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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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Tag Archives: Ruth Burkett Weeks
Book Launch for Dixie Dandelion
I love to think outside the box when it comes to promotion, book signings, and book launches. For Dixie Dandelion I had a painting party at Pinot’s Palette, in Springdale, Arkansas. Pinot’s is a lot like Painting with a Twist. … Continue reading
Posted in book signing
Tagged RH Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Adventrues of Dixie Dandelion
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Soiled Doves
In my new book, The Adventures of Dixie Dandelion, due to be released November 2nd from The Wild Rose Press, Dixie’s best friends are Soiled Doves. So. Who are Soiled Doves? In a word . . . Prostitutes. In the … Continue reading
Who is this Dixie Dandelion?
My fourth book, The Adventures of Dixie Dandelion is due to be released in November by The Wild Rose Press. Many of you know I’ve been working on Dixie for quite some time — four years to be exact. Dixie … Continue reading
Posted in Dixie Dandelion
Tagged adventure, Irish, RH Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Wild Rose Press, westerns
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Life with Weebles-Take 4- The Dance
Not many of you know but Weebles didn’t always wobble. Nope. When I first met him he was an agile black belt Judo instructor at the Air Force base in Little Rock, Arkansas. Believe it or not he’s also an … Continue reading
Posted in Weebles
Tagged Garth Brooks, judo, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Oliver, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Dance
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Where are Walter, Chet & Peter?
I grew up watching the nightly news with Walter Cronkite and Huntley-Brinkley. ABC introduced a new guy on the block, Peter Jennings who I fell in love with. He was so handsome, and I loved his voice as he spoke … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged ABC, CBS, FOX News, Huntley-Brinkley, NBC, Peter Jennings, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, Walter Cronkite
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LIFE WITH WEEBLES-TAKE 2- Steps of Death
Like I mentioned before, Greg has Ataxia which means he can trip over a line drawn on the floor. This makes a nervous wreck out of me. I have no idea when a dust bunny, or a crack, or a … Continue reading
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Tagged ataxia, attic, murder, R H Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, Webbles
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LIFE WITH WEEBLES-TAKE : The Art of Compromise
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my life is: Never say Never. Seventeen years ago I divorced only to find myself sixteen years later, moving back in with my ex-husband. The arrangement is strictly a roommate situation. I … Continue reading
Posted in angels, Patriot Guard Riders, Weebles
Tagged Ataxiz, Patriot Guard, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, Swiffer
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Demon Fighters
In my book, Daughter of the Howling Moon, my hero, Bethany Ann is half mortal, half spirit. She is a demon fighter for God. In case you haven’t figured it out, the heroes in my books, be they from a … Continue reading
Posted in angels, demons
Tagged Daughter of the Howling Moon, evil, God, good, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, The Force
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PLAY DOES A BODY GOOD
This past weekend I attended the annual Oklahoma Writers Federation Inc (OWFI) writing conference in Oklahoma City. For three days writers from all over the country gathered together to share their experiences and writing expertise. Starting at 9:00 in the … Continue reading
ODE TO THE PTERODACTYL
Last week the Sisterhood, (Jan Morrill, Linda Apple, and I) held a writing retreat at Spider Creek Resort just outside Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The place was beautiful. Our cabin was better than some hotel rooms I’ve stayed in. On Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in paranormal
Tagged AR, Beaver Dam, Dinosaur World, Eureka Springs, prehistoric, pterodactyl, R.H.Burkett, Ruth Burkett Weeks, Spider Creek Restort
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