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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Brainstorming Time!

by Marie-Claude Bourque
Career Track: Frantically writing away to finish Nanowrimo (hopes: career author!); Volunteering at the local high school (hopes: High School Math teacher!); catering and running after two little boys (reality: mom!)
Let’s Brainstorm! So here we are all of us Candi, Jenn and I attempting to write 50,000 words in 30 days during the National [...]

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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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ECWC: Agent Panel: What They Want. (Or Not!)

By Marie-Claude Bourque
Last week-end, I was very lucky to attend the wonderful Emerald City Writers Conference in Bellevue, WA. It’s great that I live so close.
The conference was a success as described here at Barbara Vey’s Blog (Publisher’s Weekly) .
I sat in front of a panel of impressive agents and editors and though I’d share what I [...]

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Musetracks at RT… People I met!

by Marie-Claude Bourque
Here is a little of my RT experience… in picture. It is too bad that the batteries of camera died during the awards ceremony and just before the Mr. Romance contest! (And I was judging, I had such a great seat!). But I did get Jenn and Candi’s fave Jimi during the bookfair.
So [...]

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Musetracks at RT – First Night!

Hi everyone,
Well I did make it to Orlando and I am now sitting at the bar by the pool, the only place that has wi-fi. I made it just time for the fairy ball! So got into my room, squeezed in to that corset and was on my way.
The ball was very busy but I [...]

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Musetracks at RT… getting ready

by Marie-Claude Bourque
So, yes. I am heading to RT and I’m taking you all with me!
Tamara Hugues, my fellow AT round 5 contestant is already there and I am late as usual. I had a busy day trying to fit everything in my suitcase and heming a dress for the vampire bal (and oh now, it is [...]

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Life Happens – Part #3

by Marie-Claude Bourque
Song of the Day: Adam Stronge – Kills to See You Smile
How do you write through a crisis? I sort of know how to manage when the crisis is more of a busy nature. I wrote Ancient Whispers in the middle of a move after all. When you are busy, you prioritize. You [...]

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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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How Spooky Do You Like It?

How Spooky Do You Like It?
Comment and win an online writing workshop of your choice with Terry Spear!
I do villains well. At least I think so, since Candi and Jenn said they fell in love with the villains I wrote in my two single title manuscript. I am not sure that I intended for that [...]

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