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Alex Benedict Alex Benedict's blog:
Dear Readers,

While doing research for another project on the Animal Planet website, I came across a sci-fi "documentary" called MERMAIDS: THE BODY FOUND. It talks about mermaid folklore and digitally creates what hominids would have looked like if a segment of our ancestors had evolved in the sea... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 19:46 • 1 view
J.A. Hornbuckle J.A. Hornbuckle's blog:
Tap Dance was posted to Smashwords today.
It only took me four hours and eight gazillions reads of my 'Smashwords Checklist', but I did it.
Yay, me (she said, the tiredness evident in her voice).
That's the last of them that needed to go there and I, for one, am happy.
I'm still working on Bewitchmen... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 19:33 • 3 views
Turney Duff Turney Duff's blog:

The one and only time I was asked to speak to an MBA class I had the microphone ripped from my hand. Goldman Sachs asked me to address their summer associates–big-brained kids pretending to be interested in what I was saying. The gig was sold to me as fifteen minutes of very casual dinner talk ab...

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Published on May 23, 2013 17:10 • 4 views
Jennifer Crowfoot Jennifer Crowfoot's blog:


The address for my author’s page at smashwords is: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/JenniferCrowfoot


Here at this address, you can learn a little more about me and also view my work. I look forward to having you come visit.


Jennifer

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Published on January 13, 2013 19:16 • 1 view
Kelly  Jensen Kelly Jensen's blog:







Can you believe we're already more than five months into 2013? Some of us are still making our checks out to 2012 (how many ways can a person date herself in one sentence -- yes, I still use checks sometimes). We've been keeping track of this year's YA debut novels, and here are May's additions.... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 22:00 • 1 view
Jeanne H. Chambers Jeanne H. Chambers's blog:

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here i am, spending a week on the beach in hilton head when along comes a sinus infection. i’m taking my antibiotics and using the prescription nasal spray like a good little girl, but still everything tastes like cardboard or soap. so while the others order all sorts of tasty goodies, i just...

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Published on May 23, 2013 18:02 • 3 views
Sifu Karl Romain Sifu Karl Romain's blog:
Practicing Tai Chi has been scientifically proven to improve the immune system. During a Tai Chi workout, there is a flow of steady, meditative movement and breath that focuses the mind and conditions the body. Experts hypothesize that these slow, gliding movements and controlled breathing combin... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 18:51 • 20 views
Marilyn Talia Dahl Marilyn Talia Dahl's blog:
FUCKME WHATEVER

Thank the muses or whoever I should bow to, that there are words to wrap around my painful known-ness, and give me the solace of the unknown, the place that I create where there is narry an angel or a devil that I did not summon as my submissive, no solicitors on the phone, and no viruses to cau... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 18:49 • 4 views
Daniel Greenup Daniel Greenup's blog:
Job 38:16 Have you journeyed to the springs of the sea or walked in the recesses of the deep?

In 1977, scientists aboard a submarine journeyed to the springs of the sea, confirming what the Bible said thousands of years ago (See also Genesis 7:11 and Genesis 8:2) about springs on the ocean floor... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 12:21 • 2 views
Ruth  Silver Ruth Silver's blog:


trouble with toads The Trouble with Toads


Once upon a time a young girl wanted revenge. But first, she wanted to be beautiful.


Twelve-year-old Bettony has read enough stories that begin with ‘Once upon a time’ to know what happens to the ugly stepsisters at the end, and she’s determined to escape that fate by any...

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Published on May 23, 2013 02:46 • 1 view
Carrie Fancett Pagels Carrie Fancett Pagels's blog:
Stealing the Preacher

Stealing the Preacher
By Karen WitemeyerBethany House Publishers

Reviewed by Teresa Mathews
5 stars *****
In this amazing Texas tale Karen Witemeyer re-introduces us to Crockett Archer. If you read Short Straw Bride you will remember the lovable brothers that had to take care... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 23:30 • 3 views
Caisey Quinn Caisey Quinn's blog:

Yesterday was amazing!


Thank you all for your sweet words, emails, Tweets, Facebook, & GoodReads messages! I love y’all! I had a wonderful 30th birthday and a fantastic book release day. It was so much more than I could’ve hoped for!


Today is Day 2 of the Girl with Guitar Blog Tour (#GwGonTour...

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Published on May 22, 2013 22:11 • 8 views
Melissa Miles McCarter Melissa Miles McCarter's blog:
Joy, Interrupted: An Anthology on Motherhood and Loss
Melissa Miles McCarter
ASIN: B00CVIXYXE
Fat Daddy's Farm

Free March 27, 2013
List price: $9.99

http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Interrupted...

