by adrianjsmith | Mar 27, 2013 | Grammar Rules of the Week, Writing Goodies!
A semi-colon is used as a way to separate the two independent clauses more than just a comma and coordinating conjunction. A semi-colon has a firmer break in the thoughts. A comma and coordinating conjunction is like a California stop (or a rolling stop) at a stop...
by adrianjsmith | Mar 25, 2013 | Books, For by Grace, Uncategorized
Okay peoples! Sirena wrote this in a blog post, and I feel the need to reiterate the fact that NOT EVERY NOVEL HAS TO BE ROMANCE! and that NOT EVERY NOVEL IS A ROMANCE NOVEL. I have some wonderful beta’s right now. Before I got them, I had to send my chapters...
by adrianjsmith | Mar 24, 2013 | Books, For by Grace, Uncategorized, Writing Goodies!
I have let it slip a few times what the actual title of this novel is, but this is the actual 100% totally awesome reveal! Are you ready? Are you really, really ready? All right…The title is…………. For by Grace =P This novel follows the...
by adrianjsmith | Mar 23, 2013 | Uncategorized, Writing Goodies!
I wasn’t ever planning on writing this post, but after reading a chapter and editing it for someone, I feel it’s absolutely necessary. So, here we go. WRITERS! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR RESEARCH! Okay, whew! I said it. Here’s the thing. It’s okay to...
by adrianjsmith | Mar 21, 2013 | Books, For by Grace, Uncategorized
I just got home from one of the longest days at school. I’m looking forward to tonight and relaxing with a good friend and a great meal (that she’s cooking for me!). So, I checked my mail and in it was a really small, inconspicuous letter. I open in up and...