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Yes, I'm here. Well, kind of. I've been super busy, re-writing, editing, entering comps, judging comps,undertaking a course, and reading. So how's that? I'm a good little scholar aren't I. lol. The pace should slow about Thursday, but then, I have a month long course with Margie Lawson. I'm looking forward to this one. I also started the rewrite/finish on another wip, and that has to be finished

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I received my errata yesterday, the final round of edits before one of my manuscripts go off to the publisher to be transferred into a digital and print novel. It's so exciting as the time nears to release day. I've just started to read through a hard copy, and so far so good. I love this story. :) One thing I am coming to terms with is that it is in American spelling. It's strange to see rumor,

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Hunter Romance Writers motivate, inspire, comforts and encourages every member to achieve their dreams. Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting up with my fellow friends and writers at our monthly meeting (aka, New Maitland writers, now re-named Hunter Romance Writers) We shared our goals for 2012, and discussed how we wanted our group to evolve. Oh and

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Harry isn't the only one who claimed this area as his. I'm spending quite a bit of time here lately, and guess what I do beside walking and swimming....writing. lol  As most of you know I'm a happy snapper. I love taking photographs of scenes, so I thought I'd share my front garden with you. I've been spending some time at Harry's Lookout. Harry Thompson lived in a caravan just in front of the 

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Bob Mayer says you have to have goals that are clearly defined. These goals should be defined in one sentence. To take a giant step forward in my writing. There that's my goal in one sentence. :) Undertake CJ Lyons Kill, Thrill, and Chill Course. Undertake at least two more of Margie Lawson's Courses. Rewrite a Suspense. Finish another suspense novel. only 20.000 words to go. Start another

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Release date: 7th March 2012 I thought I'd post my trailer here in case some of you haven't seen it as yet. :) It's short but to the point. I would also like to thank you for your comments on my book cover. I cannot stress enough what a wonderful job Amanda Kelsey from Eternal Press has done. Thank you Amanda. You are a genius. :) Thank you. :) Blurb: It’s easy to forget but much

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What a great way to start the New Year with a new book cover, especially one I adore. Yah!!! :) 'Forgotten Memories' a romantic suspense, release date March 7th 2012, available in print and e format.  Amanda Kelsey from Eternal Press has a clear insight to what an author likes on their covers. She has done a perfect job. I think so, what do you think? I absolutely love it. :) I love the colours.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2011. 2011 gave me two contracts with a publisher. I was saying to someone the other day that I've achieved what I set out to achieve, and everything after that is a bonus. I wanted to see my name in Hearts Talk Magazine, and I wanted to be published. Those dreams are alive, so now I will have to get some goals

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I had such a wonderful day today. Our Four Points Author Network last meeting for the year Christmas Party. Our Christmas Party table Awaits. With compliments of Jenn McLeod. Awesome meal.... :)   It appears I have caught them in discussion. Left to right. Fiona McArthur, Annie Seaton, Bronwyn Parry, Elle Finllay and Diane Curran. Fiona McArthur displaying her award for the day. :) Yah

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Christmas is for dreams, and I have always dreamt of a White Christmas. As close as I'll ever get is these lovely clips that make Christmas something so beautiful, so wonderful.... The pics are lovely... dreaming ..............lol... I imagine snuggling up, making a snowman, and tossing snow balls at my husband. lol...

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I step out for five days and it's like I'm AWOL. Lol. I had so many emails asking where I was, oh and phone messages. It's nice to know you care, :) ta.... I'm home after travelling to the south and north west. Besides having a little break, it was in the name of Research. I am amazed at how nothing much had changed on the property. Short Post Okay, work to do. Have a lovely day or night, :)

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A REAL PAGE TURNER I've recently finished a novel, Titled Gone, by Karen Fenech. Well they say you have to hook the reader and keep her there. I have been studying how writers are doing it and it is to give them a character they can relate to, a character they can have empathy for. In Gone the first sentence hooked me, and I immediately asked questions, lots of them. First sentence. 'In Seven

