Author Inspiration and Last Week’s Writing Links

Ciao, amici! This is Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and as you’re reading this, I’m either preparing or lying in bed thinking about everything I have to do. Or maybe I’m finally sleeping, exhausted with all that’s going on. 

But I don’t mind at all. My family will all be together for the holiday, and I’m feeling blessed.

I won’t be around much this week (see the above mentioned busyness), but I wanted to provide one last quote and series of links before I take the week off. I’m drawing on one of my favorite authors, Charles Dickens, and his wise words:

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty;
not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

I love that quote. And not just for this time of year, but for everyday. 

Whether you are in the US and celebrating or in another country, I will be thinking of you. Please know I am grateful for you and wishing you well.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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And now, last week’s writing links:

Posts by me, about my work, or at sites I contribute to:

Me

• Book Review: Judi Lynn’s “The Body in the Attic”

Story Empire

• Write Small | C. S. Boyack
• How to Begin Using Scrivener | P. H. Solomon
• Writing Question: Can You Still Learn? | Harmony Kent

Romance University

• The Happy in Publishing | Wendy S. Marcus
• Holy Grail of Book Advertising | KC Falls
• New to Promotion? | Maggie Blackbird
• Emotion in Your Story | Lori Wilde

Posts by others in the industry:

• Fixing Episodic Fiction | Fiction University
• 3 Keys to Novel Writing Success | Live Write Thrive
• Cliffhanging Scenes | The Write Practice
• Help Your Children Love Books | Nicholas C. Rossis
• Creator of Little Free Library Dies | Nicholas C. Rossis
• Pitch Like a Pro | Fiction University
• How Color Can Boost Sales | Nicholas C. Rossis
• The Payoff | K.M. Allan
• Seven Series Writing Tips | Fiction University
• Story Logic: Because, But, Therefore | Writers in the Storm
• Write Book Promotion into Your Novel | Author Marketing Experts
• How to Win Writing Contests | Re:Fiction
• Writing When You’re Stuck | Re:Fiction
• Writing a Mystery | Re:Fiction
• Writing About the Law Pt. 1 | Standout Books
• Writing About the Law Pt. 2 | Standout Books

And when you’re done with these links, don’t forget to check out the sidebar, where you’ll find more links to some of my favorite sites.

Have a great week! Arrivederci!