A WRITER WRITES WHAT RIGHT...RITE?

After two years and ten books I can say with pride that I am a writer. But with this new title added to my profession, there comes a greater responsibility. I have to work hard and be diligent to inspire readers to want to read more of what I write. I am required to study, to research, to dig deep into the volumes of texts, hand books, informative novels written by other authors who struggled with writing long enough to leave notes on what to do and what not to do and come up with a story that is not another broken down version of a cliché from some other author who was attempting to do something different.
I have learned that although my stories are good, which by the way, as I am learning, is a terrible way to tell an author about their work. I needed to hear that I repeat words, phrases and do a lot of telling and not showing. But as a person who reads, do you really know when you are being told an action as opposed to being shown? I didn't. It wasn't until I found an editor who nit picked at every word, sentence and phrase I said pointing out my wrongdoings.
As an author, I write what my characters say.
I write what I see in my head they do and I use the language I am accustomed to saying.
So until my reading expands, I may still say 'shoulda' actually, I don't say it now. I know not to say that, but I do say 'that' and 'something' and of course I have a habit of saying 'went to' alot. It may be a long time before I use the words 'subvocalized, tumultuous, or milieu'
From my editor, I found using the words 'went to' is passive voice and 'tells' what the character does. The reader doesn't see the action take place. They can only imagine it was going to happen. For example.
Sally went to the door, opening it and Rich went to take her hand pulling her back to kiss her.
In this sentence using 'went to' indicates she was going to the door. Then she paused as if she were waiting for another action to propel her forward. The line makes you lose interest in the story. Instead it should read.
Sally opened the door, Rich pulled her back kissing her.
As a reader you can see the action flowing. This scene alone makes you want to read more of the story.
Also as a writer, I am to be focused  (Cant decide on what book to read next, then there is the Lego movie coming on at 6 and I need to take my meds at 4) and expand on my reach as I am working to make a name for myself. Meaning I need to be in the social media as much as possible.
How can I do this and still have time to write?
Making a schedule would help. Making a daily list of things and the amount of time I should spend on them would help also. (same as making a schedule)
But unfortunately not all of us are great with utilizing our times in such fashions. I have a bit of a problem when it comes to doing that. (Notice I used 'that' too many times.) I multitask. I write, read, make notes then for some reason get up to get an item I really didn't need to get away from the thing I needed to do. I am easily distracted even in the confines of my office space. SQUIRREL!
If the house is quiet, I go in search of an item to make some noise so I know I am not alone. I listen to music, but the music cant be near me or I will hear the song in my head and begin to sing then drown out the voice I was meant to be listening to. I am on Facebook, but will get distracted on there as well even though I have told myself I wouldn't and limit the time I am on there. So if I know I am going to be distracted, I wont log on at all. But in order to get my name out there I need to be online for people to see me. I am on Twitter, but rarely post messages about my book. I feel I am repeating all too often and that is a cliché to me. I have followers, but still don't understand the concept of following. I have a blog, as you can see, but I am hardly on here as well. I find it hard to have things to say, I almost used the word 'something' there. When it comes to leave a post about what I am doing, it takes away from a word or phrase my character would say. In my effort to get out, I have tried making web pages, my computer literacy has limits. I am just learning how to use the items on my word doc program.
Where was I going with this....oh yes. Responsibility as a writer.
So as of this moment, I have reached the place most writers avoid or try not to be in. I am unable to complete a story. It's not writers block in the definitive term, its a writers block in the term of I just sit at my screen looking at the words wondering when I will be able to write more. I do small amounts of editing, but nothing to complete the stories. Could be from the 36 story ideas popping in my head and I write down five to eight pages of how the story should go and what is supposed to happen. But then want to get to stories I have on the back burner from two years ago and the thought has slipped from me. I am longwinded. As you can see. I write useless information, taking away from the main characters, my secondary characters are more involved than the main characters. But this is from a book I am currently writing, not of m previous works.
So again, where was I going with this?
There is no easy way to be a writer. You have to work hard, give your best, be determined and build your reading library. A writer that writes, is a writer that also reads.

Cleaning out my TBR list.

