Yes, I know it’s already been out for five years. However, this was the first novel I ever wrote, and I have learned a lot about the craft of writing in those five years. Thus, I went back and re-edited/re-wrote…
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Better To Have Loved is on Pre-Order!
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Tales From Bulfinche’s Pub at 99 cents!
Tales From Bulfinche’s Pub– the first book in the beloved Murphy’s Lore humorous fantasy series now only 99 cents! Let’s admit it. The world is far from perfect. Nobody believes in magic anymore. Or gods. Or vampires. Hope itself is on…
Age of Druids,Book #9 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order!
Read the exciting conclusion of the Druid’s Brooch Series, set in the time of St. Patrick! GET YOUR COPY WHILE IT’S ONLY 99 cents! Clíodhna has three children and a missing husband, and now finds herself in the middle of…
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Win a subscription to Audible!
Win a Subscription to AUDIBLE! (2) Winners of Three-Month Audible Subscriptions Plus various audio and paperback book winners (randomly selected) (randomly selected)
Stone Forged – New Release!
Two years ago, they ended an invasion. Now, they must prevent an uprising. When peace is shattered by a southern king, the northern Ó Mordha tribesmen must once again join the fight. As the freed invaders amass at the seat…
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Smashwords July sale! 50% off all my books!
All my books will be on sale in July! All my books on Smashwords will be 50% off for the month of July (except those already at 99c or free). Check them out at SMASHWORDS today! Smashwords sells all known formats…
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My New YouTube Channel!
I have a YouTube channel! Come check out my videos, and like and subscribe to get new content notifications. Please comment and share, as well! CLICK HERE! I have a few videos on writing craft, a few book trailers, an…
Voting for the Rone Awards is here!
My book, Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. is up for a Rone Award! But my book needs your help! I need your votes! Please go to the InD’Tale Magazine page HERE Week 3 and cast your vote! Yes, you must…
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Harcourt’s Mountain re-release!
AWARD-WINNING NOVEL, ‘HARCOURT’S MOUNTAIN’ IS BEING RE-RELEASED, APRIL 2020 HARCOURT’S MOUNTAIN by ELAINE DODGE, originally released in late 2013 is now being re-launched in April 2020 by Read ME Ink Books. A new cover, a light edit and a…
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Posted in Travel, Writing
Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. in Rone Awards Voting!
BOTH Past Storm and Fire and Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. have made the reader voting phase of InD’Tale Magazine’s RONE awards! Unfortunately, I must choose one, as the votes usually get split when one author has two books, so…
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Fantastic reviews for Age of Secrets!
Buy your copy here! Reviews are coming in for Age of Secrets, book #8 in The Druid’s Brooch Series The latest is from the April 2020 issue of InD’Tale Magazine, giving Age of Secrets 4.5 stars out of 5, and…
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Age of Secrets, Book #8 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now LIVE! . Fingin has no drive in his life until he finds a half-drowned dog who becomes his best friend. That friend leads him to a cottage where…
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Posted in History, Writing
Posted in History, Writing
Author Newsletters
Author Newsletter WHY? – To create a relationship with your readers and build a fanbase Platforms: Each one has its own costs and pros/cons. Check each one’s details for which one works best for you. Shifting from one…
Writer’s Block
Writer’s Block By Christy Nicholas What is it? Wikipedia defines Writer’s Block as a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. Some authors experience…
A Conversation with Melora Johnson, author of Earthbound
Today, I am hosting a fantastic newly published author, Melora Johnson! Her first novel is being published on January 15th, 2020 by Tirgearr Publishing. Click here! Thank You I’d like to start by thanking Christy for hosting me…
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Age of Secrets (Druid’s Brooch #8) is on pre-order!
Age of Secrets, Book #8 of The Druid’s Brooch Series, is now on pre-order! . Release date is March 11, 2020. . Fingin has no drive in his life until he finds a half-drowned dog who becomes his best friend.…
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Reviews – where do authors get them?
Reviews for your book By Christy Nicholas So, you’ve written your first draft. You’ve bled, sweated, and cried to get it professionally edited, published it (either with a publisher or on your own), and now it’s out there like…
Science Fiction Giveaway!
Win up to 14+ Science Fiction eBooks + Bonus Paperbacks! (2) Grand Prize “Gift Baskets” of ALL eBooks! (14+) Winners of Individual eBooks (randomly selected titles)
Past Storm and Fire is a Discovered Diamond!
The lovely folks at Discovering Diamonds have posted a review of Past Storm and Fire. Here’s an excerpt. Please visit their site for the entire review! How often do we find that it takes a crisis or a disaster…
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Posted in History, Writing
Dialogue vs. Narrative vs. Action in Writing Novels
Dialogue vs. Narrative vs. Action Definitions: Dialogue: The words exchanged by characters in a conversation. Narrative: a report of related events presented to readers. Action: a description of the physical occurrences in a story. A well-balanced story…
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