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Add dedication to your writer’s tool box
Make a list of all the tools you need to be a writer. Let’s see, computer, paper, ideas, dictionary, and yes, dedication. Those who challenged themselves in National Novel Writing Month in November, that is writing a 50,000 word novel in a month, have already learned this simple rule, philosophy or whatever you choose to…
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Don’t beat yourself up for what you didn’t accomplish in 2014
This is a known fact in the universe, most writers are self-doubting humans who work their asses off hoping to get it right. I am very much among them. On top of that, at the end of every year, I’d ask myself “what the hell have I been doing for the past 12 months?” Well,…
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Starting a new book is hell (and a bit of heaven)
I can’t complain. I recently signed a contract with a publisher for my new book and an agent is shopping another manuscript. My writing partner and I published a new children’s book of which we are proud and which won an award. Another publisher also released my YA paranormal novel a few months ago. It…
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Thanks to all who entered book giveaway
Thanks to all who entered the Goodreads giveaway for THE GHOST SISTERS AND THE GIRL IN HALLWAY B. Congrats to the winners and thanks to Goodreads for the opportunity.
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Enter to win a free copy of THE GHOST SISTERS AND THE GIRL IN HALLWAY B
Check out the book giveaway at GOODREADS of THE GHOST SISTERS AND THE GIRL IN HALLWAY B, my new YA paranormal novel. The Ghost Sisters and the Girl in Hallway B by Patricia Santos Marcantonio Giveaway ends October 31, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
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Declare war on clichés. Your writing and the world will be better for it
I am a peace loving woman, but I do have a sworn enemy – clichés. When I judged writing contests and edited copy for a newspaper, I cringed whenever I saw a cliché. I cringed a lot. Sometimes, I would even be reading a first draft of my writing, and what do you know? I…
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Horroraddicts.net spotlights GHOST SISTERS book
Thanks to Horroraddicts.net for its mention of my new book THE GHOST SISTERS AND THE GIRL IN HALLWAY B. The site is a great one for all things related to horror and scary.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Red Ridin’ in the Hood’
For a different view of Hispanic culture, check out, RED RIDIN’ IN THE HOOD AND OTHER CUENTOS. Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, the book won an Anne Izard Storyteller’s Choice Award, was a Commended Title — Americas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature, earned a Starred review — American Library Association, and was…
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Why Mr. Spock is such a damn good character
Yes, I am a Star Trek fan and proud to proclaim it. Although I liked Patrick Stewart’s run, my heart is with the original and my favorite character of all is Mr. Spock. I did like Kirk, tolerated Dr. McCoy and enjoyed the rest of the crew, but loved Spock. When I was a younger,…