Well, Independence Day (for the US) has come and gone. It got me thinking a lot about the freedoms so many of us take for granted, which ultimately led me to this quote.
I try very hard not to ignore or abuse such a poignant gift as freedom. I’m sure I could do better at times, but when I think of all the sacrifices made over the years, how can I not be in awe? How can I not be moved?
With the impact of battles hard won and losses too important to be forgotten, my petty hardships mean precious little. And my victories seem equally trivial.
So, this week, instead of my typical week-in-review post, I’ll leave you with the words of Oscar Wilde and the sentiment I think we all can relate to:
With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?
And now, this week’s writing links:
Posts by me, about my work, or at sites I contribute to:
- Basic Plots: Quest | Story Empire
- Street Teams | Romance University
- Happy 4th of July | Story Empire
- Five for Friday: Songs that Inspire Creativity | Story Empire
Don’t forget to follow Story Empire and Romance University.
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Posts by others in the industry:
- E-Commerce Blogging | Nicholas C. Rossis
- Editing vs. Revising | Fiction University
- Book Promo Checklist | BookBaby
- Legal Tips for Writers | Nicholas C. Rossis
- The Case for Short Novels | Publishers Weekly
- Storyworld Maps | Nicholas C. Rossis
- The Sample Chapter | Authors Den
- Updating Feature Images on Social Media | Story Reading Ape
- Box Sets as Marketing Tools | Kobo Writing Life
- Promoting Your Backlist | Fiction University
- 10 Key Scenes to Frame Up Your Novel | Live Write Thrive
- Creating a Magic System in Your Fiction | Well-Storied
- Common New Author Mistakes in Publishing | Authors Publish
- A Quick Guide to Writing and Publishing a Novel | The Write Practice
- Organizing Your Workspace | Live Write Thrive
- 6 Unsusal Forensic Techniques | The Kill Zone
One last thing. If you’re interested in following me and a bunch of other authors on BookBub (so you’re always notified of new releases), there’s an easy way to do it right now (for a limited time). Click here (or on the photo) for details. Following the instructions will enter you in a sweepstakes for a chance to win some great prizes!
I wasn’t familiar with the Wilde quote, Staci. I love it! Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan. That one really spoke to me. 🙂
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Perfect quote, Staci! Thanks for the list and have a great weekend:)
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Thanks, Denise. Happy weekend to you, too!
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Reblogged this on Kim's Author Support Blog.
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Thanks for the reblog!
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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Thanks for sharing, Traci!
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That’s a quote I can take to heart. Also some really great shares this week, Staci. I found a lot of them highly useful. Have a fantastic weekend!
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Thanks, Mae. Happy weekend to you, too.
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Love the quote, Staci. Have a great week.
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Thanks, John. Wishing you and yours a lovely weekend.
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And to you, Staci.
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Heartwarming post, Staci. Love the quote you chose. Hope you had an amazing holiday, my friend. I’m jumping over to follow you on BookBub (if I don’t already).
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Thanks, Sue. Pretty sure I already follow you, but I’m going to check now.
BTW, I ordered your new book today. Can’t wait to read it!
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I just checked. We do follow each other.
Thank you! I wish I had my ARCs. I’d send it to you early. 😉
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Well, you can count on me for a review, regardless. Whether Amazon publishes it or not is another story…
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“With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?”–Wonderful quote. I’ll add chocolate and tea to it. 😁
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Good additions. I think I’d like to add coffee, cheese, and wine. (My list is probably going to get pretty long if I keep going!)
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Perfect quote, Staci. I’ve made a commitment to be more active on BookBub – recommending books, adding reviews, etc. Maybe something will come out of it.
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I’m trying to gain followers there, too. I’m on the fence about recommendations. Some people think they’re the key to expanding reach. Other people say they’re too pushy and turn readers off. I want more information before I make a decision. But either way, I’d like to increase my followers there.
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Staci, serious reflections and I feel the same – yet weren’t this battles for us to have the chance to live normally in freedom, enjoying the trivial, worrying about the minutiae of life? I saw Darkest Hour last night and was in total awe of the film, acting, cinematography…incredible moments in history when one man rallied when so many had clearly given up. I love the Oscar Wilde quote – one I’ll note down and save for future reference. Happy weekend! Xx
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I love your take Darkest Hour. I haven’t seen it. I’ve been shying away from heartwrenching stories lately, looking for lighter, happier moments. I think I’m a summer comedy/fall drama kind of girl.
Happy weekend!
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Perfect quote, perfect lists, perfect post! Thanks, Staci, for helping me catch up. Happy Weekend!! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks, Marcia. Wishing you a happy weekend, too.
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You know I’d love the quote because of my interest in the moon (especially full ones). Thanks for the Book Bub info. I missed that somehow.
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You and me and moons… And books. And freedom. (Now you know why I liked the quote!)
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Reblogged this on DSM Publications and commented:
Check out this author inspiration and some helpful writing links from this post on Staci Troilo’s blog.
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Thanks for the reblog, Don.
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You’re welcome.
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Reblogged this on Nicholas C. Rossis and commented:
A great collection of writing links by Staci!
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Thanks for sharing!
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A lovely sentiment, Staci! Hope you had a lovely one 🙂
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Thanks, Nicholas. It was a peaceful one.
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I love the quote and the sentiment, Staci. Have a great weekend 🙂
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Thanks, Harmony!
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