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I received my edits this morning for one of my novels coming out next year. I was pleased to find there weren't too many red marks within my manuscript, but I did notice a fair bit of formatting changes which didn't take too long. After being out for most of the day, and returning to edits, which are just completed, I have no NaNo words done today. :(   I hope to start and catch up later on

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I had to do a quick post to let you know what I'm writing as so many have asked. This is something I thought I'd never do, I am writing book two of my last suspense/thriller with romantic elements. It seemed the characters have to go through much more to finally put their darkness behind. I love it, or the premise so far. :) It's flowing lovely. I have to leave it for a few hours now, so

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Well it's that time of the year and I'll be in my own world trying to pump out 2. 000 words a day. This will be the fourth or fifth time I have participated in the NaNoWriMo. It's a fantastic opportunity to finish another manuscript. My target is at least 50.000 words for the month's total. I'd love to reach 60.000 but I'll be realistic. :) I'll post a counter when NaNo have them available so 

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I finished my synopsis today for my Suspense/Thriller with romantic elements. Although I had a shorter version, it had to be an indepth version. Yah for me!! lol. :) A 2-5 page synopsis that details character development, plot, conflict and story resolution. I struggled the other day, spending hours on it, and this morning well it just happened. Goes to show we need a break from our writing. Now

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Bronwyn Parry, Karly Lane, Kerri Williams and myself had an indepth discussion yesterday afternoon at Bellingen Library for 'Girls Afternoon In' raising money for Women's Cancer. A good size audience listened as we discussed the different ways of writing romance, the varied genres, our hero's, and small towns. One of the questions asked, "Do you get your inspiration for your sex scenes from

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Girls Afternoon In @ Bellingen Library  Join Mid-North Coast authors, Karly Lane, Bronwyn Parry, Suzanne Brandyn and Kerri Williams for an afternoon of lust, romance and girly talk.   Girls Afternoon In is happening on Thursday 27 October at 2pm at Bellingen Library.  Gold coin donation is requested with all proceeds going to Cancer Council – Girls Night In.   Macksville author, Karly Lane

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Urk....can't you hear me screaming from where you sit? The dreaded synopsis. At one stage earlier on in my writing career I could write them, well, at least nothing was said about them in a bad way. Now I'm trying to write a synopsis according to these guidelines--- A 2-5 page synopsis that details character development, plot, conflict and story resolution. Well it looks easy, but I really

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Just a quick post. I've redesigned my website. lol..... I like it. It's easy to navigate, and simple to use. :) I've also been indepth rewriting a manuscript, and busy with outside writing ventures. Mind you, it's so full on, but we are taking a breath. I should be in the shower and getting ready to go out for tea with friends. lol Hubby just came in and said he thought I'd be in the shower.

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Theres nothing like a lazy Sunday afternoon. I took a photograph with my phone a few hours ago while he was standing up. I rushed home to get my camera and when I got back he wouldn't stand up. It didn't matter what I did, I shouted, jumped up and down and it appeared he was looking at me saying, 'Don't interrupt my lazy Sunday afternoon.' I love kangaroos. Every time I see one I always take a

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It's been a while since I've posted something about writing, and where I'm up to. Well as you know two of my novels have been contracted by Eternal Press. Stories which are full of suspense. I'm a tad bit proud of these two, and can't wait until they are out there for you to read. :) :) The writing industry is tough isn't it. Late last year I had a phone call and spoke for an hour on the phone

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Hubby got a new T-shirt. No, I didn't buy it. I'm not too sure about it, and have never thought about the wording until today. My only response was, Hmmmm.... :) I guess pilots think they are up there. They are actually, looking down upon the world... and us. I'm shaking my head at present. lol

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I have release dates for both of my novels. Yah!! :) 'Forgotten Memories' a romantic suspense, will be released in e-format and print in March 2012. 'Eyes of a Stranger' a contemporary romance with suspenseful elements will be released in e-format and print in May 2012. How cool is that. I'm so excited. I think I'll put trailers up a few months before the release dates.  I love my trailers too.

