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I’ll take that advice!

I’ve posted a great deal on this blog about writing advice I’ve managed to learn from all quarters of publishing, writers, and at  romance writing conferences.

 

These are just some of the pearls of wisdom I’ve heard imparted.

But the single best piece of advice I ever heard came to me, not from a romance conference, or even a romance writer, but an editor who presented at a Writer’s Digest conference I attended in 2014.

She said, “Write the book of your heart. Don’t write to trends. Today’s million seller vampire trilogy will morph into tomorrow’s  spy/espionage bestseller and then an historical tome on war. Just write the book you’ve always dreamed of  writing. The one you want to read but have never found on any bookshelf or by any author. Write THAT book and make it your own.”

Lovelovelove that advice!!!!

Let’s see what some of the other authors in the MFRWauthor 52 week blog challenge have to say about advice. Week 33

And as always, if you need to find me, I’m usually here: Tweet Me//Read Me// Visit Me//Picture Me//Pin Me//Friend Me//Google+Me// Triber// BookMe

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#GoddessFishBlogTour Week 3 begins #CantStandTheHeat

Hope everyone had a lovely Easter or Passover. It’s back to the “grind” for me today. Week 3 of the blog tour starts with a visit to K.T.Castle, talking about  how I write my dialogue between characters. She also reviewed the book and can I just say, Le sigh!   My heart is just singing!    Stop two is a  review over at one of my favorite bloggers Book Magic. And I’m having a total Sally Field moment this morning because they both like it ( the book) they really really liked it!! hahaha,Stop by. Leave love! take a chance t that $50 Amazon GC card. ( Wish I was eligible for a try!! haha).

If you’ve missed any of the other stops, here’s a recap:

March 19: Romance Novel Giveaways
March 20: BooksChatter 
March 20: Sharing Links and Wisdom
March 21: Edgar’s Books
March 21: Christine Young
March 22: Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
March 22: Candrel’s Crafts, Cooks, and Characters
March 23: Unabridged Andra
March 23: BooksChatter – review
March 26: Welcome to My World of Dreams
March 27: Sorchia’s Universe
March 27: Rachel Brimble Romance
March 28: Nana Prah’s Blog
March 29: Fabulous and Brunette
March 29: Stormy Nights Reviewing and Bloggin’
March 30: It’s Raining Books

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#GoddessFishBlogtour Day 10. #CantStandtheHeat

 

I had to put up a different banner this morning because I figured everyone was getting sick of the old one! Still managed to get the book cover up on it though, so YAY me!

Anyhoo…Day 10 of the tour. Today I’m visiting It’s Raining books ( love that blog title!). The interview is a goodie. Had me thinking, really thinking when I did it! Stop by and see why.

If you missed any of the previous stops, here’s a recap:

March 19: Romance Novel Giveaways
March 20: BooksChatter 
March 20: Sharing Links and Wisdom
March 21: Edgar’s Books
March 21: Christine Young
March 22: Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
March 22: Candrel’s Crafts, Cooks, and Characters
March 23: Unabridged Andra
March 23: BooksChatter – review
March 26: Welcome to My World of Dreams
March 27: Sorchia’s Universe
March 27: Rachel Brimble Romance
March 28: Nana Prah’s Blog
March 29: Fabulous and Brunette
March 29: Stormy Nights Reviewing and Bloggin’
March 30: It’s Raining Books

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#GoddessFishBlogTour, Day 9, #CantStandTheHeat

Are you sick of me yet? hahah. No, really. I’ve got stops line up until April 19 so if you are….what’s that Demi Lovato song about being sorry?

Another 2-fer today. First, I’m over on Fabulous and Brunette talking about why it was so important to me to write a calm heroine for a change. Then, I’m over on Stormy Nights Reviewing and Blogging with a book excerpt. Stop by both places for a chance at the Rafflecopter.

And if you’ve missed any of the previous stops, here’s a list of where I’ve already been:

March 19: Romance Novel Giveaways
March 20: BooksChatter 
March 20: Sharing Links and Wisdom
March 21: Edgar’s Books
March 21: Christine Young
March 22: Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
March 22: Candrel’s Crafts, Cooks, and Characters
March 23: Unabridged Andra
March 23: BooksChatter – review
March 26: Welcome to My World of Dreams
March 27: Sorchia’s Universe
March 27: Rachel Brimble Romance
March 28: Nana Prah’s Blog

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#GoddessFishBlogTour Day 8 #CantStandTheHeat


7 down – about 67,000 to go! hahaha. Just kidding ( kinda). Today I’m over at Nana Prah’s Blog  with a quick book excerpt. Stop by and take a chance at a $50 Amazon GC to be awarded at the end of the tour.

And if you’ve missed any of the stops so far, here’s a recap:

March 19: Romance Novel Giveaways
March 20: BooksChatter 
March 20: Sharing Links and Wisdom
March 21: Edgar’s Books
March 21: Christine Young
March 22: Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews
March 22: Candrel’s Crafts, Cooks, and Characters
March 23: Unabridged Andra
March 23: BooksChatter – review
March 26: Welcome to My World of Dreams
March 27: Sorchia’s Universe
March 27: Rachel Brimble Romance
And I’ve still got 2.5 more weeks to go!!!

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#GoddessFishBlogTour day 7….going strong with #CantStandTheHeat

Another 2-fer today for my tour of Cant Stand The Heat. I’m over on Sorchia’s Universe and Rachel Brimble Romance

taking about stuff!

If you missed yesterday, I was over on Welcome to My World of Dreams

Not tired yet, but…getting there!! hee hee

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#GoddessFishBlogTour; #CantStandTheHeat week 2…

Tempus Fugit. It really does! We’re on week 2 already of my GoddessFIsh Blog Tour for Cant Stand The Heat Today I’m at Welcome to My World of Dreams talking about stuff. Stop by. There’s a rafflecopter!!!

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#GoddessFishBlogTour day 5. Wowza!

Almost a week in already and I’m still going strong. I’m over on Unabridged Andra 

In case you missed any of the previous stops, here are the links, and you should stop by because there’s a Rafflecopter for an Amazon gift card at the end of the tour ( April 13. You gotta be in it to win it!)

March 19: Romance Novel Giveaways
March 20: BooksChatter 
March 20: Sharing Links and Wisdom
March 21: Edgar’s Books
March 21: Christine Young
March 22: Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews

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#GoddessFishBlogTour Day 4. Smooth sailing so far…

Another 2-fer today!

I’m giving writers so sage writing advice ( don’t worry, it’s not mine!)  on Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews

And believe or not there are 10 things you don’t know about me – even if you’ve read my bio! Candrel’s Crafts, Cooks, and Characters

And if you’ve missed any of the stops so far, here’s a recap:

And in case you missed any of the earlier ones, here are the links:

March 19 Romance Novel Giveaways

March 20 Books Chatter

March 20 Sharing Links and Wisdom

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