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A place to discuss the writing process, successes, or anything else related to writing fiction.

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Created By: Marta Stephens
Latest Activity: May 11

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Hello and what's everyone up to?
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Hey guys. I guess everyone here is as busy as me but wanted to drop in and find out how everyone is doing. Anything new in your writing careers? Lea Schizas http://editingservices.tripod.com/ Continue

Started by Lea Schizas. Last reply by Marta Stephens Mar 25.

A Happy New Year is Just Around the Corner!
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2007 was a great year. My first novel was published by the first publisher I approached and it's been a perfect match. I worked harder than I ever worked at anything before in my life. I tried seve... Continue

Started by Marta Stephens. Last reply by Lea Schizas Mar 4.

My Quick Editing Tip List

When I began to write fiction, I sponged up all I could about the craft as quickly others were willing to impart their knowledge. Since then, I’ve weeded through the do’s and the don’ts and picked ... Continue

Tagged: writing, editing, grammar

Started by Marta Stephens Oct. 6, 2007

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Comment by Lisa Logan on May 3, 2008 at 12:07am: Hi group! Everybody busy writing?

Comment by Likai Chen on March 26, 2008 at 9:56pm: Hello, everyone! I'm Mr. Likai Chen. I live in China and a freelance author writing fictions in English. I'm new here and I hope all friends here could help me with writing.

I had my first juvenile fiction, Shuisheng the Mallard, published by Mill Creek Press in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2007. It tells a group of wild ducks flying south for the coming winter. A lot of dangers on their way. How they manage to excape the dangers? Can they arrive at their winter home in the south of China?

Also a lot of beautiful Chinese folk tales and Chinese traditional illustrations in the storybook that attract a lot of American children and adults.

I want to hear your comments on my book, friends, because you, the great authors, can give valuable comments that will help me with my future writing. Thank you!

Comment by Susan Whitfield on March 25, 2008 at 9:57am: Good morning, everyone. I thought I'd check on you since it has been a while. Now that my third novel is on the editor's desk, I'm trying to catch up on a few blogs. I'm heading to the midWest this weekend if I can cross the waters in MO. I plan to take along a car seat organizer stuffed with sell sheets, bookmarks, and business cards, along with a few review copies. I plan to stop at bookstores and libraries along my route and introduce myself. Of course, I always tuck a box containing both novels in the back. I haven't tried doing promo on a personal trip, but, hey! Why not? It may be beneficial. At least I'll meet some new folks.

Comment by Lydia Nolan on March 21, 2008 at 3:52pm: Hi. I've got a question for you formal "authors." As you well know, I have only been classified as an "author" in journal/college entries, and a contest winning. What do I do when an editor asks for any writings I may have to showcase on their website, do I just send it, do I take this as a compliment, or what; ask for money, WHAT!?!

I am bound to be published this year, I BELIEVE!!! Someone tell me, if you can, help!

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Great time at Mystery Authors Book Signing April 5 at B & N

Glad to say the Book Signing yesterday, April 5, at Barnes & Noble -
Arlington Heights, IL was a fun time & great success. We canvassed the store, sold our books and made new friends.
Now I have even more photos to add to my 2008 Book Signing page at
www.morganmandel.com

Here's one to start out with.
Morgan Mandel
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NEW 2008 BOOKSIGNINGS PAGE at www.morganmandel.com

You can find this photo & others, plus news on future book signings on the new, colorful page, 2008booksignings, which you can access by clicking on my profile photo on the main page at www.morganmandel.com or clicking the tab in the Morgan Lite Section.
Hope you enjoy them.
Morgan Mandel

GIRL OF MY DREAMS BOOK LAUNCH PARTY

Morgan & Chicago-North RWA Buddy & Right Hand Helper at the Event, Deb Rittle
Gorgeous Flowers From Deb

Sue McCarthy Walden, Morgan, Sue Cherf, Morgan's husband, Paul

Family En Masse

Good Friends & Fans, Al & Rosemary

Morgan Mandel & Husband, Paul

My Impressions - Barbara Walters Show & Academy Awards - Morgan Mandel

I've got a sore throat, which means a cold or the dreaded flu, but I got bored with sleeping.

To break the monotony, I watched Barbara Walters interview:

Miley Cyrus - or Destiny Hope Cyrus, which was the first name her parents gave her. She's 15 years old and already owns an entire wing in her parents' home. What a life!
Very engaging young girl who seems to have her head on straight despite all of her notoriety.

I also watched Barbara Walters interview Ellen Page, a very pretty 21 year old, very sensible, but she just had to close the interview singing a song which I can't get out of my head - nice little ditty.

Vanessa Williams - who spoke about the controversy over her nude photos and admitted they weren't worth it in the long run. Very lovely woman who admitted she, like many other movie stars, uses Botox.

Harrison Ford - who says his new Indiana Jones movie, set for release in May, will not hide the passage of time. Harrison himself is now 65, but doesn't look it.

I love the glamor of the Academy Awards. I particularly enjoy watching what the stars wear and how their hair is done. Sometimes they look completely different in person than on the sample movie clips shown.

Many of the women are wearing strapless gowns - which always make me a bit nervous - how do they keep them up without spilling out of them?

Anyway, I haven't seen any of the movies, but will eventually do so on DVD.

I just watched Tilda Swinton win supporting actress. She looked totally surprised. It was refreshing to see that much spontaneity.

Anyway, I'm signing off now so I can enjoy the rest of the Awards - Also to Dream that some day my romantic comedy, GIRL OF MY DREAMS by Morgan Mandel can be made into a movie - Well, I did say it was a dream, didn't I?

Morgan Mandel
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Girl of My Dreams by Morgan Mandel Now Available For Order

Hi everyone,
After all the stress of the Holiday Season, you'll need a break. Consider ordering Girl of My Dreams, my new romantic comedy about an assistant turned reality show contestant, to be shipped after 1/1/08. (Guys, if you order early, you'll be set for a Valentine's Day gift!)

WHAT'S GIRL OF MY DREAMS ABOUT?
When food poisoning strikes the set of a new reality show, Jillian, the straitlaced assistant, steps in and becomes a contestant. The transformed Jillian is swept up into travel and adventure, as each round brings her closer to winning the millionaire. Too bad he's not the one she loves.

Order information for print books is at:
http://www.hardshell.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=Morgan+Mandel
If you prefer ebooks, at present Girl of My Dreams is also available at All Romance Ebooks. You can't miss it at:
www.allromanceebooks.com
I'll let you know when it also comes up at Amazon.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Morgan Mandel
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