' versus 'active voice' when it comes to grammar. It's a separate thing entirely, and that has more to do with word choice and rephrasing.

Writer Tip: If you're worried that you haven't quite found your unique writing voice yet, don't be. You'll come into it naturally over time, especially with increased writing practice.

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23. W for Writer - Someone who naturally gravitates to the art of writing novels, stories, poems, essays, or is even a blogger at heart. Other people prefer journaling. No matter the medium, a writer is a unique blend of crazy, creative, ambitious, and numerous other qualities that it takes to pursue his or her goals.

Writer Tip: Never lose the joy of writing. Always remember where you started and why it feels so perfect to let the muse take over, how much freedom you feel when you're in the writing zone.

24. X for X-ray - An extra pair of eyes couldn't hurt, at least to help out with proofreading your manuscript. ;)

Writer Tip: If you're looking for a proofreader or editor, don't ask a family member to read your book. Unless your cousin is a whiz kid at grammar, that's different. But this is a very tender stage for a writer, and you can either expect people to tell you what you want to hear, or the worst criticism you've ever encountered. You don't want that from your nearest and dearest. It's best to select an impartial party, someone who doesn't know you completely, and can separate their feelings from the bigger picture.

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You need REAL feedback - constructive criticism, someone who is willing to tell you what works and what doesn't. Hire an editor. Find a proofreader. Look for critique partners you can trust. Use beta readers. All of these people serve a different purpose, and can help to shape your manuscript into something you'd be proud to show the public.

25. Y for YOU - There is only one 'you', and you're the one directing your story.

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Writer Tip: Without you, the tale goes nowhere. Your vision will keep the plot going, and the characters will eventually find a home with your readers. You know your story best. The creative train doesn't shift without you, as the writer, who puts in all the work to keep this engine moving.

26. Z for Zest - A little pizazz or unique flair.

Writer Tip: Throw in some zest. Use your own blend of spices. Write on a topic or create a story that moves you. Go for what you feel passionate about.

There are so many more terms and phrases which we use in the industry. This was just a sampling, my take on what is significant at the moment, as well as some related writing tips. I hope it all helped! ;)

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New Beginnings with 2021 and a Flashback of 2020

12/31/2020

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Writing in the Modern Age Annual Post/Year in Review: New Beginnings with 2021 and a Flashback of 2020

Hi, readers! I hope your Christmas was enjoyable, and you’re all staying healthy and safe.

The more I think about New Year’s Eve this time, it becomes apparent that we could all use a reset, so to speak. Rather than making the usual resolutions – which most people tend to ignore anyway – we should look at 2021 as an opportunity to start over. A new beginning.

Let’s definitely think more positive in the coming year. And with any luck, the chaos with this pandemic will calm down (especially with the arrival of the vaccine).

Try something new. Pursue the dreams you were afraid to chase before. We often regret the actions we didn’t take rather than the ones we went for.

In any case, it’s time to reflect a little on what happened on the Writing in the Modern Age blog in 2020. We made so much progress! Though there were only 46 posts this year, with all the featured giveaways, articles, book spotlights and interviews, we managed to amass a total of 174 guests or participating authors for our events, along with 483 prizes handed out. Plus, this is our 579th post overall on the blog. That means we'll quickly reach a 600 post anniversary sometime in 2021.

Woo! That’s awesome!

So, let’s take a closer look at our annual review, shall we? I’ll include this year’s featured writers/authors with their latest book or relevant work below. Also, you will find a main website URL, Amazon author page, and the general region where each individual lives. Afterward, I’ve listed all the blog posts we had, divided by respective category. Sound good? □

Noteworthy Writers/Authors on WritModAge in 2020

Tina Proffitt

Romance and Mystery Author

Home – South Carolina

Website: https://tinaproffitt.wordpress.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Proffitt/e/B007RGB3XS/

Universal Reader Link: https://books2read.com/u/ml2GyA

Kaya Quinsey/Kaya Quinsey Holt

Author of Romantic Comedies and Women’s Fiction

Home – Canada

Website: https://www.kayaquinsey.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07CBR7JJL

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mdnA2X

Stefan Vucak

Multi-genre Author

Home – Australia

Website: www.stefanvucak.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Stefan-Vucak/e/B005CDD1RY/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bzgA8q

Duncan Brown

Erotic Humor Author Duo

Home – England

Website: https://www.facebook.com/John-Hunter-105543347570521/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Hunter-little-what-fancy/dp/1705468667/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mgZEz6

Faye Hall

Historical Romance Author

Home – Australia

Website: https://fayehall.com.au/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Faye-Hall/e/B00DPIMSMW/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mVwLY6

L.A. Clayton

Espionage Thriller Author

Home – Missouri

Website: https://www.facebook.com/authorlaclayton/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/L.A.-Clayton/e/B0842P1XWY

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Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/b5kgR6

Sharlene Almond

An author of Historical and Conspiracies Combined with Modern-Day Psychological Thrillers

Home – New Zealand

Website: https://sharlenefreelancewriter.wordpress.com/

Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Sharlene-Almond/e/B00K3ZK2ZA/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3n8y9x

Janet Elizabeth Henderson

Romance Author

Home – New Zealand

Website: https://janetelizabethhenderson.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/janet-elizabeth-henderson/e/B009NR5RHM

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bovzpp

S. W. Stribling

Airman/Legionnaire/Teacher/Writer

Home – Mexico

Website: https://www.wstribling.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Steven-Warren-Stribling/e/B07VQ4NCTC

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/boDNNV

Heather Flood

Children’s Books Author

Home – England

Website: http://www.fantasyadventurebooks.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Heather-Flood/e/B00G8P7YEG

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/49MMkw

Janice Tremayne

Supernatural Suspense Author

Home – Australia

Website: https://www.janicetremayne.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Janice-Tremayne/e/B07X25Q8Q9/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/47lLLA

