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Mar 25

Handling “Constructive” Criticism…or what to do with those less than raving contest critiques…

You rip open the envelope and pull out your baby, hoping against hope that the critique author reviewing your submission is madly in love with your voice, has offered to shop your book to her editor and agent, and she wants you to be her next best friend. Instead, you get a nice handwritten note (or not) and manuscript pages that look as if they’ve been attacked by her four-year-old monster child wielding a “name your color” pen that’s leaking from both ends. But wait! Perhaps all that scribble-scratch is her waxing poetic in sheer amazement at your wonderful talent, [...]

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Mar 24

Point of View is Child’s Play

Point of View is Child’s Play By Sandra Elzie I thought I’d write today about a recent experience I had in sharing about writing, My friend, Charlotte Tyson, is a 3rd grade teacher at Stockbridge Elementary School and since they have been studying creative writing, she asked if I would be willing to come talk to her class. I’m always willing to try new things and anyone will attest to the fact that I love to talk with people (even miniature ones) about writing, so I agreed. I started out with a plan…a list of things I wanted to cover [...]

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Mar 22

A Letter To My Children

by Nicki Salcedo If you had to write a letter to your children what would you say? What if you had to write a letter to your parents? Or someone who wronged you? Writing a letter is a great way to practice first person point-of-view, delve deep into a character’s psyche, or express emotions with immediacy. Who would you write to? A letter to my children on the occasion of my daughter’s 5th birthday I don’t trust memoir. It always rings false. The idea that my life might hold someone’s interest is unlikely, but there might be snippets, short eras [...]

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Mar 22

Writing Challenge

In honor of National Goof-off Day, I am issuing all of you in blogosphere a challenge. As of today, we have 9 weeks (actually 10, but we want to leave time for mailing) before the unpublished GRW Maggie Deadline. That leaves us with just enough time to get your submissions ready. Interested??? Leave a comment and let us know if you think you might like to participate with some of the PFandHT authors as we work toward out goal. Operation: Maggie ReadinessMission #1: Character ProfileMission #2: SynopsisMission #3 – 8: Write 5 pages each weekMission #9: Deep EditingMission #10: Mail [...]

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Mar 22

Lucky Chica by Berta Platas – Book review from a WINNER!!!!

We received this wonderful review from Marin Thomas. She won the book, Lucky Chica, right here at Petit Fours and Hot Tamales back when Berta Platas guest blogged for us. Marin was gracious enough to share her thoughts on the book. Definitely check back here in April when Marin is featured as one of our Guest Chefs. Thanks a ton, Marin, for sharing this with us!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lucky Chica A while back I was the Lucky Chica here at Petit Fours and Hot Tamales and won a copy of Berta Platas’ recent release, Lucky Chica. (St. Martin’s Griffin) Hat’s off [...]

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Mar 21

WINNERS!!!

It’s hard to top the fabulous post by Tanya Michna/Michaels, but I’m pretty sure this is the icing on the cake for two of you! Motherhood Without Parole goes to Donnell. Mistletoe Baby goes to talia pente. Ladies, please contact me at dlkaufman@bellsouth.net so I can get your books on the way! WOO HOO! WINNERS!

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Mar 20

Tanya Michaels – The Biggest of Baddies

Please welcome our guest today, Tanya Michaels who also writes as Tanya Michna. At age 9, Tanya Michna–who writes for Harlequin as Tanya Michaels–began surreptitiously “borrowing” her mother’s Harlequins. By high school, Tanya was openly reading three romance novels a week and knew exactly what she wanted to do “when she grew up.” A three-time RITA finalist,Tanya has now been published in a bunch of languages, been lucky enough to win a bunch of awards, and has sold more than forty books, short stories and essays under both her real name and pseudonym. Her spring 2009 releases include Mother To [...]

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YOU'RE INVITED to join in our 3rd Anniversary Celebration and see what's cooking during our blogging party Jan. 1 - Jan. 31. The Petit Fours and Hot Tamales are thankful for our loyal followers and wish to continue rewarding them and new readers with a month of prizes!

