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The Roses of Prose: Reviews are hard work by Barbara Edwards
My writing friends are having a debate about book reviews. Everyone wants a good one for their book. And everyone is hunting for those re...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2014/03/tastes-that-run-hot-and-cold.html?showComment=1395835550693
The Roses of Prose: Tastes that run hot and cold
I'm not talking about food-taste. I meant taste in books. I've moved a lot in my life. A lot (like, 29 or 30 times). Around moves 10-15, I...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/03/crave-success-sleep-naked-by-margo.html?showComment=1458742756716
The Roses of Prose: Crave Success? Sleep Naked by Margo Hoornstra
Yeah, a similar title by someone else got my attention too. So much so, I went on to read all they had to say. Hope you do the same h...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/08/word-infiltration-by-rolynn-anderson.html?showComment=1470838519879
The Roses of Prose: Word Infiltration by Rolynn Anderson
What's the step you dread most in editing your manuscript? Easy answer for me: eliminating repetitive words. I call it word infiltration,...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-walk-on-beach-on-hot-august-nights-by.html?showComment=1375829605108
The Roses of Prose: A Walk on the Beach on Hot August Nights by Amber Leigh Williams
Lil Jake showing the tourists how to stay cool on the beach.... I live on the Gulf Coast and today the heat index was 107 degrees. Havi...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-truth-of-tides-mockingbirds-by.html?showComment=1460230909139
The Roses of Prose: The Truth of Tides & Mockingbirds by Amber Leigh Williams
Gregory Peck and Harper Lee The literary world has lost a couple of icons over the last few months. As a girl, I spent several years wit...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-grandmas-show-love.html
The Roses of Prose: How Grandmas Show Love
By Vonnie Davis ~ Our Brenda is anxiously waiting the arrival of her first grandchild--and we are all eager for her birth announcement. I'...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-sailor-who-fell-from-graceby-brenda.html
The Roses of Prose: The Sailor Who Fell From Grace...by Brenda Whiteside
Forty years ago, I fell in love with Kris Kristofferson after seeing the movie, The Sailor Who Fell From Grace with the Sea. I'd had a bit...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/11/writing-paranormal-by-guest-joanne-myers.html?showComment=1385393490849
The Roses of Prose: Writing Paranormal by guest JoAnne Myers
Join The Roses in welcoming our guest, JoAnne Myers today! When it comes to fiction writing, almost anything goes. That is why I love...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2014/10/when-to-let-advice-fall-on-deaf-ears-by.html?showComment=1413407097316
The Roses of Prose: When to Let Advice Fall On Deaf Ears by Alison Henderson
Have you noticed that everyone wants to tell you what to do all the time? The Internet is chock-full of advice on every imaginable topic eve...
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The Roses of Prose: January 2014
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The Roses of Prose: Another Short Story To Share by Margo Hoornstra
Since here at the Roses of Prose we're having a subject matter free for all, this is another short story I wrote many years ago I'd like to ...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/05/how-to-creatively-stalk-maim-and-murder.html?showComment=1462205800790
The Roses of Prose: How to Creatively Stalk, Maim and Murder by Jannine Gallant
With a title like that, I'm sure I'm now on some government watch list...LOL But seriously, people, when you write romantic suspense, the we...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2018/01/how-important-is-title-by-alison.html?showComment=1515196677737
The Roses of Prose: How Important is a Title? by Alison Henderson
I don't subscribe to many newsletters, but I am on Joanna Penn's list for The Creative Penn . I've read Joanna's blog for several years--eve...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2011/10/curious-old-buildings.html
The Roses of Prose: Curious Old Buildings
Those of us local to the area would drive northbound down the highway near Liberty and see this creepy old building on the east. I remember...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2018/01/no-resolutions-required-by-andrea.html?showComment=1515427379878
The Roses of Prose: No #Resolutions Required by Andrea Downing
So, another New Year. When we say New Year, the first thing that usually comes to mind are our resolutions, along with what we wish for ...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/05/inspiration-for-hidden-wings-by-ana.html
The Roses of Prose: Inspiration for Hidden Wings by Ana Raine
Please welcome Ana Raine, our guest blogger today! I live in Michigan and there is a constant joke that there are only two se...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/03/time-marches-on-by-jannine-gallant.html?showComment=1363723381781
The Roses of Prose: Time Marches On by Jannine Gallant
Is March any more mad than any other month? Life, in general, tends to be a little crazy. For me, March is about change. The snow is start...
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The Roses of Prose: Anatomy of a Mystery by Jannine Gallant
I write in multiple genres - contemporary, western, historical - but they all have one thing in common, an element of suspense. Suspense is ...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2017/06/favorite-summer-pie-recipe-by-alison.html?showComment=1497543705353
The Roses of Prose: Favorite Summer Pie Recipe by Alison Henderson
As many of you know, OG is a big pie fan. Cake, not so much. Therefore, I bake him a pie for every special occasion, as well as many non-spe...
