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Romance Writers, I’m Calling You Out

By on August 29, 2013 in Editing Basics

I’ve noticed something lately in romance stories. First in my own works and then in others. That is the over focus of how the hero or heroine views the other physically. It’s as if we don’t have any other way to show the reader that the hero and heroine are attracted to each other. It’s basic. Shallow. And I think we can do better. I’m challenging myself therefore I’m challenging you. I’m reading a book right now where there heroine’s internal thoughts are always on the hero’s “beauty” every time she sees him. However, he annoys the crap out of her and she’s determined not to have anything to do with him. Yet, while trying to give him the bum’s rush and cold shoulder, she flirts with him. Really? This […]

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Social Media Minute—Top 10 Ways to Get More Twitter Followers

By on August 27, 2013 in Learn the art of Social Networking, Social Media Primer

I do a lot of teaching about social media online and at conferences all around the country. One of the things I’m asked about the most is how to increase my Twitter followers. I haven’t run into many people who don’t want to increase their numbers, so today I’m going to give you my top 10 ways to get more Twitter followers. Why do I want more Twitter followers? It gives me credibility It increases my reach, and makes it easier to spread the word, no matter what my message. How do I get more Twitter followers? 1. Be sure to follow people back. It’s considered good manners to follow people back who follow you. This doesn’t mean you have to follow people who make you uncomfortable or who are trying […]

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Lessons on the Writer’s Road

By on August 24, 2013 in 4. Writer’s Life, Inspiration and Life Coaching, Encourage Me!, Life Coaching, Nurturing Creativity, Nurturing the Soul, Reba Hoffman, Writer's life, Writing Life, Writing Life Coaching

As I pedal through middle-America, I think of you. When I learn new truths, I know they apply to you and what you face. The lessons I’ve learned on the bicycle road are the same lessons on the writer’s road so I want to share some of them with you: Things will NEVER go according to plan. Even your best plans are altered by reality of what is found on the writer’s road. You don’t have the knowledge of what’s down each road, around each curve and over every hill. There is ALWAYS a reason when things don’t go according to plan. You just need to make sure we are open to that reason or we’ll miss an incredible blessing. Plans should only be guidelines. If you marry a specific […]

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Featured Fiction Friday with Kathleen Y’Barbo!

By on August 23, 2013 in Editing Basics, Featured Book, Featured Fiction, Featured Fiction Fridays

This year’s Frasier Contest has come to a close. The finalists and semi-finalists have been announced, and we are all eagerly awaiting the Pizza Party to find out who the winner is. In the mean time, lets meet one of the Judges that made it all possible: Kathleen Y’Barbo, with her new book Millie’s Treasure! Q: Kathleen, can you give the MBT Audience a little blurb about your story? A: From bestselling author Kathleen Y’Barbo comes Millie’s Treasure, the second book in The Secret Lives of Will Tucker series, a new set of novels involving romance, adventure, and hidden identity. Memphis 1890–Bookish heiress Millie Jean Cope is as clever as she is beautiful. Unfortunately, though adept at solving puzzles and cryptograms, she doesn’t realize her new fiancé isn’t who he claims […]

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