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'Heat in the Outback' is hotting up over at Mission Romance today.Yah! The photographs turned out lovely.  http://mission-romance.blogspot.com/

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I am thrilled that two of my novels, 'Forgotten Memories' a romantic suspense, and 'Eyes of A Stranger' a contemporary romance with suspenseful elements have been accepted for publication by Eternal Press. Yah yah and double yah!!! It has been four months since I sent them in, and as you know I've been finalising my two other  thriller suspense wips and woke up this morning, Monday to find such

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This is a short post..... and yes, okay I know I should be plotting that next manuscript to start on the 1st of September, but I still have a few days left :) I wanted to talk about promoting a novel. Naturally for most of us promoting is online. E-books and print books. The Internet is a wonderful networking tool that can help most of us, but.... How do we go about getting the right and best

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Some of us plot some of us don't, but for me I start with a basic plot. I develop an idea about characters and write it all down. I invent names and fill in character sheets. Then from that single idea, the plot, all these subplots begin to branch out. I write a brief summary of each scene in order of how they appear in the story. Although I know there will be gaps but for me this is a great

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Romance Writers of New Zealand Inc. All members of RWNZ and many readers around the world will mourn Sandra Hyatt, Desire author, who sadly and very suddenly passed away yesterday. She sufffered with an AVM, an ateriovenous malformation, which caused a bleed in her brain. We will miss you, Sandra. Rest in peace, our friend.

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Redundant words: We've all heard it before, but how do we catch those pesky little add ons? When taken away they are not missed. They hang in space, sit on a page of a manuscript without reason. They don’t add to your work, they take from your work. The words, just, very, and that are redundant words-lame descriptors. In most cases these words can be omitted and not change the meaning of a

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Romance Writers of Australia’s 20th Annual Conference August 11-14, 2011 Hilton on the Park, Melbourne YAH YAH YAH YAH............................... :) Woo Hoo!!!!

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Hooking your reader: When I was walking this morning, I thought about what I have learnt within the writing world of late, and 'hook' comes up so often. Never do a back-story dump as a setup. Long-winded passages of back-story will have your reader putting the book down. Get your reader excited by starting right in the action. Toss her in there and don't let her out. Keep her riveted. Not that

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If you ever wondered where the name, Four Points Author Network came from, its because we come from all over the place. From as far as Coff's Harbour, to Armidale,Nambucca Head, Macksville, Port Macquarie and Johns River. We are the four points, north, south, east and west on a compass. 4PAN for short. :) One of our recent Four Points Author Network Meetings. I forgot to post it, when saying I

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I have actually finished the edits on my next novel, and I'm over the moon. I can't believe it, it's been so so long. Aw... well not really a little over three months to write this one... but it seems like ages. lol.. With preparing for the conference this year, and everything that life dishes out... it's been a busy time. I've done, and dusted.... Yah!!! Time to go out and smell the roses...

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I'm excited now. lol... I've booked everything for the conference, Flights, Tut's, Accommodation etc. Although I'll probably get lost at Melb airport, but people assure me 'well you've been there a few times before'. Tis True... but I still find it a maze. lol. I can't wait. I'll be spending four nights of idyllic bliss, wrapped in words, surrounded by like minds. What a way to go!!! See you

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I've just done it. I've reached my goal of 50.000 words in the month of June. I didn't think I'd get here this year, but I have. A few days ago it was like, I'm not going to make it... not at all... but now, today it's:)rounded up to over 50.000 words. Woop woop. :) Finding Faith is shaping up. My throat was dry, my breathing almost non existant... lol. Let's hope the final product rings true

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Here's a link I thought you'd all enjoy. It's explains Romantic suspense in a new light. It's worth watching. :) http://australianromanticsuspense.com/a-bit-of-fun/ Thanks to the lovely Bronwyn Parry and Helene Young, the launch of Romantic Suspense in Australia. Let's hope this will help bridge the gap here in Australia. I love reading and writing romantic suspense, and I know a lot of readers

