Friday, January 30, 2009

Free Book Friday

Welcome to Free Book Friday on my blog! I'm giving away books most Fridays, so stay tuned!

Leave a note WITH A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS in the comment section of this post to be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a Steeple Hill book.

I suggest you insert [brackets] around the "@" sign of your e-mail address so internet spiders don't phish your e-mail address.

Deadline for entry is Midnight CST this Thursday, February 5th. Winner will be notified privately via e-mail then announced in the comment section of this Free Book Friday Blog post. So if you don't want your win announced, please say so in your comment.

This Friday's pick:
Suspicion by Ginny Aiken from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense.

Cheryl Wyatt

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Story Starter Scene Prompts-4

Story Starter Scene Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!


Prompt Words:
1. cake
2. tablespoon
3. cup
4. teaspoon
5. disaster
6. sour
7. fizz
8. feelings
9. bake
10.heat
11. tablespoon
12. baking soda
13. powder
14. bite
15. blanch

Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "How did it turn out?"
B. "What did you expect would happen?"
C. How do I say this without hurting her feelings?


Happy Writing!

Cheryl Wyatt

Friday, January 23, 2009

Free Book Friday

Welcome to Free Book Friday on my blog! I'm giving away books most Fridays, so stay tuned!

Leave a note WITH A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS in the comment section of this post to be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a Steeple Hill book.

I suggest you insert [brackets] around the "@" sign of your e-mail address so internet spiders don't phish your e-mail address.

Deadline for entry is Midnight CST this Thursday, January 29th. Winner will be notified privately via e-mail then announced in the comment section of this Free Book Friday Blog post. So if you don't want your win announced, please say so in your comment.

This giveaway book is also from the LI standalone series called Eden, Oklahoma.

This Friday's pick:
Their Small-Town Love by Arlene James from Steeple Hill Love Inspired.

Cheryl Wyatt

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

In Seekerville today

I'm blogging in Seekerville today.

Zip on over and join in the fun.

Thanks all!

Cheryl Wyatt

Friday, January 16, 2009

Free Book Friday

Welcome to Free Book Friday on my blog! I'm going to be giving away books many upcoming Fridays, so stay tuned!

Leave a note WITH A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS in the comment section of this post to be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a Steeple Hill book.

I suggest you insert [brackets] around the "@" sign of your e-mail address so internet spiders don't phish your e-mail address.

Deadline for entry is Midnight CST this Thursday, January 22. Winner will be notified privately via e-mail then announced in the comment section of this Free Book Friday Blog post. So if you don't want your win announced, please say so in your comment.

This giveaway book is also from the LI standalone series called Eden, Oklahoma.

This Friday's pick:
Her Small-Town Hero by Arlene James from Steeple Hill Love Inspired.

Cheryl Wyatt

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Story Starter Scene Prompt-3

Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!


Prompt Words:
1. scramble
2. paws
3. feet
4. slip
5. mud
6. neighbor
7. wood
8. floor
9. sidewalk
10. track
11. trek
12. dash
13. alcove
14. walk
15. catch

Scene Starter Sentences:
A. “Whoa, Duke!”
B. “Watch out for the . . .!”
C. “Oooowie!”

Happy Writing!

Cheryl Wyatt

Friday, January 09, 2009

Free Book Friday

Welcome to my first 2009 Free Book Friday on my blog! I'm going to be giving away books many upcoming Fridays, so stay tuned!

Leave a note WITH A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS in the comment section of this post to be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a Steeple Hill book.

I suggest you insert [brackets] around the "@" sign of your e-mail address so internet spiders don't phish your e-mail address.

Deadline for entry is Midnight CST Thursday, January 15th. Winner will be notified privately via e-mail then announced in the comment section of this Free Book Friday Blog post. If you don't want your win announced, please say so in your comment.

This giveaway book is from the LI standalone series called Eden, Oklahoma.

This Friday's pick:
His Small-Town Girl by Arlene James from Steeple Hill Love Inspired.

