Selane
I'm a novelist, freelance writer and editor. Writing Belle is my website, and I like to host giveaways, authors, and talk about writing. I'm also a contributor at NA Alley. My debut NA/YA novel is going to be released in 2013!
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Writing Belle
http://writingbelle.blogspot.com/
Author Website of New Adult/Young Adult author Summer Lane. Giveaways, interviews, writing and more!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 642 )
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How To: Structuring Your Novel (Kicking Inspiration to the Curb)
Not everybody was meant to be a writer. Writing requires a pesky thing known as self-discipline, which basically means that you have to be able to make... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
What's Up With Me: State of Chaos Deets
What's up with me this time? So much. My schedule has been kind of crazy lately, and it can all be attributed to a little thing known as work. Ah, yes.... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
How To: Researching for Your Novel
Oh, so you're one of those people that think you know enough about something that you can skip researching it? How...amusing. (you can insert deadpan laughter... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Arabelle's Shadows: A Look at Fleur Gaskin's Story
Now here's a story for you. Fleur Gaskin is a very cool lady. She was an international model for six years, appearing on runways, television commercials and... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Interview with NA Author Liz Long
Last year, I read a book called Gifted. I remember it well for two reasons. First, I can't seem to forget the fact that I was lying on a couch in an empty house... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Guest Post by NA Author Sherry Soule (Immortal Eclipse)
Sherry Soule is a New Adult author. Her book, Immortal Eclipse, is releasing April 30th, 2013. It's a paranormal romance story, and if that sounds like somethin... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Surface Tour with YA Author Tiffany Duane
Surface by Tiffany DaunePublication: February, 2013Genre: YA ParanormalSynopsis:Bound to the water bound to land, a Siren’s soul will never be safe on either... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout Release Day!
Is it wrong for a girl to have a split personality? I would personally like to point out that this is what Alex's problem is in the beginning of Apollyon. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Guest Post by YA Author Melissa Haag: How to Become an EPIC Editor
What's one of the most important aspects of writing? Editing! Last week, Stephanie Karpinske talked about how integral it is for authors have a public platform... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
State of Emergency: SEQUEL TITLE REVEAL & RELEASE DATE!
Cassidy Hart has had better days.Her dad is missing. Her friends have been captured. And modern society is pretty much gone, thanks to an EMP that destroyed... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
State of Emergency: SEQUEL TITLE REVEAL & RELEASE DATE!
Cassidy Hart has had better days.Her dad is missing. Her friends have been captured. And modern society is pretty much gone, thanks to an EMP that destroyed... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Guest Post by YA Author (& Editor) Stephanie Karpinske
Stephanie Karpinske is a writer. But you already knew that. What you may not have known is that she's also an editor, and she's got a lot of insight when it... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
His Allure, Her Passion Release Day
His Allure, Her PassionGenre: NA contemporary romanceWord Count: 30,000Publisher: Decadent PublishingRelease date: March/20/2013In his father’s eyes, Dylan... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
The Runner: A Chat with Dystopian Author WJ Davies
WJ Davies knows dystopian. This particular genre is one of my all time favorites, because it takes something that could actually happen and makes it real for yo... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Chatting with JP Hansen (In Which He Discusses Pink Slips and Glass Slippers)
J.P. Hansen is quite an accomplished guy. He's a businessman and career expert, with a book called The Bliss List: The Ultimate Guide to Living the Dream and... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
'State of Emergency' Author FAQ: Things You Want (Or Didn't Want) to Know
Most of you know that I released my novel, State of Emergency, in January. It's the first installment in the Collapse Series, and I'm planning an early summer... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Coffee and Cockpits: Cover Reveal
Coffee and Cockpits by Jade Hart Publication date: March 2013 Genre: New Adult Contemporary RomanceGoodReads Synopsis:By day, Nina Poppins is a professional... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
Guest Post by NA Author Beth Michele (In Which She Discusses Her Characters)
Love, love this cover! :)Hi, my name is Beth Michele and I’m the author of a soon to be released new adult romance novel entitled Love Love. Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
CreateSpace: A Quick-Start Guide to Publishing
Are you self published? Do you have a novel that's on Kindle or Nook? What happens when your friends or relatives want an autographed copy of your work of... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY -
New Adult Novel: Slumber by Samantha Young
What a beautiful cover!! *grabby hands*Long story short: Rogan is the handmaiden to the Princezna of a kingdom far, far away. The Princezna falls into a deep... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 BOOKS, CREATIVITY