This is just a small list of books I have read over the last few months.
John Saul-Black Lightning
Anne Jeffers, a journalist, has been following the case of a mass murder. When the murderer is executed, all feel as though the murders will cease. When she returns home and the killings start again, she has to wonder if she got the right person.
James Patterson-The Witnesses
New people move into the quiet neighborhood of Levittown New York and Ronald Temple finds them to be suspicious. He watches the house, their activities and feel they are terrorists. But what Ronald doesn't know will determine if his next actions are truly the right ones.
Eric Jerome Dickey-The Blackbirds
Four best friends go through good times and bad. They betray each other, help each other and secure the lasting friendship they have when they discover the secrets they each have.
Oscar Wilde-The Picture of Dorian Gray
The old classic tale of a man who never ages and the friends and enemies he makes along the way wondering just how he can looks as good as he does.
Jen Winters-Kissing Demons
A paranormal involving a guardian Angel, Geneva Archer and her duties of keeping the human world safe from supernaturals. When she encounters Alex, a wolf, she finds there is a darker plan involving other demons, werewolves, vampires. Geneva and Alex do what they can to keep the fate of the world from being destroyed.
Xyla Turner-The Chase
Xena, a plus sized woman, is strong, independent and likes things just the way they are. When she meets up with Xavier, a rich playboy, she is fascinated by him and his admiration of her. But when she discovers the truth about him, she has to make the hard choice of being with him or not.
Ariel Marie-Power of the Fae
A paranormal involving faeries, wolves, and other supernaturals. Both the Faery and Supernatural world need to be saved, and its up to the guardians to save it but a forbidden love between Arlina, a faery, and Colin, a wolf, will be the biggest challenge.
Doris H. Dancy-Jagged Edges
A Christian novel. Derek Wellington, a rich lawyer, has been with Morgan LaRue, a ballet dancer, since high school. The love they share becomes a conflict with his work and her dancing. They make things work but when Derek learns of a betrayal, it breaks him down on just how much he knows about the woman he loves and the friends he keeps.
Ayesha L. Shoulders-When Love's Knot Enough
A Christian novel. Mariah Langston, owner of an advertising firm, has been with Isaac for three years and when he proposes to her, she does the unexpected. She now questions his intentions. She was very happy with the way things were and now their relationship will be put to the test when she says the one word not many women will say when asked.
Shataya Simms-Living Anonymous
Aneesah Bradshaw, has had a hard life as a young woman. After years of being in abusive foster home, she is taken in by a family that cares for her. As she gets older and learns much from her new family, including the need to remain unknown. When she meets James Hennessey, a musician, she learns abuse, betrayal, lies and deceit comes in many forms, even a friendly face.
Kenneth Thomas Sr.-Given Not Taken
Ava Karcher, a German American surgeon, has it all, except the love of her husband. When she encounters the handsome Calvin Hollaway, a widower and former Major in the military, it was by accident or rather an emergency. He was having a heartattack. When he decides to show how grateful he is to her, things take a turn for the unexpected and when Ava's husband finds out, it makes for a thrilling ride.

Brand new look.

Over the next several week, several of my covers will undergo a transformation, a good transformation. Be on the look out.

Amazing things can happen in Barnes and Noble

The last few weekends I have been at Barnes and Noble doing some writing and some research. (Daughter is taking classes at the Art Institute) Funniest thing happened while I was there. (Not the Art Institute) I met this woman, whom we started talking by chance because both of us were using out laptops and the location we were at doesn't have outlets in the coffee area. (Crazy right?)
After talking with her a few times, I hadn't mentioned I am a writer, I started telling her this funny story. I'm not even sure how it all got started, but as I was telling her and we were laughing our butts off, I began to think more and more about the story. I walked across to the mall to get a drink and had to rush back to write it all down. This is the most hilarious thing I have ever written. I was 12 pages into actual writing, (Yes I still actually write on paper), and had to see if she was still in the store to tell her what I had so far. She gasped, laughed and shook her head. All positive notions for me to keep going. I went back to my writing and she went back to her presentation, which she showed me and it totally rocks, except for the one that times out too fast. (Inside joke, had to be there.) So next weekend I am to meet with her and we are going to see just what we can do with this baby. I am in tears with what I have so far. #creativityflowsfromunknownplaces

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WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS 5* LOVE STORY.....

Tracy Gilmore has done it again with another suspenseful novel that will have you hooked from the first to the last page. She knows how she wants her characters to sound and how her readers want them to be. The details in the book couldn't have been written any better and they make you believe you are apart of the book. The main characters are star crossed lovers being held apart by family. Once they become adults they finally can be together, but then tragedy hits. In order to find out more I highly recommend you pick up this book. If you enjoy it as much as I have I can guarantee that you will love the rest of Tracy's Gilmore's novels.
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Excerpt from In Exchange for Jackie Trilogy.

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