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INTERVIEW: Bryn Donovan Plots First
Bryn Donovan first became known to me when I bought her Master Lists for Writers: Thesaurus, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More.
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I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart; I am, I am, I am. —Sylvia Plath
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Christina Boyd
- May 15
- 2 min
Is AI Muddying the Waters for Writers?
Last week, I came to the depressing decision to stop sharing my #fridayKiss lines on social media as well as my First Wednesday WIP excerpts
Christina Boyd
- May 9
- 5 min
INTERVIEW: Natalie Jenner, a Total Pantser?
International bestselling author Natalie Jenner penned my favorite book of 2022, BLOOMSBURY GIRLS, so it's no surprise I'd have questions.
Christina Boyd
- May 2
- 4 min
INTERVIEW: A Few Beats with Screenwriter Jamie Nash
I’m honored to have as my inaugural guest Jamie Nash, a working screenwriter and author for more than a decade.
Christina Boyd
- Apr 10
- 4 min
Review: RETURN TO SATTERTHWAITE COURT by Mimi Matthews
ABOUT THE BOOK: A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of...
Christina Boyd
- Mar 21
- 1 min
To Cut or Not to Cut
For the last year I’ve been revising my novel. Revise, revise, revise. Since I originally typed “finis,” I’ve cut over 15,000 words.
Christina Boyd
- Mar 17
- 2 min
Everybody is a Little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
On St. Patrick's Day, I'm always interested in the Boyd family Irish heritage and name meanings. My son's name, Finnegan Casey…
Christina Boyd
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Passive Voice Versus Active Voice
Self-editing tip: To change a sentence from passive to active voice, determine who is performing the action and change…
Christina Boyd
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Head-Hopping Gives Readers Whiplash
Head Hopping Gives Readers Whiplash:
Who is telling the story? Moving from one point of view to the other is referred to as head-hopping.
Christina Boyd
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Some Jolly News: Must Hope, Trust, Believe
Sharing “one thing very clever, be it prose or verse, original or repeated—or two things moderately clever—or three things very dull indeed”
Christina Boyd
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
Woman in the Painting: Shortlisted for RTTA Unpublished Award
Christina Boyd’s unpublished debut novel WOMAN IN THE PAINTING has made final round in 19th Romance Through the Ages Contest.
Christina Boyd
- May 16, 2022
- 6 min
REVIEW: Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner
Review: Natalie Jenner, internationally bestselling author of “The Jane Austen Society,” returns with a compelling and heartwarming story
Christina Boyd
- Jan 5, 2022
- 1 min
Grace: #OneWord2022
Last year my ‘word’ was ‘breath’. “Instead of knee jerk reactions, take a breath. Before meeting a challenge, take a breath. Every day,...
Christina Boyd
- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
Wishing Peace, Prosperity, & Good Luck in 2022
A time for renewal is just around the corner, and 2021 will pass into the history books. A new year, new resolutions, and the future awaits.
Christina Boyd
- Dec 17, 2021
- 1 min
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
Seasons greetings! Ornaments are my favorite things about dressing the house for the holidays—all the remembrances associated with each.
Christina Boyd
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
REVIEW: Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady by Samuel Richardson
I read “Clarissa, or, the History of a Young Lady” last autumn and through the winter because I have the epistolary novel featured...
Christina Boyd
- Sep 18, 2021
- 1 min
My “Yuletide” Bench Installed in Chawton House Walled Garden
YULETIDE garden bench I donated via North American Friends of Chawton House was one of the first eight installed on Chawton House grounds.
Christina Boyd
- Sep 7, 2020
- 1 min
Don’t Miss Out
Join in the #OmgItsOHG Audiobook Tour and have your share of the conversation to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
Christina Boyd
- Jan 3, 2020
- 4 min
A Little Something I've Been Working On
A little something I've been working on (excerpt)...
Christina Boyd
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
YULETIDE Now Available at Jane Austen Centre in Bath
This. This blows my mind. Any Jane Austen fan knows how exciting this must be for us here at The Quill Ink. Recently the Jane Austen...
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