Rhonda Cratty

Women’s Fiction/Family Saga/Hobby and Education Author

Home – Colorado

Website: https://acreativespin.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rhonda-Cratty/e/B00J29HQI4/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/31q85a

Isabel Jolie

Bestselling Indie Author

Home – New York

Website: https://isabeljoliebooks.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Isabel-Jolie/e/B082LVT5PM

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bPXllr

Liz Butcher

Author of Horror, Dark Fantasy and Speculative Fiction

Home – Australia

Website: https://www.lizbutcher.com.au/

Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00X6XN5O6

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bMXN2G

Kathrin Hutson

International Bestselling Author of Dark Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and LGBTQ Speculative Fiction

Home – Colorado

Website: http://kathrinhutsonfiction.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kathrin-Hutson/e/B016N498BS/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4NXlpo

Miranda Oh

Author of the 'Chin Up Tits Out' series

Home – Canada

Website: https://www.mirandaoh.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Miranda-Oh/e/B01BQYYSGU/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4Dg2gP

Jenna Greene

Author of the acclaimed Young Adult Fantasy series, 'Imagine!'

Home – Canada

Website: https://www.jennagreene.ca/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jenna-Greene/e/B07MFR13KY/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mdnPxl

J.E. McDonald

Writer of rom coms with a paranormal twist, romantic suspense, and far-future romance

Home – Canada

Website: https://www.jemcdonald.net/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/J-E-McDonald/e/B08BXD1R2P/

Book Purchase Link: https://cityowlpress.com/product/ghost-of-a-gamble/

Jessica/J.L. Smith

English professor, tutor, and literacy program developer/Author of children’s and middle-grade books

Home – Undisclosed

Website: https://queenjreads.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/J-L-Smith/e/B08B1XPH4C

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mgz86K

Sandra C. López

Author of Latina chick lit & the Single Chicas series/freelance graphic designer and illustrator

Home – California

Website: www.sandra-lopez.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sandra-C-Lopez/e/B002VN0T8C/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4DWaXO

Richard DeVall

Multi-genre Author

Home – Virginia

Website: https://www.facebook.com/richard.devall.5

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2WT9FfG

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mZal82

A.B. Funkhauser

Dark Humor and Satire Fiction Author

Home – Canada

Website: https://abfunkhauser.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/A.B.-Funkhauser/e/B00WMRK4Q4

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/m0wdNP

Hayley Zelda

Writer/Marketer

Home – California

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-zelda-628469186

Helpful Article from WritModAge: http://marielavender.blogspot.com/2020/07/steps-to-write-the-story-which-is-calling-you-a-guest-post-by-hayley-zelda.html

Marie Lavender

Multi-genre Author

Home – Indiana

Website: https://marielavender.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2yFx62c

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/UYR

Pamela Ackerson

Multi-genre Author

Home – Florida

Website: http://www.pamelaackerson.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Pamela-Ackerson/e/B00QY1ARI4

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mvnzpJ

A.R. Breck

Dark Romance Author

Home – Minnesota

Website: https://www.facebook.com/arbreck/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/A.R.-Breck/e/B07NZWG14W

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bOXldK

Jenn D. Young

Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Author

Home – Arizona

Website: https://www.jenndyoung.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-D.-Young/e/B0818ZPR6H

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bPXoyA

Christina Bauer

Fantasy Author

Home – Massachusetts

Website: http://monsterhousebooks.com/authors/cbauer

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Christina-Bauer/e/B002BMCI28

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4EP9LA

R.J. Blain

Author of Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy, Humor, and Fantasy

Home – Canada

Website: https://www.thesneakykittycritic.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00EA5VH6M

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bw701Y

Cheryl Owen-Wilson

Southern Gothic Fiction Author

Home – Louisiana

Website: https://shadowspinners.wordpress.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Cheryl-Owen-Wilson/e/B08B52L2F7

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mKzvYv

Anne Kane

Science Fiction and Paranormal Romance Author

Home – Canada

Website: https://annekane.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/b6KgVp

Ja’Nese Dixon

Romance Author

Home – Texas

Website: https://www.janesedixon.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/JaNese-Dixon/e/B003TC39YA

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mYAWxV

Scarlett St. Clair

Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, and Fantasy/Mythology Author

Home – Oklahoma

Website: https://authorscarlettstclair.tumblr.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Scarlett-St-Clair/e/B07HKJ1ZVY/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bOXWjo

Lindy Miller

Romance Author

Home – Undisclosed

Website: https://www.lindymillerromance.com/

Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20373238.Lindy_Miller

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bzjYND

Michelle Pace

Multi-genre Author

Home – Texas

Website: https://www.michellepaceauthor.com/index.html

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Michelle-Pace/e/B00AD65TMU

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4AKNVp

Brianna Hale

Romance Author

Home – England

Website: https://briannahale.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Brianna-Hale/e/B071KSY8DG

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mdnQPd

Alice La Roux

Erotica and Fantasy Author

Home – Wales

Website: https://www.facebook.com/asmadasAlice/

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/34ZR8CO

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3n8QG5

Logan Fox

Dark Romance Author

Home – South Africa

Website: https://www.facebook.com/loganfox.author/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Logan-Fox/e/B01GX7KYB8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4AKNVp

Abigail Davies

Author of Angst, Drama, and Romance

Home – England

Website: https://www.abigaildaviesauthor.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Abigail-Davies/e/B01GUGJIWS

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4XLWE7

Samuel W. Reed

Writer • Director • Storyteller

Home – California

Website: http://www.samuelwreed.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-W-Reed/e/B072QKQM1F/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mBgOOM

Zen King

Multi-genre Author

Home – England

Website: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20309925.Zen_King

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-King/e/B089DHJCNC/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/b5kzgO

