Tracey S. Phillips

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Happy Book Birthday
Best Kept Secrets is five (5!) years old this week. Here's where you can find it on sale this month.
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Editing and Other Endeavors
Copy editing, like music theory is the mathematics of writing. But once it's done, your words will sing.
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September 2024

My Favorite Time of Year
This week marked the first day of Autumn. And I love everything about this time of year. What makes it special for you?
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How do you incorporate memories in fiction?
Like real people, the past influenced your character's decisions. So how to you share those moments with readers and not make it seem like a big info…
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Creating Characters
I'm getting ready to write my next book. Here's how I make my fictional characters come to life.
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On Gravestones, Graveyards and Ghosts
I've been traveling, taking tours and exploring the sights in Kentucky and Indiana. This research will fit well into my next book.
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August 2024

Killing My Darlings
I've finally typed THE END, and really meant it. Along the way, I killed many . . . um, words.
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A Measure of Success
We're all climbing the invisible staircase to success. I've reached a goal, and that's worth celebrating. But where will the stairs take me from here?
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How do you take a Compliment?
Lessons I've learned: How not to reject, deflect, downgrade or shift the focus when you receive praise.
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What Are You Reading This Summer?
Let me make a few suggestions. ☺️
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July 2024

Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall
And other book marketing endeavors.
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In the Spotlight
Can you say, stage fright? I'm a little out of MY comfort zone.
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