Category Archives: Guest Posts

Worldbuilding for Non-Planetary Engineers

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Susan Spann

A guest post by Tammy Salyer Long ago in a land far, far away, I began writing a fantasy novel. While the manuscript still sits in bits collecting virtual dust on my harddrive, I fondly remember the enjoyment that came … Continue reading →

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A Penguin and Mystery Guest Post by DeAnn Smith

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Susan Spann

Penguins are a standout at Sea World, but I should warn you they are quite stinky. I love the polar bears at the Kansas City Zoo. While the Tower of London zoo had a polar bear, the menagerie never had … Continue reading →

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Inspiration From Master Writers: a guest post by DeAnn Smith

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Susan Spann

I write hundreds of words daily for my day job. Writing for a news outlet and novel writing have similarities but significant differences. I spent two decades growing my craft as a journalist. I worked to get better details and … Continue reading →

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Japanophiles Unite!

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Susan Spann

Today I’m pleased to welcome guest author Travis Heermann, a fellow author of Japanese-themed fiction who’s agreed to share a little about his love for Japanese history and culture. Travis is also hosting a Kickstarter campaign for his next novel, … Continue reading →

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Someday We’ll Laugh About This … Part 3

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Susan Spann

And now, for the afternoon crowd, Marci Jefferson’s take on today’s theme: I worked on my upcoming novel, THE DUCHESS OF RICHMOND, for a total of five years, researching, writing, and researching some more. I edited, I cut my darlings, … Continue reading →

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Someday We’ll Laugh About This: Part 2

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Susan Spann

A Monday Blog Game Offering From DeAnn Smith: “A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!” William Shakespeare scripted Richard III’s last moments for slapstick humor as he unsuccessfully charged toward Henry Tudor and his crown rolled into a … Continue reading →

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A Guest Post About Resolutions

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Susan Spann

Today we’re joined once again by my critique partner and fellow Historical fiction author DeAnn Smith, who’s sharing a few special words about resolutions: Like many folks, I make New Year’s resolutions. They are inevitably the exercise-more-and-lose-weight resolutions. Annually, I … Continue reading →

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Favorite Words for the New Year

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Susan Spann

I’m a the Debutante Ball today, blogging about the New Year. I’m also delighted to host a guest blog from my friend and critique partner DeAnn Smith, a fellow author of historical fiction. And so, with no further ado, here’s … Continue reading →

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Author Marketing and Business Plans

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Susan Spann

I’m over at Writers in the Storm today, guest blogging about the Three Prongs of Author Marketing. Please stop by and see! If author marketing isn’t your thing, Oobie would like to offer her agreement. She’s not much on marketing … Continue reading →

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Writerly Gratitude*

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Susan Spann

*a Guest Post by Marci Jefferson I’m thankful for many things in life, but lately I’m especially feeling like one blessed author. Many writerly friends have contributed to this feeling. Like a critique partner who once told me my character … Continue reading →

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