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A Few Words

 Gwen Perkins ― http://gwenperkins.wordpress.com

A blog for readers and writers, A Few Words brings you interviews, spotlights, and excerpts from all kinds of books!

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Listed: May 28, 2012

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Excerpt: The Dragon Shield

Excerpt: The Dragon Shield

A Few Words ― Today, A Few Words is pleased to present an excerpt from the book The Dragon Shield by author Dianne Lynn Gardner. Read on to find out more about this wonderful YA novel. “And you say that when you got to the mountain, he … Continue...

Tags: Excerpt, Fantasy, Dianne Gardner, Ian's Realm, The Dragon Shield, YA

Gwen Perkins ― 14 weeks ago

Ruminations: Dark Expectations

A Few Words ― I recently received an advance review copy of Dark Expectations, the second book in the Soul Sisters series by Janiera Eldridge.  As part of the Dark Expectations blog tour, I’d like to offer up a few thoughts about the story for those who...

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Gwen Perkins ― 19 weeks ago

Reading Aloud: A Few Tips for Authors

A Few Words ― During my book tour last September, quite a few people asked me after my readings if I had any tips on how to read aloud.  There really isn’t a right way or a wrong way to do this but I … Continue reading →

Tags: Guest Post, Tools For Writers, Gwen Perkins, Performance, Presenting Your Work, Reading

Gwen Perkins ― 24 weeks ago

Why write about gods in fantasy novels?

A Few Words ― Why write about gods in fantasy novels?  I talk about that a little today over at A Book Vacation. Guest Post with Gwen Perkins, Author of the Artifacts of Empire Fantasy Series–Why Write About Gods in Fantasy?.

Tags: Fantasy, Musing, Tools For Writers, Religion

Gwen Perkins ― 24 weeks ago

The Jealousy Glass Blog Blitz!

A Few Words ― The Jealousy Glass is available for purchase on Amazon!  To help me celebrate the release of this second book in the Artifacts of Empire series are a number of wonderful blogs and websites.  This has been a great experience thanks to …...

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Gwen Perkins ― 25 weeks ago

Spotlight: The Exile’s Violin by R.S. Hunter [steampunk]

A Few Words ― It’s no real secret to those who know me that I’ve been easing my way into steampunk over the past few months as I work on a novel that’s something of a foray into the genre. One book I recently …...

Tags: Fantasy, Steampunk, Cool Cover, Enggar Adirasa, Good Reads, R.s. Hunter

Gwen Perkins ― 25 weeks ago

The Next Big Thing: The Unwilling

A Few Words ― I’ve been tagged for “The Next Big Thing,” a series of posts about the projects that authors are working on.  A big thanks to the ever-amazing Peter Giglio, Scott Bradley, and R.S. Hunter for the tags. This was actually a …...

Tags: Fantasy, Musing, The Next Big Thing, The Unwilling

Gwen Perkins ― 25 weeks ago

HOW NOT TO OPEN A SHORT STORY

A Few Words ― Reblogged from Fantasy Author's Handbook: I generally don’t like this kind of negative approach: lists of what not to do. I prefer to encourage you to do things, not discourage you from doing things, but back to the subject of …...

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Gwen Perkins ― 25 weeks ago

We live in a beautiful world (image spotlight)

A Few Words ― I’ve been crazy-busy preparing for the December 1 release of my next novel, The Jealousy Glass, but every once in a while, you have to stop and stare at something beautiful. Dutch artist  Berndnaut Smilde has found a way to create clouds...

Tags: Art Spotlight, Berndnaut Smilde, Clouds, Photography, Why I Love Science

Gwen Perkins ― 27 weeks ago

Cover Reveal: Into the Spiral

A Few Words ― What would you say if shadows began to speak to you?  That’s the question YA author (and a personal friend of mine), Erin Danzer, explores in the first book of her Spiral Defenders trilogy.  I’m pleased to share her new …...

Tags: Uncategorized, Cover Reveal, Erin Danzer, Into The Spiral, YA

Gwen Perkins ― 27 weeks ago

Traitor Angel {review}

A Few Words ― In Traitor Angel, the second book of the Angelkiller Triad,  the war between The Army of Light and The Enemy continues behind the scenes. Unknown to the general population, the battle for control of humanity is heating up. Jonah Mason, …...

Tags: Reviews, Science Fiction, Uncategorized, Angelkiller, H. David Blalock, Traitor Angel

Gwen Perkins ― 27 weeks ago

The Existentialism of Science by Tonya Cannariato (guest post)

A Few Words ― by Tonya Cannariato The interesting piece of writing a scifi/romance story was exploring the unique kind of arrogance that comes from the scientific perspective. This is a class of people that is certain it can always find the answers, if …...

Tags: Guest Post, Science Fiction, Dementional, Guest Blogger, Tonya Cannariato

Gwen Perkins ― 28 weeks ago

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