Tag: Writing Life
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The Many Bookshelves of Casa Bradley | A Display of Love
I love displaying books. For me, bookshelves are like trophy cases filled with all my favorite worlds that I’ve travelled to and all my favorite characters that I’ve met along the way. Gazing on their covers takes me back to the love I have for the story as well as to the time in my…
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From Side to Main: Being the Hero & Heroine of our Own Story
Today is a gorgeous beach day! After a morning of editing and an early afternoon of writing in my WIP, I enjoyed another Ilona Andrews novel, Diamond Fire. I love when interesting side characters from previous novels get to shine as main characters in their own story! There’s something so lovely about recognizing that we’re…
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Summer Lovin’ | Escape to the Tropics in a Good Book
Summer is right around the corner! In fact, for me here in coastal Georgia, it has arrived 😍 I’ve enjoyed several beach days, relaxing and reading a good book. But if you’re still waiting for that summer sun, escape into a story with a tropical setting! Watch this video to hear a fun scene from…
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Fresh Air Inspiration: Anything For That First Draft
If I’m not writing in my office, walking my neighborhood, or at the beach, I can usually be found lounging on my back porch couch, enjoying fresh air and the view of my yard while trying to find the words. (And waiting for Mischief, my friendly neighborhood kitty, to round the corner for some head…
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Beyond The Next Star Reading: Trauma & the Hope for Healing
My heroine in Beyond the Next Star suffered abuse long before being abducted by aliens. In this scene read, Delaney is still dealing with her trauma. Witnessing how her jaded outlook on life colors her perception of Torek, the hero, is both heart wrenching and hopeful. Watch this video for a sneak peek!
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FCRW Monthly Meeting | Shirley Jump, Featured Speaker
On the second Saturday of each month, First Coast Romance Writers hosts a guest speaker to help further our writing craft. This weekend, we had the pleasure of learning how to enhance our dialogue and write compelling fiction by the lovely Shirley Jump! She is such a fantastic speaker and person. This was the second…
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Happy Mother’s Day: Beach Trips, Broadway & Wedding Memories
Happy Mother’s Day! I have such wonderful memories with my mother: summer beach trips, excursions to New York City, my wedding day, and visiting my new home in Georgia just being a few of them. I can’t wait to visit later this summer and create another memory! Love you, Mom.
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Reading and Relaxing at Fernandina Beach | Book Recommendation
I began Sapphire Flames this weekend while relaxing at Fernandina Beach. So far, Book 4 in Ilona Andrews’ Hidden Legacy Series is even better than the first three. I can’t believe I’m already halfway through the series! I need to start reading slower and savoring my time with these amazing characters.
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Sight Beyond the Sun is a Finalist in the HOLT Medallion Contest!
Exciting news!! Sight Beyond the Sun has been selected as a finalist in the HOLT Medallion Contest, Speculative category, hosted by Virginia Romance Writers! I’m so honored and excited to have made it through the first round of reader judges. And I’m in fantastic company, with my fellow finalists: Unleashed by Aria Glazki, Guardian: Reassign…
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Grow Little Sago Palm Trees, Grow!
Despite my mom’s green thumb, I’ve never been a plant person. I so much as look at a plant, and it withers. But this time of year is always exciting because I love the sago palm trees outside my house… and spring is the time of new growth!
Author Melody Johnson 