Category Archives: Rock Soup

What you Can/Can’t do in a YA novel:

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life the Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: Mette Ivie Harrison, … Continue reading →

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Plot-Storming from character:

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The presenter was Paul Genesse. –        … Continue reading →

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Book bomb in support of Dave & Mary Wolverton and their son:

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

I encourage everyone to check this out, most sincerely, Melva Gifford. Ben Wolverton, age 16, was in a tragic long-boarding accident on Wednesday the 4th, 2013. He suffers from severe brain trauma, a cracked skull, broken pelvis and tail bone, … Continue reading →

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Characters’ Morals/Theology:

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: Jaleta Clegg, James … Continue reading →

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Dialog Tags and Speech Patterns:

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: Micha3elbrent Collings, David … Continue reading →

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Broadening our abilities in speech:

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Last week, and tonight I attended a Toastmasters meeting. I’ve been interested in this organization for some time, and am finally joining. I realize that as a storyteller. I need to improve my presentation skills, and it is my hope … Continue reading →

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Crucibles by guest Blogger Dave Farland:

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

Dave and I have known each other for several decades. He and I were in a writing group called Xenobia. His wife, Mary and I went to the same mission. Dave is a very accomplished writer and always provides expert … Continue reading →

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What is an Agent and what can they do for you:

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

These are notes from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: : James Dashner, … Continue reading →

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How to write a Good Short Story:

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

These are notes from a panel I attended a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury, David Farland, … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Deadlines:

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Several years ago I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life The Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. Here are some of my notes. The panelists were: Elana Johnson, Rebecca Shelly Emily Sorensen. – Research … Continue reading →

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