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Spotlight on: Michigan 

11/20/2016

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 Here in this part of South Carolina, we don't get much of the beautiful fall colors like you might see in Michigan so we'll take what we can get. 

Friday morning, as I was leaving my house to go shopping, I noticed this tree across the way, and I snapped a quick picture, glad to see the slight taste of fall. However, that afternoon, temperatures soared closed to 80, making it difficult to feel autumn. 

Now take a look at the picture below which is from Michigan. I'm certain by looking at it, you can understand the wee bit of jealousy I have for the folks living in this beautiful state!  Oh, I'm sure I could find some prettier pictures if I hunted for them, but that's just it, in places like Michigan, you don't have to hunt for them. They're everywhere. Which is why I have to settle for pictures online instead of those I can take in person. ​

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A Facebook friend of mine suggested that I visit Michigan in the summer to see their beautiful beaches, but I also want to go in the wintertime as well, especially to see the Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village. 

I visited the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the early nineties, and I was too young to pay attention to the good things Michigan has to offer like the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, main street in Ann Arbor, and Mackinac Island. 

Visiting all of the states is on my bucket list, and though I've already been to Michigan, I'll be going again because this time, I want to see as much as I can see of what this state has to offer! 
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Behind the scenes of a writer's life

11/14/2016

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Every week is hectic when you're a writer, especially when you're on an eat-what-you-kill plan, which means you don't have a steady paycheck coming in. You only get paid when you sell books, articles, or whatever other type writing you can use to churn out a dollar.  

Since I have a book release coming up at the end of this month, I wanted to give you a quick behind-the-scenes look at my nightly schedule for the last couple of weeks. My schedule starts around 9:00 p.m. and ends around 3:00 a.m. 
  • Work on edits for Last Showing
  • Work on back material for Last Showing
  • Format Last Showing for printer
  • Format Last Showing for ebook release
  • Update website and all social sites
  • Write a post for MoviePilot.com
  • Write a blog post
  • Market/Promote which includes, but is not limited to, sending out requests for reviews, creating graphics, creating book trailer, creating bookmarks, and scheduling advertising
  • Check in with my groups
  • Write on next novel
  • Work with cover artist to create cover for next book
  • Finish lesson for scriptwriting class 
  • Update lessons for Jumping Into Romance class
  • Read at least a chapter on a marketing book
  • Read at least a chapter on a fiction novel
  • Begin edits on newest completed novel (after Last Showing)
That is practically my schedule every night. I always have edits going on, something new to write, and marketing to do. This is a fun, busy life, and in case you want to be a writer, it's worth it! 

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In case you don't follow me on Twitter...

11/7/2016

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here are some tweets I thought you'd like to see! 

What a great way to start off a Saturday! Maya Angelou was a blessing to this world! #wisdom #hope pic.twitter.com/zeiR8x0yaP

— Rachel Carrington (@rcarrington2004) November 5, 2016

Don't let the mirror decide what type of person you are! #livingbetter #selfconfidence pic.twitter.com/HMXBmY2myr

— Rachel Carrington (@rcarrington2004) October 29, 2016

If you're done with The Walking Dead, check out Van Helsing. Perfect blend of action and gore! https://t.co/FeuKCIO4lT #syfy

— Rachel Carrington (@rcarrington2004) October 28, 2016
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Clever Way to Help Kids Learn To Read

11/7/2016

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Why Should You Sign Up For My Newsletter?

11/1/2016

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I could give you many reasons why you should sign up, but instead I thought I'd share some information from my previous newsletters!  
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I Gave Away A Series Bundle!

How about some free ebooks? This month, I'm giving away a copy of The Spirit Series at Smashwords. This box set contains four books: Souls Divided, Share Our Souls, Unite Our Souls, and Keep Our Souls. Just use coupon code:xxxxx to get yours! 
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I Shared An Exclusive Excerpt For My Subscribers Only!

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Last Showing. Click here for a Chapter 2 excerpt for subscribers only!
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I Gave Away A Gift Card! 

To be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card to a store of your choice, send me a shout out by using your favorite social media. You can find me at the following:

Twitter: @rcarrington2004
Pinterest: @rcarrington2004
Facebook: authorrachelcarrington
Instagram: @rcarrington2004

You can post something on my wall, send me a tweet, pin an image, or snap a picture. If it's easier, you can simply share something from one of my pages. Just as long as you tag me so I can see you, you'll be entered! I'll choose the winner next month! 
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I Gave Away A Kindle Fire!

To celebrate the cover reveal of my upcoming release, Being Lovers, I'm giving away a Kindle Fire, gift cards to Barnes and Noble and Amazon, and books! You're already a member of my newsletter so there are only two more steps, and they're easy! Find out more by visiting my blog! ​
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Now that you know why, sign up by clicking on the image below!
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    • Contemporary Romance >
      • Making Christmas Magic
    • Fantasy Romance >
      • The First Spell
    • Era and Historical Romance >
      • Killer Diamonds
      • Letters to Laura
      • Thirty Days Late
      • The Gangster's Daughter
      • Trusting the Law
    • Paranormal Romance >
      • Keep Our Souls
      • Share Our Souls
      • Souls Divided
      • Still Hungry for Your Love
      • The Spirit Series
      • Unite Our Souls
      • Vampire Cursed
      • Vampire Forgotten
      • Vampire Betrayed
      • Vampire's Fury
      • Vampires Destined
      • Waking Up Immortal
    • Romantic Suspense >
      • Being Lovers
      • Connecting Strangers
      • Extreme Measures
      • Last Showing
      • Sweet Poison
  • Freelance Writing