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Sylvia Dickey Smith
"The exceptional work of this author has been recognized through numerous awards and accolades, truly highlighting her talent and expertise." *Evelyn Kurtz
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Falling in Love All Over Again
by Sylvia Dickey Smith The best we figure, the Scots-Irish Dickey clan moved to Orange, Texas, in 1917. The lot of them loaded up and...
Sylvia D Smith
May 24, 20233 min read
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Writing character from the inside out
“Honest writing cannot be separated from the person who wrote it.” - Carl Jung This afternoon we focus on character. We will do hands-on...
Sylvia D Smith
May 21, 20234 min read
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Not Just Setting but Sense of Place Influences My Writing
My Sidra Smart mystery series is set in Orange, a small Southeast Texas town said to carry its own gravity. You either get out early or...
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May 21, 20232 min read
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Thin Places
Places, locations, and experiences, sometimes outside ourselves, then others, deep down inside our gut. Places that inspire reverence...
Sylvia D Smith
May 21, 20232 min read
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If I Tell You a Hen Dips Snuff...
If I tell you a hen dips snuff, you better look under her tongue! The same holds true when I tell you that marketing historical fiction...
Sylvia D Smith
May 8, 20233 min read
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Giving our characters substance & dimension
“Honest writing cannot be separated from the person who wrote it.” - Carl Jung We, writers, create the best characters when we know...
Sylvia D Smith
May 2, 20232 min read
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