http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com Come Create Something Magical! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mary Kennedy is pleased to report that she'll be reviewing books for Book Page, the publication that goes out to every public library in the country. Her first Book Page review will appear in October. She continues to review crime fiction for the Examiner. Tina Gabrielle, is thrilled to announce that ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2010/01/06/december-2009-member-news/ Various members of the Liberty States Fiction Writers participated in the group’s street fair in Somerville. Caridad Pineiro has received 5 stars from SingleTitles.com for her November release SINS OF THE FLESH. Single Titles noted “An innovative paranormal romantic suspense series begins with SINS OF THE FLESH, where danger constantly ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/12/05/november-member-news/ Here’s a first line quiz. I will award a bag of chocolate to whomever gets all of them correct. If there is more than one person than I will draw a name from a hat. 1. My father’s family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name being Philip, my infant tongue ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/10/09/first-line-quiz-by-chris-redding/ Shobhan Bantwal appeared at the Edison Public Library on September 11th to discuss her latest release, THE SARI SHOP WIDOW. Caridad Piñeiro appeared at the DragonCon Convention in Atlanta, Georgia and participated in a panel on Staying Afloat in an Uncertain Publishing Industry. Trudy Doyle makes her Home Shopping Network debut ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/08/27/2009-september-member-news/ Many years ago—geez, I’m old enough to write that?—I worked with another occupational therapist who once commented, “Joanna, you have a story about everything!” She was right; I still do, but isn’t that what makes me a writer? So it goes that I have a story about my absolute favorite chicken ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/08/21/because-you-never-know-by-joanna-aislinn/ LSF Writers members Kathy Kulig, Tara Nina and Cris Anson signed books at the Ellora’s Cave booth at this year’s BEA. Shelley Freydont’s THE MAN FOR ME won second place in the More Than Magic contest. Caridad Pineiro and the various authors of the Colton Continuity series from Silhouette Romantic ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/08/19/member-news/ Question for 2009: What can you do as a writer to leave less of an eco-footprint on the world? Answer – plenty. While every suggestion will not work for every person, one or two small steps can actually help. Paper and pens are two of the most basic office tools, ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/08/10/save-the-world-write-green-by-kathye-quick/ You know... critters. At least that's what we call them. No, they're not a bunch of little creatures running with nuts and looking for cover. Well, not most of them. Though we've been known to hide out when involved with a new WIP and the words simply fly from our ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/08/07/importance-of-critique-groups-by-j-hali-steele/ (Originally appeared on Fresh Fiction Blog - March 10, 2008) “Where do you get your story ideas?” “Are any of your characters based on yourself or people you know?” The above are the two most frequently asked questions I hear from readers. The third most frequently asked question is, “How do you ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/08/03/write-what-you-know-by-lois-winston/ Being a published author has weird requirements. A blog is one. Another is having a glamour photo, so you look all sexy and interesting and intelligent or hot or something. I didn't want to have one, but I was almost forced to get one. Elder daughter and I went to ... http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/2009/07/31/adventures-in-promotion-by-irene-peterson/