No Legal Grounds
by James Scott Bell
When attorney Sam Trask receives an email out of the blue from someone he knew briefly in college, he has know idea how this blast from the past will affect his present day life. In no mood for a reunion, Sam chooses to ignore the message from Nicky Oberlin and concentrate on more important matters.
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Dialogue: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Effective Dialogue by Gloria Kempton
How do some writers craft conversation so authentic, it feels like they’ve been eavesdropping? What’s the secret behind getting characters to talk to each other? How can writers make their dialogue sing?
Answers to all of these questions and more can be found in Gloria Kempton’s in-depth look at this crucial component of fiction. Readers will learn how to create dialogue that sizzles, with tips on:
Each chapter features numerous examples of successful dialogue drawn from bestselling novels, and chapter-ending exercises help readers apply the lessons learned. This is one book that will get readers talking!
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I don’t visit book stores that often, but when I do I always discover gems. There’s nothing like actually grabbing a book off the shelf and reading the back cover, then flipping it open to explore the pages. I’m by no means a bible scholar and as of late have been quite slack with studying. One of the last things I want to do is open up a boring book. Bible study should be exciting. To really go beyond reading words, bible aids help tremendously especially when understanding the culture.
Being a visual person, I love books that offer diagrams, charts, photographs, etc. As much as I read, there are times I like to get information in snapshot. I found The Essential Bible Companion along with another handbook this past spring. I fell in love with the pages in the store. Very colorful and concise, I think anyone can enjoy the research in this book. For a few days, I simply read through the book and found the information to be pretty engrossing.
Have you been so busy that bible study ends up being the last item on your daily to-do list? Are you ashamed to admit, you get so busy some days you never crack open the bible? Or maybe you read the bible regularly, but you still desire to go deeper?
If you’re a mom struggling to keep up with your children, keep the house clean and keep husband happy, this little book by Lisa Welch maybe a step in the right direction. The former Facts of Life star explains up front she’s not a bible expert, but wants to teach skills that make opening the bible not quite so intimidating.
Description & Setting (Write Fiction series)
by Ron Rozelle
For a story to be successful, it must come alive on the page. With Description & Setting, writers learn how to make every detail count as they create believable people, places and events. Another book in the popular Write Great Fiction series, this valuable reference:
With clear examples from popular fiction and tips for specific genres, bringing a story to life has never been this easy or this fun.
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Do you have multiple blogs? Windows Live Writer maybe the perfect solution for you.
I run all my Web sites with WordPress now and there are quite a few dashboards to keep up with for the various sections.
About a year ago, I downloaded Windows Live Writer and I have to admit I didn’t really like it. When I posted blog entries, the postings didn’t work well with my blog layout. So, I basically forgot about the software and posted blog entries as usual – through my many dashboards.
I decided this past weekend to try Windows Live Writer again after running across an ad. What an improvement! This is the best product I’ve seen Microsoft create in a long time!
While I have a nice size library of bible resources, online bible study tools are very helpful when you need to look up a verse quickly or find historical facts. Surfing the Internet, I came across a cool resource at the American Bible Society. You can find a daily bible reading guide and information about donating. This organization is one of my favorites to support.
