6 Reasons Why an Editor Stops Reading by Emily Bryan

by Marie-Claude Bourque
WE HAVE A WINNER! CONGRATULATIONS KIM SMITH!
I am delighted to welcome historical author Emily Bryan with a fabulous and helpful post on how to hook your reader (read agent, editor) from the get-go. I discovered Emily by reading her Distracting the Duchess, a really light and sexy Regency and I have been addicted [...]

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Writer Inspiration: Margaret Mallory

by Marie-Claude Bourque
Today, I am please to welcome historical author Margaret Mallory who is represented by Kevan Lyon and who also happen to be in my RWA chapter (Go GSRWA!).  Here’s to you Margaret
Thanks so much for inviting me! 
Q: As a newly published author, do you have advice regarding how an unpublished author should choose [...]

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Researching Murder and Mayhem by Kylie Brant

By Marie-Claude Bourque
Hi everyone,
Please welcome romantic suspense author Kylie Brant with plenty to say on researcher murder. Don’t forget to leaver her comment or question for a chance to win a copy of  Berkley (nov 09) release WALKING THE DEAD!
Researching Murder and Mayhem by Kylie Brant
One of the most common questions leveled at a writer is: [...]

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Contest Wisdom by Ann Marsh

by Marie-Claude Bourque 
WE HAVE A WINNER! BOONE BRUX CONGRATULATION!
I am thrilled to welcome Dorchester author Ann Marsh today. Since I’ve joined the Dorchester team, I keep meeting authors that have got their starts through a contest. Of course, there are all the American Title winners and finalists and the Shomi contest winner Gayle Ann Williams. And we [...]

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C. L. Wilson on Worldbuilding for Every Author

We are thrilled today to host New York Times Bestselling fantasy author C.L. Wilson! I have just started to read her first in the Taren Soul series and I am sold. I love her writing. In matter of second, she managed to transport me in a magical world that I cannot forget. I am thrilled to [...]

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Writer Inspiration: Anthea Lawson

by Marie-Claude Bourque
AND OUR WINNER IS…. Chassily Wakefield! Congrats Chassily 
Hi everyone,
I am delighted to have here at Musetrack today, historical romance author Anthea Lawson aka writer couple Anthea and Lawson. They are kind enough to giveaway a copy of their first novel PASSIONATE to one lucky commenter so please comment away and ask questions! 
FIVE ESSENTIAL STEPS ON THE [...]

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Writer Inspiration: Robin D. Owens

by Marie-Claude Bourque
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO JUDI PHILLIPS!!!
Hi everyone,
I am thrilled to welcome Robin D. Owens, award-winning author of futuristic fantasy romantic fiction, who will discuss the writer’s environment. For me, whose writing space consist of a laptop and nothing else (my son jumping on my bed as I type this), that is [...]

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Writer Inspiration: Jessa Slade

by Marie-Claude Bourque
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!! CONGRATULATION KERRI NELSON!!!
Hi everyone,
This business of writing, trying to get published and remain published can be quite daunting. That is why I started to ask authors how they do it, how they survive, what was their journey or just some tips to help us writers that are trying [...]

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AGENT SHOP DAY & AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT – DAKOTA BANKS

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
Dakota Banks
Dark Time: Mortal Path Book One
 
Welcome Dakota! Thank you for coming.
Dakota will be giving away a signed copy of her book to TWO lucky commenters.
So let’s hear from everyone.
Check out the stellar cover!
 

Dark Time: Mortal Path Book One
What if a woman sold her soul to a demon and 300 years later wanted it [...]

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The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo & the Poltergeist Accountant

 Hi everyone,
Before I welcome my guest today, I have to share the awesome exciting news!!!!! Musetracker Jenn is a Golden Heart Finalist in the Historical Category with Moonlit Sea. So us Musetrackers all had virtual champagne yesterday and are still feeling it. So cool Jenn. Mega Congrats!!!!
Today, I am thrilled to welcome Vivi Andrews, author [...]

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