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sisterhood of the traveling pen blog- To Sequel or Not to SequelThere are some books that are destined to have a sequel or series. For instance, I love the Longmire series. Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz is also a favorite of mine. Harry Potter? For sure. When I was younger, Nancy … Continue reading →
- Writer’s WinterOkay, I confess . . . I love winter. Gray clouds full of snow, cold wind biting my face, soft sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats, and coats. There is nothing better than a steaming cup of coffee, a good book, a … Continue reading →
- Haiku: The Power of BrevityAre you sometimes distracted by “shiny objects” around you? I am, and in today’s world, so are a lot of readers. That’s one reason I love haiku, not only as a reader, but as a writer, too. First, what is … Continue reading →
- No Book Before Its TimeI have a confession to make: I am a procrastinator. Surprise! I’m not especially proud of the fact, but it really doesn’t bother me either—well, not to the extent that I plan on changing my ways any time soon. I’m … Continue reading →
- Deep POV and PerspectiveWhat draws you to a story? My favorite stories are those written in what’s often known as “deep point of view.” In my novel, The Red Kimono, I created three separate Deep POV/Perspective characters: Sachi, an 8-year old Japanese … Continue reading →
- Writers Write!“If the desire to write is not accompanied by actual writing, then the desire must be not to write.” ~ Hugh Prather Are you a writer? Or, are you someone who only talks writing? Another question, do you attend conferences only to rub … Continue reading →
- Let’s Give Them Something to Talk AboutFor me, one on the most enjoyable aspects of writing is dialogue. However, this is not true for all writers. Many struggle with conversations between their characters resulting in too much narrative. Not that narrative isn’t good (as well as … Continue reading →
- Sense of PlaceDescription begins in the writer’s imagination but should finish in the readers. Stephen King Sense of place…connection…that is the goal in both fiction and nonfiction. Skillful writers placing their readers in the bodies and minds of their characters, giving … Continue reading →
- Interviewing Your CharactersHow are your story ideas born? For me, it all begins with a character. Maybe it’s someone I see at a mall, or at the airport. Perhaps it’s someone in a car next to me at a traffic light. The … Continue reading →
- Rules Are More Like GuidelinesAll of our lives we are told, “No. You can’t do this. You have to do that. That’s not allowed. You must follow the rules.” When I first started writing, I joined a critique group. Their input was priceless and … Continue reading →
- To Sequel or Not to Sequel
Monthly Archives: October 2011
The Witch of Moon Hollow
Tomorrow (actually at midnight tonight) Halloween begins. It’s the time of year when the veil between this world and the “other side” is the thinnest and therefore spirits and ghosts are able to communicate more effectively. Personally, I don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in ghost, HALLOWEEN, paranormal, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Witch of Moon Hollow, witch
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The Legend of Danny O’Shea
Dyamite Here is my flash fiction for this Friday. The Legend of Danny O’Shea Danny O’Shea loved his emerald-eyed Kathleen and promised her a land of milk and honey in the land of the Americas. “The mountain … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneers, ghost, gold, legend, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks
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Halloween by Pan Cat
All year I gaze out into the starlit night, waiting . . . waiting. Crisp air makes my blood boil and skin itch. My tail and whiskers twich. Restless, I pace from room to room on silent paws only to return to the … Continue reading
Posted in cat fur, HALLOWEEN, Pan, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, witch
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REDNECK EX by CLAIRE CROXTON
Do you like romance?Do you like snark?Are you looking for the next Jodi Thomas? Nora Roberts? Then Redneck Ex is perfect for you. Claire Croxton’s new novel has it all: laughter, tears, snark, hot men, and wild sex.Croxton’s writing voice … Continue reading
Posted in R.H.Burkett, Redneck Ex, romance, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Wild Rose Press
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Tripping the Circuit Breaker
Here is the picture and my story for this Friday’s flash fiction. It is the first thing that entered my mind when I saw the picture. I confess however, I had several Captain Morgan’s! It was one of those days—the … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneers, marble, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks
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Do Not Weep for Me
My writing friend, Madison Woods has started the “Friday Fictioneers”. Each Friday she posts a picture on her blog and we write a flash fiction story (around 100 words) about it. http://madisonwoods.wordpress.com/ Here is her picture for this Friday. And my story. … Continue reading
Coming February 2012:The Rook and The Raven by R.H. Burkett
The Rook and The Raven, my paranormal romance, will be released by The Wild Rose Press on February 8,2012 in e-book form. Ancient law forbids the Rook from interfering with human destiny, but Roark defies all to rescue Raven … Continue reading
The Good Guys
This weekend I did a lot of thinking about the “good guys.” The good guys are easy to spot in the movies and TV. They’re the ones that wear white hats and save the day at the last possible … Continue reading
Posted in Good guys, NCIS, Ruth Burkett Weeks, Superman, The Lone Ranger
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Confessions of a secret shoe-box hoarder
I have heard said that confession is good for the soul. If that be the case, my soul is about to whitewashed clean. I’m on vacation this week. One of the things I decided to do while away from … Continue reading
Posted in Ruth Burkett Weeks, shoe, shoebox, soul, western
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REDNECK GODDESS now available on Amazon.com
“I slam the boot sideway, the pointy toe catching the gator behind one iridescent gold eye. The beast isn’t deterred, nor does he seem amused. He turns that flat head toward me. I have a fraction of a second, a … Continue reading
Posted in gator, Pam Foster, Redneck Goddess, Ruth Burkett Weeks
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Truths by Ruth 