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Lori Twining
Novelists and Quiltmakers Bound by Threads
Often, writers have other creative interests besides writing short stories or novels. There are many pursuits…
In the Event of My Death: Burn Everything… Or Steamroll It!
Over the Christmas holidays, I decided to declutter my basement office. The task had been on…
Preventing Post-Holiday Writer’s Guilt
Don’t panic, but there are only six days until Christmas arrives and only 12 days until…
Reasons Why A Writer Might Be Obsessed With Pre-Ordering Certain Authors
Lately, I have become obsessed with pre-ordering my favourite author’s upcoming releases. I get excited about…
What’s Inside and Outside Your Metaphorical Wheelhouse?
While attending the Thrillerfest conference in June, I couldn’t help but notice the frequent use of…
The Obsessive List Approach: How to Write a Winning Short Story
Since being chosen as “one of the lucky ones” to be included in the anthology published…
7 Tips on “Putting Yourself Out There” at Writing Conferences
#5amwritersclub at Thrillerfest ~ Christine Clemetson, Ralph Walker & Lori Twining In June, I had the…
How to Plan a Productive Solo Writing Retreat
Sometimes, life is hard. Your typical day can get so hectic that you barely have enough…
Writers & Artists Paying It Forward
Artwork by Birch Notes Creative; Photo credit ~ Lori Twining Above all else, writers should be…
A Writer’s Dream: An Island of Uninterrupted Time
Halls Island ~ Photo from HallsIsland [.ca] What is something every writer craves, besides an active…
When Is a Writer Considered Successful?
Lori Twining The definition of success: Success (the opposite of failure or defeat) is the status…
Shortlisted on Halloween
I MADE THE SHORTLIST! I’m using all caps because I’m shouting & dancing around my kitchen…
Mixing Solitude with the Camaraderie
Lori Twining ~ Coffee at Sunrise, Elmhirst’s Resort What writer wouldn’t love to disappear from their…
Accountability Partners: Are They Beneficial?
Accountability Partners: Colleen Winter & Lori Twining I have a simple goal: I want a writing…
Binge-worthy Podcasts for Writers
Lori Twining ~ Podcast Recommendations Some of my writing buddies have been struggling to find the…
Confessions from the Quilting Circle by Maisey Yates ~ Book Review
Confessions from the Quilting Circle by Maisey Yates (Contemporary/Romance/Women’s Fiction/Mystery) Publisher: Harlequin Books | Release Date: May 4th,…
Be Audacious & Take the Risk
Lori Twining – #5amwritersclub On Monday, April 5th, I posted a blog about “Stepping Outside Your…
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Lori Twining ~ Pandemic Easter 2021 Today is Easter Monday. For some of us, that means…
She’s Too Pretty To Burn ~ Book Review
She’s Too Pretty To Burn by Wendy Heard is a Contemporary YA Psychological Thriller novel with a…
Local Woman Missing ~ Book Review
Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica is a Psychological Thriller novel. Publisher: Park Row Books | Release…
Life is Full of Surprises
IG Photo – @bookends_literary I have always said that life is full of surprises. You should…
Boosting Your Writing Productivity
Lori Twining ~ Writing during a pandemic is hard. Most writers struggle with finding writing time…