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At 6:52pm on December 3, 2009, Stacy Baby said…
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At 11:48pm on October 27, 2009, Geoffrey D. Holman a.k.a. PRIEST said…
Hello Aretha! Sorry to get back at you so late, have been busy with staging my one act stage play "THE GET THERE" (c) and hopefully, we'll start touring with it. Looking for a new publisher for my new book "THE BEAUTIFUL GHETTO" (c) (Poetry/illustrations/shorts/one act plays) . I hope that you're well Aretha and glad to see that you are writing! (I'm an illustrator as well and design my own book covers) , in re to your question? "How to make your characters interesting?" Why they already are if you've decided to write about them! Your question is really "How do I make my characters more believable"? And here's how, be truthful with the people that you write about and their situations, as I'm sure that you already do listen to what people are saying between the words. Stay away from repetition and boring ass cliches and situations. Here's a book you can get that I use for all aspects of my writing from stage plays to screen plays, short stories and poetry 'THE WRITER'S GUIDE TO CHARACTER TRAITS (Includes profiles of human behaviors and personality types) Linda N. Edelstein, Ph.D. Let me know what you think!
At 8:15pm on September 27, 2009, Geoffrey D. Holman a.k.a. PRIEST said…
Hello Aretha ! Just wanted to let you know about my original multi disciplinary stage play "THE GET THERE" (c) opening in Mid town Manhattan 347 wst 34Th street WHERE EAGLES DARE REHEARSAL STUDIOS AND THEATER beginning 10/16/09 10/17/09 10/18/09 10/22/09 10/25/09 and 10/26/09
http:thenumeralthr3ee.ning.com nueliberationtheatre1@myspace.com
At 11:54am on June 3, 2009, Savaslas Lofton said…
Just leaving a personal note to say thank you for becoming a part of "Coffee Talk". May your day be blessed and full of favor.
God bless

Savaslas Lofton
"Coffee Talk" Facilitator
At 8:31am on June 3, 2009, Christopher Bynum said…
Thanks for your kind words, Aretha. My books (Love Won't Let Me Wait, A Southern Belle and Speaking As A Man: Poetry & Prose) are all available on Amazon and Createspace.com).

Regards,
Chris
At 6:26am on June 3, 2009, Dapharoah69 The King of Erotica said…
Thank you so much for the love. I appreciate that. DO you have face book? If you do shoot me a friend request. http://www.facebook.com/people/Larry-Wilson-Jr/1197818374
At 7:15pm on June 2, 2009, Author Marlene said…
Hi Aretha,
Thanks for taking the time to check out the reviews of my work. It took me six months to write Making it on my own and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. i hope if you can you will check out the book and give me your review of it. If you like you can visit my website and read the first chapter. Thanks again and please feel free to keep in touch. Have a great day!
At 11:14pm on May 29, 2009, Geoffrey D. Holman a.k.a. PRIEST said…
Hello Aretha, thanks for the reach hope that you'll drop by to check out my shows this summer in NEW YORK!
www.ghettoetry.orgfree.com
www.RainTiger.com
At 8:59am on May 29, 2009, Scott ANTON Smith said…
Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have bless day! You are gorgeous!

God loves us
His love for us is a beautiful thing
It brings joy to our hearts
The love moves through our bodies and souls
A love thats stops us in our tracks, to feel the glory of God
We are uplifted, compelled to change our ways
To be better than good and live a spirit filled life
God's love has touched us
Inspiring everything and desiring nothing
That’s when our soul are free from temptation
To have faith and to keep it inside us
Helping others find Jesus and opening their minds
To be baptized in Jesus’ name, to be saved
To start them on the path to righteousness

They call me a dreamer
I keep thinking the best of people and of the world
I dare not silence my dreams or hopes
I write from my heart and fight with the depression of loss
There is someone out there for me, and will love me
I am not perfect; my talents are God's gifts
God has given everyone a unique expression
I have found mine and now speak to open your mind
So please choose to dream and be happy
Everyday say positive things like “Thank you Jesus”
Or “God loves me” and “I love you”
Today is going to be a better day
The struggles of life are hard and I don't know why
If you have a voice then speak and if you have ears then listen
I hope you feel this and take it with you wherever you go
I am just a man that loves to dream, write and draw...
This is my passion
Show me yours!
At 10:05am on August 16, 2008, Diane said…
Greetings Aretha and welcome to the network. You'll get a great chance to share your thoughts and writing in this community.

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Please do not greet everyone on the site with large images and announcements of your book or business. Yes, you want to tell the world, but learn the fine art of subtlety. A simple welcome and signature/link is fine. Let them ask you for more.
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