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  Mandi Konesni It's October 29th. That means.... NanoWriMo is almost here! Eek! The first year I was a pantster with no planning. The second year, I was a plantster... some planning, but not really a whole outline or anything. This year, I took the plunge and have...  moreIt's October 29th. That means.... NanoWriMo is almost here! Eek! The first year I was a pantster with no planning. The second year, I was a plantster... some planning, but not really a whole outline or anything. This year, I took the plunge and have transformed into a full-on planner. I utilized OneNote and my plotting book NovelCraft to create an online outline. I plotted out my characters, locations, settings, etc. I feel more ready than I ever have, but the days leading up to Nano are always nervous ones... have I planned enough? Am I prepared enough? Do I have all my snacks, drinks, and things in hand? We'll see!  less

  • October 29, 2018

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    LS Admin Good luck!

    • October 30, 2018
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  Mandi Konesni wrote a new blog entry:

  

  More Than Ordinary

  Something I wrote a very very long time ago for fun, examining vampires in myth and popular culture. Yes, I was an odd little child. :) Found it while cleaning USB drives, figured I'd post for an interesting look at the research.
  It has been said that ev...

  • October 13, 2018

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    LS Admin Very interesting! Great research and historical info.

    • October 20, 2018
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    Scott L While in New York City in 1926 to promote his new movie, the Italian sex symbol Rudolph Valentino was lured into a speakeasy, then set upon by https://www.scott-properties.com/ a hunting pack. He managed to get back to his hotel, where he was eventually...  moreWhile in New York City in 1926 to promote his new movie, the Italian sex symbol Rudolph Valentino was lured into a speakeasy, then set upon by https://www.scott-properties.com/ a hunting pack. He managed to get back to his hotel, where he was eventually euthanized by a well respected doctor. The studio claimed his death was caused by a bleeding ulcer.  

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  Mandi Konesni Running a mini-Nano is tough work. Unlike with the real thing, you have to keep pressure on yourself, because there isn't a 'contest' or other people encouraging you like there is in November. I slacked off last night. Bleh. Need to write 2599 to catch...  moreRunning a mini-Nano is tough work. Unlike with the real thing, you have to keep pressure on yourself, because there isn't a 'contest' or other people encouraging you like there is in November. I slacked off last night. Bleh. Need to write 2599 to catch up. #amworking #procrastinator  

  • August 18, 2018

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  Mandi Konesni It's too hot to write. It's too hot to plot. #Melting #HelpMe Seriously though, I'm working on plotting for two separate standalone novels, which should be interesting. I plan on doing Risque 4 for NanoWriMo again in November. My sister is coming to...  moreIt's too hot to write. It's too hot to plot. #Melting #HelpMe Seriously though, I'm working on plotting for two separate standalone novels, which should be interesting. I plan on doing Risque 4 for NanoWriMo again in November. My sister is coming to visit for the 4th, so we're going to do a photoshoot for the series she's modeling for so I can get the cover for the first made. So much to do. So little time!  

  • June 18, 2018

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    Donna B Oh gee lots to do! I hope your books come out great! Good that you are writing.
    Stay cool!!!

    • June 18, 2018
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    Donna B Hope it's going well for you!

    • August 15, 2018
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    Mandi Konesni Photoshoot is done, and photos have been sent to the cover artist! Working on writing the 1st standalone novel... it's at 32k and the goal is 50k, so plodding right along. Keeping myself busy, at least lol

    • August 17, 2018
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  Mandi Konesni posted a new classified listing:

  

  NovelCraft: Crafting Your Novel From Beginning To End

  I tend to gather a ton of information for random things as "ideas" for books, settings, characters, whatever. They're all stashed in a bunch of notepad docs in my "Work" folder, but by the time I'm looking for a certain piece of information, none of it ma...

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  • May 31, 2018

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    Donna B AWESOME!

    • June 1, 2018
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    Donna B Love it!!! Just got it yesterday.

    • June 10, 2018
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  Mandi Konesni Check out my interview for the L.O.V.E blog! Thanks to Books Promotions International for having me, and allowing me to brag a bit about my ornery bassle pup.

  

  BPI Interview Feature: Liliom Press Indie Author and Blogger Man

  BOOK PROMOTIONS INTERNATIONAL AUTHOR FEATURE MANDI KONESNI Welcome to the L.O.V.E. blog! Today we'll be chatting with autho...

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    Donna B Nice interview.

    • April 29, 2018
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    Donna B Congrats for all the notice! Hope you get more sales from it.

    • April 29, 2018
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  Mandi Konesni I found this interesting. It's a bit simplistic, of course, but we've all heard that there are no "new" stories, just new ways of writing them. For me, I think the originality lies in the characters, their struggles, and the way they overcome...  moreI found this interesting. It's a bit simplistic, of course, but we've all heard that there are no "new" stories, just new ways of writing them. For me, I think the originality lies in the characters, their struggles, and the way they overcome them... whatever they may be. What are your thoughts? Do your stories fit in the categories? Are there any more categories you think might have been overlooked?  

  

  Are There Only 7 Stories in the World? - AutoCrit Blog

  Are there only seven types of plot available to fiction storytellers? Some suggest there are fewer, while others claim more... but does it really matter?

  • April 17, 2018

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    Donna B That is very interesting and bears more study.

    • April 17, 2018
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  Mandi Konesni has updated Authors and Dancers Against Cancer cover photo.

  

  • April 14, 2018

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  Mandi Konesni created a new event:

  

  Authors and Dancers Against Cancer

  An author convention and dance recital, all proceeds from both events will be donated to childhood cancer charities. It's bound to be a great night, for a worthwhile cause!

  • April 14, 2018

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  Mandi Konesni I have been banned from buying any more covers until I use up at least half of what I have. It's not hoarding if you PLAN to use them. Dammit. #coverhoarder #notsorry

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    Donna B LOL

    • April 14, 2018