Category Archives: Writing

Crafting a Page-Turning Plot–Guest Blog by Ezra Barany

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Kourtney

Crafting a Page-Turning Plot by Ezra Barany First and foremost I want to thank the wonderful Kourtney for allowing me to partake of her well-crafted website. I promise not to break anything. By the end of this post, you will … Continue reading →

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MWA Symposium Post

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Kourtney

Sadly, I missed the MWA Symposium. But my writing buddy, Rhonda Lane forwarded me a great blog post written by Pat Remick about Lisa Scottoline’s talk on Protecting Your Candle. Personally, I find myself having to say no to more … Continue reading →

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One Book Two Names Or Two Heads Are Better Than One

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Kourtney

Today Shannon Duffy co-author of,  Stormy Knight Prom Queen of the Undead, is guest blogging about her experiences co-authoring a book. One Book Two Names Or Two Heads Are Better Than One By Shannon Duffy As most any writer can … Continue reading →

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Kristan Higgins’ Book Signing at Durham Library

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Kourtney

Last Thursday, I attended Kristan Higgins book signing at Durham Public Library, which is a cozy library where one expects to encounter Lorelei and Rory from the Gilmore Girls. The activity room was filled to capacity with fans of Ms. … Continue reading →

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My Experiences with Charity Auctions for Writers

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Kourtney

This Saturday at the CTRWA meeting, I shared my experiences bidding on charity auction items for writers. Let’s just say I’m not the most poised speaker. Shaky hands, I can hide with the podium. Nervous movement I can control. A … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Conferences/Events for Writers

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Kourtney

Here are some upcoming writing conferences in the Connecticut/New York area: CT FictionFest: May 14 in North Haven, CT open to all fiction writers. This year, they’re hosting 11 editors and agents who will hear your pitches in all categories, YA, Historical, Contemporary, Paranormal Romance and … Continue reading →

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Win An Autographed Copy of Fruit of All Evil

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kourtney

In honor of one of my fav authors having a new release in March, I decided to have my first blog contest ever. The prize: An autographed copy of Fruit of All Evil by Paige Shelton. The rules are simple: … Continue reading →

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Dust of 100 Dogs–Book Review

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Kourtney

I met A.S. King at the Backspace Writers Conference in May 2010. She is one of the most down-to-earth, approachable author I’ve ever met. Her first book, The Dust of 100 Dogs, sold out at the conference. At the time, … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1–Another Well Told Story

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Kourtney

  Lately, I watch tv and movies through the lenses of a writer. I can’t seem to stop. Unbelievable characters, confusing plots, slow pacing, and uninteresting protagonists are my biggest turn-offs. So when I catch something I like, I think … Continue reading →

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Writing Great Books for Young Adults–Book Review

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Kourtney

I was one of the first 100 contestants for Gotham Writers’ Workshop recent YA contest and I won a copy of Writing Great Books For Young Adults. Winners to the contest will be posted February 2011. But in the interim, … Continue reading →

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