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Panic stations set in over the weekend, so I've been writing almost non stop and was so pleased to get to where I am right now. 40.251. I'm loving my story as well, and loving the writing. It's falling into shape after a few scene moves. But I know it will have some work when I reach my goal.  At least I know what has to be done... :) Or I hope so. :) How is everyone going with their word count

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I got a surprise when my attention was drawn to this. Yah!!! :) Heat in The Outback - Suzanne Brandyn - Nominated by Amanda Williams Thanks Amanda for nominating Suzanne Brandyn to become a member of Australian Writers Rock's Poolroom. Amanda has this to say about "Heat in the Outback".I got this review from romance reviews. It explains it better than I could. But I want to say it kept me

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The lovely Mel Tescho has nominated me for this really cool award. Thanks muchly Mel... :) :) I have to give at least seven random facts about myself. Interesting. How do I come up with seven? Ummm...... 1. My husband and I are on a video to promote local tourism for this area. 2. I used to do adds on television for a pharmacy in Port Macquarie. 3. I had a problem when fifteen and had to have

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To you my dear friend, and don't you ever forget it. I will catch up with you in the spirit world,wherever you may be. Love you Polly, always have always will. You are the sister I never had. This song always made you smile, and I hope it does when you sit there and listen. Hope to talk to you many more times to come. You are my breath, Pols....sis. :)

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I spoke to my dearest friend last night, who has not too many days left. She has Motor Neuron disease. You know, a year ago she was here in high spirits, but dragging her leg. Now, the poor darling can't walk, she can't even use her hands, and her beloved husband is looking after her. After the phone call, I just broke down and wept like nothing else. I know, I know, life is not meant to be

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Write in June. Well with having to have a few days out in June, I figured that if I write Mondays to Fridays, at 2.000 words perday and have the weekend off, I should almost get there. But take away these few important days, I will have to write whenever I can to make up for it. If by some chance I can add a few words during the weekend that will be a bonus, if not hopefully some days will be

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Phew... after experiencing a lull yesterday of only 1.000 words, I worked in the wee hours of this morning, and all day, and now my word count is up. Phew... and I do feel like the little guy in the chair. lol... I'm away tomorrow until Monday, but I do hope to get some more words down on the trip, or during the trip. Oh, this guy is a rotten so and so....that is one of my characters... He's a

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Wow doesn't time go fast. I can't believe it is June, the first day of winter for us Aussies in Australia. Yuk! lol. So I guess there's no better way to ward off the cooler months than being huddled up inside tapping at our keypads. My plan is to write at least 2.500 words, five days a week. I have a few days I have to be out of town, so I'll try and catch up on the weekends. Best of luck to

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Are you gearing up for 50ks in 30 days? I am..... :) I have my main plot in place. I have subplots, but most of all I have my characters saying hi to me. What do I mean? I know my characters now, down to what they had for dinner. Knowing your characters and how they react to any unforeseen incidents will really help your work flow. It helps me. I've got a general outline, and well the rest is

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On Saturday I met with fellow writers and authors in Newcastle, one of my two face to face groups. Ericia Hayes, Sandie Hudson, Mary Dedas, Heather Boyd, Suzanne Hamiliton, and Kerrie Pltomey, and Deb. Sorry I don't know Debs last name, as she is relatively new. New as for Newcastle, Mait as for Maitland. We meet at the library which has a lovely little cafe to the side. Perfect to fill our

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Well to be honest, I didn't do any words today. Boo Hoo... but I did judge entries in The Valeri Parv Award. I finished this afternoon, and all sent. So now, I'm concentrating on my wip. I've signed up for the 50k's in 30days, Write in June. http://writeinjune.blogspot.com/ something I do most years. I went over the subplots etc late this afternoon, and I can see something as strong as Saving

