Introducing The Emotional Amplifier Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi.
Tag: One Stop for Writers
Writers, Have You Heard? Angela and Becca have ANOTHER Thesaurus + Giveaway
Congratulations to Erin Ellison who won WOOD, WIRE and WINGS from last week's blog. For those of you who didn't win--you'll get a second chance when I feature Kirsten Larson's publication journey in an upcoming blog. ****** As many of you know, I am a HUGE fan of One Stop for Writers and Writers Helping Writers,… Continue reading Writers, Have You Heard? Angela and Becca have ANOTHER Thesaurus + Giveaway
What Do Your Eyes Communicate?
Congratulations to Linda Phillips for winning THE HEART CHANGER from last week's blog. ****** This week I have something different for you. The first time I went out in public with my Covid mask and saw other people in their masks, I thought about how as a writer, I try to capture nonverbal expressions to… Continue reading What Do Your Eyes Communicate?
Meet My New Experts: Four Korean War Veterans
Congratulations to Jo Lynn Worden who won an autographed copy of "God's Blessings of Fall." Thanks to everyone who entered this popular giveaway. ******* I've been plotting and thinking about my next book, which is tentatively titled, TOXIC. It will be a sequel to HALF-TRUTHS with Kate's younger brother, Woody, as the main character. In… Continue reading Meet My New Experts: Four Korean War Veterans
Behind the Scenes with The Thesauri Queens: An Interview with Angela Ackerman and Rebecca Puglisi
Congratulations to Sandra Warren who won the 15 minute Zoom Author Interview with Marsha Diane Arnold from last week's blog. She donated it to West Marion Elementary School in Marion, NC. ********* Many of you have heard me extol the virtues of ONE STOP FOR WRITERS a rich, on-line writing tool. I've also frequently mentioned the creators… Continue reading Behind the Scenes with The Thesauri Queens: An Interview with Angela Ackerman and Rebecca Puglisi
A NEW Emotional Thesaurus Book is Coming!
As many of you know, I am a big fan of Angela Ackerman's and Becca Puglisi's blog, Writer's Helping Writers, their Emotional Thesauri, and their incredible online tool, One Stop for Writers. Not only is this dynamic duo dedicated to helping other writers--their materials are excellent. (See their Pinterest board for a simple of their resources.) Their new book… Continue reading A NEW Emotional Thesaurus Book is Coming!
Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them: An Audio Book Review
As most of you know, I generally review books for children or teens. But every once in awhile I share books for adults. This time, I'm tackling a serious topic in a book by psychologist, Dr. Susan Forward: Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them. Before listening to this book, I had never heard the word misogynistic… Continue reading Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them: An Audio Book Review
Shared WIP Tag IV: Questions on Writing
Congratulations to my Grand Prize Winner, Charlene Lutes, who won a Hattie doll and an autographed copy of Hattie On Her Way; and to Connie Saunders who won an autographed copy of the book. Thanks to so many of you who entered this giveaway. Make sure you check out Clara's blog for a wonderful writerly giveaway! *********** I… Continue reading Shared WIP Tag IV: Questions on Writing
A Customized Emotional Wound Created for Half-Truths!
I don't typically blog twice in one week, but I couldn't wait to share some news with you. Remember when I posted about Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi's new Emotional Thesaurus two weeks ago? A few days later I received this email from Angela: I am thrilled that you've won a Custom Description Thesaurus Entry from Becca and… Continue reading A Customized Emotional Wound Created for Half-Truths!
The Emotional Wound Thesaurus + Three Stories of Perseverance
Today I have a special post as part of the Writers Persevere event that authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi are running for the next few days to celebrate their newest book, The Emotional Wound Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Psychological Trauma. This book looks at the difficult experiences embedded in our character’s backstory which… Continue reading The Emotional Wound Thesaurus + Three Stories of Perseverance