The Book Pusher: August

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FACE THE CHANGE Samantha Bryant: SF

The third installment in the "Menopausal Superheroes" series is a fitting addition to a creative storyline. Read the first two and come to this one, ready to enjoy!

THE RULES OF HALF Jenna Patrick: Family and Women's Fiction

How hard it is to live where everyone knows you're crazy and treats you as the town pariah? Will Fletcher knows. And the women who love him fight to protect and care for him. Fabulous Read!

A FRAGILE HOPE Cynthia Ruchti: Christian Women's Fcition

How I love everyone of Ruchti's books, but A Fragile Hope is the best yet. Josiah and Karin Chamberlain's story of love, hope, and growth is as good as it gets. Don't wait! Read this one Now! 

REDEEMING LOVE Francine Rivers: Christian Historical Romance and Women's Fiction

With this inspired retelling of the Bible's "Hosea" in the gold fields of California, Rivers opens up the truth of grace and forgiveness for many. This is an other title, but worth the read any day.

BEFORE WE WERE YOURS Lisa Wingate: Women's Fiction

All families have stories from their past, but should secrets be hidden from the descendants? For the children of the Acadia, Wingate answers a resounding no! Excellent read!

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IWSG: August

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Insecure Writers Support Group

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Co-Hosts: Christine Rains, Dolarah @ Book Lover Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor Yvonne Ventresca LG Keltner


July Question:
What are your pet peeves when reading/ writing/ editing?

1. Having to edit out And, But, Now, Well, and Oh at the beginning of nearly every dialogue line. You'd think that by now, I'd stop clearing my rhetorical throat.

2. Editing every book I read. Again, you'd think I'd understand that I can't affect the page I'm reading after it's published. (Worse yet--rereading my own published things. Oh. My. Goodness!)

3. Twiddling my pen/keyboard for hours for four measly little words. I'd be happy with ten. Nah! Don't you even think it.

4. Since I draft in the pantsing style, I find editing threads together to be a bit on the onerous side. Unfortunately, I'm a bit stuck in this style. Though, I will read Lisa Cron's STORY GENIUS as I draft the next novel. I think... 

5. Having to cut really great scenes because of # 4. Sigh.

What are your pet peeves in this great game of wordsmithing?

Once again, I apologize for not getting around to other IWSG blogs. Chronic Pain and Fatigue is a nasty taskmaster.  

Links:

Must Read: "The Two Demons of Despair"--I can't think of a better link for IWSG!

"You're Aren't Lazy--You're Just Terrified"--Great article that explains so much!

"7 Tips to Help you Write When You Don't Feel Like It"--Another great article!

"What is the Theme of a Your Story?"--This one is super helpful!

"How to Write in Deep POV + get into the mind of your character" is another excellent link.

And here's a big dose of truth about writing--"Writing Through Life's Stages"