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2.984 words yesterday. I hope today is similar or at least 2.000. Let's hope I can keep this output up for five days each week... Ho Hum Ho Hum, it's off to glue my bum!!! That is to my seat... :) It took me two hours to do 2.000 words....I think I had a few interruptions that I should have ignored like phone, and door bell.  I'm wondering how long it takes writers to write 1.000 words. Your

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Apparently while blogger were doing their maintenance, I've lost posts. I even lost the new look blog and had to redo it. So my apologies for the last few comments. I saw them there, but couldn't get in and see who they were from. Sorry. :)

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I've just finished reading our Monthly Hearts Talk Magazine, and I had to say something about the list of Agents and Editors attending our next conference. It's huge. It's going to be such a terrific conference. I was so thrilled to learn that so many are turning up this year. It is after all, our 20th anniversary. Cool eh? Angela James from Carina Press will be there and she's seeking all adult

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I'm going AWOL for a time. It's holiday time again.Yah!!!  but no doubt, I will have my camera and laptop in hand. Hopefully I'll get some writing done when away, photos taken and perhaps a few posts here and there. Here we come islands of joy. lol...We'll be exploring the islands off the Great Barrier Reef, then back to Frazer island, and then the Gold Coast. This trip was supposed to be over

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Good Friday. Everyone has five days off this Easter break. Tuesday being Anzac Day holiday as well. Autumn is so lovely. The water was warm this morning, the waves just small, and the air clean, still and perfect. I always say why do I need to go on a holiday when paradise is at my doorstep. Love it. :)

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 I went searching tonight. Ah...a little spare time... what's that. lol.. Anyhow, I came across so many four and five star reviews for Heat in The Outback that it amazed me and really touched my heart. It's on Borders, Goodreads, Amazon, personal sites, and everywhere I look. So thank you to all my readers. It' s so lovely to know that my story has taken you away from life and into the journey of

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Word count yesterday another 4.326 words. Phew... I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. I suspect today I'll get some more done. I'm not aiming for the same amount, but I'll be happy with 2.000 words. It's great when the words flow and my characters ride the rough patches and go on uncharted waters. There are a few twists and surprises in this one as well. Yah! They weren't planned, although I

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Out door movie theatres/Drive In's. Where have they all gone? The above drive in is three hours plus south of me. I use to visit it occasionally.I adore drive ins. Sadly to say we have to sit indoors now. But a night watching among the stars cannot be compared to watching a multi sized indoor plasma screen. I know what I'd prefer, well, at least occasioanlly. :) If it was a hot night we'd sit

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Here's some photographs of the writers retreat  Four Points Author Network shared last weekend. I have more, but blurry, pulling faces, and some just not worth keeping. lol...These photo graphs should give you some idea of who we are, and where we stayed.  Downstairs meal time. Left around the table. Bronwyn Parry, Jan, Jenn Mcleod, Diane Curran, Myself, Karly Lane, Kerri Williams. Fiona

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I have been doing quite a bit of research of late, and it's taken me to places like the local police station, the library, ambulance station, and the state emergency services. They have been very helpful in answering all my (dumb) (silly) questions. But hey, they aren't dumb or silly. I'm researching Missing People in Australia. It's an area I don't know, and people have been wonderful. Do you

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I hope everyone had a good weekend. In the case of overseas, I hope you are still enjoying your weekend. It's Monday here and I'm getting a little excited about the upcoming weekend. It's our writers retreat, which is partially funded by Romance Writers of Australia due to a grant we received. Yah, thank you. :) Some of you may recall the retreat was to be at a lighthouse. Apparently the

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I have been meaning to post these pictures up of the puppet shop in The Rocks in Sydney we visited a few weeks back. I've been engrossed in writing I almost forgot. Yesterday I did 4.000 well 4.100 words, today, it is 2.900 words, and I'm bushed. lol.. I've always been intrigued by puppets. I still am today. :) Walking in was like walking back in time. The air was musty, and damp and the stone

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I'm thrilled to find out that our members have done so well in the Australian Romance Readers Awards. Here is a list of the winners. I expect it to be up on the ARRA website soon, if it's not already. I can't find it. lol..Just look at the line up, such well known great authors. Yah!!! :)   It's up:Yah!!! http://australianromancereaders.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/arr-awards-2010-winners/

