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.. اشعل في خريفك الرمادي
نار تضيء .. في الطريق ظلمتي
و خذ مني نورا .. يبهرك ..
و كحل لعينيك به تبصر الكون

و قابل الكل بابتسامة أخ
و اكسر خبزا للجائع .. حتى لو كان قط
فخبزك .. يعود اليك .. مهما طالت الايام

و قل لنفسك .. الامور الطيبة
اقرا .. مايدفعك للامل
اقرا .. سطورا تدفعك لاستقامة
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Interpersonal peace depends on two things: consciousness and empathy. This is nothing new. Hardly revolutionary. There are two kinds of consciousness: self and other. If we are not self-conscious; aware of our own thoughts, emotions, actions, appearance, desires, etc.; we cannot learn, improve or... read more »

Hi folks!

I’m excited to tell you that I’m working on a guest post for Jasmine Eclipseabout my experience with the publishing process! It’s going to be fun and informative. If you are interested in the publication process or you have your book written and aren’t sure what to do with it this should...

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Alright! I had my story. I had my wonderful illustrator, Sarah. What could possibly go wrong? Well, I suppose the fact that both Sarah and I are complete technophobes and the fact the illustrations and cover needed the 'dark arts' of computers and scanners in order to upload the images to the pub... read more »

Hey y’all!

In celebration of my book coming out this week (4 DAYS Y’ALL!), I’m doing a quick 2-day giveaway! If you’re already following me on Twitter or you start following me in the next two days, you can enter to win either an iTunes download or a CD of the second Nashville Soundtrack (Season 1...

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A few days ago I was given an offer, much like in The Godfather, that I supposedly couldn’t refuse. At …

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A fantastical, whimsical, and oh, I sooooo just gotta see this movie, book trailer for the Tier of Eternal Grace.
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I've been blogging since 2011 and, in spite of my innate inconsistency, I've managed to post often enough in order to maintain a reasonable visiting flow. I blog about personal stuff (my boyfriend's battle with his chronic illnessAll I want for Christmas is you), my fear of commitment (To Bride... read more »

So, as I've mentioned in the past, BY BLOOD is going to be getting a perty new cover for its paperback release this summer. I am SOOOO excited about that (and can't wait to share it with you!). Well, along with that, I have something really, really awesome to share. That new cover is going to fea...

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Nashville to Cleveland

What really got me were his shoes.I sat on a plane, staring out a rain-dappled window at a kid who couldn’t be more than twenty. He was wearing one of those fluorescent yellow vests and held up two orange batons in an X formation over his head, presumably giving some si... read more »

Check out the website for the new e-magazine dedicated to helping readers connect with new books. It’s called “Readers’ Rock,” and it will be available in June. Get your subscriptions in now. It’s free, and it’s going to be jam-packed with author interviews, book reviews, special offers, and othe...

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As many of you know, I suffer from depression. It’s nothing too serious. It’s just one of those things that makes me who I am. It could be a beautiful spring day, the sun shining, birds singing, the leaves all green and waving in the warm gentle breezes—and I still have a tendency to feel down. T... read more »

I'm done, guys! I'm finally done! And it feels GOOD.

You can snag a copy of your own HERE. If you have Amazon Prime, you can even read it for free!

Don't have a Kindle? You can download a free reader HERE for your PC.

As always, I thank you for your support and patience. You're amazing, all of you.... read more »

i took down 'gerald mcclellan vs nigel benn.'

most of it will be included in the collected suicide notes book.




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This week I wanted to spotlight authors who have served in the armed forces. I thoroughly enjoyed their stories.
SAT &BAF! Tales of a Tower RatSince I read both of his books, we start with Doug Depew. He was in the army during the turbulent 80’s. His job: security at a Pershing Site. For those... read more »

Made In Love
Nobody is perfect
Nobody is a saint
Making mistakes
And Still Learning
And giving thanks
To the "fadda" above
as my father used to say
Grew in love and wearing
A badge of courage...
Put all of my experiences in a big (#%+%#+=) pot and stirred it.
Do what scares you
Do what you love
Do what makes... read more »

I have worked within the criminal justice system for the last twelve years and my book is written from direct experience. For three years I was based in a prison and I'm currently based in the court system.
Most people will have views on how prisoners are or should be treated, but few have a real... read more »

In the month of May, when the Slippery Elm tree buds gently open and embrace the new season, I am reminded of the journey we took with Oscar. Mentally and emotionally, I track where we were when and my heart ponders the miracles we experienced. I keep my eye on the magnificent old tree in our fro... read more »

Some days The river is silver, cold, brutal…totally out of character as a harsh wind blows in from the north.

Sunlight glitters from the dark blue surface merrily cavorting with the passing waves—- evidencing the joy of a hot summer day.

I have seen the water appear green like a jealous rival...

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This week has been surprising and exhausting.



Along with work, it's finals week (I'm taking a break from grading to write this now), and I've been both plagued by migraines and on an emotional roller coaster.



Around the beginning of the year, I resolved to start looking for an agent. Well, I haven'... read more »

This has been an incredibly hectic and productive month for me. I'm coming into the home stretch on both my current projects - my Navy SEAL book, co-written with the amazing LA Witt, and my MMA fighter book.

I've also been apartment-hunting and starting to plan promo for Authors After Dark in Aug... read more »

La Calareceived its first review today, and it is a five star!
"Nat Wood did a wonderful job of drawing me into the story by having Lance tell the story. He was funny and adorably sweet. I enjoyed every bit of this story because the characters were so right for each other and their story felt ver... read more »

With 2312 presently one year old and Shaman fast approaching, there have been plenty of Science Fiction & Fantasy awards nominations! In detail:

James Tiptree Jr Award 2012

An award for SF&F "that expands or explores our understanding of gender"... particularly topical for 2312! 2312 had b...