Fiona Tarr

Fantasy Author

Home – Australia

Website: http://atime2write.com.au

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Fiona-Tarr/e/B00KOL7XI2/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4DgN9O

Melanie Robertson-King

Multi-genre Author with a Recent Focus on Romance

Home – Canada

Website: https://melanierobertson-king.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Melanie-Robertson-King/e/B008SQFS9Q/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4DgNzD

David Boiani

Psychological Thriller Author

Home – Rhode Island

Website: www.authordavidboiani.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/David-Boiani/e/B01C0PRCK8

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bQdWXv

Lance Morcan

Multi-genre Novelist and Screenwriter

Home – New Zealand

Website: https://morcanbooksandfilms.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lance-Morcan/e/B005ET3ZUO/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4N9nyW

Caroline Beauregard

Author

Home – Canada

Website: https://carolinebeauregard.mailchimpsites.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Caroline-Beauregard/e/B086HYJL4T/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4XX5Dg

Ellen Mint

Author of Adorable Cinnamon Roll Romances

Home – Nebraska

Website: https://ellenmint.blog/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/ellenmint

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/ml2QzZ

Lashanta Charles

Romance Author

Home – Washington

Website: https://www.facebook.com/authorlashanta

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B0083HO95Y

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mZaWD2

Gemma Snow

Erotic Romance Author

Home – Tennessee

Website: https://gemmasnow.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Gemma-Snow/e/B01F6KW736

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3RnWgv

Devika Fernando

Romance Author

Home – Sri Lanka

Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bK6AzL

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00ISH0RD2

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bOXW7K

James Morcan

Actor/Writer/Producer

Home – Australia

Website: https://morcanbooksandfilms.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/James-Morcan/e/B005EPOU48/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bxj0Dl

Annabelle Anders

Romance Author

Home – Colorado

Website: https://www.annabelleanders.com/

BookBub Page: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/annabelle-anders

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/boD0zR

Emily Bex

Paranormal Romance Author

Home – Virginia

Website: https://www.emilybex.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Emily-Bex/e/B07NYB7WPB

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mdnQeZ

Kayelle Allen

Art • Sci-Fi • Space Opera • Romance

Home – Georgia

Website: https://kayelleallen.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kayelle-Allen/e/B003ZRXVN8

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bzgJND

Rebecca Hefner

Paranormal Romance and Fantasy Author

Home – New York

Website: https://www.rebeccahefner.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Hefner/e/B07KPKM5TZ/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bPXoMJ

Sierra N. Terry

Artist/Writer/Illustrator

Home – Virginia

Website: https://www.instagram.com/sailorfrill/

BookBub Author Page: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/sierra-n-terry

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/m2Mn5r

Viviana MacKade

Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Fantasy Author

Home – Florida

Website: http://www.viviana-mackade.blog/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Viviana-MacKade/e/B01KKY6WLQ/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/38RLwZ

Tanya W. Newman

Author

Home – South Carolina

Website: https://www.tanyawnewman.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Tanya-W.-Newman/e/B01E1LG26E/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4XLWM6

JoAnne Keltner

YA | Paranormal Author

Home – North Carolina

Website: http://joannekeltner.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/JoAnne-Keltner/e/B00B5UXZ0Q/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bwv8qy

Aoede/Lisa A. Sniderman

Singer and Inspirational/Memoir Author

Home – California

Website: https://alightinthedarkness.info/

Amazon Page: https://amzn.to/3rKZCYi

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3yEPg6

Leslie Hachtel

Historical and Romantic Suspense Author

Home – Florida

Website: https://www.lesliehachtel.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00HCRZBRG

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/31YdA6

E.J. Frost

Author of contemporary mystery, space opera, fantasy, and paranormal romance, all with a decidedly kinky twist

Home – England

Website: https://emmafrostuk.wordpress.com/

Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00KEXE97S

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/b6KgDJ

Justin Robinson

Multi-genre Author

Home – California

Website: https://www.facebook.com/weirdnoirmaster

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Justin-Robinson/e/B008HTMYIC

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mq0Q22

Katherine Eddinger Smits

Fantasy and Romance Author

Home – Florida

Website: http://katherineeddingersmits.weebly.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2JJPCgS

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bMX05A

Amelia Foster

The author, the reader, the hopeless coffee addict

Home – Pennsylvania

Website: https://ameliafosterauthor.com/

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amelia-foster

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3n8QoR

Tina Donahue

Amazon and international bestselling novelist in erotic, paranormal, contemporary and historical romance

Home – Undisclosed

Newsletter: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Donahue/e/B001IZPJXO

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/38RLKB

Jasmine Gold

Dark Romance Author

Home – Undisclosed

Website/Blog: https://m-adws.blogspot.com/?zx=32dfabb6da4a43f5

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Gold/e/B07VM7875B/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/b5kzNA

Linda Lee Williams

Romance Author

Home – Illinois

Website: http://www.lindaleewilliams.com/lindaleewilliams/Home.html

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Linda-Lee-Williams/e/B00CB1K7SG

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bQdWLw

Chrys Fey

Author blending romance, crimes, and disasters

Home – Florida

Website: https://chrysfey.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Chrys-Fey/e/B00GWLZJ8O/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3RnWAp

Elaine Kaye

Multi-genre Author

Home – Florida

Website: https://elainekaye.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Elaine-Kaye/e/B06X42CV9R

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3JXWdQ

DJ Swykert

Former 911 operator writing fiction, with nine titles in print – literary fiction, romance, and crime.

