Posts I loved this week

The weather around here might be freezing but the posts are smoking. This week was another one of those where I didn’t know where to start reading. There were so many outstanding posts out there. Absolutely delicious! A huge thanks to everyone for these gems!

Looking for that next great read, I love reading book reviews. This post by Winter Bayne is awesome because it has several reviews, with the covers and her thoughts on them. They sound outstanding. Yum!

A great post from the Huffington Post, 6 Survival Tips for Women Writers by  made me wonder how seriously I take my writing. It’s not only thought-provoking, it really has great ideas. While I perused the site, I came along this very interesting post on Fifty Shades of Grey by  titled Fifty Shades of Grey and the Anti-Feminist Critique. A great site, the Huffington Post has tons of interesting articles but also resources. Check out this page for Writing Tips.

I never knew how the #1000Speak for Compassion had started. Check out the video right here. This great cause is going around the world and it’s gathering a huge amount of support. Isn’t that wonderful? Want to know more? Here’s the site.

I loved this post from Open Hearted Musings because it gave me the idea of continuing the theme of Compassion past the February 20 day and continuing it all year. What a great idea!

Chris McMullen has hit the 100 000 views mark and in this post he shares his tricks on how to do just that with your blog. They’re easy to follow, with step-by-step guides on where to go and what to click on. Even better, he also has links to other sources with even more help. If you find the post helpful, thank Chris. He’s sharing those tricks out of the goodness of his heart. What a wonderful post!

This post hit me like a brick wall. I do everyone of these and make writing so much harder than it has to be. True and insightful, this post is for every writer who’s ever had trouble writing. A huge thanks to the Crimson League for this very compassionate post!

Sick of some of the cheesy things that happen in romance? Then this post is for you. Funny and so well written, it’s a top ten list of annoying things in Romance Books. A huge thank you to Part Time Monster for that awesome post!

Hilarious and with great pictures to boot, I loved this post by Suzie81 Speaks. Check it out and see what the fuss is about with this awesome blog!…Yeey! She’s got blogging tips!

Writerology had this awesome post on how to design solid characters. I like nothing more than a character that has depth and is not one-dimensional so this post was a hit with me because it’s a great checklist for my characters. What a fantastic post from an awesome site!

Have you ever been writing and realize you need to go back and change everything? That has happened to me and it’s gut-wrenching. This post on the Snowflake Method of writing promises quicker results and less changes. I read it up and thought it’s absolutely awesome. A big thank you to Advanced Fiction Writing, a site full of resources!

Wondering how to publish your book? Check out these two insightful posts by Wise Ink. The first one, 5 Myths About Self-Publishing then compare that to 5 Myths About Traditional Publishing. Absolutely eye-opening.

If you’re looking for a guaranteed good read, here are Dabney’s Best from 2014. She’s a regular reviewer on the site All About Romance and always knows what books are good and which are better left on the shelf. I’m adding some of her books to my list and heading to the bookstore as soon as I can!

A huge congratulations to Callum McLaughlin for the release of Seeking Solace. Callum is incredibly talented and his poetry is pure beauty.

Finally, a little love for you on Valentine’s Day!

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Posts I loved this week

It’s February and freezing around here. Still, these posts make my day, cheer me up and enlighten me. What would I do without you guys? A huge thanks to everyone for their fabulous posts!

I’m so excited about this initiative. I’m so impressed with the numbers it has already generated. There is so much kindness in the world and this is just a small demonstration of it. A huge thank you to The Qwiet Muse for this post. While you’re there, check out this post. It’s absolutely beautiful. It’s an honest love story and, like most of them are, it’s both wondrous and so true, it grabbed my heart and didn’t let go. I can’t recommend it enough. *Sigh*

Those wonderful If We Were Having Coffee posts are incredible; I simply love them. Check out this awesome one from Write On Sisters and, if you’re curious about the idea, they came from the one and only Part Time Monster.

I was waiting eagerly for Rose B. Fisher’s debut at Sourcerer. That blog has the most impressive group of writers and contributors ever, so I was thrilled to see that Rose F. was going to join them. She didn’t disappoint. What an excellent post!

Check out this beautiful post from Open Hearted Musings on smiling for inner peace. From the amazing quotes to the cutie babies, I just loved it. What an uplifting post!

Interesting Literature has this post with 10 Free Online Resources to Improve your writing. They’re truly great sites so I recommend checking them out. For example, Positive Writer, one of those sites, has this great post on the Top 50 Writing Blogs for 2015. That’s just one of the sites recommended.

If you’re considering starting your own blog, check out this site. The Blogstarter takes you gently though the steps on getting a blog set up with pictures and free videos. If your cup of tea is a website, check out this site with step by step instructions for webs on WordPress by The WebsiteSetUp.

If you’re looking for writing resources, might I suggest Adirondack Editing? Check out this resources page and see if you can’t find what you’re looking for there. They have everything from scams to top blogs for authors.

I certainly needed this post on 10 Ways to Declutter Your Mind For Clarity, Focus and Peace from Tiny Buddha. What an amazing blog!

Looking for a new site full of writing, advertising and cover resources? Check out Chris Mcmullen‘s site. Just an example of why it’s great, here’s his link page!

Looking for a site with blogging resources? Try One Cool Site. It’s got WordPress blogging tips, tools, tutorials and so much more!

Finally, a little quote,

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(credit: goodreads.com)

P.S. Did I miss a post that you adored or do you know a blog that’s amazing? Let me know! I’d love to hear about it!

Posts I loved this week

What a wonderful week in posts. While we were buried in snow, bloggers out there were busy. A big thank you to everyone who wrote these inspirational posts!

Why Social Media is important to your writing career by Laura Kaye from Writers in the Storm.

9 Habits of Successful Writers on Twitter was a great informative post from Savvy Writers and e-Books online. A huge thanks for those tips.

I’m with Steve Vernon on this one. Plotting works. Check out the post for reasons why.

The Sprint Shack had a wonderful idea for those writers who are stuck with Writers Block. Check it out here.

I always appreciate good humour and this post has just that…plus extra tips from Gene’O and a great music video. A huge thanks to Just Gene’O for that great post!

A very informative post on how to deal with reviews, good or bad from Musings and Marvels but found through Steve Vernon so a big thanks to him for the tip!

This post is a thought-provoking analysis of Jamie Fraser from Outlander and poses the question, Is he a dreamboat or a Douchebag? I loved how unbiased it was and that it made me think. A huge thank you to All About Romance for this excellent post!

I loved this one because it was so wise, insightful and beautifully written. I read it and sighed with delight. What a wonderful post from Open Hearted Musings!

Part Time Monster wrote an incredibly beautiful, moving post about a life-changing decision. The writing not only touched me but it moved me so that I had to include it here. Check it out. It’s so powerful.

A very cute post, 10 Reasons why being a Writer is Like Being Santa Claus made me grin, then laugh out loud. A big thank you to Tara Sparling for that gem.

Heather B. Costa has this lovely post about a commute in London. I’ve lived in London and not only is it just like Heather describes, it can be very lonely and scary. Her post was absolutely beautiful. What a delight to read!

Finally, a little picture to make you smile,

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(credit: the-funny-pictures.com)