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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 →
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Category Archives: Howling Moon
Behind the Scenes
My new novel, Daughter of the Howling Moon is out! Available from both Amazon and Pen-L Publishing. So, what’s next? My book launch of course. Not to ruin or give away secrets, but I’m busy rehearsing my presentation for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Daughter of the Howling Moon, Pen-L Publishing, R.H.Burkett
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Split-in-Halves
One of the many reasons I love the movie, The Da Vinci Code is the relationship between Langdon and Sophie. Thankfully Dan Brown did not make their relationship a romantic one. I heard he was criticized for this, the public … Continue reading
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Tagged Dan Brown, Pen-L Publishing, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Da Vinci Code
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Caroll O’Connor = Sheriff Buford Tate
One of the most asked questions I get as a writer is, “where do you come up with your ideas?” If you were in a room of 100 writers and asked this question, odds are you’d get 100 different answers. … Continue reading
The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
A few years ago I took a Caribbean cruise. It was a Carnival cruise and the ship docked in New Orleans. I had one day to explore this City. OMG! What a wild time. Yes, Bourbon Street is wild and … Continue reading
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Tagged Carnival Cruise Lines, gris gris bags, New Orleans, RH Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, voodoo
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Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition
Here is my fourth painting inspired by my novel, Daughter of the Howling Moon due out this November from Pen-L Publishing. The Bible represents the villan in the story, Reverend Jedidiah Wayne. Ol’ Jed and Ol’ Scratch are partners in … Continue reading
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Tagged ammunition, guns, Pen-L Publishing, pistols, religion, RH Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Bible
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The Long Island Medium-Theresa Caputo
When book-hunting, the first thing that draws my attention is the cover. Next to a great title, the book cover grabs by attention and makes me pick up the book. Then I flip it over to read the blurbs on … Continue reading
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Tagged Daughter of the Howling Moon, The Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo
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Painting My Words-Take 2
This is the second picture I painted inspired by my new book, Daughter of the Howling Moon. This drawing portrays the essence of the novel as opposed to an actual scene. Benjamin Sol is the co-protagonist (like that term? I … Continue reading
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Tagged Daughter of the Howling Moon, Lousiana, RH Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, swamps, tarot, voodoo
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Ode to the Howling Moon
What is it about the moon that holds me so? Sparks my innards and touches the soul? Deep in the wilds as a jaguar I did growl And ran with wind, free to howl. I feel kinship to this silver … Continue reading
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Tagged Bethany Ann, daughter, Howling Moon, moon, Pen-L Publishing, RH Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks
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