Home – Kentucky

Website: http://magicmasterminds.com/djswykert/

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2X5pqjV

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bzgJEL

Kat Schuessler

Erotic Romance Author

Home – Ohio

Website: http://bit.ly/KatFBPage

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kat-Schuessler/e/B00WTCQPZQ

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3LYJPD

Isobelle Cate

Paranormal and Contemporary Romance Author

Home – England

Website: https://isobellecate.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Isobelle-Cate/e/B00E5OD27K/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4EP9Ol

Kate Hill

Author of erotic, historical and paranormal romance

Home – USA

Website: https://www.kate-hill.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B002BLS7OW

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3kAN0N

Lynn Stevens

New Adult Romance Author

Home – Missouri

Website: https://www.instagram.com/lstevensauthor/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lynn-Stevens/e/B072C947B9/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3JX20v

Giulietta M. Spudich

Fiction Author

Home – England

Website: https://elementgirls.org

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B008D2MSTS

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mgzwrX

Maggie Blackbird

Author of Steamy Multicultural Romance

Home – Canada

Website: https://maggieblackbird.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Maggie-Blackbird/e/B07KQP1FFG

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bw7LYv

Diane Merrill Wigginton

Author of Adventure, Suspense, and Historical Romance

Home – Montana

Website: https://www.jeweleddaggerpublishing.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/dianemerrillwigginton

Book Purchase Link: http://bookShow.me/179400369X

Dr. Bob Rich

Storyteller/Writer/ Editor

(formerly professional grandfather/mudsmith/Research scientist/Nurse/Association Director/Psychotherapist)

Home – Australia

Website: http://bobswriting.com

Books Page: https://bobrich18.wordpress.com/bobs-booklist/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/ml29e7

Amber Daulton

Romance Author

Home – North Carolina

Website: https://amberdaulton.wordpress.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Daulton/e/B00ALQITWY/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3n81nK

Carole McKee

Contemporary Romance Author

Home – Florida

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Carole-Mckee-Author-218075198224440/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Carole-McKee/e/B0082D3810

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4EPgME

Seelie Kay

Author of Legal Romance, with a dash of kink

Home – Wisconsin

Website: www.seeliekay.blogspot.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Seelie-Kay/e/B074RDRWNZ

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/31Y5Oa

Remy Marie

Romance Author

Home – Virginia

Website: http://remymarieromance.blogspot.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Remy-Marie/e/B077YL6734

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bWPe9M

Gayle M. Irwin

Author, Writer, Speaker, and Animal Welfare Advocate

Home – Wyoming

Website: https://www.facebook.com/GayleMIrwin/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Gayle-M-Irwin/e/B008J5KJSQ

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/ml29rZ

Kathryn Troy

Novelist, Novice Baker, and Weird Historian

Home – New York

Website: http://ladybathoryscloset.blogspot.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Kathryn-Troy/e/B06XNJNH7Z

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/boDeWZ

Skye McNeil

Author of Romantic Suspense and Contemporary Romance novels that are smart, sexy & sassy

Home – Iowa

Website: http://www.skyemcneil.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Skye-McNeil/e/B017Y63B6C/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bQdXA6

Valerie Cullers

Christian Fiction/Non-Fiction Author

Home – Idaho

Website: https://valeriecullers.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Cullers/e/B00WFQOV6Q

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4A7MvN

Kaitlynzq

Poet, Narrator, and Audio Artist

Home – Undisclosed

Website: https://kaitlynzq.com/

Newsletter Sign-up: http://eepurl.com/dN-AFj

Link: https://kaitlynzq.com/water-whispers-audio-poem

Dianne Hartsock

Author of paranormal/suspense, fantasy/adventure, M/M romance,m and anything else that comes to mind

Home – Oregon

Website: https://diannehartsock.wordpress.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dianne-Hartsock/e/B005106SYQ/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3yzXWZ

Richard Quisenberry

A transformation life coach, entrepreneur, author, father, husband, best friend, child of God, lifetime learner, but also as a modern brand acting as a force for the greater good

Home – Undisclosed

Website: https://CoachRichardQuisenberry.com

Books Page: https://www.coachrichardquisenberry.com/store/

Purchase Link: http://bookShow.me/B08R6GR9Q5

Laura Tolomei

Author of Erotic Romance with an edge

Home – Italy

Website: https://LallaGatta.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Tolomei/e/B002DBFPDQ

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/ml2zMY

Holly Bargo

Romance Author

Home – Ohio

Website: https://www.henhousepublishing.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Holly-Bargo/e/B00JRK6VGQ

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bWPAMM

Dee Carver

Author/Reviewer/Freelance Publicist/Website Designer/Owner and CEO of Personalized Marketing Inc.

Home – Undisclosed

Website: https://authordeecarver.blogspot.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dee-Carver/e/B081QQHHMM

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/38ZDR7

Lynn Chantale

Author of Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense, with a knack for Erotica

Home – Michigan

Website: http://www.wlynnchantale.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3s2X2Nz

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3RnjrR

Dana Littlejohn

Author of Sensual Erotic Romance

Home – Indiana

Website: https://www.danalittlejohn.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3q4qwIS

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bOXdKQ

D. Thomas Jerlo

Author of dark fantasy, speculative fiction and everything in between

Home – Canada

Website: www.dthomasjerlo.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/D-Thomas-Jerlo/e/B00N57OJWU

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4XXgL7

Steve Soderquist

Writer, Editor, Formatter, Distributor, Teacher, and Co-founder of Foundations Publishing Company

Home – Mississippi

Website: https://www.stevesoderquist.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Soderquist/e/B00D9PBPTI

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/boDoQZ

Laura Ranger

Author/Dreamer/Owner and CEO at Foundations Book Publishing Company

Home – Mississippi

Website: https://www.lauraranger.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Ranger/e/B001KML74K

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Angela Ford

Romance and Suspense Author

Home – Nova Scotia

Website: http://www.angelafordauthor.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Ford/e/B00EAYZBYM/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mdn97d