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The Roses of Prose: One Thing I Fear --- Is Sex by Margo Hoornstra
I do fear sex.....in my writing. However, I write romance. If you check out my website, I advise; Be Good To Yourself, Snuggle Up With A...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-good-bad-and-beautiful-by-jannine.html?showComment=1400421938325
The Roses of Prose: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful! by Jannine Gallant
The Beautiful: That's right, the beautiful! Nothing the least bit ugly about this cover created by our very own Alison Henderson for my n...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2018/06/im-writer-with-nothing-to-say-by-vonnie.html
The Roses of Prose: I'm a writer with nothing to say by Vonnie Davis
Hello again! I'm supposed to be writing a blog. Instead I'm looking at George Clooney being interviewed by David Letterman. And I haven't ...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-my-writing.html?showComment=1400537538661
The Roses of Prose: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of My Writing Abilities by Alicia Dean
The Good: I think (I hope) that I am pretty good at creating villains, at writing creepy scenes and weaving a fairly interesting suspense. ...
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The Roses of Prose: A Haunting Memory by Vonnie Davis
I was ten when my paternal grandfather passed away. On the day of his funeral all the younger grandchildren were ensconced in the care of tw...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2014/02/dontcha-just-hate-it-by-betsy-ashton.html?showComment=1393514178083
The Roses of Prose: Don'tcha Just Hate It? by Betsy Ashton
Since I was a child, I was taught that hating people was wrong. I learned that lesson well. I try not to hate anyone. When I feel the negati...
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The Roses of Prose: Don'tcha Just Hate It? by Betsy Ashton
Since I was a child, I was taught that hating people was wrong. I learned that lesson well. I try not to hate anyone. When I feel the negati...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/08/do-hot-covers-sell-books-by-jannine.html?showComment=1376838452096
The Roses of Prose: Do Hot Covers Sell Books? by Jannine Gallant
Hot summer nights bring to mind a wealth of images. Some straight out of a romance novel... A couple standing in silhouette on a back lawn...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2018/10/life-is-expensivebooks-arent-by-jannine.html?showComment=1538484620078
The Roses of Prose: Life Is Expensive...Books Aren't by Jannine Gallant
Life is expensive. Just getting through the month in the black can sometimes be a challenge. For that reason, we all gravitate toward sal...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2018/02/seasons-of-sun-by-betsy-ashton.html
The Roses of Prose: Seasons of the Sun by Betsy Ashton
With the darker days of late winter settling in, with snow/sleet/icy rain falling, and with a kitty who is bored out of her freakin' mind bu...
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The Roses of Prose: New Release by Christine DePetrillo
If you've ever visited Boston, you know how the busy streets sound, you know the hustle and bustle of city folks, you've ridden The "T," and...
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The Roses of Prose: New Roses of Prose Member: Margo Hoornstra
Margo Hoornstra Hello everyone and thank you for inviting me to become a member of The Roses of Prose . First of all, I have to tell ...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2017/12/second-chance-christmas-part-3-by-leah.html
The Roses of Prose: Second Chance Christmas - Part 3 ~ by Leah St James
Chelsea slammed the cabin door behind her and raced toward the elevator. Cutting the corner, she nearly slammed headfirst into Liz....
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The Roses of Prose: Goal setting by Barbara Edwards
Glacier National Park The only way to accomplish anything is to set a goal. Authors know about goals. We set them constantly to reac...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/07/f-is-for-funny-by-alison-henderson.html
The Roses of Prose: "F" is for Funny by Alison Henderson
I love humor in fiction, all fiction. Funny situations, witty dialogue, absurd characters--I love them all. When I was younger, I cherish...
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The Roses of Prose: Cuckoo For Dogs by Jannine Gallant
Have you ever started something you can't stop? Yeah, bet you're all thinking about those bad habits you'd love to break. I know I have a fe...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/05/slow-and-steady-wins-raceby-rachel.html
The Roses of Prose: Slow and Steady Wins the Race...by Rachel Brimble
Please join me in welcoming Rachael Brimble to The Roses of Prose today. Take it away, Rachel! I decided to write a little bit ab...
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The Roses of Prose: Fear the Chin
by Betsy Ashton No, not Jay Leno's chin. Mine. My chin is an early warning sign for everyone who knows me. Now this picture doesn't adeq...
