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Hello,

An excerpt from my new book, Theo Mallier: The New Starter (some swearing):

‘Hm,’ Nat said, and as he did so, a large, ironic, cheer went up from the bar at the person who had just walked in, making the four of them look over.

They saw a man who looked to be in his seventies: small, slightly... read more »

Okay, that was the most obnoxious blog post title I’ve ever composed, but I’m going to leave it because I’m proud of my cowboy heritage and the sequined chaps in my top drawer.

Was that out loud?

Free, Peeps! FREE! Let’s spread the word!

Anywho, lots of good stuff to catch you up on from the week,...

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I've been delighted to find that The Young Atheist's Handbook is being used in schools by teachers like Laura Cooper who wrote to tell me:
"I recently read your book, The Young Atheists Handbook, and would just like to say as a teacher of Religious Studies how useful I have found it. It is exactly... read more »

The following quote popped up in my Goodreads feed as having been "liked" by one of my friends:

“The thing that makes you exceptional, if you are at all, is inevitably that which must also make you lonely.” — Lorraine Hansberry

Initially I was going to agree, but upon reflection I cannot.

I have bee... read more »

When I wrote Citizen Class 5, I intended, amongst other things, to create a world of warning and social criticism. Obviously I'm not the first science-fiction author to handle such themes, in fact they almost seem to belong to the genre. Perhaps raising questions over the ways, and means, of huma...

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It is a bad sign to come upon creatures dead-born in a hollow, their eyes still sealed, their ears still folded over. It is worse to touch the one born with a caul, to put your hand where you will not see your hand: around a stick poked down a burrow, slid along the sill of a doorway, or slipped... read more »

Save me the knowledge [you cared]. Kiss me. Brainless. Wind me up—china cherry-lipped baby doll. Hold me—priceless. Suck out my tick-tock, lipgloss stodgy puckered-up halo’d kiss. Educate me— cardamom, ginger, cinnamon—anything that burns me numb. Sin? Yes. I’m in. Transform my candy cane heart t... read more »

There are so many amazing books out there and even more are being published every week! So... I thought I'd tell y'all which book I'm looking forward to. (Click on the Cover to be taken to Goodreads)

Stripped by Brooklyn Skye

Here's a blurb for your entertainment:
College freshman Quinn Montgomer... read more »

Did you have a parent or carer who was drinking excessively? One of the sad aspects of alcoholism is that it affects the children of that person’s family.

Alcoholism does create a dysfunctional family – it does not work the way a healthy family system supports and gives nurturing to each member.

T... read more »

I made some minor changes to several of my book covers. Mostly enlarging the font. Vengeance needed major work to be legible. I know, "get to writing!" I'm getting there. Still cleaning up The Portal for print. I'll be done with it in a few days and then I'll start writing book 8. read more »

Μία λέξη μόνο είναι αρκετή και η μνήμη ανασαλεύει. Για εκείνα τα καταραμένα χρόνια που ο τούρκος έπεσε σαν αγρίμι να μας φάει. Και μας έφαγε τελικά, μας ήπιε το αίμα, μας πετσόκοψε, μας εξολόθρευσε, μας ξερίζωσε από την αγαπημένη μας γη, την Πατρίδα μας, τον Πόντο.
Κορμιά βίασες τούρκε, τα σπίτ...

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I’m a theatre lighting designer. We take 3-6 weeks to think about a design. Every instrument is carefully positioned, focused and plotted. We pick our colours carefully, analyse scenes and then spend anywhere between 12-72 hours stuck behind a lighting desk carefully constructing every single mom...

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We did it.

Welcome Galen Blaise Stallings, born in the water at home. We are so glad you’ve come.

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“Kadang… orang yang paling kita kasihi justru mengasihi orang lain.” - Episode 30:... read more »

Do you like your novels short, medium or long? I am beginning to rethink the long issue after reading two 500+ pages novels by well-known authors that were stuffed with filler. Impatient that the content did not contribute to the plot, I began to skim the chapters looking for sign of the plot. Gu... read more »

Just a big ol' shout out, big hug, tons of kisses, and a HUGE THANK YOU to all you readers who have taken the time to purchase, read, rate, and review my book! As of this morning, I have sold over 10,000 copies! You guys are the best and you ROCK! read more »

Remember this classic interview I did back in 1972? OK, maybe it isn’t from that long ago, but it’s a good one and timeless… Armand Rosamilia Filed under: Armand Rosamilia, authors, interview read more »

Busted.