Dick Denny

Paranormal and Science Fiction Author

Home – Undisclosed

Website: https://www.facebook.com/dick.denny

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Denny/e/B079VJR8D4

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4A7lOd

TK Lawyer

PNR writer of Contemporary & Steamy-Scorching-Hot, Shifter and Angel romances

Home – Undisclosed

Website: http://www.tklawyerauthor.wordpress.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/T.K.-Lawyer/e/B00OXD3CR8/

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Barb Jones

Paranormal Thriller Author

Home – Florida

Website: https://www.thebloodprophecy.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Barb-Jones/e/B0058W93RQ/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bprkzk

Gisela Grey

Indie author of erotic paranormal & contemporary romance

Home – Undisclosed

Website: http://giselagreywrites.wordpress.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Gisela-Grey/e/B07B5YDYMD/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mYA5Zw

Vicki-Ann Bush

Storyteller of the Strange & Unusual

Home – Nevada

Website: https://www.vickiannbush.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://Author.to/Vicki-Ann

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bWPLr7

Susan Lynn Solomon

Author of Mystery, Paranormal, and Historical Fiction

Home – New York

Website: https://www.facebook.com/susanlynnsolomon

Amazon Author Page: amzn.to/1mVKpl5

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bprkal

Robert Eggleton

Retired children's psychotherapist/Debut novelist

Home – West Virginia

Website: http://www.lacydawnadventures.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Eggleton/e/B007K012ZK/

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David Russell

Novelist

Home – United Kingdom (exact country undisclosed)

Website/Blog: http://davidrussell-author.blogspot.co.uk/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7182827.David_Russell

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/me7anA

Laurel Richards

Author of Sci-Fi Romance, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and Mystery

Home – Undisclosed

Website: http://author-laurelrichards.blogspot.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00KFFYW1S

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mBoRwO

Allie Ritch

Author of sizzling sci-fi and paranormal romance

Home – USA

Website: https://allieritch.wordpress.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Allie-Ritch/e/B007NL8FMO

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bxjkx6

Nicole Garcia

Contemporary & Paranormal Romance Author

Home – New York

Website: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorNicoleGarciafanpage

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-Garcia/e/B00HHWRUNY

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/47lqyL

Leigh Podgorski

Founder of Violet Hills Productions, Writer, Director, and Producer

Home – California

Website: https://www.facebook.com/leighpodgorskiwriter/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Leigh-Podgorski/e/B005P57NEQ

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3LYq2X

Cindy Tomamichel

Multi-genre Author

Home – Australia

Website: www.cindytomamichel.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07148BH5Y

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bPXagR

Claire Buss

Sci-fi & Fantasy Author

Home – England

Website: https://clairebuss.co.uk/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Claire-Buss/e/B01MSZY649

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4A7PjK

Jane Jago

Multi-genre Author

Home – Undisclosed

Website/Blog: https://workingtitleblogspot.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Jago/e/B01CYLND2O/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4EP2Ll

Yvette Bostic

Author of urban and historical fantasy

Home – West Virginia

Website: https://Yvettebostic.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Yvette-Bostic/e/B0762SKN1V

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Sophie Kearing

Writer

Home – Illinois

Website: https://twitter.com/SophieKearing

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3jxGJDF

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/baaV6L

Leo McBride

Journalist/Editor/Author of Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror

Home – Bahamas

Website: http://www.alteredinstinct.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Leo-McBride/e/B01AZJGDWE/

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Margena Adams Holmes

Multi-genre Author

Home – Colorado

Website: https://jedianegram.wixsite.com/margenaadamsholmes

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Margena-Adams-Holmes/e/B009GRP3EQ

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bWPxEq

Ian C. Bristow

Illustrator/Author

Home – Washington

Website: https://www.facebook.com/iancbristow/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ian-Bristow/e/B00WT9OV14

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3RneLp

Holly Rae Garcia

Editor/Art Director/Writer of Horror, Sci-fi, and Dystopian Stories

Home – Texas

Website: https://www.hollyraegarcia.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rae-Garcia-Holly/e/B07XY6J9T3/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/ml2OLv

A Stump

Multi-genre Writer

Home – Pennsylvania

Website: https://spillwords.com/author/astump/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/a-stump/e/B08HX7C7HL

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/bxjO1o

S Shane Thomas

Sci-fi Fantasy Author

Home – Undisclosed

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Website: https://sciencefantasyhub.com/public_html/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/boDV2L

Ricardo Victoria

Science Fiction Fantasy Writer

Home – Mexico

Website: https://ricardovictoriau.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Ricardo-Victoria/e/B01L0K1A02/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/mdnV15

Eliot Grayson

M/M Romance Author

Home – Undisclosed

Website: http://eliotgrayson.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Eliot-Grayson/e/B07NL54KNF/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/m2MydR

E M Swift-Hook

Author of Sci-fi and Dark Space Opera

Home – England

Website: https://twitter.com/emswifthook

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/E-M-Swift-Hook/e/B01FL8FMI0

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/3LYXVD

Medeia Sharif

Multi-genre Author

Home – Florida

Website: www.medeiasharif.com

Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2KdL42p

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Brent A. Harris

Author of SF and Alternate History

Home – Italy

Website: https://brentaharris.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Brent-A-Harris/e/B01L0I22OM

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4XLx2e

Jami Gray

Writer of kick ass dark romance

Home – Arizona

Website: https://jamigray.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jami-Gray/e/B006HU3HJI

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4XLxlN

H. M. Gooden

Author of Young Adult Fiction

Home – Canada

Website: https://www.hmgoodenauthor.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/H.-M.-Gooden/e/B078JXQZQR

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/31YXna

Anna J. Stewart

Author of Sweet to Spicy Pulse-Pounding Romance

Home – California

Website: https://www.authorannastewart.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-J-Stewart/e/B00M79FNAY

