Please join the Zoom Book Chat with all fifteen authors of “Confessions: Secrets & Lies Revealed“. These stories are so good…you won’t want them to end!
The Facebook event is happening Saturday, August 1st @ 2:00 p.m. EST. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday Writing Advice
New Release Alert – King of Durabia
When the reward for a good deed results in a gracious offer of marriage to the handsome former Crown Prince of Durabia, Ellena Kiley almost walks away from the best thing that’s ever happened to her. Kamran Ali Khan realizes he has a secret weapon in a fiery, sultry American, and is unwilling to let such a wonderful gift escape his grasp. When their whirlwind courtship thrusts them in the center of a nefarious plot to ensure Kamran never regains power, he has no choice but to bring in the Kings of the Castle, knowing that when Ellena’s nine American brothers storm into the palace, nothing in Kamran’s kingdom will ever be the same.Â
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Psst…Let Me Tell You A Secret
Hey, Readers – Lean in close, because Brown Girls Books has a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
…so many SECRETS, so many LIES & the authors of Confessions: Secrets and Lies Revealed are coming together to CONFESS it all to you!!! Don’t miss the LIVE Zoom book club chat of the year with the authors who brought the HEAT to summer reading! Check out the details on the flyer, grab your copy of the book, and sit down with BGB founders Reshonda Tate Billingsley & Victoria Christopher Murray as they host this fabulous event! The LIES are coming out – don’t miss the tea!
https://www.facebook.com/events/921428038362941/?hc_location=ufi
Wednesday Writing Tip – Perseverance
This week’s tip is simple. Keep going, young writer. Keep going.
I started writing in 2014. Published my first book in 2017. And it’s on the book shelf in 2020. Don’t give up. Keep striving and learning. The rewards will come.
A dream come true.
My book on the shelf at Barnes & Noble along with many authors I admire. Look who else is there!!! (Screams in excitement and does a happy dance.)
Writing Class Tonight
JOIN US TONIGHT! With more than 30 books in print, National Bestselling Author and Editor, J. L. Campbell, helps aspiring and seasoned authors fine-tune their writing process. If you’re unable to make the live 2-hour recorded session, it will be emailed to you. https://bit.ly/JulySeminarsandworkshops
Wednesday Writing Advice – Research
Write what you know, they say.
But what if the story you’re telling takes place in an era, place or even a different gender than your own. What do you do?
You research it!
Researching the background for a story is one of my favorite parts of writing. In order to tell a complete story, you will need to know enough detail to make the scene come alive for the reader.
For example, my current manuscript is based in Los Angeles. I’ve been to LA several times (my sister lives there) but my character to lives in a certain area of LA. That’s where good ol’ Google comes in. I was able to find a home on Zillow that fit my character. From there, I download the home lay out to be consistent with the family’s movement and room descriptions.
Google Earth is another useful tool to explore an area. I’ve used it to virtually walk down the street in an area. I’ve done this with restaurants too.
But it’s important to not get bogged down in the research. You only need a few intimate details to make a scene come alive on the page.
Happy Researching!
New Release Alert – Confessions: Secrets & Lies Revealed
All’s fair in love and relationships…especially when it comes to keeping secrets!!!
Find out what Andre’s hiding in my explosive short story, “Lie to Me,” presented by Brown Girls Books! Available NOW:Â https://amzn.to/2NJTkoQ
Wednesday Writing Tip – Showing Up
Today’s writing tip is something I’ve had to relearn myself. Showing up and putting words on paper can only happen if YOU make the time to do it.
You have to find what schedule works for you. Some people are early morning writers others are late night. Some people respond to a set schedule and others are more free wheeling.
As for me, I have to write the time down on my calendar. Seeing an appointment there along with other meetings and doctor’s appointments makes it more concrete.
Bottom line: If you are a writer then you must write. Find what works for you and get busy creating.
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New Release Alert – Confessions
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Available today in paperback is “Confessions: Secrets & Lies Revealed“. The ebook will be available on July 7th. You can get your copy here.
What’s it about?
Secrets have a way of festering inside of us. Sometimes we release them, sometimes they find their way out. Most of the time, they come with a whole set of problems.
In this tantalizing compilation of stories, fifteen talented writers explore what happens when secrets and lies are revealed.
What’s my story about?
My contribution is entitled, Lie to Me. Andre Harris has found the path to a successful relationship. He doesn’t need to know the truth. When evidence is presented that he can no longer ignore, will he accept more lies or face the truth?
Why you should read it?
This anthology has something for everyone. And who doesn’t love a juicy secret? Take a journey into the lives of these characters and find out what happens when secrets and lies are revealed.
Available everywhere books are sold!!