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gorebay:

Dancing Dandelions

A moment in the Gore Bay breeze.

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Just a quick reminder: My ebook "Artifice," an action-adventure novella in the "Identity Quest" series, is free this weekend (May 18-19) on Kindle. You can click the link below to download it. http://tinyurl.com/b3ckp2u read more »

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It's been a while since we've posted reviews and I'm going to start posting more of my reviews for your approval

Spider-Girl Vol. 5: Endgame (Spider-Man) by Tom DeFalco

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This volume collects Issues 22-27 of Spider-girl. A lot happens in the course of these six issues.

There ar... read more »

Normally I look forward to reviews as much as I look forward to dental work, but this one wasn't all that bad. :)DEAD RIVERBALOG, Cyn. Dead River. 256p. Delacorte. 2013. Tr $17.99. ISBN 978-0-385-74158-3; PLB $20.99. ISBN 978-0-375-99012-0; ebook $10.99. ISBN 978-0-375-98578-2. Gr 7 Up–Kiandra Le... read more »

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I vacillate between periods of healthy activities (yoga, body weight exercises, running) and periods of high sloth (couch sitting! desk sitting! sitting in general!). My inertia in either is strong, but eventually something will push me into one or the other. Recently, it was realizing that I am...

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Welcome to Saturday Spankings, Seductive Studs and Sirens, and Weekend Writing Warriors!

In preparation for Kat’s birthday bash on June 6th (click here to read the details and find out how you can join!), I’ll be showing a three-part preview of Lighting the Way, Kat and Natalie Volume Two. (This i... read more »

Buyer, Beware & BirthCONTROL: Coming Attractions

Here are some handpicked titles from ourComing Attractions page.Want to include your book? Just read ourShare Your New Book with GalleyCat Readerspost for all the details.

Buyer, Bewareby Diane Vallere: “Out-of-work fashion expert Samantha Kidd i...

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One of my tasks here in Helsinki has been to do some research for my new book. Or one of them…I've long had an idea to write a fictional story about the life of August Strindberg and particularly something involving Siri Von Essen, August Strindberg's first and most influential wife.

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It’s time to fess up – how big is your pile? You know the one: a stack of books you couldn’t resist picking up but have yet to get read. Do you set rules when your TBR stack gets a little too big or the queue on your e-reader gets too long to even figure [...] read more »

So honored! BELLYACHE receives the B.R.A.G. Medallion! BELLYACHE's other honors include, USA Best Book Awards as an Award-Winning Finalist in both categories of Children's Fiction & Children's Book Series, CYBILS 2010 Awards Nominee and Readers Favorite 2011 Silver Award Winner!

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The Hebrew meaning of Rebecca is “to bind”.

You probably are expecting to read why USA Today best selling author, Rebecca Forster writes. Other than the fact that creativity and talent flow from her fingers, like some viscous substance and cover the keyboard of her trusty Mac, I only tell you why... read more »

Hargrove during his captivity.
Thomas Hargrove is an American agricultural scientist who was was kidnapped by FARC in 1994 and held captive for 11 months. Hargrove kept a diary of his captivity on checkbooks and other scraps of paper, which was later published as Long March to Freedom: Thomas Har... read more »

2 5 star reviews. Amazon.com A light-hearted paranormal romp rated P.G.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Fantasy May 16, 2013
By Derek
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great read. I'd love to hear more from these characters. The fantasy wonderfully written. The imagery of the book is so vivi... read more »

When writing
any story, your goal ought to be to create and maintain a fictional dream, or an “illusion that there is no filter between reader and events that the reader is actually experiencing what he is reading,” as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. defines it.



For the r...

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To my readers, authors and book fans. Just a reminder that The Throne III is available and official. This is a TBRS EXCLUSIVE. Download your copy today.http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B... read more »

We’re baaaaaaack! #StarkOnSaturday is starting up again as we count-down to the release of Complete Me!

And thanks so much to everyone who has put Release Me back on the USA Today bestseller list (it’s in its 11th week!) and has kept Claim Me on both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller li...

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هل أعتبر تلك المدونة مذكراتى ، أم أعتبرها بديل لكشكولى الثمين وجهاز الحاســـب المتنقل الذى اصررت الا اخذ اياهما معى اليوم لكي أقرأ أكثر .

الواقع أثرى من أن نعبر عنه فى كلمات ، هوس النشر منعنى من أن أكتب، أوصــــد قلمى وغلل يمينى ، أظن الأن انه لا يجب علي كل ما أكتبه أن ينشر سواء أثناء حياتى أو فى... read more »

Hi again, well I want to talk about my new book, out mid june (fingers crossed that amazon behave themselves) Its called 'Charlie, Revenge and Redemption.' although this is the 11th book I've released it has actually been in my head for over 20 years,but now its written and I hope you'll all like... read more »

It feels like it's been raining every day where I live, and the weather has me wanting to cocoon on the couch with a good book or a good TV show. Of course I can't do either because I have to work, but a girl can covet, right? I have a bunch of books in my "Can read when I finish writing Up From... read more »

Jeanette Pekala is the author of Culture Shock, Book 1 in the newly released Culture Shock Series. She's a seriously nice, generous person and is definitely and Indie to watch! I invited her to my blog and she was gracious enough to accept. So here she is...Jeanette Pekala!




Welcome, Jeanette! You... read more »