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The Roses of Prose: Putting Our Best Foot Forward by Jannine Gallant
I just spent my weekend at the Nevada High School Track and Field State Championships in Las Vegas watching our North Tahoe Lakers compete. ...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2015/07/hot-topics-life-liberty-and-pursuit-of.html?showComment=1435848683767
The Roses of Prose: Hot Topics -- Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness... by Jannine Gallant
I never do political, simply because I'm in the business of selling books, and I don't want to piss people off. But, the Fourth of July is f...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2017/11/thankful-for-me-by-alicia-dean.html?showComment=1511361427019
The Roses of Prose: Thankful for Me by Alicia Dean
Okay, so maybe this is the wrong time of year to be self-centered, but I think that, once in a while, we need to celebrate ourselves. M...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-madness-of-self-publishing-by.html
The Roses of Prose: The Madness of Self-Publishing by Jannine Gallant
It's done - my first indie book, We'll Never Tell , is alive and well and newly available on Amazon. A touch of March Madness - or am I ju...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-treats-and-dog-days-by-brenda.html
The Roses of Prose: Summer, Treats and Dog Days by Brenda Whiteside
Several of this months topics sparked a thought. The first thought was to have some ice cream, which I am doing right now. Ice Cream Month...
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The Roses of Prose: Fruition
If you've been following my posts for the last 3 months, you'll be aware that my daughter Cristal's wedding finally (phew!) took place Memo...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2013/12/santa-and-elf-by-jannine-gallant.html?showComment=1386000760379
The Roses of Prose: Santa and the Elf by Jannine Gallant
Part One This was the last place she expected to spend Christmas. The cell door clanged shut. Footsteps grew fainter as her only hop...
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The Roses of Prose: A Novice on a Motorcycle
By Vonnie Davis I remember my first motorcycle ride with great clarity. The man I was dating, at the time, had just bought a new Yamaha 6...
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The Roses of Prose: MY AUSTRIAN CONNECTION by Brenda Whiteside
Way back, a long time ago, I lived in Germany for three years. I fell in love with the Alps, the mountain range that belongs to several cou...
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The Roses of Prose: One Thing I Fear --- Is Sex by Margo Hoornstra
I do fear sex.....in my writing. However, I write romance. If you check out my website, I advise; Be Good To Yourself, Snuggle Up With A...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2014/09/letting-go-letting-prose-fall-by-wayside.html
The Roses of Prose: Letting go, letting prose fall by the wayside
I'm working on a massive series (9 books in the first 3 trilogies for the first generation, 3 books in the next generation, 3 in the next). ...
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The Roses of Prose: No #Resolutions Required by Andrea Downing
So, another New Year. When we say New Year, the first thing that usually comes to mind are our resolutions, along with what we wish for ...
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The Roses of Prose: Goal setting by Barbara Edwards
Glacier National Park The only way to accomplish anything is to set a goal. Authors know about goals. We set them constantly to reac...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/03/i-am-still-absent-mostly.html?showComment=1458913339635
The Roses of Prose: I am still absent ... mostly
It's been the March Marathon month. I had the Major Event during the first week. The second week I was in California, helping my sister. The...
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The Roses of Prose: That time a fly destroyed my bedroom ~ by Leah St. James
The other morning I was up really early and for some reason decided to take out the trash. It was before dawn, so pretty dark out. As I st...
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The Roses of Prose: The Joy Fairy Part 3 by Alicia Dean
Christmas Day In spite of having slept only a few hours, Persephone woke at six a.m., her adrenaline spiking with excitement. She and...
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The Roses of Prose: Wishes Granted, Wishes Denied - Chapter Three By Margo Hoornstra
Jump to the first story Despite her frets and fears, Franklin came safely back to Hanny exactly seventeen months after he left. Maybe...
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The Roses of Prose: What To Do About Joe ~ Part Two by Jannine Gallant
Joe Angelo shut the oven door and turned around when a thump sounded from the front porch. Even Elvis singing Blue Christmas on the cl...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/03/when-writer-has-nothing-to-say-by.html?showComment=1457008889384
The Roses of Prose: When a Writer Has Nothing to Say by Vonnie Davis
I'm writing this on Super Tuesday. So politics are on my mind. I don't appreciate others shoving their political views down my throat. In li...
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https://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/2016/05/reviews-are-life-force-of-book.html
The Roses of Prose: REVIEWS ARE THE LIFE FORCE OF A BOOK
REVIEWS ARE THE LIFE FORCE OF A BOOK The writing process takes an incredible amount of time. My third book, which came out last M...
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The Roses of Prose: Blogging as a Promotional Tool by Jannine Gallant
Blogging--does it help promote our books? Editors and agents tell us to get out there and blog our little hearts out. People pay good mon...
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The Roses of Prose: When a Writer Has Nothing to Say by Vonnie Davis
I'm writing this on Super Tuesday. So politics are on my mind. I don't appreciate others shoving their political views down my throat. In li...
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