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STORYTELLER. I put down what comes out on the PC and the tale takes a mind of it's own. It's great fun! But when it ceases to be fun, this 'teller's done

Ellensburg, WA
Joined March 2013
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D.A.Grady@dagsnotes I wrote this novel- a tale fabricated in 1996!! Not sure how it happened, but as you read it, you'll see a mirror image of what goes on in our nation today as we all try to find out ........
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“The goal of a novel is to hold the reader’s attention. Write, fail, and then write better. The wastepaper basket is your friend. It’s God’s gift to the writer. You become a writer by writing, so do it.” – Margaret Atwood – The Editors
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Pay attention to the flow and cadence of your work. Does a sentence sound like it needs another word or two to round it off? #amwriting :-)
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“The best gift EVER is the gift of a great 5***** review to an author. Trust us. Who would know better?” – The Editors
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NEW RELEASE! Bright Treasures – a full-length mystery by our own @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2L764GJ YOU won’t want to miss this one! #Cozy #Mystery #Romance #Humor #audiobook #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #iTunes #Walmart #BookBoost #SNRTG #IndieBooksPromo #authorRT
NOW in Audio! Snowbound for Christmas & Other Stories written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by @JulieBealVO amzn.to/2KikqB5 or adbl.co/2A20NIO & apple.co/2zcBTXp #Christmas #Romance #WWII #Bookboost #RomHero #TW4RW #SNRTG #IARTG
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“Book blurbs are advertising copy. DON’T rehash your story. If you’ve already given your storyline away, what reason is there for a potential reader to buy it? Blurbs MUST capture reader’s attention. Use quotes. Think big!” – Annie Acorn – The Editors
NEW RELEASE! Two Reservations for Christmas – a Luna Lake Cabins novel by @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2ywXVSr Can love overcome the past? #Kindle #iTunes #Kobo #Walmart #Nook #Romance #Christmas #Romance #BookBoost #SWRTG #TW4RW #IARTG #authorRT
Accident? Suicide? In his gut, it felt more like murder. BRIGHT TREASURES – a full-length mystery by our own @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2L764GJ YOU won’t want to miss this one! #Cozy #Romance #Humor #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #iTunes #Walmart #BookBoost #SNRTG #RomHero #authorRT
NOW in Audio! How to Survive a Home Purchase written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by Rebecca Ortiz @radiobecChicago amzn.to/2GNeNZd or adbl.co/2JyNgML & apple.co/2GIM23D #Audiobook #Mortgage #HomePurchase #FlipHome #SNRTG #IARTG #authorRT
Do YOU have all these stand alone stories? #LunaLakeCabins by our @Annie_Acorn Start with Luna Lake Cabins-The First Year amzn.to/16PhEhp #AppleBooks #Kobo #Nook #Walmart #Romance #BestRead #Bookplugs #SNRTG #BYNR #authorRT
Mystery, romance, humor, and a touch of fantasy – all rolled into one cozy mystery?!? Our @Annie_Acorn got a little carried away with this one. Do you agree? BRIGHT TREASURES amzn.to/2L764GJ #Cozy #Mystery #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #iTunes #Walmart #BookBoost #IARTG #WowBooks
NEW RELEASE! A Christmas for Forgiving by @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2SeZhe0 Having trouble getting in the spirit? This one will do it! #MustRead #SmallTown #Family #Christmas #Dog #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #Walmart #BookBoost #IARTG #SNRTG #ASMSG #authorRT
The best editors have an 'ear' that allows them to polish a writer's work/teapot without turning it into a chair or, most importantly, removing the writer's unique voice. These specialists are always tuned into cadence and flow. So must you be. #amediting #writingcommunity :-)
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NOW in Audio! The Magic Sand Dollar written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by @JillCofskyVoice Perfect for the SUV! amzn.to/2vhRUer or adbl.co/2vTUuUP & apple.co/2vcmXEI #Kidlit #Christian #Faith #SUV #RoadTrip #Bookboost #SNRTG #authorRT
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“I've studied the work of other authors – how did they draw me in, their dialogue, flow, cadence, plot development, word choices – for more decades than I'll admit. Still learning things from others – a great, free resource.” – Annie Acorn – The Editors
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Shorter chapters are fine. In fact, some famous ones only contained one word. Also, from a purely engineering standpoint, shorter chapters/sections can allow some readers to perceive a story as moving faster. Don’t worry about length. Just write your story. #writingcommunity :-)
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HELP US get the message out! So You’ve Lost a Limb by @dagsnotes amzn.to/1WUAYwU Help for the patient, the #caregivers and the family members from a fellow amputee and expert. #amputees #audiobook #WoundedWarrior #iTunes #Kobo #Nook #Bookboost #SNRTG #PDF1 #authorRT
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