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When A Character Morphs

The protagonist in my WIP just morphed. When I started writing her, she was one way and now suddenly she's another. (With the demands of launching my novel, I haven't had the time to actually put these changes into effect, but I've taken lots of notes. And I think about it all the time.) It's […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

Books Emma Jean

Oh, Amazon, You Trickster, You

If you enter the title of my novel, Emma Jean's Bad Behavior, into the Amazon search engine, up my book will pop, despite the fact that its pub date is not until February 12th. And no, there's nothing about pre-ordering it mentioned on the page. It's just there. For sale. I found this out thanks […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

Book Review

Book Review: Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker

This is a paid book review for the BlogHer Book Club, but the opinions expressed are mine alone. Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini After seeing the movie Lincoln, now nominated for a gazillion Oscars, I've gotten curious about all things Lincoln. (The movie is that compelling–if you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.) […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

Emma Jean

Emma Jean Cover Image is Here!

Here it is! The cover image for the novel, due out on February 12th. I'm really happy with this cover because I think the woman in the image has the verve and energy of Emma Jean herself. A bit of background on the process of selecting the cover. My wonderful editor sent me three trial […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

Audience

Who Do You Write To?

This morning I got up, grabbed my coffee, and went outside to write. (The days I'll be able do this are numbered and I'm taking full advantage while I can.) I began writing about my day yesterday (2 Labor Day picnics = fun) and mentioned a couple people. Then I explained who these people are. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

Editing Emma Jean

Emma Jean Edits

The day came. My edits for the novel arrived. And I promptly left for a two-day vacation. We went to the beach to stay with old friends, our daughter and the Most Adorable Baby in the World in tow. I had visions of myself on the deck, feet propped up, laptop in lap, working away […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 13 years ago11/03/2015

Uncategorized

Emma Jean’s Bad Behavior

My novel available now! Buy from Amazon. Buy from Powell’s. Buy from Barnes and Noble. “I have three kids under the age of 5 but I managed to finish this book in under a week because I couldn’t put it down.” Molly, 5 Star Amazon Review “This well-written, funny, poignant, amazing book has opened up […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/03/2015

Guest Post

Guest Post: Engross Your Readers

While I’m away, I’ve got an array of guest posts for you. Today’s comes from Alice Anderson. Engross your readers by Alice Anderson I recently read an ARC from Karen Hawkins that got me thinking about ways to engross your readers. This book, The Taming of a Scottish Princess, did a fabulous job of it. […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 14 years ago11/04/2015

Novel Writing

Novel Prep Nuts and Bolts

And so today we come to the nuts and bolts of prepping for a novel, the third in a series. (And probably the last, but I feel my brain reaching for more, so maybe not, stay tuned.) You can read the first two posts here and here, and I've also got them listed at the […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 15 years ago11/03/2015

Story

How Do You Become Heroic?

I have a friend who sets up mini-challenges for herself. She's a pro at navigating through LA traffic to get somewhere on time when it looks impossible. She not only zips from lane to lane and takes clever alternative routes, she projects thoughts to ease her journey. When she succeeds, as she usually does, it […]

Charlotte Rains Dixon 15 years ago11/03/2015

Charlotte Rains Dixon

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When A Character Morphs

Oh, Amazon, You Trickster, You

Book Review: Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker

Emma Jean Cover Image is Here!

Who Do You Write To?

Emma Jean Edits

Emma Jean’s Bad Behavior

Guest Post: Engross Your Readers

Novel Prep Nuts and Bolts

How Do You Become Heroic?

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