VANNA SMYTHE

The website and blog of a soon-to-be bestselling fantasy author.

My Short Story Selected for an Anthology

Earlier this year, Holly Lisle (the creator of the writing courses How to Think Sideways and How to Revise Your Novel, which have greatly increased the quality and quantity of my writing ;))...

May 5, 2013 Like

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Anniversary of the Veil, Book 3 First Draft is DONE

The title says it all, I think! At 42 000 words the first draft of the third book in my Anniversary of the Veil series is completed. I’m still pretty sure I will end up calling it Forever Husband,...

May 3, 2013 Like

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Anniversary of the Veil Book 3 Progress Report and Other Fun Things

As you may have noticed from the cool progress meter in the sidebar, I’m now over the half way point of the first draft of Anniversary of the Veil Book 3. Nowadays I tend to write shorter first...

Apr 26, 2013 Like

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Whatcha Reading? Blog Hop

Through the end of May I’ll be participating in the Whatcha Reading? Blog Hop organized by Tracy Falbe over at http://www.herladyshipsquest.com. I think this blog hop is an awesome idea, as it aims...

Apr 21, 2013 Like

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Anniversary of the Veil Boxed Set Discounted!

For anyone who has not yet checked out my books, I’d like to let you know that I discounted the Kindle Version of my Anniversary of the Veil Boxed Set. It contains the entire Book 1 and Book 2 of...

Apr 13, 2013 Like

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F is for Having Fun

I recently realized that I have kind of stopped having fun when writing. With all the promoting and checking my sales stats and other writing-related tasks, I forgot why I want to write in the...

Apr 6, 2013 Like

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E is for Writing Every Day

One of the most often repeated pieces of advice for writers is to write a little bit every day. Doing so will get you into the habit of writing and make it less difficult to write when you need to,...

Apr 5, 2013 Like

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D is for Doing the Work

I just have a short post today, and it has to do with the third book in my Anniversary of the Veil series. I am happy to say that I have started a new Scrivener document for the first draft, and...

Apr 4, 2013 Like

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C is for Confidence

I’m back with another post as part of the A to Z Challenge, and the topic of the day is Confidence. I recently reached out to a sci-fi/fantasy reader/writer club in my area, because I wanted to...

Apr 3, 2013 Like

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B is for Beginnings (and The Beacon) #WABWM

So, today is the second day of the A to Z Blogging Challenge and I am happy to say that I have started writing the third and final book in the Anniversary of the Veil Series. It is, as yet,...

Apr 2, 2013 Like

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A is for Alet (and Arlee)

For those of you confused by the title of this post, let me explain: I signed up for the A to Z Blogging Challenge so, during the month of April, I will be posting daily (except Sundays) on topics...

Apr 1, 2013 Like

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Guest Post: Lee Strauss – Can You Learn to Write?

Can You Learn to Write? by Lee Strauss Is writing a gift you are born with? Do some people just have a natural way with words and phrases, the ability to spin a yarn, beyond the average person? Or,...

Mar 27, 2013 Like

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Spring Equinox Spectacular Fantasy Sale Begins

I am happy to announce the start of the Spring Equinox Spectacular Spring Sale. Me and a bunch of my fantasy writer friends over at the Magic Appreciation Tour have deeply discounted our novels,...

Mar 20, 2013 Like

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Spring is Here: Announcing the Spring Equinox Promo

My friends at the Magic Appreciation Tour (MAT) and I are putting together a very special promo, the Spectacular Spring Equinox Fantasy Sale which will take place from March 20th-22nd. there will...

Mar 19, 2013 Like

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How to Write a Novel: HTTS Ultra Goes Live With Extra Savings Bonus

As some of you may know, I am a very happy student of Holly Lisle’s writing programs and I just wanted to let you know that she recently re-released her main writing course, How to Think Sideways...

Mar 14, 2013 Like

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Happy Birthday, Protector!

Exactly one year ago today I published Protector (Anniversary of the Veil, Book 1)! In other words: “Happy Birthday, Protector!” In this time I sold over 1000 ebook copies of my debut novel and...

Mar 10, 2013 Like

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Interview with Fantasy Author Elizabeth Baxter

Today I want to introduce you to yet another fellow Magic Appreciation Tour member: fantasy author Elizabeth Baxter. I’ve asked her a series of questions about her fantasy series and writing...

Feb 28, 2013 Like

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Guest Post: Rick Johnson – Why I Write Fantasy for Young People

Why I Write Fantasy for Young People by Rick Johnson One of the attractions of writing fantasy for children is that it forces us to experiment with “beyond the box” thinking. We cannot make easy...

Feb 24, 2013 Like

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Interview and Giveaway: Fantasy Author Christopher Kellen

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to a fellow fantasy author and member of the Magical Appreciation Tour, Christopher Kellen. Chris is preparing to release his latest novel and you can...

Feb 22, 2013 Like

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Guest Post by Author NS Wikarski

Tips For Writing Ye Olde Historical Fiction by Nancy Wikarski “My God, they can’t expect to put ‘Ye Olde’ in front of anything they want and get away with it.” If, like me, you’re a fan of The Big...

Feb 11, 2013 Like

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Guest Post: Author Rachel Thompson

Why Writing is a Form of Personal Therapy by Rachel Thompson I’ve been writing since I was in the fifth grade. However, it wasn’t until 2011 that I published my first book of essays, A Walk In The...

