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Armand Rosamilia Armand Rosamilia's blog:
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 »
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Published on May 18, 2013 17:53 • 1 view
Angela Carling Angela Carling's blog:

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 »
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Published on May 18, 2013 15:24 • 3 views
Kiru Taye Kiru Taye's blog:

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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Published on May 18, 2013 23:23 • 1 view
Erin Irvin Erin Irvin's blog:
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Published on May 18, 2013 12:22 • 2 views
Remittance Girl Remittance Girl's blog:

2180576-8805-prince-and-princess-on-white-horseOnce 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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Published on May 18, 2013 11:08 • 2 views
Rebecca Gober Rebecca Gober's blog:

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 »
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Published on May 18, 2013 20:46 • 2 views
Michael LaRocca Michael LaRocca's blog:

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:


Who Moved My Rice


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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Published on May 18, 2013 16:00 • 4 views
C.B. Conwy C.B. Conwy's blog:
Picture 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 »
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Published on May 19, 2013 02:23 • 2 views
Samantha Young Samantha Young's blog:
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 »
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Published on May 18, 2013 12:43 • 19 views
Carolyn Crane Carolyn Crane's blog:
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 »
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Published on May 18, 2013 18:33 • 4 views
Ελένη Μουντζούρη Ελένη Μουντζούρη's blog:
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 »
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Published on May 19, 2013 04:30 • 4 views
Michael Wash Michael Wash's blog:
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 »
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Published on May 19, 2013 04:30 • 3 views
Russell C. Brennan Russell C. Brennan's blog:
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 »
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Published on May 19, 2013 04:23 • 3 views
Cathy McAllister Cathy McAllister's blog:
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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 »
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Published on May 19, 2013 04:14 • 3 views
Michael  West Michael West's blog:

anthologyextravaganza


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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Published on May 18, 2013 06:44 • 3 views
Shannon Dermott Shannon Dermott's blog:

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.



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Published on May 18, 2013 21:04 • 4 views
Joe Writeson Joe Writeson's blog:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/From-Jarrow-J...

Please forward to whoever you please.

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Published on May 19, 2013 04:07 • 3 views
James  Bradley James Bradley's blog:

Strandbeest


I have to thank Sean Williams for alerting me to this video about the astonishingly beautiful work of Dutch sculptor, Theo Jansen. Called Strandbeest (Stranbeests? Strandbeesten?) they are crafted from plastic piping and walk and move using systems of sails to harness the wind.


Even on video the...

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Published on May 18, 2013 20:56 • 3 views
Kathleen  Hayes Kathleen Hayes's blog:


Hello All,I am sorry for posting this a day late - I lacked internet yesterday unexpectedly. Nevertheless, welcome to the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia! This is a wonderful event that is bringing together writers, publishers, and reviewers of homosexual and transexual literature to spea... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 16:07 • 5 views
Rachael Wade Rachael Wade's blog:

Hey all, just to clarify a few things for you about my upcoming release, Repossession: Yes, there is a romance. Yes, the romance is steamy. No, the romance is not the focus of the story. If you’ve read my Resistance series, you’ll have an idea of what I mean by this. There is a romance at the ce...

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Published on May 18, 2013 19:12 • 3 views
Sue Bursztynski Sue Bursztynski's blog:
I don't know why it has taken so long, but I have just added to my list of links to interesting sites the delightful Allen and Unwin children's section blog,Alien Onion. It's not the standard dry information site designed merely to let you know what the company is doing, but a lovely bit of waffl... read more »
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Published on April 20, 2013 03:45 • 3 views
Sam Crescent Sam Crescent's blog:

Hi all,


I’ve had several emails about Owned by the Dom Part Two and when it will be released. Well, I can now tell you it will be released on May 30th and I’ve even got some cover art to show you.


This story is over 70,000 words and I loved writing it. So, here is the cover and blurb to go with.


OBTD2


P...

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Published on May 19, 2013 00:33 • 5 views
Karen Amanda Hooper Karen Amanda Hooper's blog:
In case you'd like to request an eARC!TAKING BACK FOREVER is available on Netgalley. But don't request it if you haven't read Grasping at Eternity or you will totally be lost in book 2. read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 08:31 • 2 views
Tammy Blackwell Tammy Blackwell's blog:

You can now buy All We See & Seem on Amazon! Kindle edition is available here and the paperback is here.

For my Nook-using friends, keep your eye out. It should be on Banes & Noble's site any minute now. Maybe. *crosses fingers*

I hope you all enjoy Talley and Jase's story, and I look forw... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 20:34 • 5 views
Johanna Harness Johanna Harness's blog:
Bored Villains is the brainchild of my daughter, who cr [...] read more »
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Published on May 16, 2013 07:38 • 1 view
Coral Russell Coral Russell's blog:
I’m really excited to be posting my first column here at The Indie Exchange. I hope I can come a little bit close to doing justice to the other great writers here. I spent a bit of time thinking about a good way to kick off my career as an Indie Exchange columnist. And then [...]
The 50 best unfam... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 11:26 • 3 views
Alana Woods Alana Woods's blog:
Poor punctuation on the first page especially is what made the first impression. Plus what I thought was a major spoiler in the first few paragraphs but as the foreshadowed incident happened very quickly after that point I revised my thinking.

