D.A. Grady

D.A.Grady@dagsnotes I wrote this novel- a tale fabricated in 1996!! Not sure how it happened, but as you read it, you'll see a mirror image of what goes on in our nation today as we all try to find out ........

“The goal of a novel is to hold the reader’s attention. Write, fail, and then write better. The wastepaper basket is your friend. It’s God’s gift to the writer. You become a writer by writing, so do it.” – Margaret Atwood – The Editors

Pay attention to the flow and cadence of your work. Does a sentence sound like it needs another word or two to round it off? #amwriting :-)

NOW in Audio! A Stranger Comes to Town written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by Rebecca Ortiz @radiobecChicago amzn.to/2NAq1aE and adbl.co/2I8FAk9 or apple.co/2xxEMRO #cozy #Southern #mystery #audiobook #iTunes #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #SNRTG #IARTG #authorRT

“The best gift EVER is the gift of a great 5***** review to an author. Trust us. Who would know better?” – The Editors

NEW RELEASE! Bright Treasures – a full-length mystery by our own @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2L764GJ YOU won’t want to miss this one! #Cozy #Mystery #Romance #Humor #audiobook #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #iTunes #Walmart #BookBoost #SNRTG #IndieBooksPromo #authorRT

NOW in Audio! Snowbound for Christmas & Other Stories written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by @JulieBealVO amzn.to/2KikqB5 or adbl.co/2A20NIO & apple.co/2zcBTXp #Christmas #Romance #WWII #Bookboost #RomHero #TW4RW #SNRTG #IARTG

“Book blurbs are advertising copy. DON’T rehash your story. If you’ve already given your storyline away, what reason is there for a potential reader to buy it? Blurbs MUST capture reader’s attention. Use quotes. Think big!” – Annie Acorn – The Editors

NEW RELEASE! Two Reservations for Christmas – a Luna Lake Cabins novel by @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2ywXVSr Can love overcome the past? #Kindle #iTunes #Kobo #Walmart #Nook #Romance #Christmas #Romance #BookBoost #SWRTG #TW4RW #IARTG #authorRT

Accident? Suicide? In his gut, it felt more like murder. BRIGHT TREASURES – a full-length mystery by our own @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2L764GJ YOU won’t want to miss this one! #Cozy #Romance #Humor #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #iTunes #Walmart #BookBoost #SNRTG #RomHero #authorRT

NOW in Audio! How to Survive a Home Purchase written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by Rebecca Ortiz @radiobecChicago amzn.to/2GNeNZd or adbl.co/2JyNgML & apple.co/2GIM23D #Audiobook #Mortgage #HomePurchase #FlipHome #SNRTG #IARTG #authorRT

Do YOU have all these stand alone stories? #LunaLakeCabins by our @Annie_Acorn Start with Luna Lake Cabins-The First Year amzn.to/16PhEhp #AppleBooks #Kobo #Nook #Walmart #Romance #BestRead #Bookplugs #SNRTG #BYNR #authorRT

Mystery, romance, humor, and a touch of fantasy – all rolled into one cozy mystery?!? Our @Annie_Acorn got a little carried away with this one. Do you agree? BRIGHT TREASURES amzn.to/2L764GJ #Cozy #Mystery #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #iTunes #Walmart #BookBoost #IARTG #WowBooks

NOW in Audio! Time Will Tell written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by @danielmccolly amzn.to/2BJ5LxC or adbl.co/2l3ihNr & apple.co/2poFsqW #TimeTravel #SciFi #audiobook #iTunes #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #BookBoost #IARTG #authorRT

NEW RELEASE! A Christmas for Forgiving by @Annie_Acorn amzn.to/2SeZhe0 Having trouble getting in the spirit? This one will do it! #MustRead #SmallTown #Family #Christmas #Dog #Kindle #Kobo #Nook #Walmart #BookBoost #IARTG #SNRTG #ASMSG #authorRT

NOW in Audio! A Haunting Christmas by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by @JulieBealVO amzn.to/2BhYLWQ or adbl.co/2PBviQx and apple.co/2TFze0M #Christmas #Family #SecondChances #audiobook #iTunes #Kobo #Nook #Audible #BookBoost #IARTG #TW4RW #authorRT

The best editors have an 'ear' that allows them to polish a writer's work/teapot without turning it into a chair or, most importantly, removing the writer's unique voice. These specialists are always tuned into cadence and flow. So must you be. #amediting #writingcommunity :-)

NOW in Audio! The Magic Sand Dollar written by @Annie_Acorn and narrated by @JillCofskyVoice Perfect for the SUV! amzn.to/2vhRUer or adbl.co/2vTUuUP & apple.co/2vcmXEI #Kidlit #Christian #Faith #SUV #RoadTrip #Bookboost #SNRTG #authorRT

“I've studied the work of other authors – how did they draw me in, their dialogue, flow, cadence, plot development, word choices – for more decades than I'll admit. Still learning things from others – a great, free resource.” – Annie Acorn – The Editors

Shorter chapters are fine. In fact, some famous ones only contained one word. Also, from a purely engineering standpoint, shorter chapters/sections can allow some readers to perceive a story as moving faster. Don’t worry about length. Just write your story. #writingcommunity :-)

@AAPublishingLLC Many thanks to Annie Acorn and countless others for helping me tell this true story that has touched so many people. D.A.

HELP US get the message out! So You’ve Lost a Limb by @dagsnotes amzn.to/1WUAYwU Help for the patient, the #caregivers and the family members from a fellow amputee and expert. #amputees #audiobook #WoundedWarrior #iTunes #Kobo #Nook #Bookboost #SNRTG #PDF1 #authorRT