#amreading – Page 13 – Jean's Writing

Do you want something to give you pure enjoyment?

Published on September 9, 2016August 23, 2016 by Jean M. Cogdell

**Then try reading a complex, witty and Flat-Out lovely book.**

Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park is tagged YA but I flat-out loved this book. Her writing style is funny, quirky and pure enjoyment.

Imagine what might happen if your daughter left for college in Boston and due to one mistake after another finds herself homeless. No dorm room, no apartment.

But like all Mom’s, you’d ride to the rescue as did Julie’s mother. Lucky an old college friend agrees to put Julie up until an apartment becomes available. Well, best-laid plans went out the window as Julie settles in and falls in love. Oddities pile up and wounds open but Ms. Park reminds us that all it takes to set things back to normal (whatever that entails) is Flat-Out-Love.

If you are a member of KindleUnlimited it is available to read for free.

I give this lovely book 5 Stars

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Tell me what good book have you read lately?

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Do you know how to share your latest read?

Published on September 2, 2016August 23, 2016 by Jean M. Cogdell4 Comments

Do you know how to write a non-fiction review?

Reviews are the bread and butter of every writer. But they can be harder to come by for non-fiction writers.

Is it because we are intimidated by the process?

It’s not as scary as you think.

One of my favorite bloggers, ROSIE AMBER, gives an easy guide to writing that non-fiction book review.

So if you’ve read a great non-fiction book click on this link and read Rosie’s how-to list for writing a terrific review.

Let’s Talk About #BookReviews Day 2

Do you read non-fiction?

Ever wrote a non-fiction review?

Do you think non-fiction reviews are harder than fiction reviews?

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Practice makes perfect, writing with prompts

Published on August 5, 2016August 3, 2016 by Jean M. Cogdell3 Comments

And so I keep practicing.

If you’re looking for a good place to start, check out Describli for inspiring prompts.

Here is my latest contribution to one of their prompts– Soft footsteps.

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I stopped, frozen in place and waited for the sound of soft footsteps. The quiet stillness around me gave me pause. Had I’d imagined him? Dim streetlights did little to push back the night. My eyes blinked against the darkness, hoping to see something. But not even the moon ventured past the thick clouds to help me.

Next time Abe offers to drive me to my car, I’ll say yes. I eased forward on the balls of my feet and like a child tip-toed toward the corner. All I had to do was make it a little further to the bar on the corner. Safety in numbers, right? I’d worry about my car later.

The footsteps behind me grew louder, less careful. I wasn’t the only one who spotted the neon sign. Fear gripped my throat. I no longer cared about the noise of my heels against the pavement. My eyes focused on the flashing Miller Lite sign in the window. I ran.

The door to Mitch’s Bar & Grill opened. Yellow light framed a man as he stepped out onto the sidewalk. Relieved to see another person, I called out as I dashed toward the alley’s end. Strong arms wrapped around me. A gag choked off my air as a dirty glove covered smothered my scream.

Oh God, he is real. I really wish I hadn’t taken that shortcut. alley-990959_640

Have you practiced with any prompts lately?

I’d love to read them, leave me a link in the comments section.

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A real thought-provoker from the great Flannery O’Connor

How to surround yourself with the best

Published on August 2, 2016 by Jean M. Cogdell1 Comment

Follow, read, and learn from the best; that’s how.

I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to improve.

Whether, blogging, writing the great American Novel, or publishing the best darn kids book possible, I want to find techniques that work.

Who knows, maybe I’ll eventually produce a bestselling novel one day. Anything is possible, right?

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In case you missed the list of best websites put out by The Write Life in January, here it is.

The 100 Best Websites for Writers in 2016

January 25, 2016, By Marisol Dahl

So many great writers, so little time. What to do? What to do?

Do you have a favorite blogger/writer you read religiously?

Do tell; I need to know!

I’d love to hear from you! Click the “write me” tab or contact me on Twitter @jeancogdell, Facebook at jean.cogdell and Amazon.com, stop by and say hey! The lights are on, and I’m waiting.

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