R. DuganJan 27, 20193 minStop Bullying YourselfYep. That’s where I’m going this week. Because I need to hear it and I know some of my fellow writers do, too. Short recap: It’s been a...
R. DuganJan 13, 20191 minI’ve Joined Authortube!That’s right, folks! ReneeDuganWriting has found another outlet – this time in the visual platform! I’ll be repurposing a lot of the old...
R. DuganJan 6, 20192 minIt’s Okay to Have a Bad StartHard to believe we’re already one week into 2019! How’s everyone doing? I’ve seen a variety of reports from other writers across social...
R. DuganDec 30, 20183 min2018 Recap + 2019 GoalsIt’s so hard to believe 2019 is only two days away! This year has been a major roller coaster, to say the least. Starting in February...
R. DuganDec 23, 20181 minA Course in Weapons for Writers – PART 2: Blades & Blunts Weapons – by M. C. Torrent (Aka Chief)I am..ridiculously excited for the existence of this post. Some weeks ago, I wrote a blog talking about how I’ve really embraced fantasy...
R. DuganDec 16, 20181 minANNOUNCEMENT: Preorders are LIVE!After weeks of wrestling to understand IngramSpark and KDP, and with the extremely valuable help of a good friend who’s gone through this...
R. DuganDec 9, 20181 minPrioritizing When You Are Your Own Publishing House – by Renee DuganCheck out this blog post I wrote for our indie association, CABIN IN THE WOODS! ❤ Cabin in the Woods There are lots of pros and cons to...
R. DuganDec 2, 20183 minAmnesia, Ballroom Dances and Other Recurring ElementsOne of the big advantages of editing a bunch of my stories back to back is the ability to see what my recurring elements are – personal...
R. DuganNov 30, 20183 minNanoWriMo Final ROUNDUPPeople often say that NaNoWriMo, and writing in general, is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. I’m not enough of a runner (i.e. I’m literally...
R. DuganNov 25, 20184 minBOOK REVIEW: Sneakers in the WaterAuthor: Nita Ferris Genre: Paranormal Rating: 3/5 Stars Warnings: Domestic Violence, some gore REVIEW: Nita Ferris was kind enough to...
R. DuganNov 22, 20182 minNaNoWriMo Week 3 ROUNDUPWhen it rains, it pours! I’ve all but completely recovered as of last weekend from my illness, but now my husband, seemingly out of the...
R. DuganNov 18, 20186 minBook Review: Pearl’s NumberAuthor: Bethany Atazadeh Genre: Dystopian Rating: 4/5 Stars Warnings: None REVIEW: As anyone who knows me is probably aware by now,...
R. DuganNov 15, 20181 minNaNoWriMo Week 2 ROUNDUPDoing NaNo while sick is no joke! This month has brought a whole unique set of challenges, but I have to say, being a rebel has taken a...
R. DuganNov 8, 20181 minNaNoWriMo Week 1 ROUNDUPI decided to do something a little different for the blog this month: I’ll be posting on Thursdays instead of Sundays and including...
R. DuganNov 4, 20183 minThe Key to Succeeding at NaNoWriMoHappy NaNo, WriMos! How’s everyone doing so far? Happy times in Renee-land: I’m changing projects already. WHOOPS. When I looked back at...
R. DuganOct 28, 20185 minBOOK REVIEW: Crystal & Flint by Holly AshAuthor: Holly Ash Genre: Sci-Fi Rating: 4/5 Stars Warnings: None REVIEW: I first met Holly a little over a year ago when fate (and a...
R. DuganOct 24, 20181 minCOVER REVEAL: The Chaos CircusIt felt like cover reveal day would never come! But last Saturday, I was finally able to share the cover of my debut novel, The Chaos...
R. DuganOct 21, 20182 minUPDATE: Changes Coming to My Blog/Newsletter!Hello to all my faithful readers! The winds of change are blowing! September and October were tough months for me. I haven’t felt like...
R. DuganOct 14, 20183 minWriting Hacks for the Weary AuthorAs fun as writing is, it can be wearying at times. Sometimes it’s the little things that trip us up – like a vacation in the middle of a...
R. DuganOct 7, 20181 minANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLICATION NEWS!Heads up, readers! MARCH 2019 WILL SEE THE PUBLICATION OF MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE CHAOS CIRCUS! I have been so excited to share this news for...