by amiemccracken | May 7, 2012 | reading, writing
Today writer/poet, Glynis Smy adds author/novelist to her name. Her debut novel; Ripper, My Love, is launched in ebook format and paperback. The genre for this love story falls into the one of Historical Romance Suspense.Growing up in late nineteenth century East...
by amiemccracken | May 1, 2012 | writing
plagiarism [pley-juh-rahyz, -jee-uh-rahyz]an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author’s work as one’s own, as by not crediting the original authoracc...
by amiemccracken | Apr 26, 2012 | book review, books, reading, writing
You Are a Writer by Jeff Goins is not just another book for writers. It’s one that mixes practical steps, wit, and honesty all into one big bowl and then bakes it for you. It’s about how to be a writer for the love of it and get yourself out there; not in...
by amiemccracken | Apr 10, 2012 | about me, editing, reading, writing
All those movies, the ones about people pursuing their life’s dream, the one thing that makes their heart beat faster, those movies are a bit of a downer for everyone who doesn’t know what they crave.You can’t call someone a workaholic when they are...
by amiemccracken | Mar 15, 2012 | book review, books, reading, writing
I have not had the pleasure of reading a book like this in a long time. The Night Circus is really a gem. This is the type of book that students will be studying in years to come. There is so much hidden inside, I simply cannot imagine how Erin Morgenstern does it.The...
by amiemccracken | Mar 13, 2012 | story, writing
I had an experience last week that I have never had before. Let’s see if you can feel what I felt. What do you think? This style is different from what I’m used to, please critique me in the comments.The anticipation; the bouncing knees; the slimy palms;...