Feb 9, 2013 Like

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Interview with Charity Bradford Author of The Magic Wakes

Today I have the pleasure of hosting a fellow fantasy author, Charity Bradford, who is about to release her debut novel Magic Wakes. I’ve asked her a bunch of questions about her writing and...

Feb 5, 2013 Like

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Book 3 Indie Go Go Campaign and Other Updates

I have now raised $70 in my Indie Go Go Campaign for Anniversary of the Veil Book 3 (link to campaign: http://igg.me/p/310698/x/2087058). I am completely humbled (and extremely grateful ) by the...

Feb 4, 2013 Like

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Crowdfunding Campaign for Anniversary of the Veil, Book 3

About two weeks ago I started a campaign to raise funds for the third book in my Anniversary of the Veil Series (link to campaign: http://igg.me/p/310698/x/2087058). As some of you may already...

Jan 29, 2013 Like

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Guest Post: Fantasy Author Tracy Falbe

Today I have the pleasure to host a fellow Magical Appreciation Tour author, Tracy Falbe. In the guest post she looks back on her writing career and offers some awesome advice to both established...

Jan 25, 2013 Like

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Guest Post: Author Carolyn Brown

Today I have a special treat for you all, a guest post from author Carolyn Brown, but from the point of view of one of her main characters: Prince Sebastian Rowan of Aidensdein. Let’s see what he...

Jan 20, 2013 Like

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Blog Hop: Dreaming of Books

For the next week I am once again participating in a blog hop organized by Kathy of I Am a Reader, Not a Writer. This one is all about books and for that reason I’ve decided to give away 2 copies...

Jan 17, 2013 Like

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Interview: Andy Gavin Author of Untimed

What is your favorite color? Azure blue. The color of the water off the coast of Capri on a bright summer day. I’m particularly drawn to it in translucent forms: as copper based glazes on pottery...

Jan 16, 2013 Like

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Guest Post: The YA Market by Leandi Cameron

Breaking into the YA market with a little help from my friends by Leandi Cameron Young adult paranormal romance/fantasy has become one of the largest book genre’s within the last five years and,...

Jan 15, 2013 Like

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Free eBook Anniversary of the Veil-Beginnings: The Beacon

I just wanted to let you all know that I have published a free sample of Protector (Anniversary of the Veil, Book 1). It is called: Anniversary of the Veil – Beginnings: The Beacon Book...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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My Short Story Selected for an Anthology

Anniversary of the Veil, Book 3 First Draft is DONE

Anniversary of the Veil Book 3 Progress Report and Other Fun Things

Whatcha Reading? Blog Hop

Anniversary of the Veil Boxed Set Discounted!

F is for Having Fun

E is for Writing Every Day

D is for Doing the Work

C is for Confidence

B is for Beginnings (and The Beacon) #WABWM

A is for Alet (and Arlee)

Guest Post: Lee Strauss – Can You Learn to Write?

Spring Equinox Spectacular Fantasy Sale Begins

Spring is Here: Announcing the Spring Equinox Promo

How to Write a Novel: HTTS Ultra Goes Live With Extra Savings Bonus

Happy Birthday, Protector!

Interview with Fantasy Author Elizabeth Baxter

Guest Post: Rick Johnson – Why I Write Fantasy for Young People

Interview and Giveaway: Fantasy Author Christopher Kellen

Guest Post by Author NS Wikarski

Guest Post: Author Rachel Thompson

Interview with Charity Bradford Author of The Magic Wakes

Book 3 Indie Go Go Campaign and Other Updates

Crowdfunding Campaign for Anniversary of the Veil, Book 3

Guest Post: Fantasy Author Tracy Falbe

Guest Post: Author Carolyn Brown

Blog Hop: Dreaming of Books

Interview: Andy Gavin Author of Untimed

Guest Post: The YA Market by Leandi Cameron

Free eBook Anniversary of the Veil-Beginnings: The Beacon

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My Short Story Selected for an Anthology

Anniversary of the Veil, Book 3 First Draft is DONE

Anniversary of the Veil Book 3 Progress Report and Other Fun Things

Whatcha Reading? Blog Hop

Anniversary of the Veil Boxed Set Discounted!

F is for Having Fun

E is for Writing Every Day

D is for Doing the Work

C is for Confidence

B is for Beginnings (and The Beacon) #WABWM

A is for Alet (and Arlee)

Guest Post: Lee Strauss – Can You Learn to Write?

Spring Equinox Spectacular Fantasy Sale Begins

Spring is Here: Announcing the Spring Equinox Promo

How to Write a Novel: HTTS Ultra Goes Live With Extra Savings Bonus

Happy Birthday, Protector!

Interview with Fantasy Author Elizabeth Baxter

Guest Post: Rick Johnson – Why I Write Fantasy for Young People

Interview and Giveaway: Fantasy Author Christopher Kellen

Guest Post by Author NS Wikarski

Guest Post: Author Rachel Thompson

Interview with Charity Bradford Author of The Magic Wakes

Book 3 Indie Go Go Campaign and Other Updates

Crowdfunding Campaign for Anniversary of the Veil, Book 3

Guest Post: Fantasy Author Tracy Falbe

Guest Post: Author Carolyn Brown

Blog Hop: Dreaming of Books

Interview: Andy Gavin Author of Untimed

Guest Post: The YA Market by Leandi Cameron

*Free eBook* Anniversary of the Veil-Beginnings: The Beacon

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