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WRITING CRAFT: BODY BEATS TO BUILD ON BY APRIL W. GARDNER A Valuable Tool

A Valuable Tool for Novel Writers

For me, the art of writing is equivalent to working a puzzle, and Body Beats to Build On is like finding the center piece that connects the frame. It offers suggestions and ideas for authors. I've scanned and re-scanned pages, dog-earred many, and literally worn-out the book. But how could I ever part with this ragged copy? Having spent hours thumbing through the chapters, I know where every jot, tittle, and drop of sweat lies. LOL

But let me back up and...

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WELCOME JEN DODRILL!

Deb: Hi Jen, I enjoyed reading your two cozy mysteries–Birds Alive! and Where’s the Quetzal? One thing I loved about them is that both books contain a little romance. Book one sets the stage for potential romantic relationships and book two develops them. You had us guessing which man Peg would choose–the birder or the detective. It was touch and go there for a while. They all had unique, definitely not run of the mill, relationships, which made the books a hoot to read....

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