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North Star. Karly Lane. Allen & Unwin. Big W Port Macquarie yesterday had a stock load. I've just finished reading North Star. It had tears in my eyes. It had me grinning also. It left me with those warm and fuzzies that I haven't been getting of late when finishing a novel. A believable, touching story of a woman's determination to turn her life around. Kate, Liam and Georgia, are such real

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Synopsis writing: I can hear you all going urgh!!! Me too as I'm not particularly fond of them. The editor said on the phone that she couldn't follow my synopsis, that she couldn't make either head nor tail of it. (Slinking in floor boards here) lol She also said she doesn't usually read synopsis and something made her read mine. When she finished reading it, she thought, 'I'm not going to like

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I've just come back from Eternal Press website, and 'Heat in the Outback' is up again as one of the top ten best sellers. Now that is comforting. :)

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I came across this review when browsing the net, and had no idea it existed. I thought I'd share it as it put a smile on my face. 'Heat in the Outback' really did reach home to many people. It was given a five star rating... .... Yah!!!! Title: Heat in the Outback Author: Suzanne Brandyn Book type: Australian contemporary romance Star rating: Five Stars In one word: Riveting Print review copy

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My guest today is Kerri Williams, fellow 'Four Points Author Member'. Eternal Press has just released Kerri’s debut novel, ‘Taking back His Widow.’ I just love that title, don’t you? :)Thanks Suzanne for having me here today. I’m hoping I can return the favour of your support or at least buy you a drink at the RWA conference in Melbourne. Yum and fun! (grin) Where in Australia do you live, and

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Reading reduces stress. It allows us to escape from our everyday routine. It allows us to take time out to enjoy, disconnecting from our surrounds and divulging into something we like, something that will uplift us. It also helps us to relax. It takes our mind away from our problems and therefore I think it makes us see things in a much better light. We read also for entertainment. It

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The winner of a copy of 'Shatterd Sky' by Helene Young is Danielle Lisle. Can you please email me Danielle with your postal address, so Helene can get a copy in the post. It's a really good story. I think you will be delighted. Email addie is on my web page. Thank you. Suzanne :)

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I can only thank God that our Queensland friends are relatively in the clear. Although substantial damage, no lives have been lost so far, or incidents of injury. Structural damage yes, but it can be rebuilt. Now they face the flooding. It's such a time of trial and tribulation but I know they will pull through. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep well. Suzanne :)

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I’d like to welcome Helene Young, who’s second Novel, 'Shattered Sky' is released this month by Hachette Australia. She also leads an interesting life nestled on the far northern part of Queensland's coast, at Trinity Beach. By answering the question below you could win a copy of 'Shattered Sky'. Do writers use specific incidents from real life incidents and if so, being a reader, do you expect

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Building a Platform. (short post) It won't take long to read. Oh, and comment. :) I’ve been reading quite a bit lately about building a platform. I thought I had the blueprint and was happily hammering away with instructions in hand, but I'd love to know more and put it into practice. But how do you get your readers, what draws them in and keeps them coming back to your blog etc. Please share,

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 Please take a moment to have a look at this site. Wonderful things are happening. Writers on Rafts http://writersonrafts.com/ “Writers On Rafts” — a fundraiser for the flood victims in Queensland. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Premier’s Flood Relief Program. More than 50 authors, agents, publishers and organisations have pledged donations to Writers On Rafts including Tara Moss, Kate

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Recently a writer informed me she had paid an e-publishing company $$$ to have her manuscript edited. This was after she had signed a contract with the company.  The editor asked for money  (unknown to the other editors and the owner of the company)  I think it was $80 or more to have her manuscript edited. The editor informed the writer she was absolutely terrible at punctuation. The writer

