Category Archives: writing
Short Story: The Thanksgiving Play
The Thanksgiving Play by Dorlana Vann The sun was coming over the turkey when all hell broke loose. I watched from my front row seat with panicked amusement as the cardboard sun fell on the turkey’s head. The turkey tripped the little Native American, which made him fall on the Thanksgiving filled table. The table …
Ghosts, Mystery, and Fashion
Hi Friends, Just wanted to let y’all know that my eBook (supernatural mystery/romantic comedy) “Jaclyn’s Ghost“ is Free today (November 8, 2012) and will also be free tomorrow (November 9, 2012) on Amazon. Ghosts, Mystery, and Fashion. Can this diva solve her own murder, or will she be stuck in limbo forever? After recovering from the …
No NaNoWriMo this time
Since I’m in the middle of writing a novel right now, I’m not going to be writing a draft for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). And even if I didn’t have a work-in-progress, I don’t think I’d write another book the NaNo way. I participated in my first Nanowrimo back in 2007 — The Princes of Tangleforest. …
It’s not always about you, Princess
Hi Friends, So today I thought I would tell you about other people’s work. BTW – The title of the post was overheard in conversation and is now part of my work-in-progress. I think it’s hilarious. (It is true that what you say around me might end up in a book – or on my …
What’s in a (Character) Name?
I’m trying to find a name to fit my romantic comedy’s female main character. Right now I have a placement name of Lexi Dylan, but it doesn’t fit her well, and I think it may be a little too cliché. To me, the names of my characters are just as important as any other aspect …
Free Kindle eBook: a supernatural mystery
Hi Friends, I have a free eBook for you this weekend (Friday & Saturday). Passage to Queen Mesentia. My ancient Egypt obsession, along with being a longtime paranormal fan, and my love for good old-fashioned treasure hunt stories are the inspirations behind Passage to Queen Mesentia. It is also a love story: forbidden, cursed, forever, lost, reawakened. Here is …
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