Currently, I am reading my way through The Irresistible Novel by Jeff Gerke. This book inspires me to really look at my writing on a deeper level. I’ve been reading while also working my way through the editing process of the novel I wrote. This practice has caused me to be a better editor. EachContinue reading “Description: The Irresistible Novel”
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Prologues: The Irresistible Novel
This Christmas I received a copy of The Irresistible Novel by Jeff Gerke. I’m just getting around to working my way through this book. It’s been perfect for this season of editing as each chapter is centered on an issue in writing. With each chapter the author explores how to add to your own writingContinue reading “Prologues: The Irresistible Novel”
I Wrote a Book?
Whoever said writing was easy was a big fat liar. Writing is difficult. It is so much more than words on a page. Writing contains emotion, creativity, and a lot of time. Lately, the time portion of the equation has been the hardest for me to balance. On December 30, 2015, I finished the firstContinue reading “I Wrote a Book?”
24 Book Challenge: A Book That Was Turned Into a Movie
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This is book #4 from The Ameri Brit Mom 24 Book Challenge in 2016. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, or outside influences. Title: The Mortal Instruments Book One:Continue reading “24 Book Challenge: A Book That Was Turned Into a Movie”
Highlighted Monday #2
Highlighted Mondays is a weekly meme hosted by Rebeca at “Books and Messy Buns”. Anyone can join, you just have to do the following: Pick up the book you’re currently reading (be it a physical or electronic copy) Find a sentence you like (because it’s funny or cute or mysterious or whatever you find interesting) Highlight the sentence MakeContinue reading “Highlighted Monday #2”
A Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences. Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Author: Mark Haddon Publisher: Vintage Publishing Copyright Date: 2003 Every summer whenContinue reading “A Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”
A Book Review: Go Set a Watchman (May Contain a Spoiler!)
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences. Title: Go Set a Watchman Author: Harper Lee Publisher: Penguin Random House Copyright Date: 2015 Last fall when the information about theContinue reading “A Book Review: Go Set a Watchman (May Contain a Spoiler!)”
Carving Out Time For Me
Lately I’ve been surrounded with several motivating resources: my husband, friends, family, the blogs I follow and the book I’m reading, The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst. One thing these people have all been encouraging me to pursue is my passion for writing. These are people who have seen some of my best pieces and stillContinue reading “Carving Out Time For Me”
A Book Review: Not a Drop to Drink
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences. https://www.overdrive.com/media/1401049/not-a-drop-to-drink Title: Not a Drop to Drink Author: Mindy McGinnis Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Copyright Date: 2013 Over the past several monthsContinue reading “A Book Review: Not a Drop to Drink”
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