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Brenda Novak Auction

Petit Fours and Hot Tamales' Blog Bounty offerings did well during Brenda Novak's 2010 and 2011 Online Auctions to benefit Diabetes Research. Some lucky bidders won great prizes and we won an award in 2010 and 2011

Look for our Blog Bounty again in 2012 with many great items, critiques, baskets and tote bags full of goodies! Check out Brenda Novak's website and auction efforts today.

Guest Chefs

for previous Guest Chefs, visit our Guest Chefs page.

Jan 25 - Judy Hubbard
Jan 26 - Stephanie Bond
Feb 1 - Barbara White Daille
Feb 8 - Alicia McCalla
Feb 15 - Connie Cox
Feb 22 - Marilyn Baron
Feb 29 - Cynthia D'Alba
Mar 07 - Writing Contest - TBA
Mar 08 - Kristina McMorris
Mar 14 - Writing Contest
Mar 21 - Writing Contest
Mar 28 - Writing Contest
Apr 04 - Brenna Lauren
Apr 11 - Christie Craig
Apr 18 - Mary Marvella

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Wednesday - Guest Chefs (bloggers)

Saturday - Reviews - What we're reading, viewing, etc.
The books we review on this site, unless otherwise noted, are our own personal copies. The Petit Fours and Hot Tamales blog members do not accept payment in exchange for a review or mention.

Review Rating System:

PETIT FOURS = Quality/Enjoyment
3 – I enjoyed it
4 – I really, really liked it
5 – LOVED it, couldn’t put it down

HOT TAMALES = Heat Rating
1 – Sweet/no love scenes
2 – Sensual
3 – Spicy
4 – Hot!
5 – Inferno!

Sunday - Travel With Us - Get the scoop on far flung areas of the globe as well as our own USA.

Prize Winners Posted Here

Winners posted here after a Guest appearance or special event, when applicable.
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Congratulations and thanks for participating on Petit Fours and Hot Tamales!

Jan 30 - Julee won her choice of ebook or tree book of Leslie Tentler’s newest release, Edge of Midnight, donated by Pamela Mason.

Jan 29 - Judi Phillips' electronic version of Night of Turmoil goes to Mary Preston

Jan 27 - Susan Carlisle's basket of books written by Georgia authors including her Heart Surgeon, Hero...Husband? goes to Linda Henderson

Jan 25 - Winners of autographed copies of Judy L. Hubbard's These Arms of Mine are Christine Warner & Carol Burnside

Jan 24 - Laura Russell wins a $10.00 Starbucks gift card from Darcy

Jan 22 - Winner of a fancy Moroccan bookmark is Blythe Gifford

Jan 20 - Winner of an autographed copy of Allison Brennan’s Fatal Secrets, donated by Lindy is Mary Preston

Jan 19 - Dorree Anderson won a $10 GC to Starbucks from Maxine!

Jan 18 - Winner of an autographed copy of Tawny Weber's latest story, SEX, LIES AND MIDNIGHT is Chris S

Jan 17 - Elishera CN is Sandy's 1st winner: A gift card for Amazon OR Barnes & Noble for $5.oo PLUS a gift card for Starbucks for $5.00 PLUS a coupon for a download of one of her e-books (your choice which one)

Linda Hendersonis Sandy's 2nd winner: A gift card for Starbucks for $5.00 PLUS a coupon for a download of one of here-books (your choice which one).

Jan 16 - The winner of Sally's $10 Amazon credit goes to Jenn H

Jan 15 - The winner of the Moroccan bookmark is StacieD

Jan 13 - Sheila Anderson won an autographed copy of Suzanne Brockmann’s “Kiss and Tell” from Pam!

Jan 12 - Janel wins a signed copy of Debbie's first book, THE DOCTOR’S MISSION and a $10.00 Starbucks card.

Jan 11 - A print copy of Susan Carlisle's Heart Surgeon, Hero…Husband?goes to Michele Stefanides

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