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Marianne Petit

Romance Author

Home – New York

Website: www.mariannepetitbooks.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Marianne-Petit/e/B002BLOT7G

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SF Benson

YA/NA Romantic Fantasy Author

Home – Georgia

Website: https://www.authorsfbenson.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01DI9Z58Q

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4A7PGp

Jennifer Conner

Romance Author

Home – Washington

Website: http://www.jenniferconnerbooks.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Conner/e/B0042850FG

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A. Silenus

The erotica-oriented pen name of an author who writes in several genres, both fiction and non-fiction

Home – Arizona

Website: http://asilenus.blogspot.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/A.-Silenus/e/B005W3XCK0

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Chris Karlsen

Historical Romance and Suspense Author

Home – Pacific Northwest (USA)

Website: https://chriskarlsen.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Karlsen/e/B005HYTQQI/

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Gary W. Wietgrefe

inventor, researcher, military intelligence veteran, economist, agriculturalist, systems developer, societal explorer, and author

Home – Undisclosed

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Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3d5VB9R

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Beverley Bateman

Author of Romantic & Western Suspense Novels

Home – Canada

Website: https://www.beverleybateman.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Beverley-Bateman/e/B008M01F5E

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Shari Elder

Author of Science Fiction and Fantasy Romance

Home – Washington, D.C.

Website: http://sharielder.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Shari-Elder/e/B01IMME7K6

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Sable Hunter

New York Times, USA Today bestselling romance author

Home – Texas

Website: https://sablehunter.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Sable-Hunter/e/B007B3KS4M/

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Diana Rubino

Historical and Paranormal Novelist

Home – Massachusetts

Website: www.dianarubino.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Diana-Rubino/e/B005C4ZSHO

New Pocketbook Edition Link: http://bookShow.me/B08CWCCWN6

David Kouri

Author

Home – Texas

Website: https://www.davidkouri.com/

Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20273311.David_Kouri

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Amber Anthony

Romance Author

Home – Nevada

Website: https://www.amberanthonywrites.com/

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Anthony/e/B077NR47LS/

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Mark Iles

Kindle International Bestselling Author of Science Fiction, Science Fantasy, and Horror

Home – England

Website: http://www.markiles.co.uk

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Iles/e/B004YZBP3I/

Book Purchase Link: https://books2read.com/u/4jLxYo

Rachel Carrington

Freelance Writer & Fiction Author of Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Young Adult Tales

Home – South Carolina

Website: www.rachelcarrington.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Rachel-Carrington/e/B002BLL758/

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Debbie De Louise

Reference Librarian and Award-Winning Author of the Cobble Cove Cozy Mystery Series

Home – New York

Website: https://debbiedelouise.com

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B0144ZGXdfsPW

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Debby Grahl

Author of Mystery, Magic, and Romance

Home – South Carolina

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Debby-Grahl/e/B00B34HM26

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J.R. Wirth

Forensic and child psychotherapist & Best-selling/award-winning Author

Home – California

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Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/J.R.Wirth/e/B00R9SDSR8/

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Tony Flood

Former Journalist, Theater Reviewer, and Author

Home – England

Websites: http://www.celebritiesconfessions.com

www.fantasyadventurebooks.com

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Special Giveaways

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Nice! There were so many featured guests and books, as well as additional info that readers and aspiring writers could use throughout the year! □ Many thanks for all the donations which were provided for our contests, and Writing in the Modern Age would be nothing without all the hard work from those participating authors. Also, of course, the blog would mean very little without the fans who stop by all the time. Thanks for visiting this blog!

As always, I wish you loads of success in all your endeavors. Stay safe, take care, and have a wonderful, healthy life in 2021. Happy New Year and happy reading!

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Writing in the Modern Age 2019 Year in Review: Big Reflections - Past and Present

12/31/2019

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Writing in the Modern Age 2019 Year in Review:

Big Reflections - Past and Present

Hi, everyone! A year I imagined would crawl right by, in fact, did

not. Instead it flew so fast, I suffered vertigo several times. ;)

Tomorrow we’ll adjust our calendars to reflect that life has changed in a blink, welcoming 2020. For this year’s annual review post, I’d like to commemorate the evolution of Writing in the Modern Age. Six years ago, I opened the blog to guest authors and it’s been a wild ride ever since. WritModAge grew from the initial seed of a place to help other writers at any stage of their careers, all the way to not just that, but also a site where readers can comfortably discover their new, favorite authors! Through author and character interviews, book and writing service interviews, guest articles, book spotlights and mega giveaways, it has become a unique resource for writers and readers alike. So…give a warm round of applause to all 350 content writers and authors who visited us via various events from 2013 to 2019. However, there were 104 guest writers this year alone. That’s awesome! :)

Geralt, Pixabay

Each author in this post will be listed according to their latest

book title, a site where you’ll find more information about

that writer, plus a top viewed or most popular post on the

blog. Without further ado, let’s take a look at all the authors

and books represented, starting from the launch of Writing

in the Modern Age.

