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Riding Through It

There's an expression that horse trainers use whenever a client's ride becomes difficult - "Keep riding through it." I've heard it at least a hundred times while riding my horse. It's a function of good horsemanship. If you give up or get off in the midst of difficulties, you might win the battle that day but lose the war in the long run. Learning to be really good at something takes persistence and time. Such it is with life; so it is with writing.

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Eye Rolling

11/21/2014

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My publisher, Troll River, sent me this exercise. I love it and wanted to share it with all those who sit at a computer for most of the day! It really works! Try it!

This is not an excuse to eye roll at your nearest sibling...eyes are important for reading, editing and writing. We must take care of our eyes! When the strain of a computer screen presses on and the symptoms of a headache loom, I have a few eye-rolling exercises for you!

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Look up, hold 2 seconds.
Look down, hold 2 seconds.
Relax your eyes.
Repeat 2 times.

Look left, hold 2 seconds.
Look right, hold 2 seconds.
Relax your eyes.
Repeat 2 times.

Look up and left, hold 2 seconds.
Look down and right, hold 2 seconds.
Relax your eyes.
Repeat 2 times.

Look up and right, hold 2 seconds.
Look down and left, hold 2 seconds.
Relax your eyes.
Repeat 2 times.

Rotate eyeballs 2 circles to left.
Rotate eyeballs 2 circles to right.
Relax your eyes.

Cross your eyes by looking at the tip of your nose.
Look up at your eyebrows and then back to the tip the nose.
Relax your eyes.

Close your eyes as tightly as you can.
Hold 2 seconds.
Relax.

All silliness aside, these exercises will help the muscles behind the eyes. Muscles that are rarely remembered. Yes, rubbing your eyes, washing your face and taking a break from the computer screen help, but when you have real eye strain these tips give much needed relief! Keep writing!! Eye-roll away!

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Black Friday Countdown - Win $400 Shopping Spree! 

11/16/2014

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Hey Everyone! I know this time of year is a busy time, and your schedules are hectic! But I have to share this giveaway with you. I've teamed up with The Kindle Book Review, Digital Book Today and some amazing authors to sponsor a Black Friday Giveaway. Join me and you can win a $400 Amazon Shopping Spree! WOW ... A $400 Amazon Gift Card. Just click on the link to enter. It's easy and fun, and the prize is awesome!

Black Friday Giveaway #1:

  https://www.thekindlebookreview.net/black-friday-giveaway-1/

Black Friday Giveaway #2:
  https://www.thekindlebookreview.net/black-friday-giveaway-2/

What: We're giving away two (2) - $400 Amazon Shopping Sprees in time for Black Friday.
When: November 16 - 27, 2014 (11 days) Ends 5:00 pm EST.
Where: At The Kindle Book Review & Digital Book Today.

Hope you enter to win!

Til Next Time!
Carol


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Snow Blood Season 1 Tour Schedule!

11/10/2014

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Join me on my book tour. Sign up to win Snow Blood's collar for your dog! Here are the dates:

November 10- December 8

November 10 Interview:  Diane’s Book Blog - http://dianes-book.blogspot.com

November 11: Top Ten List -  Darkest Cravings - www.darkestcravings.blogspot.com

November 12 Spotlight -  3 Partners in Shopping -  http://3partnersinshopping.blogspot.com

November 13 Interview -  Deal Sharing Aunt - www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com 

November 14 Interview -  Pembroke Sinclair - www.pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com

November 17 Interview -  Author Karen Swart - www.authorkarenswart.blogspot.com 

November 18 Spotlight and review -  Penny For Them... http://pennyforthemuk.com/Tour

November 19 Character Interview -  Eclipse Reviews - www.totaleclipsreviews.blogspot.com

November 20 Interview -  Shut Up & Read - http://shutupandreadgroup.blogspot.com/

November 21 Spotlight -  Lisa’s World of Books - www.lisasworldofbooks.net

November 24 Interview -  The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom -
www.creativelygreen.blogspot.com

November 25 Guest Blog -  Roxanne’s Realm - www.roxannerhoads.com

November 26 Review -  Cabin Goddess - www.cabingoddess.com

November 28 Spotlight -  Emma Weylin - http://emmaweylin.com/ 

December 1 Spotlight and review -  Coffee Addicts Books - http://www.selenityjadebooks.blogspot.com/

December 3 Review -  Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock -
www.pratr.wordpress.com

December 4 Interview and review -  happy tails and tales - http://happytailsandtales.blogspot.com

December 5 Spotlight -  Sizzling Book Blog - http://chelssizzle.blogspot.com/ 

December 8 Interview -  Fang-tastic Books - www.fang-tasticbooks.blogspot.com

See you on the book trail!
Carol
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Book Touring Along...

11/6/2014

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I try to always provide something of value on my blog. Whether it's information about relationships, writing, or experiences that have touched my life. That's why I want to tell you about my latest exciting adventure.  Snow Blood Season 1 and I are going on a blog book tour from November 10 through December 8.

What does that mean? You ask. Well, for about 20 days I'll be interviewed, spotlighted and reviewed by a large number of book bloggers. I'll be sending out info on the individual stops along the way. What could be an onerous task is made easy through the virtual world of technology!

So, join me when you can on the tour. I'll be giving insights into the story's characters; talking about what's upcoming and providing personal details about my life and what motivates me as a writer. I promise to make it all as entertaining as possible. And, I'll even talk a bit about Snow Blood Season 2. I think you'll like what I've done with Selene.

So stay tuned. Come over to Facebook via facebook.com/carolmckibbenauthor or follow me on Twitter @carolmckibben for updates on when and where I'll be.

Hope to see you there!
Carol


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