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How Much Daily Protein
Okay this is totally not about writing, but I came across this article. It makes sense to me and I’m going to try and meet the recommendations.I thought I’d share it, especially for those of you over 50 years old, or maybe those who are younger who might be interested in it for their older relatives. The article is in the AARP August/September magazine, “What to Eat When You’re 70+” by Clint Carter. It says we’re not getting enough protein. The last US government puts out a pamphlet called “Dietary Guidelines for Americans”. The last one they released was in 2015. It’s 122 pages of specific nutrition information for men and women up to the age of 50. Then they lump everyone over 50 into one group. So the guidelines are the same for a 50 year old or an 80 year old. They recommend 46 grams of protein a day for women and 56 grams a day for men. Aging bodies lose muscle faster and digest protein different. After 40 you lose 1 percent of muscle mass per year. A 10 week study of 70 year old men doubled their intake of the recommended amount of protein. Those who took only the recommended amount lost muscle mass. Those who took double the amount added muscle around their core and increased their length strength. So they’re recommending 100 grams of protein a day. (He didn’t list the study) It sounds like a lot, but aim for 20-30 grams per...
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October Workshops
News from KOD the Romance Writers of America Romantic Suspense/Mystery Chapter View this email in your browser Coffin ClassesKiller Instinct - October 1 - 31, 2018 Killer Instincts Starts: August 1, 2018 MAKING GOODREADS WORK FOR YOU Class Instructor: Diane K. PetersonInstructor Bio: Diane Peterson is a retired school library media specialist that promotes the romance novel industry as an analyst, speaker, reviewer and writer. She teaches a number of literature-related classes to older adults through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and does workshops and presentations to other groups. Diane is very active on Goodreads,...
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Love the 1700's - Meet Regan Walker (and a giveaway)
Regan Walker is an award-winning, bestselling author of Regency, Georgian and Medieval romances. Her stories often featurea demanding sovereign who taps his subjects for special assignments. Each of her novels includes real history and real historical figures as characters. And, of course, adventure and love, sometimes on the high seas!Beverley: Which genre or genres do you write or prefer to write? And why?Regan:I write what I love to read: historical romance. I love getting lost in the past with a compelling story set deep in history. I’m a reviewer, too, so I read in many subgenres. Historical Romance Review is my blog: https://reganromancereview.blogspot.com/Beverley: Who influenced you the most in deciding to become a writer? Regan:I have been a writer since grade school. I don’t think anyone influenced me; it was just something I did. But I did not begin to write historical fiction and historical romance until my law career ended. It began as a hobby and became a passion.Beverley: What gets your creative juices flowing?Regan:Research into the past… especially when I discover some juicy historical fact that brings a character to life. In my research for A Fierce Wind, when I learned one of the generals of the Revolution was a man who did not feel constrained by the bounds of morality and, moreover, was viewed by his men as incompetent, well, that allowed me to paint a picture the readers would grasp instantly.Beverley: Do you have a favorite cartoon character? Why?Regan:Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit appeals. He’s an adventuring...
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Two Authors One Great Series and a Giveaway
Mia London loves to write! She’s been reading fiction for years and finally decided that the images and scenes floating around in her head needed to make it to paper.She’s a huge fan of romance, highly optimistic, and wildly faithful to the HEA (happily ever after). She’s inspired by most anything around her. And her biggest obstacle is not having enough time to get it all down on paper (or my computer, as the case may be).Her goal is create a fantasy you will enjoy with characters you could love.She lives in Texas with her attentive, loving, super-model husband, and her perfectly behaved, brilliant children. Her produce never wilts, there are no weeds in her flowerbeds, and chocolate is her favorite food group.And then she wakes up. Website | Facebook | Twitter | Amazon | Susan Sheehey writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense and women's fiction. The Knights of Texas series (contemporary romance novellas) is available on Kindle. The Royals of Solana series (romantic suspense & adventure) is available on all e-retailers and in paperback, along with her contemporary romance standalone, Audrey's Promise. Water plays a crucial element in all of her novels, and she's a strong advocate for Autism Awareness. She tried to give up Diet Coke, and it didn't take. When not writing, she's chasing after her two children, and being pampered by her husband in Texas. Follow her at www.SusanSheehey.com oron Facebook, Twitter @SusieWriter, Amazon, and BookBub Join her monthly newsletter for goodies and sneak peaks.https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/p5b0i9Website | Facebook | Twitter | BookBub | NewsletterBeverley: Which genre or genres do you write or prefer to write?Susan: I prefer to...
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Writing/Reading Changes
Last week I talked about Writing Changes, focusing mostly on the publishing changes and the effect on writing. Many of the publishers were reluctant to accept the ebook. Back about 2000, the readers were on small devices like the Rocket and the Palm reader. They were small and difficult to use. People didn’t understand the concept and the early ebooks were more of a novelty. There weren’t that many available and they were expensive. The marketing wasn’t that good.Then Amazon brought out the Kindle in 2007, marketed it, and ebooks went wild, which was good for Amazon. Everyone wanted one. Kindles were a big seller and Amazon had a large selection of ebooks, easy to find and purchase. Other book sellers developed and brought out their own e-readers. Kobo in Canada developed one and bought and sold ebooks. Barnes and Noble developed the Nook but it was originally not available in outside the US. Since Kindle the ebook market has opened up and continued to grow. Writers sold to small publishers and moved away from some of the larger publishers. And then realized they could publish their own books.Today we have the hybrid author. They publish in both regular publishing and e-publishing. The options for writers have changed over the years and now writers have multiple options and the freedom to write in mixed and multiple genres. It’s an exciting market. Who knows what’s next? Where do you think the writing and publishing market is going?
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Stacy Juba and Aurora Rose are My Guests
Stacy Juba got engaged at Epcot Theme Park and spent part of her honeymoon at Disneyland Paris, where she ate a burger, went on fast rides, and threw up on the train ride to the hotel. In addition to working on her Storybook Valley chick lit/sweet romance series, Stacy has written books about ice hockey, teen psychics, U.S. flag etiquette for kids, and determined women sleuths. She has had a novel ranked as #5 in the Nook Store and #30 on the Amazon Kindle Paid List. When she’s not visiting theme parks with her family, (avoiding rides that spin and exotic hamburgers) or writing about them, Stacy helps authors to strengthen their manuscripts through her Crossroads Editing Service. Character Interview Beverley: What’s your name? Aurora: Aurora Rose Callahan, but I prefer to be called Rory. My parents named me after Sleeping Beauty, so you can understand why I prefer Rory. . . Beverley: Where did you grow up? Aurora: I grew up at the Storybook Valley fairy tale theme park in the Catskills of NY. My family owns the theme park and it was a daily part of my existence. Although I love it, I wanted my own identity and spent a lot of hours in dance studios. Beverley: During what time period does your story take place? Aurora: It takes place in present day right around my twenty-fifth birthday. Beverley: What’s your story/back story? Aurora: I’m...