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You’ve finally finished a page-turning, sure to be one of the next best selling novels. It’s the best work you’ve created and you’re spirits are in the air, sailing high, waiting for that four letter word, ‘call.’ (It’s either a phone call or an email these days) You haven’t as yet got a contract or an award, and you’re still getting polite rejections. When you reach this stage it can be one of

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Award: Yesterday, I received a Stylish Blogger Award from the lovely Angelina Rain.  So I guess I should try to follow the rules. 1. Link back to the person who gave it to you. 2. Give 7 facts about yourself. 3. Award 15 great bloggers you've recently discovered. 4. Contact them and tell them about the award. Seven Facts: 1. I get bored very easily 2. I’m a perfectionist 3. I donate one day

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To my surprise I received an email today from a reader stating how much they loved reading 'Heat in the Outback.' I was so surprised and it sure plastered a smile on my face. This is what she said. 'I finished Heat in the Outback. It was the best I have ever read. I could not put it down. I absolutely felt every emotion going through me. You should be extremely proud. Thanks for taking me to a

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I've noticed a lot of writers  are now editing their current wip, and I thought this may help. :) You’ve just finished your novel. It has been through a series of drafts, it has been sent to critique partners and now you think it’s finished. Do you go through a series of checklists? If not, here are a few tips to help you and remind me. :) The search function in Microsoft word is one of the

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The tree has gone, the lights no more, Christmas and New Year right out the door. Christmas has disappeared with lightning speed. It seems as though we only put up the decos and now they lay in wait for another year. Sad really, it was so much fun. :( I will be ready to plot and plan my next manuscript on Wednesday. It's exciting thinking about starting a new works in progress (wip) isn't it. I

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myspace Christmas Glitter myspace code I'm taking a few weeks off. So I'll leave you with my messages. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep safe, and well.   Suzanne :)

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My writing is finished for the year, and I have been concentrating on Christmas. At present all the gifts are finalised...Phew... And I have finally, finally got the tree up. Cooking. It's been a family tradition for to cook a date pudding. My grandmother's recipe. So I have bought the calico and I've just made a bag. I thought I had all the ingredients but I need some sherry. Okay, so the

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Don't forget those who are entering the Harlequin, So You Think You Can Write, deadline is on  December 15, 2010 at 6pm EST.  Also if you missed the chats, the questions and lots more they are on the site. Click on the pic or the link in the title line and it'll get you started. All you need is the first chapter, no more than 20 pages, and a synopsis of 5-7 pages of a manuscript suited to any

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Ever wondered about 4 Points Author Network. (4PAN)  We are up on Romance Writers of Australia Blog to sate your curiousity. http://wp.me/pyUHN-1fD 

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8 - 10 APRIL 2011 BELLINGEN & COFFS COAST NSW AUSTRALIA BRWF TICKET SALES WILL COMMENCE IN EARLY JANUARY 2011 http://www.brwf.com.au/Bellingen_Readers_%26_Writers_Festival/BRWF.html

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MERRY CHRISTMAS.    It's the 1st of December Down Under.  Yah!  Christmas Month. Please share the spirit and love of Christmas.                     Christmas is on the way, and hasn't it arrived early this year. It seems as though last year has come and gone so quickly, and is about to turn around for another go. lol... Don't forget Christmas is about giving, so give something to someone to

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Heat in the Outback by Suzanne Brandyn It's still hanging in there, within the top ten best sellers. Publisher: Eternal Press Genre: Contemporary Heat: sensual Length: Full (212 pgs) Rating: 4.5 Books Review by Snapdragon The long and Short Reviews. Ms. Brandyn writes beautifully of this exotic locale, in fact her descriptions would give even area residents a new perspective on their home.

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There's something magical about meeting with like minds. To brainstorm, to ponder, exchange information, and generally toss ideas around. I've just come back from a meeting with the Four Points Author Network and feel like I want to write and write and write. lol.. It was also our last meeting for the year. Boo Hoo! But a newer, magical one begins next year. :) Thank you Four Points, you rock.

