Circle-the-Bowl Ads

On February 6, 2012, in Opinion, by rsguthrie

Okay, I am a huge NFL fan, so I am decidedly not someone who likes the commercials better than the game on Super Bowl Sunday. That said, I am normally looking forward to seeing what ad execs have put together that companies feel is worth the $2.6 MILLION for a 30-second spot. Thank God the […]

 

Blog Swap: Bert Carson – Why I Write

On February 2, 2012, in Guest Posts, Indie Authors, by rsguthrie

As part of a continuing blog swap phenomenon, I am honored to have Mr. Bert Carson at the RoW Studios today! Bert and I met on Twitter last year and I have to say we hit it off immediately. (Truth is, he was enamored with my chosen avatar attire, but that’s a story for another […]

 

Blog Swapping is the new BLACK

On February 1, 2012, in Guest Posts, by rsguthrie

Lately you may have noticed some other authors appearing here in the RoW Studios. Well you wouldn’t be wrong. I have gotten caught up in this new (to me) phenomenon of blog swapping. Now if you’re at all like me, the term “swapping” makes you cringe a bit. Honestly I think the creators of the […]

 

Guest Post: C.K. Gray and the Kreativ Blogger Awards

On January 31, 2012, in Awards, Guest Posts, Indie Authors, by rsguthrie

Guest Post: Romance author C.K. Gray Last week I nominated my colleague and great friend, author C.K. Gray, for the Kreativ Blogger Award because of her tireless sharing of her heart and her words, and also for her support of all the other writers (and people) out there. C.K.’s blog site is currently under construction, […]

 

Word Fetish (That’s Right, I Said It)

On January 30, 2012, in Miscellaneous, by rsguthrie

C’mon. Admit it. You love them.  Look at the way they march across the page, wrapping around the images just so. They are truly magnificent, aren’t they? It’s true, none of us can live without them, and almost all civilized people use them, but you are, well, you’re just one of those special aficionados, aren’t […]

 

Emerald Barnes and a Kindle Fire

On January 30, 2012, in Events, by rsguthrie

Yep, dear readers, there was an official drawing late Sunday evening and a winner was determined for the new Kindle Fire I am giving away. I know, the tension is kind of blown since I put the winner’s name in the post’s title but I wanted to place Em’s name up in lights…after all SHE […]

 

Why I Will Never Run Out of Stories: Story Formula by Sevastian Winters

On January 26, 2012, in Guest Posts, Writing Exercises, Writing Tips, by rsguthrie

One of the compliments I get most often in my never ending quest for glory and immortality is: “Wow! You are so creative!” Well, my friends, I’m going to let you in on a secret: I’m not very creative. In fact…you are every bit as creative as me, or more so! Some of you more […]

 

Kreativ Blogger Awards!

On January 23, 2012, in Awards, Indie Authors, Opinion, Writers Giving Back, by rsguthrie

Well I am speechless (I know, call the Paparazzi). Three bloggers nominated me this week for a Kreativ Blog Award. I will talk about them in a moment. However, because it’s me, we need to chill and discuss this whole “Kreativ Blog Award” idea. First I have to admit I am reminded of the Seinfeld […]

 

Scott Morgan: 5 Things Writers Should Do (When They Want To Suck)

On January 21, 2012, in Indie Authors, Opinion, Writing Tips, by rsguthrie

This weekend, brilliant jugular-ripping writer, Scott Morgan, and I are exchanging blogs on the same subject. Here at the RoW Studios, Morgan will unleash his experience, talent, and interminable wit in sharing with you, my readers, five surefire ways to ensure your writing tanks. That’s right—want your writing to suck? Morgan will tell you how. […]

 

Teaser Train: Andy Holloman’s SHADES OF GRAY

On January 19, 2012, in Events, Indie Authors, by rsguthrie

“Wow!  Holloman delivers on a taut thriller that will keep you turning the pages far into the night. This book should be at the top of everyone’s reading list for 2012.” S. Burnham,  PeakCityPublishing.com           “Holloman is the next sensation in great Novel writing. This debut is blockbuster Authorship.  He knows how to create exciting characters […]