It also allows me to share a part of the world that I love with my readers. I enjoy reading books set in other countries, and I am sure other readers do, too. This way, they can sample a few of the places and locations I love so much. Do you like to read stories set in familiar places or would you rather learn about new places? Let me know in the comments below! Then hop over to PG Forte to see what she has to say about location, location, location!
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Tip #3: I let myself cheat. This may sound counter-intuitive, but it works for me. My usual quota when I am writing a new story is 1000 words a day for a minimum of six days a week. If I’m really balking at writing that many words, I tell myself I just need to do five hundred that day. Five hundred is easy! It’s just a couple pages! I can do that no problem! Once I’ve started, I often get into a groove and reach my 1000 words with very little trouble. It’s just getting started that’s hard. What do you do to prevent procrastination? Any tips for me? Then hop over to Jill Haymaker for more bits of wisdom.
What about you? What do you do to cheer yourself up? Comment below, then hop over to Jill Haymaker for her take on this topic.
Leading off of that is “second chance.” Many people narrow this trope to a couple who was once together but split up for some reason and are now trying again. Personally, I expand it to include people who are looking for love in a second (or third) relationship because their first ended in death or divorce. This is a really strong trope for older characters, because let’s be honest…there are very few forty-plus year old people who haven’t had at least one serious relationship. In Strictly by the Book (releasing Thursday—squeeeee!!!!) you’ll find several popular tropes:
A trope I enjoy as a reader but probably will never write is “billionaire.” After all, who wouldn’t mind falling in love with a powerful man or woman who has driven themselves to succeed and now can treat their lover to anything their heart desires? What tropes do you enjoy? What themes get you to immediately pick up a book? Let me know below. Then hop over to Jenna Da Sie to find out what she likes to read and write!
What is one of your favourite spring recipes? Share below, then hop over to Leslie Hachtel and see what deliciousness she is serving up!
Rafe’s nerves were being rubbed raw by the need to smile and chat and generally appear like he was having a good time. He woke early on the day of his sister’s wedding, determined to work off his tension by swimming several laps in the resort’s largest pool. An open-air stairwell provided a view of his destination. He hesitated at the first landing, arrested by the sight of Sunflower Woman exiting from the corresponding stairwell on the opposite side of the pool. She had a spring in her step that he envied, as if she hadn’t a care in the world. Her colourful loose wrap fluttered as she practically danced on the tiles, pausing at a park bench placed to overlook the ocean. Above her, the rising sun stained the fronds of the palm trees orange. Her dark hair gleamed bronze and copper. She didn’t stand still long. He had noticed she rarely did. Moments later she stepped onto the beach and vanished from view. Even though she had been alone, she hadn’t seemed lonely. He used to feel that way, too, preferring his own company to any other. So why did a solitary swim no longer seem like the solace he needed? What did you think? I’d love to hear your comments! Then hop over to Jenna Da Sie for her flash fiction composition
That being said, our only pets right now are our cocker spaniel/beagle cross, Aspen, and eight goldfish. While the goldfish are fascinating to our grandchildren, I’m attached to them more for their longevity than their personalities, LOL. Aspen is only our second dog, and the only one we raised from a puppy. She loves to go for long walks, enjoys our boat, and howls at every siren she hears. I have to be careful after a writing stint as she likes to lay directly behind my office chair! Writing is a solitary occupation. I think that’s why I like to write in our family room, where I still feel part of the action. Having Aspen nearby is also a comfort. I like her quiet, undemanding presence. Except when the mail carrier comes up the street. Or a squirrel runs by on the fence outside the window. Or a fire truck is heard from the highway. Then all bets are off!! What about you? Do you have pets? Share your stories below. Then hop over to Jill Haymaker. I am fairly certain she has strong views on animals and writing!
3. And even if I did decide to befriend someone – how could I narrow it down? There are so many fascinating people in this world, and so many people in my daily life that I would like to know better. How could I possible choose? What about you? Would you freeze like I did? Or do you know exactly who you would befriend? I wonder if PG Forte has the same trouble. Find out here!
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