Stefan Vucak

https://books2read.com/u/meBYdZ

Author Link: https://www.stefanvucak.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-to-avoid-slush-pile-by-stefan-vucak.html

Laura Graham

https://books2read.com/u/b6kNzy

Author Link: https://www.facebook.com/lauragraham7

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/08/why-do-we-write-250th-anniversary-multi-author-special-event.html

K.C. Sprayberry

https://books2read.com/u/mKxn69

Author Link: https://www.kcsprayberry.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/03/authors-bookshelf-kc-sprayberry.html

D.J. Swykert

https://books2read.com/u/mBOWvM

Author Link: http://magicmasterminds.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/01/incorporating-forensics-in-your-mystery-plot-by-dj-swykert.html

Friday O. Abumere

https://bookgoodies.com/a/1728604087

Author Link: https://www.facebook.com/friday.abumere

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/04/interview-with-author-friday-aubume.html

Gail Picado

https://books2read.com/u/brVnXY

Author Link: https://www.facebook.com/gail.picado

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/08/why-do-we-write-250th-anniversary-multi-author-special-event.html

Jaime Martínez-Tolentino

https://books2read.com/u/mBOWVM

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/Jaime-Martínez-Tolentino/e/B001I7X8EY/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/07/international-authors-day-plus-giveaway.html

Marie Lavender

https://books2read.com/u/bpEJZW

Author Link: https://marielavender.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/07/what-should-i-do-next-in-writing-or.html

KateMarie Collins

https://books2read.com/u/brVnyY

Author Link: https://katemariecollins.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-extravaganza-multi-author-book-giveaway-WritModAge.html

CJ Heck

https://books2read.com/u/bQaLN6

Author Link: http://www.barkingspiderspoetry.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/08/interview-with-author-cj-heck.html

Nancy Wood

https://books2read.com/u/mZBG0B

Author Link: https://nancywoodbooks.wordpress.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2017/09/400th-anniversary-post-early-autumn-mega-book-giveaway.html

Andy Ruffett

https://books2read.com/u/bWBD01

Author Link: https://andruff8.wixsite.com/ruffruff

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2019/06/500th-anniversary-do-authors-read-while-writing-multi-author-special-blog-event.html

T. J. Banks

https://bookgoodies.com/a/1644382482

Author Link: http://tjbanks927.blogspot.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-year-of-guest-authors-plus-multi_5836.html

Robin Leigh Morgan

https://books2read.com/u/bM9jNX

Author Link: http://mypennameonly.blogspot.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-extravaganza-multi-author-book-giveaway-WritModAge.html

Sarah Baethge

https://books2read.com/u/mlaV8q

Author Link: https://www.facebook.com/SarahBaethge

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/05/interview-with-author-sarah-baethge.html

Rebecca L. Frencl

https://books2read.com/u/3JVdoe

Author Link: http://rebeccalfrencl.blogspot.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/02/multi-author-romance-book-giveaway-Valentines-Day.html

Penny Estelle/P.A. Estelle

https://books2read.com/u/bxvLr6

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/Penny-Estelle/e/B006S62XBY/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/05/poetry-spotlight-penny-estelle-on.html

Branka Čubrilo

https://books2read.com/u/mdGBjw

Author Link: http://brankacubriloauthor.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2018/03/interview-with-author-branka-cubrilo.html

Pam Handa Nee Kochhar

https://books2read.com/u/3np0D9

Author Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6889952.Pam_Handa_Nee_Kochhar

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/07/international-authors-day-plus-giveaway.html

Sally Carpenter

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Author Link: http://sandyfairfaxauthor.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-year-in-review.html

Kathryn Elizabeth Jones

https://books2read.com/u/4j1k5Z

Author Link: http://www.ariverofstones.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-year-of-guest-authors-plus-multi_5836.html

Jessica Tornese

https://bookgoodies.com/a/1625261233

Author Link: http://jessicatornese.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-year-in-review-2014.html

Paula Hrbacek

https://books2read.com/u/m2rwQj

Author Link: http://paulahrbacek.weebly.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-etiquette-by-paula-hrbacek.html

Susan Mac Nicol

https://books2read.com/u/38EaVw

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Mac-Nicol/e/B008YE9GGI

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/07/interview-with-author-susan-mac-nicol.html

Elaine C. Pereira

https://books2read.com/u/mdGBjO

Author Link: http://www.iwillneverforgetbook.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2017/09/400th-anniversary-post-early-autumn-mega-book-giveaway.html

Steve Christie

https://books2read.com/u/3np0DR

Author Link: https://about.me/stevechristieauthor

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/02/cold-shot-by-steve-christie.html

Mira Prabhu

https://books2read.com/u/47E9Vj

Author Link: https://miraprabhu.wordpress.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: http://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/09/interview-with-author-mira-prabhu.html

Jeffrey Gonell

Writer Link: https://twitter.com/JeffreyGonell

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-year-in-review.html

Michele Harvey

https://books2read.com/u/4j1k5X

Author Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5848588.Michele_Harvey

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/01/100th-anniversary-post.html

Linda Lee Williams

https://books2read.com/u/bzv5Kz

Author Link: http://www.lindaleewilliams.com/lindaleewilliams/Home.html

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/08/interview-with-author-linda-lee-williams.html

Lois W. Stern

https://books2read.com/u/bPRPNA

Author Link: www.tales2inspire.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/08/writing-to-tickle-the-funny-bone-by-lois-w-stern.html

Aubrey Brown

https://books2read.com/u/4AxZRq

Author Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6967131.Aubrey_Brown

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/07/international-authors-day-plus-giveaway.html

Pallavi Pissay

https://books2read.com/u/b5QyqA

Author Link: http://pallavip9k.blogspot.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-year-in-review.html

Rosemary Richings

https://books2read.com/u/m2rwQO

Author Link: http://www.rosiewritingspace.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/08/why-do-we-write-250th-anniversary-multi-author-special-event.html

Catherine Y.

