htto://www.examiner.com/writing-in-los-angeles/writers-tricks-of-the-trade-don-t-get-stuck-a-rut Getting stuck in a rut happens to the best of us--writers or not, but it isn’t hard to put some pizzazz in your life and in your writing.

MORGAN ST. JAMES

http://ping.fm/gZf2R Poets Carolyn Howard-Johnson and Magdelena Bell release new book

http://ping.fm/TZn1N Farewell to Sisters in Crime Southern Nevada chapter

http://ping.fm/SIKs1 Poorly proofed documents create the image of a careless writer. Do yourself a favor and proof several times

http://ping.fm/UPprc Ten days left to buy the eBook Women on the Edge, for only $1.50 during the Smashwords Summer Promotion. A collection including award-winning short stories of women who find themselves on the edge of something. Some true, some fiction.

http://ping.fm/nwqKO When I read a book I particularly like, I review it in my Spotlight column. Today is Sandra Browns's Smash Cut.

http://ping.fm/k3FrJ Borders fails in attempt to save the chain. Could close all stores by September

http://ping.fm/t6Bdg Are your handouts first class? It is so important.

http://ping.fm/0JpsY Read today's Las Vegas Examiner Spotlight about Maralys Wills

Maralys Wills is working on a new “how to” book. Do you blow your own horn? Do you promote your writing and brand as much as you can? Can’t wait for this book to come out. Read all about Maralys today.

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Writers Tricks of the Trade: Using Fate in Fiction
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Some of us believe in fate, some don’t. But when it comes to fiction it is a powerful tool for authors. They get to decide when, where, why and how.

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Proofread, proofread, then do it again!
How many times have you picked up a book only to find errors in the first few pages. Don’t let your book, blog post or story be one of those.

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Five star review for "The Deal, the Dance and the Devil" by Victoria Christopher Murray. Today's L.A. Spotlight from Morgan St. James

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Vito Colucci is a man of many talents. Often seen on national TV or heard or heard on the radio, he is a high-profile private investigator who has worked on many front-page cases. Today Spotlight covers a little about his show, his background and his book. MORGAN ST. JAMES


Cheers,

http://ping.fm/qBHn4 Just about every author wants to be signed by a literary agent. But with many scams out there, how to put concerns to rest. Here are some legitimate questions that can be asked. Just use discretion and common sense. Have a great weekend.
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