Author Archives: Donna Maloy, Author

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About Donna Maloy, Author

Captivating romantic suspense. History, mystery, and sometimes... a little touch of fantasy.

Life After You Publish: The Perils

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

One of my good friends is Gerry Bartlett. She’s been writing vampire romances for many years and is a very active member of a local chapter of Romance Writers of America. She also writes a monthly article for their newsletter … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: 5 Ways to Enhance Your Setting

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Donna Maloy, Author

An English Instructor for Harrisburg Area Community College’s Virtual Learning program, Tamara Girardi holds a PhD in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Letters in Creative Writing from the University of St. Andrews. Her YA fantasy … Continue reading →

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Monday Advice from Agents and Editors: Match Dialogue to Character

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Donna Maloy, Author

When asked by a blog commenter to name the major shortcomings he sees in manuscripts, developmental editor Alan Rinzler called out–           “dialogue that all sounds like the same person.” Editor/author/writing guru James Scott Bell seconds that opinion, emphatically. He … Continue reading →

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YALSA Announces Top 10 Books (picked by teens) for 2014

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Donna Maloy, Author

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced the top ten YA books for 2014 (nominated and chosen by teens). How many have you read? Pin this pic on Pinterest, and share it with your friends!

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Monday Advice from Agents and Editors: Fine-Tune Your Lens for Social Media Success

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Donna Maloy, Author

I follow a few author blogs about the craft of writing; even guest posts on these blogs concentrate on craft. Other authors I know have created a following by blogging and tweeting about marketing, the business side of writing, or … Continue reading →

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