Cheryl Wyatt

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Story Starter Scene Prompts-2

Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!


Prompt Words:
1. store
2. weather
3. whether
4. stock
5. apron
6. can
7. cart
8. waist
9. waste
10.timid
11. pretty
12. pay
13. missing
14. checkbook
15. wallet

Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "How dreadfully embarrassing."
B. No way did she leave the house without it.
C. "This day has gone from bad to worse."


Happy Writing!

Cheryl Wyatt

Sunday, January 04, 2009

Check out this lineup!

********PERMISSION TO FORWARD*********

For Love and Money Week in Seekerville (www.seekerville.blogspot.com)

Monday Jan 5: Deb Ng on professional blogging. Deborah Ng is the
genius behind Freelance Writing Jobs.

Tuesday Jan 6: Cindi Myers on the working writer. If you don't know
Cindi, check out her Market News Yahoo Group or her website for news
on her latest release A Man To Rely On, from Super Romance.

Wednesday Jan 7: Michael Bracken on writing for the Confessions.
Michael is a phenom in the confession world and we are thrilled to
have him stop by and share.

Thursday Jan 8: Abingdon Press Senior Acquisitions Editor for
Fiction, Barbara Scott, is back for an Encore, Encore!!

Friday Jan 9: Myra L. Johnson on the Christian nonfiction market. In
addition to her multiple fiction sales in 2008 (Heartsong and
Abingdon), Myra is also a nonfiction writer.

Saturday Jan 10: Tina Russo shares on writing romantic fiction for
Woman's World Magazine. Keep an eye out for her latest Woman's World
story, Letting Go, which is on newsstands RIGHT NOW!!

We are starting 2009 with a bang in Seekerville. Anyone who comments
all six days will be entered into a drawing for a $25.00 Amazon Gift
Card. www.seekerville.blogspot.com

PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG ON YOUR BLOGS AND WRITING GROUPS. THANKS!

Cheryl Wyatt

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Saturday Book Stroll

Most Saturdays, I will be sharing books that I'm currently reading (and recommending!).

Of course my first love is Steeple Hill books and other cateromance, but Saturday afternoons are reserved for other various books I'm reading by authors I enjoy.

Hope you will consider picking up this week's featured Saturday Afternoon Stroll book.

Featured book:

Elvis Takes a Back Seat by Leanna Ellis


About the author:
Winner of the National Readers’ Choice Award and Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart Award, Leanna Ellis writes women’s fiction for B&H Publishing. Her latest book, Lookin’ Back, Texas will be released September 2008. Visit her website at leannaellis.com.


About the book:
Elvis Takes a Back Seat
January 2008
B&H Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-8054-4696-8

A young widow, determined to fulfill her husband’s last request, hauls a three foot bust of Elvis strapped in the back seat of a vintage Cadillac from Texas to Memphis to return it to its rightful owner. The road trip with her eccentric aunt, who knew the King of Rock n’ Roll, and a temperamental teen, hits roadblocks and detours as the three women uncover pieces of their own past along with the bust’s mysterious history. The discoveries change the course of their lives forever.

Amazon purchase link.


Cheryl Wyatt

Thursday, January 01, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR & First Story Starter aka Scene Prompt

Here is the first story starter of the new year.

Enjoy!

Remember, I'm not hosting a contest on these prompts this year. So no need to send me your scenes. This is simply me kick starting your creativity.

Look for these prompts, posted weekly.

Notice I've expanded the scene length for those of you who write full-length fiction.



Story Starter Prompt 1
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Most of all, have fun!

Prompt Words-1:
1. compliment
2. complement
3. coarse
4. course
5. its
6. it’s
7. rein
8. reign
9. rain
10. roof
11. compliant
12. complaint
13. hair
14. heir
15. hare

Scene Starter Sentences-1:
“He fell off the what?”
“Wait, something just crashed.”
“Did you hear that?”

Happy Writing!

Cheryl Wyatt