Tag Archives: KM Weiland

Writing in Times of Adversity

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Linda W. Yezak

I’ve seen dozens of posts about whether and how to write during hard times. The answer to “whether” is always yes. Authors see it as an escape, a balm during times of trouble. I have friends who continued writing and … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal, write tips, Writing, Writing Tips | Tagged adversity, KM Weiland, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, LPC, Michael Scott, Pamela Thibodeaux, professional, Random Plot Generator, The Cat Lady's Secret, The Simulacrum, write tips, Writing, writing exercises | 11 Comments

Wayfarer–the birth of a superhero

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak

Katie has a new one!!! And for KM Weiland fans everywhere, it’s about time. Katie takes time with her work, going over it with such a fine-toothed comb that by the time she sends it to me, there’s nothing more … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading, Reviews of exceptional books | Tagged adventure, England, fantasy, fiction, KM Weiland, KM Wyland, London, superhero, Wayfarer | 2 Comments

Blog Tour, Day 11: I Help Writers Become Authors with KM Weiland!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak

Today, I share a small part of one of my most well-received speeches, “Helping Your Readers to Feel,” with author K.M. Weiland on her award-winning blog, helping writers become authors. This is the final week of the Circle Bar Ranch Blog Tour … Continue reading →

Posted in Give the Lady a Ride, Promotion/Publicity/Marketing, Ride to the Altar, The Final Ride | Tagged #am writing, blog tour, Circle Bar Ranch giveaway, Circle Bar Ranch series, helpingwritersbecomeauthors, KM Weiland, write tips, Writing | 2 Comments

Indie-Publishing: Devil’s in the Details

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Linda W. Yezak

Last week, I read a post by suspense master, Steven James, called “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” on the award-winning blog Writer Unboxed (Jan. 31, 2017). He warned against settling for less than your best, taking the easy way as … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Writing | Tagged indie publishing, KM Weiland, publishing, self-publishing, Steven James, traditional publishing, Writing | 10 Comments

Re-start Your Writing

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Linda W. Yezak

I’ve been having a bit of trouble kicking myself into gear after the holidays. I know my plans for 2017: Finish Kayla’s Challenge, my novella for the Tiny House Collection; write and publish Ride to the Altar, the third in the Circle Bar … Continue reading →

Posted in write tips, Writing, Writing Tips | Tagged KM Weiland, Outlining Your Novel, photo prompts, word prompts | 15 Comments

2016 Book Faves

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Linda W. Yezak

I noticed that I’d set my reading goal at twelve books for 2016. And that’s exactly the number I read, according to my list. Goodreads has me at ten, but I think I forgot to date and review a couple. … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Misc., Personal, Reading | Tagged Betty Owens, Betty Thomason Owens, Bill Myers, Cara Putman, Carlotta's Legacy, Crystal Barnes, Donn Taylor, Flora's Wish, Jana Kelley, Kathleen Y'barbo, KM Weiland, Lie Catchers, Lisa Gefrides, Lisa Godfrees, Love Stock and Barrel, Michael Callahan, Mike Lynch, Mind Writer, Paul Bishop, Sarah E. Morin, Searching for Grace Kelly, Shadowed by Grace, Side by Side, Storming, The Call, The Lazarus File, Waking Beauty | 4 Comments

Websites for Writers

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

I have to admit right off the bat—I prefer books. I like having all the information I need between the covers of something I can hold in my hands and refer to frequently. I’m learning to appreciate blogs as long … Continue reading →

Posted in write tips, Writing, Writing How-To Books, Writing Tips | Tagged Bowker, C Hope Clark, Donald Maass, Jane Friedman, Joanna Penn, KM Weiland, writers blogs | 20 Comments

Writing Again

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

Remember this mug from last Friday? I want it. It serves a dual purpose–it would announce to whomever may care that I’m writing again and, if I’m not writing again, it would serve as a constant reminder that I’m supposed … Continue reading →

Posted in write tips, Writing, Writing Tips | Tagged crafting fiction, fiction writing, intuitive writing, KM Weiland, novel writing, Outlining Your Novel | 8 Comments

Outline Effectively

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

I read two novels recently, one right after the other. Both were apparently outlined, but only one read seamlessly all the way through. Why? Because the first author seemed to outline only the events to take place in the book. I could … Continue reading →

Posted in write tips, Writing, Writing Tips | Tagged KM Weiland, novel writing, outline, Outline Your Novel, Writing Tips | 11 Comments

Review of Storming, by K.M. Weiland

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

Uh-oh, punkers, steam isn’t the power-source anymore. Make room for diesel! Have you ever had a reading experience in which you could just tell the author had a blast writing it for you? Where, when you put the book down for … Continue reading →