Category Archives: Contests
Sweeter Than Tea Writing Tips
Hi everyone, I have SUCH a treat today! Some of my very good friends and writers that I greatly admire are releasing a short story collection, Sweeter Than Tea through Belle Books. When I found out I was all, Ahhh! … Continue reading
Random Acts of Kindness Day 4: More Great Gifts!
More Random Acts of Kindness are in store here at The Bookshelf Muse! Once again, Scrivener gives the Writing Community a virtual hug with their software giveaways, and AutoCrit Editing Software is stopping in also, helping to celebrate writers. Today … Continue reading
Random Acts of Kindness Day 3: Win even MORE!
WOOT! Day three of celebrating Random Acts of Kindness in the writing community! As I mentioned yesterday, the Industry is showing their own RAOK spirit and appreciation for writers by offering some amazing RAOK gifts for you to win. Yesterday, … Continue reading
Random Acts of Kindness Day 2: Win, Win, WIN!
How great was yesterday? I loved seeing all the Random Acts of Kindness throughout the writing community. A big thank you to all the great Bloggers & Tweeters & FBers who made this secret blitz happen–just another example of why … Continue reading
KM Weiland on Reverse Outlining
I am THRILLED to feature writing guru K.M. Weiland on the blog today to discuss Outlining. As a reformed panser, I have seen my writing evolve by embracing outlining techniques. And while I’m not a full outliner yet, it is … Continue reading
Promoting Like a Pro Without Driving Yourself (or Anyone Else) Crazy
Today, I’m swapping posts with Donna Gephart, author of two published MG books with one more on the way. Donna is a smart, funny writer who heads my face-to-face SCBWI group in south Florida, and I’m so incredibly excited to … Continue reading
CRACK the CODE WINNERS!
It’s time to get out those combinations we sent you and see if your code has opened the PRIZE VAULT!! The rose carpet whispers under your feet as you approach the vault. Light gleams off the polished metal. You shake … Continue reading
CRACK the CODE Celebration!
**CONTEST NOW CLOSED. CHECK IN TOMORROW to see if you CRACKED the CODE!** I can’t believe it. 2000+ followers! Continually you show us what a great community this is! And we are so grateful to be a part of it, … Continue reading
Good Things in 3’s GIVEAWAY
Lately, Becca and I have been rather obsessed with the number 3. Just over a week ago, we hit 1/3 of a million hits (333,333). Our follower count left behind the 1300’s and entered the 1400’s. And today, it’s our … Continue reading
KIDLIT CRITTERPALOOZA!
Critter lunching w/ Calgary Blueboarders First off, I have to say what an honor it’s been to host CRITTER here in my home in Calgary, Alberta, and on The Bookshelf Muse. CRITTER, for those of you just tuning in, is … Continue reading