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I'm writing a story with much more suspense than usual. Okay, so after 3.000 words today, I'm scared. lol.. Have you ever written a suspense scene where you had to have a break because it's just too much, it's just too scary. lol... I have and I am. I had to get up and walk away, and it's daylight. Imagine that. I said I wouldn't write this particular novel at night. But as I said it's daylight

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For Five months 'Heat in the Outback' has been one of the top ten best sellers at Eternal Press. Yah!!! :) To celebrate I'm running a competition for a reader to win a print edition of 'Heat in the Outback', a book mark, and a post card. All you have to do is go to my website http://www.suzannebrandyn.com/ and send me an email and tell me what is it you like about romance, or romantic suspense

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I can't believe I've won a copy of Anh Do's Happiest Refugee on A&R Edwardstown blog. Yah!!http://angusandrobertsonedwardstown.blogspot.com/ I watched the interview some weeks back. I think it was either on ACA or something like that. I am so interested in what it is like, and what he has to say. Actually very interested. I hadn't gotten around to buying one so this was a huge surprise. Love

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After some feedback from critique partners etc, I think I've found where my voice fits in the many genres of romance. Heat in the Outback, had good reviews mentioning the suspense right from the start. I looked over a current wip and it has a lot more suspense,but always with an intertwining romance story. I am finding the thrilling suspense with romance or romantic elements such a delight to

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Well almost. lol So much for my weekend to Newcastle. I had a fall on Friday night. I fell down six steps and landed on cement. How! I slipped and that was it. My back scraped a step, my left arm some how managed to become all bruised and scraped, my left leg at knee was sore and my right leg about the centre of the calf ached and ached. It was the right leg that we were concerned about.

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Books, books, and more books, but make them romance please. :) Check out Anna Campbells Guest Blog Post - on Angus and Robertson Edwardstown. Anna speaks about the variety in romance writing, and the support of A&R Edwardstown. It's well worth a stop over. :)  See for yourself. http://angusandrobertsonedwardstown.blogspot.com/ On another topic, Heat in the Outback is also available at Angus

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It's almost November, Yikes!!! I've been asked if I am participating in the Na No this year. How could I not!! lol I wasn't going to, but I'm doing my Christmas shopping tomorrow. On second thoughts next week as it's still school holidays. Nothing worse than pushing through a heap of kids lol. I also want to get to know my characters so I can charge ahead for the Na No. I'd love to write as many

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I'm being interviewed on Wednesday, 6th October, Oz time at Minxes of Romance. If you have time please stop by and say hi. I'm giving away a print edition of Heat in the Outback. Love to see you there. Sorry for the earlier mix up with dates. Geeish, I'm still trying to get around them. lol..... Suzanne :)

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I've just arrived back from Queensland, south Brisbane with a stop over on the Gold Coast to see my brother and go out for tea at a really nice tai restaurant. But, urgh!!! The weather is the same from QLD to NSW. Raining, and cold. It was freezing. lol.. So much for October and lovely sunny days. On the other hand our tanks were dry and the rain is welcomed. I visited a girlfriend Pauline, who

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Yesterday was another meeting day with The Four Points Author Network. It is usually on a Wednesday, but we decided on Sunday this time, although it is now agreed to take place on a Wednesday, once a month. I want to thank Jenn and Jennifer for putting on such a nice lunch, and the cappuccino's were perfect. :)  It was at the lovely Wagtail cottage, in Bonville, near Coff's Harbour. A few members

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A writer friend has recently phoned me and said she received a form rejection letter from a publisher saying the characters and story were not developed enough. I’ve also had a few emails saying ‘I’ve got another rejection.’ We all get rejection letters, so never ever think you are alone. We have to have a thick skin, and most of us only have a fine layer. Over time, you will build up that

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I lovely writer friend pointed out that Heat in the Outback has been on the top sellers list since its release. That is three months on and the sales are soaring. That is so cool. I took a look. Yah!! Woo Hoo! Heat in the Outback is going strong. Just had to share, check it out. http://www.eternalpress.biz/searches.php?category=top Yah!!! lol. :)

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