Doctor’s Orders

I suppose that since I am on a Doctor Who rant, I might as well share this meme I found on figment.com. I was spending less time on my manuscript and countless hours watching Doctor Who late into the evening. Well yes, as a matter of fact I did feel guilty, but in my defense, sometimes it…

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The Doctor Darcy: My Favorite Things

Would you read this book? As an avid fan of Jane Austen and a slightly obsessive Whovian, I’m pretty sure my poor children wouldn’t see much of me for some time. I have been known to seamlessly go from binge watching Doctor Who on Netflix to picking up my tattered copy of Pride and Prejudice–all…

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The Barista, the Laptop and the Dog

What can we learn at the local coffee house? If you frequent the same place often, you begin to see the same faces every time. You will hear their chatter, learn what they drink, and see what brings them there. As you acquaint yourself with the locals, the theme song from “Cheers” begins to ring…

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Editing Tip #22

Avoiding Info Dump, Pt. 1 ~ There are a variety of ways and reasons authors inadvertently dump information into certain areas of their novel: Character Setting Action Back Story Often this over-sharing happens at the beginning of the book within the first few chapters (and even more often the very 1st chapter). I recently spoke…

Chronicles of an Indie Book Publicist

Writerly Rant #21 ~ 5 Things Self-Published Authors Need to Stop Immediately By Charles Franklin, ctfranklin28 on February 6, 2014 http://thiscollegedropout.wordpress.com I have been assisting with the marketing and promotion of self-published and indie authors since 2012. I’ve been through the ups and downs with many authors and seen a lot. That experience allows me (if…

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The Highbury Murders: A Mystery Set in the Village of Jane Austen’s Emma, by Victoria Grossack – A Review

The Highbury Murders: A Mystery Set in the Village of Jane Austen’s Emma, by Victoria Grossack – A Review.

Dana Point- A Hidden Gem On The Coast

When Henry Dana first set port at the headlands near Mission San Juan Capistrano, his description of the area as “the only romantic spot on the coast” could not be more true then as it is today. With a year-round temperate climate and home to luxurious resorts such as The Ritz Carlton and St. Regis,…

Geegi Flores Author, Actor, Singer, Artist

All about artsy stuff and fandoms. And sometimes my dog.