{"id":333,"date":"2012-11-05T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2012-11-05T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rssharkey.com\/blog\/?p=333"},"modified":"2012-11-04T23:38:19","modified_gmt":"2012-11-05T04:38:19","slug":"bookmark-monday-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rssharkey.com\/blog\/?p=333","title":{"rendered":"Bookmark Monday!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three things today. Some notes on foreshadowing, a of book presentation ideas and a twin solar system.<\/p>\n

Writing Craft: Foreshadowing<\/a><\/p>\n

Foreshadowing is when you purposely drop tiny hints about what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to happen later in the novel, to heighten the effect or the suspense. It might not even be a hint, but an image or idea that thematically relates to whatever\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to happen later. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s like subtle shading to plant tiny, even imperceptible, seeds in your reader\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mind.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Got some good notes to keep in mind when considering foreshadowing. Might even make you want to go back and check your foreshadowing… actually it should.<\/p>\n

4 Presentation Ideas for Indie Authors<\/a><\/p>\n

As you know, we think speaking is a nifty way to get your book\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s content to the masses. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s awesome for expanding your reach, building your platform, and it offers a painless opportunity to shamelessly promote your book. You really shouldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t ignore these opportunities. In fact, you should seek them.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Indie authors should try and do presentations. they really should. Great times and places to promote your book. Here are some tips from WiseInk.<\/p>\n

Solar System’s “Grotesque” Twin Found<\/a><\/p>\n

Astronomers have detected our “grotesque” twin: A planetary system arranged much like our own solar system, a new study says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Some interesting stuff on planets. Yupyup. Take a quick peek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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