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When I published my first book Unbreakable Love in 2011, I was introduced the world of book bloggers! I’ve decided you guys have the coolest job ever and if I ever stop publishing books, I will definitely start to blog about book!
Two years later, my third book BECOMING BRYN is just about to hit t... read more »

Happy Sunday, everyone. Welcome back to the Sexy Snippets hosted byThe Nuthouse Scribblers.
The idea is for writers to post a 7-sentence snippet from your work-in-progress or published work and share the post using the hashtag #sexysnippets. You are welcome to join in, just go tohttp://thenuthous... read more »

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Once upon a time, long ago in a land far away (so keep your feminist panties on) there was a wise and powerful king. As despots go, he wasn’t a bad one. Within the context of his time, he was as benevolent as kings get. He cared for his country and his subjects, took his responsibilities as a rul...

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WonderstruckGIVEAWAY of EPIC Proportions! $100 Amazon Gift Card!
We are extremely excited to announce an epic giveaway made possible by a certain author who donated his prize for his winning Novella submission to promote this anthology! A huge thank you toJon Messenger(Authorof: Wind Warrior) fo... read more »

I finally got myself a Kindle and became totally hooked in a matter of minutes. So for this week only you can pop over to the Kindle store on Amazon and grab your free copy of:

Six years living in China, five years living in Thailand, one year living in Vietnam, several visits to Malaysia, one m...

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Christ hath purchased peace for his people; and what Christ hath purchased for them, God the Father is engaged to give unto them. Read the purchase in Eph. 2:13-14, “But now in Christ Jesus, ye who were sometimes afar off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made...

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So, the next part of my promised embarrassing disclosures probably won't come as a surprise to you. In fact, I even suspect that I'm not alone in this.

This is, however, one of the most difficult perversions to keep hidden, at least for me. There you are, in a nice, touristy manor or castle, sur... read more »

Somehow, in the last year or so, I’ve become a major fashion whore. Despite working at home – where no one ever sees me – unless you count fish, a pair of parakeets and an ugly, yet somehow super cute dog (pictured above) – I’ve become more and more obsessed with shopping. Don’t get me wrong. I’...

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The tutor heard the story of lament and looked concerned. He opened a drawer of his desk, took out a sympathetic ear and offered it to the poor student who, wiping tears from her eyes, declined explaining that she had already eaten.

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The last few weeks have been pretty manic. Not only have I been in the process of possibly the longest house move ever, but Down London Road released! I've finally moved into the new house but have spent an exhausting week getting it habitable :\ Anyone who's endured a house move knows how stress... read more »

It is so fun to see Mind Games translated into Italian! And here is the cover. It's a very different visual interpretation of the book, but I think it captures the whole psyche-out and psychological aspect of the series.

I even have my first review in Italian! Thank you, Italian reader!! It's thr... read more »

To stady death in books
is an academic exercise for a seminar.
to count its pulse on the temples of men
is just an act of arithmetic.

Death does not exist in wars
or in poison or daggers
or in the night wards of hospitals.
Death exists in the lit fuse that advances
only through your secret channels
with a... read more »

Why do we write? What are we trying to achieve? Wealth, fame,satisfaction that our message is out there in the world?
For me - its something about legacy and capturing the richness of my life and learning and wanting to share it. There is a sense of arrogance about this because I am assuming I hav... read more »

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support for this book by way of message or reviews. I know how much of a challenge a series can be to keep readers fully engaged, so it was important that I tell emotionally-charged stories that not only centered around Silve... read more »

The tech and internet backlash is now starting to happen. Everyday I hear lots of fed up people complaining that they don't want to be upgraded (For their benefit!) On many sites and mobiles as well. Usually it never works properly afterwards. When will these Internet and tech companies learn. If... read more »

No matter what I am doing, no matter what else is on, no matter how much time is left on the movie, if Sense & Sensibility is on I WILL ALWAYS STOP AND WATCH IT.

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I never thought Professor Snape (Alan Rickman) could be so much sexier!

Marian and Brandon scene from...

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Mein Schädel dröhnte. Ich wünschte, ich wäre nicht aufgewacht, ehe dieser entsetzliche Kater vorbei war. Ein Stöhnen drang durch die Stille und ich registrierte, dass es von mir kam. Meine Augen wollten sich noch nicht öffnen. Selbst durch die geschlossenen Lider konnte ich erkennen, dass di... read more »

A Girl and Her Kindle just posted a wonderful new review of my first anthology as editor, Vampires Don’t Sparkle! Here is an excerpt, one that should make author/contributor Tim Waggoner very happy:

“This isn’t your daughter’s vampire novel. Vampires Don’t Sparkle! is an amazing collection of f...

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Descension is now FREE oniTunes!!!

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Often when I’m writing or editing a story, a song gets played on repeat for what feels like hours to my family. I end up with earbuds in, listening to a song and soaking up the feeling I get from it. For today that song has been Lovesong (along with a few others), the cover performed by Adele.

Dur...

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Please forward to whoever you please.

Regards

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