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If not, treat yourself. Put padding on your forehead first. The difference between mystery writers who can achieve the "Why didn't I see that?

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Many writers I know are afraid to plant an obvious clue. Maybe they're thinking in terms of giving the reader a nice puzzle to solve. I have nothing against puzzles. One of the main reasons I buy a Sunday paper is for the crosswords and sudokus. And I have a closet full of jigsaw puzzles that I piece together during the winter months. Still, as much as mystery readers love solving puzzles, they also love matching wits with the detective. Hardcore mystery readers tend to be intelligent and savvy. If we writers don't send our readers off after red herrings--if we don't come right out and lie to divert attention--our sleuths may end up looking pretty stupid.

But unlike politicians, if we're going to deliberately mislead the reader, we have to play fair. We have to show the solution or the path to the solution early on. And frankly, once I plant that obvious clue, I have all the more fun being deceptive through the rest of the story. Learn to lead a merry chase and your readers will love you. Don't forget to vote.

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I had to take what I have and make it work for me. I work full-time, putting in around nine hours daily. After work I rush to pick up my adorable son. Preparing and putting a reasonably healthy meal on the table. Spending some quality time with my hubby and toddler. Since becoming a mother, my priorities changed again. Sleep became a savored but interrupted occurrence. Getting up an hour earlier was like milking a rock.

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But, I really wanted to pursue this writing thing, and the characters in my head refused to shut up. I had to come up with a solution. Thirty minutes every morning, Monday to Friday leaves me with over two hours of writing. Writing takes an incredible amount of discipline. Lucy Nel is a coffee addicted work-in-progress daughter of the Lord Almighty. She's a mommy to a rambunctious toddler and wife to her best friend and real-life hero.

Along with three spoiled Pugs, they make their home in Gauteng, the smallest of nine provinces in South Africa. She works as a bookkeeper and uses every available second to create interesting characters in historical settings. After being at this business of writing and publishing for six years now, I can say that I came in blind to the process. I am still a novice in many ways, and take every advantage to learn each day. What I do learn, I always try to pass on to other fledgling authors.

That being said, I can share these tips that never steer me wrong and might help reinforce what you probably already know but need reminding of now and then. One basic tenet never changes… Write what YOU love to read. I think writers tend to really go off track when they get away from this truth. It should become a daily habit and that only strengthens your writing abilities.

TRUST your gut instinct. You will have many opinions come your way…some positive, some negative, some helpful, and some detrimental. You know your story the best. You know what you are comfortable changing or adding…and you know what box not to force your characters into for someone else. Learn to say no ….

That being said… do keep an open mind to other possibilities in your writing. I can say that my mind has opened and I am looking into indie-publishing a couple of my books also. In this day and time, both are acceptable. Authors are taking more and more control over their own destinies in the publishing world. That is a good thing! Remember the basic beginning foundation to all writing is simple… is this your hobby or your career? If it is a career goal for you, then you must always treat it as such and give it the importance and care it deserves.

Writing is serious business. It is also to be enjoyable. Finding that balance is essential. Others will only take your writing as seriously as you do. You need to gather a good support team around you…family, friends, and colleagues. It is important to have those you trust who can be relied upon to give you good, honest critiques.

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No one will do you any favor by always telling you how wonderful you are each and every time. Our writing can only grow when we are open to fine-tuning and sharpening our skills. Writing is a wild adventure. You never know where it will take you next. Chart your course and good luck! Pride in her state and ancestry knows no bounds and it is these heroes and heroines she loves to write about the most. She also draws upon a variety of life experiences including working with abused children, caring for baby animals at a major zoo, and planning high-end weddings ah, romance!

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She read her first romance Janet Dailey's Fiesta San Antonio , over thirty years ago and became hooked on the genre. Debra invites you to visit her website at www. She loves to hear from other aspiring authors or readers via email at debraholtbooks gmail. Today is Thanksgiving in the United States.

I hope you enjoy your meal with family and friends. It's actually one of my favorite holidays, as it kicks off the holiday season.

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The week leading up to Thanksgiving is filled with planning menus, volunteering at local food banks, heading home for the holiday, or whatever you may do to give thanks. There is plenty of time for shopping, duck hunting and football later in the weekend. This week, I found myself in a waiting room for a couple of hours. I was attempting to work on this blog post but alas, I was distracted by a woman talking animatedly about her Thanksgiving plans.

She had her cell phone volume turned up so I could hear the entire conversation. It occurred to me this was great research for a dialogue revolving around Thanksgiving holiday. This woman's conversation revolved around who all was coming to her home. I heard about relatives who were coming and those who weren't and why. I heard about Aunt Sal's recipe for sweet potato pie.

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