Blogger: Mary Keeley
I recently picked up a novel for a light-reading break, but also to research competition for several of my clients. A traditional CBA publisher had published the book a few years ago. Although I’d never read any …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I recently picked up a novel for a light-reading break, but also to research competition for several of my clients. A traditional CBA publisher had published the book a few years ago. Although I’d never read any …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
We all have our favorite brands, from toothpaste to cars, and we recognize their packaging when we see them. Almost automatically, subconsciously, our brains send quick reminders of the reasons we prefer them to other similar products. …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
My daughter made up a crazy, mixed-up story for her two young children. My granddaughter laughed with delight at the silliness of a school bus taking her to her brother’s school and the messed up order of …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I am traveling from the Books & Such bi-annual retreat for clients today and won’t be able to respond to your comments. Today’s blog was originally posted over a year ago and ignited a great conversation. I …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
We humans like variety. We have four hundred sixty real dog breeds to choose from according to the American Kennel Club. Fashion trends change every season. Some people read mostly nonfiction while others prefer fiction, and we …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
My precious grandson leaves for basic training in the Marines soon. I took it in stride when he went away to college. That was a normal part of life, and he’d be back home on weekends and …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Most writers and bloggers are averse to broaching controversial issues. We would prefer to avoid polarizing subjects because we want to be popular, and writers surely don’t want to lose followers, especially readers. But the truth is …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I often remind writers that whatever you write about, whether in fiction or nonfiction, it’s all about the reader. This will always be true. So then, this begs the obvious question.
How well do you know …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
I saw a terrific list of the 12 worst book endings (below) and couldn’t resist sharing it with you. After you’ve read this article, let’s talk.
Endings are very, very hard. Pressure,
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
An author’s unique voice is a big part of his or her brand identity. While reviewing a client’s new manuscript this week, I was struck by how well this author has mastered this area of craft. It …