Category Archives: Books We Love

Reviews of books we’d recommend

10 Ways I’d Love My Books To Be Like Flat Stanley

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Jenny Hansen

If you’re a North American parent with a child in 3rd grade or beyond, it’s a pretty sure bet you’ve heard of Flat Stanley. Just in case you haven’t, here’s a quick summary: The Flat Stanley Project In 1994, Dale … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Incessant Observer

Posted on February 1, 2013 by writersinthestorm

I came across a quote the other day by Mortimer J. Adler – “In the case of good books, the point is not how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you” … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Know About How Writers Read

Posted on December 21, 2012 by writersinthestorm

By Jenny Hansen From our earliest moments, most writers are avid readers. We devour books – for story, for Craft, for new worlds and new ideas. We have To Be Read piles (TBR for short) that are taller than small … Continue reading →

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What’s the Worst that Can Happen? Your Character’s Biggest Fear

Posted on June 15, 2012 by writersinthestorm

By Laura Drake   I read a lot about craft. Books, blogs, articles, websites. I’m always looking to improve my craft. I know you are too, or you wouldn’t be reading this. WITS is all about craft. One of my … Continue reading →

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Deserted Island Books – Part 2

Posted on November 30, 2011 by writersinthestorm

by Fae Rowen Long, long ago Laura Drake wrote about the ten (or so) books she would want for “entertainment purposes” on a deserted island. You can read it here. I loved the idea of trying to narrow my selection to only … Continue reading →

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Devilish Fun…A Worldwide Book Launch Party!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by writersinthestorm

by Jenny Hansen The Man of the Week here at Writers in the Storm is author, James Rollins. His new book, The Devil Colony  will be out on Tuesday, June 21st! For a great summary of the entire Sigma Force … Continue reading →

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Make Your Writer’s Bookshelf Work For You

Posted on June 15, 2011 by writersinthestorm

by Jenny Hansen What do you do when you need help with your writing? I don’t mean when you can’t find the right word or phrase…my critique partner, Sharla Rae, did an excellent job of solving that issue in her … Continue reading →

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Writing Lessons from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Posted on May 18, 2011 by writersinthestorm

Laura Drake WARNING – SPOILERS AHEAD You may want to stand back a bit. I’m about to gush, and you don’t want to get it on you.

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Harper Connelly Mystery Series – Charlaine Harris – Paranormal

Posted on January 24, 2011 by writersinthestorm

By Sharla Rae Most of us know author Charlaine Harris for her famous Sookie Stackhouse books which evolved into the True Blood series on Television. But she’s also written other series, the Harper Connelly Mystery series and the Lily Bard … Continue reading →

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Marked By The Moon, Lori Handeland, Parnormal Romance

Posted on January 10, 2011 by writersinthestorm

Sharla Rae reviews Lori Handeland’s Nightcreature series, “Marked by the Moon.” Wow! Continue reading →

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