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Friday, May 27, 2011

Friday Round-Up - #158


Gail Gaymer Martin, of Writing Fiction Right, lists the components of "a keeper." Note: "A keeper" is a book the reader doesn't want to lend to anyone for fear of not getting it back.


Debut author, Rosslyn Elliott, discusses translating historical times for the reader. She gets the brain cells firing in directions I would never have considered.


Happy weekend!

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15 comments:

  1. Sarah ForgraveMay 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    "A keeper" is a book the reader doesn't want to lend to anyone for fear of not getting it back.

    Wow, I love that definition. Thanks for sharing the links, Susan!

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  2. NancyMay 27, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I like the way Gail asks questions of your story and if you can't say yes, she gives you ideas so you can evertually answer in the affirmative. Very helpful post.

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  3. Marja Verschoor-MeijersMay 27, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks for your weekly round up Susan, useful and fun like always. Yes, I love that word too, a keeper... Can we use it for blogs?

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  4. Karen LangeMay 27, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I liked Rosslyn's discussion about the historical topic. Thanks for the links. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings,
    Karen

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  5. KristenMay 28, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Two fantastic blogs.
    Thanks, Susan.

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  6. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 28, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Hi Sarah -

    Sorry I've been AWOL. Work and a migraine kept my Internet wanderings to a minimum this week.

    I liked the definition too. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  7. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 28, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Hi Marja -

    Gail is a highly respected author and teacher. I need to spend more time at her blog. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  8. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Nancy -

    Yes, her article was practical. I like her methods.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  9. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Karen -

    I try to get tips that every writer can use or adapt to their genre. Her post raised some interesting points.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  10. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Kristen -

    I'm glad you found the links worthwhile. Both these ladies are on my blogroll. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  11. Sandra Heska KingMay 29, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    uI own way too many keepers. :)

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  12. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Sandra -

    Yes, and I have the bookshelves to prove it!

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  13. Carla GadeMay 29, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    That was a great article by Rosslyn. And Gail's post is FULL of wonderful advice. Her blog is a treasure trove for any fiction writer, but I think a secret to many. I'm so glad you shared it!

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  14. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 29, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Carla -

    Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the articles as much as I did. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  15. Rosslyn ElliottJune 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Thank you so much, Susan, Karen and Carla! I appreciate you stopping by.

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