Conflict comes from the interaction between character and plot: "Could you give your character different needs or desires, to make the situation more difficult for him or her?" https://lttr.ai/AtbbU #amwriting #writingworkshop #Writing
Kris Bock mystery and romance author
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I write about Accidental Detectives, Accidental Billionaire Cowboys, love at a cat café, and romantic suspense in the Southwest. Loves animals, clouds, sunsets, hiking, #books and writing, New Mexico. #SinC #Catlover 😸 #hiker #mystery 🕵️♀️ #romance #author
Free this week! This series opener pairs a former war correspondent with a deeply personal case, blending wit, danger, and the uneasy realities of growing older into a mystery with warmth at its core. “Full of fun, excitement and witty humor.” storyoriginapp.com/collections/... #books #mystery
Writing Humor: let’s look at observational humor! 'I'm not the “life of the party.” The idea of stand-up comedy terrifies me. Yet...' Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtbbT #Comedy #Writingtip #amwriting #writing
In Death Takes a Field Trip, the mystery involves a man who died, supposedly of natural causes, while rockhounding alone in the desert. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AhRTk #mystery #books
Date Chocolate Cookies: Chocolatey, moist date #cookie #recipe from the Magical Cat Café and Teashop (gluten & dairy free). "This book is a collection of interconnected stories that intertwine customers of the Cat Cafe lives in the exact way that they need." https://lttr.ai/AtzPG #cats #books
Today is the last day to get this cozy Christmas Cat Cafe Romance for just 99 cents!
Kris Bock mystery and romance author@krisbock.bsky.social · 2d agoEnds soon: Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café 99c sale, free in #Kindleunlimited Readers say: “It really was a joy to read.” When her high school sweetheart returns, it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions–with the help of the cat café’s rescues. www.amazon.com/dp/B084GRN7CC #books #romance
How to Pitch a Novel: Finding Your Hook Don't try to make your book sound like it fits some hot trend, if it doesn't. https://lttr.ai/AtbbQ #publishing #kidlit #yalit #MGLit #writing
Book one was a lot of fun, and this is a great deal on book two!
Emily J. Edwards@msemilyedwards.bsky.social · yesterdayThe best-rated book of my series is only $1.99 in eBook today! Please pick it up, Bluesky!! Bookshop: bookshop.org/p/books/vivi... Amzn: a.co/d/090H09M9 B&N: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/viviana-va... Kobo: www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
#TuesdayThoughts on the law from Grace the Hit Mom. She's back in court later this year in "Razzle Dazzle 'em," in the upcoming YA GOT TROUBLE Broadway anthology, edited by Dawn Barclay from White City Press! #shortstory #hitmom #mystery #mysterywriter #writerslife
Summer 2026 K-lytics #Romance Market Report! -117 Romance categories and their performance. -A Top-100 bestseller list with top authors, publishers, cover art, book descriptions, KU vs. Non-KU, trending Google and Amazon keywords, price trends, and more. k-lytics.com/dap/a/?a=160... #writing #books
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Circe turns Miss Piggy's crew from pigs into human.
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When a routine investigation gets complicated, Honor’s Edge PI Samantha Price must contend with the ghosts and failures of her past to save her future. Dead Man's Alibi by Nicole Helm is out today! Order your copy now: monkeylink.co/4db6c4 #readztule #releaseday #mystery #books
Dead Man's Alibi - Tule Publishing Group
When a routine investigation gets complicated, Honor’s Edge PI Samantha Price must contend with the ghosts and failures of her past to save her future. Samantha barely has time to admire the engagemen...
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Kris Bock on Life, Lessons & Legacy: What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs? 'People deserve “Bread and Roses,” a term coined by a labor union leader and suffragist over a century ago.' Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtxMu #writing #amwriting #books
The Magical Cat Café and Teashop: A cozy magical realism novel with warm drinks, purring cats, and unexpected second chances. Date Chocolate Cookies: Chocolatey, moist date #cookie #recipe from the magical cat café (gluten-free and dairy free): 👉 https://lttr.ai/AtxK2 #cats #books
Ends soon: Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café 99c sale, free in #Kindleunlimited Readers say: “It really was a joy to read.” When her high school sweetheart returns, it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions–with the help of the cat café’s rescues. www.amazon.com/dp/B084GRN7CC #books #romance
Plot/Character Exercises: Start with a “grab you by the throat” opening, pack the plot full, maximize your pacing, and use cliffhanger chapter endings to drive the story forward. https://lttr.ai/AtbbN #amwriting #writingworkshop #Writing
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When the Worst Happens When a real crisis intrudes, you may need to take time off from writing. Just don’t let it drag on forever. Here’s the last short excerpt from the article I wrote called “Writing In No Time.” writebetterwritenow.substack.com/p/writing-in... #writing #amwriting #writersky
Writing In No Time: When the Worst Happens
When a real crisis intrudes, you may need to take time off from writing. Just don’t let it drag on forever.
