Author Archive: Dorlana Vann

Transforming a Villainess into a Heroine

I’m working on edits for my second book in my Trouble with Men Series – The Trouble with Scarecrows. And one of the biggest challenges I’ve had with this book is my female protagonist, Brenda Fisher. If you’ve read Book 1, The Trouble with Snowmen, then you know she is the antagonist in that story. …

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The Romance Reviews Year End Splash Party

Hi Friends, I am participating in this years Year End Splash Party at The Romance Reviews. They have more than 300 participating authors and publishers and more than 300 prizes during November (including an eBook copy of The Trouble with Snowmen). Grand prize is an Amazon Kindle Fire HD7 sponsored by Blushing Books. All you have to …

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Free: Jaclyn’s Ghost eBook Tuesday – Saturday

Happy Halloween Everyone! I am giving away my romantic comedy/ghost story October 27, 2015 – October 31, 2015. Jaclyn’s Ghost   Ghosts, Mystery, and Fashion. Can this diva solve her own murder, or will she be stuck in limbo forever? After recovering from the shock of seeing her own dead body, (still dressed to kill from …

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True Story – October’s Book and Movie Get-together

True Story Novel: (2006) Written by Michael Finkel Movie: (2015) Directed by Rupert Goold Screenplay by Rupert Goold and David Kajganich The set up: Five of us (women ages 22-48) pick a book that has been made into a movie. We read the book and then get together for thematic food, to discuss the book, …

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The Trouble with Snowmen is on Tour!

Click on the banner to check out the reviews. Love and Laughter, Dorlana Click Here to purchase >> The Trouble with Snowmen -eBook- ( Amazon for $2.99) Snowmen drift into your life like they were sent from above. The relationship is great, rolls right along, and builds. Everything seems perfect … until a little heat is introduced. Then they melt, …

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I’m blogging at Soul Mate Publishing Today

Hop on over to Soul Mate Publishing’s Blog – my post:  It’s Not You, It’s Your Writing – How to Not Take Critiques Personally  is up. I’ve used a few famous quotes to help demonstrate my views on how to develop thicker skin by looking at critiques in a different light. Check it out if you have a chance. Love …

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Writing Diary #7 & a Short Story

Now that the first book in my Trouble with Men series has launched I can focus more on my other projects. I’ve been working on the edits I received from my editor for book 2, The Trouble with Scarecrows, and I’m also working on the 2nd draft of my YA fairy tale inspired novel – …

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