Tag Archives: fiction

Guest Author, Gemma Brocato

Posted on November 6, 2014 by RaineBalkera

I’ve read this book and enjoyed it a lot so am pleased to be able to feature Gemma on my blog and to help promote her latest publication. Exposed To Passion (Five Senses Series Book #3) Gemma Brocato Genre: Contemporary … Continue reading →

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Books and Reading Wednesday

Posted on September 18, 2014 by RaineBalkera

I’m a day late for this post, but better late than never, so here goes. The Reading Fun Quick Five comes courtesy of Rakes and Rascals and Mishka Jenkins Books and Reading Wednesday — Some Questions. Here are this week’s … Continue reading →

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Romance Writers Weekly Blog Hop

Posted on September 9, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Thank you for hopping over from Elizabeth Janette‘s blog (or Mikki Cobber — bit of a mix-up, sorry!). Either way, I’m glad you found me 😀 This week’s Romance Writers Weekly Blog Hop questions come from Beth Carter. Thank’s, Beth! What’s your … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wisdom 2

Posted on August 27, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Another Writer’s Write article I’d like to discuss on Wednesday Wisdom is: Top 10 Tips for Plotting your story. (© Amanda Patterson) Write the ending first. Choose your antagonist before you choose your protagonist. Give your characters physical story goals. … Continue reading →

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Monday Mish-Mosh

Posted on August 25, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Truer words were never spoken. Wish it were easier for me to get into a better writing routine than the one I’ve found myself muddling through since obtaining this website take-over job for an old friend. NOT complaining, of course. Thanking … Continue reading →

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A Writer on Reading II

Posted on August 14, 2014 by RaineBalkera

So, a bit more thought on reading writing in order to better understand my writing as a writer. Brunettes I’ve yet to read a story . . . wait . . . I just remembered one that had a blond … Continue reading →

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A Writer on Reading

Posted on August 13, 2014 by RaineBalkera

**WARNING: This is going to seem rant-ish, and I even jokingly claim it at the end, but it isn’t, really. It’s just observation notes taken after a lot of reading over the past few months.** Reading Writing and Questioning Writers For the … Continue reading →

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Romance Weekly Blog Hop — July 15 #LoveWriteChat

Posted on July 15, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Thank you for hopping over from Dani Jace‘s post. This week’s questions come from the scrumptious Jo Richardson. Sorry I missed you guys last week, but it was a rare, fun holiday excursion for me, and one in which doing … Continue reading →

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on Being Supportive

Posted on June 25, 2014 by RaineBalkera

I’m going to mention something I’ve grappled with my whole life and am not the least bit proud nor thrilled about sharing — share, I must, though. Last week the ex took us to dinner before our son set off … Continue reading →

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Romance Weekly Blog Hop June 24 #LoveWriteChat

Posted on June 24, 2014 by RaineBalkera

Do you like to read romance novels? Wouldn’t you like to know more about your favorite authors? Well you came to the right place! Join the writers of Romance Weekly as we go behind the scenes of our books and … Continue reading →

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