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I've dusted off an old class assignment I'd written for a course in Creative Writing and have decided to publish it on the SD Tracy Harper Blog. It's a charming little Christmas story called The Plan. It is a semi-autobiographical account of one of my childhood Christmas. I'm releasing it on line December 24, 2014 in place of the usual Ask SD

Reality's Exit

First book from the Short Stories From the Heart Series. 2nd Edition is available on Amazon in the Kindle Bookstore.

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The Emperor's Heir.

Friday, February 27, 2015

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Emotional Impact
I have previously written about music on how it affects emotions. Have you ever thought if you put together a particular playlist that you can actually write a complete story from the beginning to end?

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Ask SD Tracy Harper #38


Ask SD Tracy Harper #38
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Q:  SD, I have written a short story and had some friends read it. Some say it was a good comedy and others said it was a good romance story. However, I thought it was a decent drama. Am I missing something?

Friday, February 20, 2015

Reasons & Realities 25




Know Your Protagonist
     One of the most memorable lines I had heard was from Mr. and Mrs. Smith. It was during the scene when the husband and wife assignation team had their… play time and decided to decorate their house using each other as wrecking balls.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Ask SD Tracy Harper #37


Ask SD Tracy Harper #37
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Q:  SD, Is it possible for the villain to have a happy ending?

Friday, February 13, 2015

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This Magic Moment
     Having an idea of a particular moment and then building on it is the basis of all creative endeavors.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Ask SD Tracy Harper #36


Ask SD Tracy Harper #36
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Q:  SD, Is there a way to get over the fear of letting people read your manuscripts?

Friday, February 6, 2015

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Book One or The Pilot
     On those rare occasions, someone turns the lights on high and I’m stuck like a deer caught by some headlights or some woman who watch in slow motion as their guy takes a knee and whips out a disco ball (or mirror ball for the younger crowd) and hit her with the question she knew was coming but was still caught off guard by the glittering bolder he’s holding up.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Ask SD Tracy Harper #35


Ask SD Tracy Harper #35
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Q:  SD, I’ve just received another rejection letter. Do you have any words of encouragement?