Chapter 3 contains a description of a walk in heavy cr... read more »
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Published on May 19, 2013 03:33 • 3 views
Emma Calin Emma Calin's blog:
Two Bicycle Belles - Oooh - the sighs of those thighs!If you love great powerful pumping male thighs - nothing beats a good old cycle race sprint finish. I've just been watching Mark Cavendish win yet another stage in the Giro d'Italia. One day I'm gonna write thedefinitive tale of love inLycraa... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 04:44 • 2 views
Peter  Hallett Peter Hallett's blog:
AUTHOR INTERVIEW

What was your inspiration for this book?

I have an unhealthy interest in cryptozoology and have studied it extensively, for my own amusement, for years. Not to the extent of going in the field, or though that would be cool, I do fancy myself as an Indiana Jones type, but via books... read more »
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Published on May 19, 2013 03:28 • 45 views
Lori L. Otto Lori L. Otto's blog:

So, I was just thinking that I should do something for all of the wonderful readers who are doing something for me today! It’s Emi Lost & Found Day, and I’m overwhelmed by the response it’s received!


This outtake would take place on Emi’s 30th birthday, which happens in Time Stands Still. Sinc...

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Published on May 18, 2013 12:07 • 3 views
Jill Edmondson Jill Edmondson's blog:


Yes, it’s true. My characters talk to me. Sometimes they sit in my office. In a circle. Nodding yes. Shaking their heads no.

Yes, they have lives of their own. They go off on tangents I wouldn’t have expected. They do things I don’t always understand. They have inexplicable needs.
But, given al... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 23:30 • 3 views
Tara Chevrestt Tara Chevrestt's blog:
Love RequestLove Request: a story about two people reconnecting on the Internet and a young woman discovering she can indeed be truly loved despite her "disability" while at the same time, facing down the bullies from her past. She could have been beaten down, refused to face it, went through life resentful... read more »
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Published on May 19, 2013 00:00 • 3 views
Essie Fox Essie Fox's blog:
The VV is an enormous fan of the artist and writer Charlotte Cory - particularly her 'carte de visites' made up of portraits of 'Visitorians' which subvertthe original nineteenth photographic form by exchanging human heads with those of animals. The affects are quite startling, amusing and also d... read more »
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Published on May 19, 2013 02:51 • 3 views
Ania Ahlborn Ania Ahlborn's blog:

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Win an autographed copy of The Shuddering! Just click the link below and boosh, you’re in!
Giveaway runs from now until midnight, May 27th (MST).

I WANT TO WIN!



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Published on May 18, 2013 11:08 • 2 views
Thor Garcia Thor Garcia's blog:
PRAGUE (CNS) – A young Czech woman says she allowed an American man to have sex with her so often it felt like he was using her as a “masturbation machine”!

“He was sex having with me six, seven times on a one day, whenever he want,” revealed the bosomy, brown-haired 26-year-old.

“It felt like some... read more »
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Published on May 19, 2013 03:14 • 7 views
J.D. Stroube J.D. Stroube's blog:
As most of you hopefully noticed, I posted the fourth sneak peek a few days early, because I knew I would be preoccupied. While most of the sneak peeks will be on Wednesdays, I will occasionally post them early if I know that I have other engagements. I don't want anyone to have to wait extra tim... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 22:03 • 1 view
Natasha Larry Natasha Larry's blog:


This is one of the many great blog topics I got from Rainy Kaye’s 50 Guest Post Ideas for Authors. Check out the link:



Can’t.


There was a time when this word seemed pretty benign to me. However, after spending way too much time around this word, I’ve grown to hate it. It’s a personal thing. Whe...

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Published on May 19, 2013 03:00 • 3 views
Brandi Salazar Brandi Salazar's blog:



“Well, that asshole,” Shelia breathed down the line. Piper could practically hear the steam coming out of her ears. “And to think that I was going to do you a solid and take that piece of hotness off your hands. Well, he can just think again!” “Thanks, Sheila. Your generosity knows no bounds, t... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 06:14 • 4 views
K.C. Blake K.C. Blake's blog:
I have found a new advantage to using Pinterest. As a writer you can create a board for your books and add pics of the actors you see as your characters, pics of settiing, etc. I've made a board for the Order of the Spirit Realm series and one for Crushed. Here are the links if you want to take a... read more »
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Published on May 18, 2013 19:49 • 4 views
Jane Litte Jane Litte's blog:

Amazon Coins


Amazon introduced Amazon Coins last week. Everyone with a Kindle Fire was offered 500 Amazon Coins which equaled $5.00. The coins can be used for apps and games. By using Amazon Coins, Kindle Tablet owners will save 10% automatically on apps and games because you receive a 10% discount when you...

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Published on May 19, 2013 02:00 • 2 views
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