Arkansas SCBWI Fall 2013 Writing Retreat

Last weekend I attended the Arkansas SCWBI Fall Retreat. Editor, Alex Arnold, did presentations on publishing trends and plotting. I learned things I didn’t know that I didn’t know. Yay! - Read more at:
Arkansas SCBWI Fall 2013 Writing Retreat

Some Things Are Worth the Drive a.k.a. Meeting Some Awesome Authors!

Guess who I met in Memphis last week? Some fabulous authors! Read more:
Some Things Are Worth the Drive a.k.a. Meeting Some Awesome Authors!

Poetry Contests for Arkansas Middle School and High School Students

Looking for a way for your Arkansas middle school or high school aspiring poets to gain some confidence or shine? Try one of these poetry contests. Poetry Contests for Arkansas Middle School and High School Students

Who Is Your Favorite Character?

We all pick favorites. Who are some of your favorite characters?

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Social Media and App Tutorials 10 – How to Embed a YouTube Video in a WordPress Blog

Do you want to embed a YouTube video in your WordPress blog, but you’re afraid it’s too difficult? Don’t worry. It’s actually really easy. - Read more at:
Social Media and App Tutorials 10 – How to Embed a YouTube Video in a WordPress Blog

Nokar Poem: Gyre of Lives

Gyre of Lives A Nokar Poem By Robin A. Burrows Each time he saw her each body was a shock to his senses an overload - Read more: Nokar Poem: Gyre of Lives

Science Fiction (#scifi) and Fantasy TV Shows for 2013-2014

Wondering what science fiction (scifi) and fantasy tv shows will be on the air in the 2013-2014 season? Me too. So I have compiled a list with plot summaries and my personal notes. I hope you find something fantastic to watch in the upcoming year! - Read more at:
Science Fiction (#scifi) and Fantasy TV Shows for 2013-2014

Upcoming Writing Contests and Conferences in and Around Arkansas

It’s that time of year – time to get your contest submissions ready for fall writing conferences! Here is a list of some upcoming conferences and contests in and around Arkansas (I’m listing them in order of contest submission deadline): - See more at:
Upcoming Writing Contests and Conferences in and Around Arkansas

Social Media Tutorial 09 – How to Hide FaceBook Posts You Don’t Want to See

We all have them – people who are friends in real life, but who post the most annoying things on FaceBook. You can’t unfriend them without offending them, so you...

 

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The Value of Finding a Writing Group Where You Belong

I think one of the on-going journeys in my life has been to find a place where I truly belong. Along the journey from the geeky girl with her nose in a book to...

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Social Media and App Tutorials 08 – How to Read an eBook If you Don’t Own an eReader

So your favorite author is taking the plunge into self-publishing, but their first release will only sell as an eBook. But you don’t have an eReading device. Are there other ways for you to read the eBook? Yes! - See more at: Social Media and App Tutorials 08 – How to Read an eBook If you Don’t Own an eReader

Audio Books and the Craft of Writing

Audio Books and the Craft of Writing

Conferences, Books, and Speaking Engagements

Conferences, Books, and Speaking Engagements

Social Media and App Tutorials 06 – How to Create a Friends Lists on FaceBook and Limit Who Can See Certain Timeline Posts

Social Media and App Tutorials 06 – How to Create a Friends Lists on FaceBook and Limit Who Can See Certain Timeline Posts

Short Story eBook Coming Soon

In this week's blog, I announce the title of my short story...

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A Good Year for Scifi and Fantasy

A Good Year for Scifi and Fantasy

Social Media Tutorials 05: The Difference Between a FaceBook Profile and a FaceBook Page

Social Media Tutorials 05: The Difference Between a FaceBook Profile and a FaceBook Page

Happy National Poetry Month

In this week's blog, learn about one of the ways you can celebrate National Poetry Month and read one of my poems! Read more here: Happy National Poetry Month

Social Media Tutorials 04: How to Use Lists in Twitter

Social Media Tutorials 04: How to Use Lists in Twitter

Writing News – Article in Chicken Soup for the Soul

Writing News – Article in Chicken Soup for the Soul

Marketing 101 – Turning Books into Movies

Marketing 101 – Turning Books into Movies

Social Media Tutorials 03 – What are these hashtag things on Twitter?

Social Media Tutorials 03 – What are these hashtag things on Twitter?

Congratulations poem to my brother and his new wife

Congratulations poem to my brother and his new wife

Social Media Tutorials 02: Messaging in Twitter

Social Media Tutorials 02: Messaging in Twitter

Writing Conferences and Contests in and Around Arkansas in 2013

Writing Conferences and Contests in and Around Arkansas in 2013

Social Media Tutorials 01: How to setup a Twitter account

Social Media Tutorials 01: How to setup a Twitter account

2013 Arkansas Poetry Contests for High School Students (Grades 6-12)

Do you know any Arkansas high school students who like poetry? Here are several poetry contests with quickly approaching deadlines: 2013 Arkansas Poetry Contests for High School Students (Grades 6-12)

Nokar in the Guild Warz (too)

One fun activity for writers is to take your characters and place them in an alternate setting. Read more: Nokar in the Guild Warz (too)

Social Media Tutorials: 00.5 How to access DropBox files while offline

Social Media Tutorials: 00.5 How to access DropBox files while offline

Poem: Possessed

This week I'd like to share a poem. Check back next week for the next installment of my social media tutorials. Poem: Possessed

Social Media Tutorials: 00 Apps for writers and other creative people

The first in my social media tutorial blog series:  Social Media Tutorials: 00 Apps for writers and other creative people

New Mid-Season TV Shows for Winter/Spring 2013

Wonder what's new to watch this winter and spring? Here's a list:
New Mid-Season TV Shows for Winter/Spring 2013

Book Review of The Essence (The Pledge Book 2) by Kimberly Derting

Check out The Essence! It's good!
Book Review of The Essence (The Pledge Book 2) by Kimberly Derting

Happy New Year!

What are your goals for 2013? Here are mine: Happy New Year!