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Conflict comes from the interaction between character and plot: "If someone sees himself as courageous, but isn't really, a situation that requires courage will be especially painful because it shakes up his view of himself." https://lttr.ai/AtbbM #amwriting #writingworkshop #Writing
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Feathers and Foul Play by Valerie Brandy: “In the Castle Cozy #Mystery series, animal-trainer-turned-sleuth Rebecca balances mystery-solving, eccentric animals, and a budding romance w/laughter, village gossip, and puzzling clues.” Free w/newsletter signup! storyoriginapp.com/swaps/019f8c... #books
Feathers and Foul Play
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Sheltered Hearts by Mary Crawford: “Jessica goaded her friend into joining an online dating service. Now Jessica can't forget an accountant who volunteers at an animal shelter. When she rescues an injured dog, she comes face-to-face with the man.” storyoriginapp.com/swaps/019f93... #romance #books
Sheltered Hearts (Hidden Hearts Book 2) by Mary Crawford
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The Cowboy's Chocolate Covered Christmas by Danae Little: Jim belongs in Christmas Tree Hill. When Ellie leaves, he promises a ring at her return. The second chance comes during a #Christmas Bake-Off. Christmas miracles abound in this clean holiday #romance. storyoriginapp.com/swaps/019f9b... #books
The Cowboy's Chocolate Covered Christmas
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The Music Shop by Kel Summers: “Starting over isn’t just about leaving. It’s about remembering who you were before the world told you who to be. A women’s fiction series with sweet, slow-burn #romance in a charming coastal community.” storyoriginapp.com/swaps/019f9e... #books
The Music Shop (Harmony Bay Book 1)
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A Hex Sister Cozy Mystery Box Set by Kate Allenton: “Three witch sisters are learning about love, life, and each other while navigating death omens and murders in a new mysterious town.” storyoriginapp.com/swaps/019f8d... #books #Mystery
Hex Sister Box Set (Cozy Mystery)
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Star-Spangled Murder by Karen McSpade: Packed with Southern charm, laugh-out-loud banter, and a group of senior sleuths who steal every scene.” storyoriginapp.com/swaps/019f14... #mystery #books
Star-Spangled Murder
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On sale 99c/in #Kindleunlimited Readers say: “It really was a joy to read.” Christmas isn’t the same since Diane’s kids grew up. When her high school sweetheart returns, it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions–with the help of the cat café’s rescues. www.amazon.com/dp/B084GRN7CC #cats #books
Clark F. Greer, author, host of “The Hissing Feline” #podcast on “So, You Want to Start a Podcast? Nine Steps to Take Before Jumping Into the Deep End,” he shares steps to consider when creating your first podcast show: catwriters.com/blog/ #cats #marketing
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Kickass Women in History: Bridget “Biddy” Mason: “If you hold your hand closed, nothing good can come in. The open hand is blessed, for it gives in abundance, even as it receives.” smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2026/08/kick... #women #history
Kickass Women in History: Bridget “Biddy” Mason - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
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“I love this series and think everyone should read it!” 99c sale, free in #Kindleunlimited! Christmas isn’t the same since Diane’s husband died, so when her high school sweetheart comes back to town, it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions. www.amazon.com/dp/B084GRN7CC #books #romance
The Democratic Women’s Caucus said it best: "A museum about women, fought for and supported by women, should not be controlled by one man." Add your name to the petition! #womenshistory #bluewave sign.moveon.org/petitions/wo...
Fund the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum NOW!
The Democratic Women’s Caucus said it best: "A museum about women, fought for and supported by women, should not be controlled by one man." Add your name to the petition!
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