Writer/Editor Link: http://critiquemynovel.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/11/point-of-view-by-catherine-y.html

Ann Morris

https://bookgoodies.com/a/1643070509

Author Link: http://www.authorannmorris.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2019/06/500th-anniversary-do-authors-read-while-writing-multi-author-special-blog-event.html

Kristal McKerrington

https://books2read.com/u/bw2PNY

Author Link: https://www.kristalmckerrington.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-year-of-guest-authors-plus-multi_5836.html

Lance Sheridan

Author Links: https://lancesheridan.com/

https://spillwords.com/author/lancesheridan/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/02/multi-author-romance-book-giveaway-Valentines-Day.html

Edie Hart

https://books2read.com/u/3Ge0pa

Author Link: https://twitter.com/ediehart_

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/02/multi-author-romance-book-giveaway-Valentines-Day.html

Adra Young

https://bookgoodies.com/a/1945604565

Author Link: https://twitter.com/Ardannyl

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-year-of-guest-authors-plus-multi_5836.html

Shannon MacLeod

https://bookgoodies.com/a/0764345885

Author Link: https://www.facebook.com/xxSMacLeod

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/10/interview-with-author-shannon-macleod.html

Rita Plush

https://books2read.com/u/49Q1dM

Author Link: https://ritaplush.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/11/what-does-your-writing-process-look-like-special-multi-author-blog-event-and-350th-anniversary.html

Nina Soden

https://books2read.com/u/baWeBa

Author Link: https://ninasoden.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-extravaganza-multi-author-book-giveaway-WritModAge.html

R.S. Novelle/Renee Novelle

https://books2read.com/u/31rpVl

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/R.S.-Novelle/e/B00EWLOKIG

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/07/international-authors-day-plus-giveaway.html

Marianne Petit

https://books2read.com/u/mKxn7d

Author Link: http://www.mariannepetitbooks.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/01/after-christmas-mega-multiauthor-book-giveaway.html

Lannah Sawers-Diggins

https://books2read.com/u/mBOW5v

Author Link: https://lannahsawersdiggins.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/08/why-do-we-write-250th-anniversary-multi-author-special-event.html

L. Anne Carrington

https://books2read.com/u/mYKwQx

Author Link: http://www.lannecarrington.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/08/interview-with-author-l-anne-carrington.html

Maxine Flam

https://bookgoodies.com/a/098211740X

Author Link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3493809.Maxine_Flam

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/12/2016-year-in-review.html

Mark Conte

https://books2read.com/u/brVnee

Author Link: http://www.markrconte.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/12/poetry-spotlight-mark-randolph-conte.html

Murray Alfredson

https://books2read.com/u/bQaLAe

Author Link: https://murrayalfredson.wordpress.com/about/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2013/12/interview-with-author-murray-alfredson.html

Kenneth D. Maness

https://books2read.com/u/mZBGXp

Author Link: https://twitter.com/Kenneth_Maness

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/07/international-authors-day-plus-giveaway.html

Caryl McAdoo

https://books2read.com/u/bxvLND

Author Link: http://carylmcadoo.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/11/what-does-your-writing-process-look-like-special-multi-author-blog-event-and-350th-anniversary.html

CN Bring

https://books2read.com/u/bowRqA

Author Link: http://www.cnbring.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/01/interview-with-author-cn-bring.html

Margo Bond Collins

https://books2read.com/u/mdGBXO

Author Link: https://margobondcollins.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-extravaganza-multi-author-book-giveaway-WritModAge.html

S.C. Rhyne

https://books2read.com/u/3np0NR

Author Link: https://www.pinterest.com/reporterandgirl/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/07/international-authors-day-plus-giveaway.html

L E Barrett/L.E. Barrett

https://books2read.com/u/47E9Wj

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/L-E-Barrett/e/B00H8AZONS/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/12/a-year-in-review-2014.html

Jean Erhardt

https://books2read.com/u/4j1kNX

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/Jean-Erhardt/e/B005IDH1YC/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-year-of-guest-authors-plus-multi_5836.html

Liza O’Connor

https://books2read.com/u/bzv5nz

Author Link: https://www.lizaoconnor.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/02/interview-with-author-liza-oconnor.html

Jane Dougherty

https://books2read.com/u/4DEMDA

Author Link: https://janedougherty.wordpress.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/interview-with-author-jane-dougherty.html

Laura Vosika

https://books2read.com/u/bpEvYW

Author Link: http://www.bluebellstrilogy.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/02/interview-with-author-laura-voiska.html

Belinda Y. Hughes

https://payhip.com/b/ZFcg

Author Link: https://belindayhughes.wordpress.com/about/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: http://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/02/bringing-food-to-life-by-belinda-y.html

Annie Edmonds

https://books2read.com/u/bw2PBY

Author Link: https://perceptionofannie.wordpress.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/promotion-is-hardest-part-by-annie.html

Doug Bolton/Douglas A. Bolton

https://books2read.com/u/baWeqa

Author Link: https://dougbolton.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: http://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/many-interesting-and-unusual-ways-to.html

Doc Krinberg

https://bookgoodies.com/a/0999463373

Author Link: https://amzn.to/2LRIA7s

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/03/interview-with-author-doc-krinberg.html

LaRae Parry

https://books2read.com/u/4XZpea

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/LaRae-L-Parry/e/B00DDTGREI

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/04/interview-with-author-larae-parry.html

Devika Fernando

https://books2read.com/u/3yvAQv

Author Link: https://www.devikafernando.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2016/03/understanding-romance-genre-by-marie-lavender-plus-giveaway.html

Matty Millard

https://books2read.com/u/mKxnVd

Author Link: https://mattymfiction.wordpress.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-fit-writing-novel-around-day-job.html

Olga Núñez Miret

https://books2read.com/u/mBOW8v

Author Link: http://www.authortranslatorolga.com/

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/05/psychiatry-and-writing-by-olga-nunez_16.html

P.I. Barrington

https://bookgoodies.com/a/1497340837

Author Link: https://www.amazon.com/P-I-Barrington/e/B0032UWIA0

Top viewed post on WritModAge: https://marielavender.blogspot.com/2014/05/out-of-depths-of-past-by-pi-barrington.html

William H. Joiner Jr.

https://books2read.com/u/brVnBe

Author Link: https://www.facebook.com/bill.joiner1

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