Joy can be interrupted - but not lost. Most people think of motherhood as a joyous experience, but for some it can... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 18:33 • 3 views
Anita Melillo Anita Melillo's blog:

Something in the predawn hours ignited a spark in the dormant ashes of the rock pit just outside the cavern. Spirals of smoke lofted into the air like white billows of vapor rising from a steaming roast. Only four miles beyond the mountain of stone and thick barrier of forest laid spread an ope...

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Published on March 13, 2013 07:23 • 3 views
Dawn Martens Dawn Martens's blog:
Here is Kade's teaser! Subject to change when edited/released!


Photo Courtesy of Michael Benatar Photography

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Published on May 23, 2013 18:31 • 6 views
Clare James Clare James's blog:

We are only one month away from the release of MORE!


I love these characters so much, I can’t wait for you to meet them. So to start the countdownto therelease date, here is a sexy little excerpt from Foster.


Enjoy!


I sleep it off for the next few hours and wake to twilight. The sun is setting a...

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Published on May 23, 2013 09:39 • 3 views
Julie Mayerson Brown Julie Mayerson Brown's blog:
THE LONG DANCE HOME has received wonderful reviews on Amazon. Read the first three chapters on my website: http://www.juliemayersonbrown.com

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Published on May 23, 2013 18:12 • 3 views
Morgan Burns Morgan Burns's blog:

Health Matters will be reviewed in the San Francisco Book Review! www.sanfranciscobookreview.com



health matters



Health Matters like the previous books in the Life Matters series is divided into four groups of chapters. Part 1 examines the progression of human life, from fertility to pregnancy through infancy an...

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Published on May 23, 2013 18:07 • 4 views
Duncan M. Hamilton Duncan M. Hamilton's blog:
There’s a new review posted about the Tattered Banner on book blogger/reviewer Ionia Martin’s blog, Readful Things. Ionia sums up her review saying: Overall, this was an enjoyable read that fantasy lovers and those who enjoy reading adventures will most … Continue reading → Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 06:46 • 2 views
Soman Chainani Soman Chainani's blog:


THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL rockets onto the NY Times Bestseller List in the first week of release. OMG! Thank you to all the Evers and Nevers who bought it!

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Published on May 23, 2013 08:06 • 4 views
K.I. Lynn K.I. Lynn's blog:
This is an awesome, beautiful sight. The culmination of over 2 years of writing, re-writing, editing, more editing. Pouring my heart, soul, and life into...

And it all end with a beautiful stack of books.


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Published on May 23, 2013 05:27 • 4 views
Elena Kincaid Elena Kincaid's blog:
The book trailer for Three Made In Heaven is available today on my Goodreads Page as well as Youtube.com. Special thanks to Bookie The Book Chic for doing such an amazing job. You can view more of her work here: http://bookchickwithkick.com/

[Ménage Amour: Erotic Paranormal Ménage a Trois Romance,... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 18:02 • 4 views
Tamsyn Bester Tamsyn Bester's blog:
Hi Brats :)

Hope ya'll have been missing me tonnes - tomorrow is my last exam and after that I'm all yours until the next semester starts :)

Today is a double whammy from author Alessandra Thomas, who is reveal not only the cover for her newest novel, but also the redesigned cover of her smash hi... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 07:00 • 1 view
Lily Malone Lily Malone's blog:

What an amazing 24 hours it’s been!


The Goodbye Ride (my new contemporary romance novella that released today) is on Day 1 of its Release ‘Free’ promotion. This 24 hours has been beyond my wildest dreams… (and my dreams get pretty wild).


Here are my stats:


Amazon Best Sellers Rank:#610 Free in Kindl...

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Published on May 23, 2013 00:03 • 4 views
James Leck James Leck's blog:
It's 9:52 and I've had a long day. Between starting a new job and raising two kids, it's hard to find time to write. However, it's times like these where you HAVE to make the time. Even if you set the timer and only write for ten minutes, that's better than nothing. And, it's way better than sitt... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 17:58 • 3 views
Allyse Near Allyse Near's blog:


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Published on May 23, 2013 01:40 • 2 views
Tara Eglington Tara Eglington's blog:
I've just become a little alarmed by realising how fairytales have influenced my fashion decicions, from the desire to wear capes, mimic a Snow Queen in winter and rock Rapunzel Hair...check out my latest blog entry : FAIRYTALE TO FASHION: How Ms Red Riding Hood and Co Have Influenced My Satorial... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 17:54 • 3 views
Heather Gunter Heather Gunter's blog:





When twenty-six-year-old graphic designer Lily Moore shapeshifts for the first time, Atlanta police detectives consult wildlife experts to sort through the bizarre forensic evidence she leaves in her wake. Her traumatic transformation coincides with murder and Lily finds herself the center of... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 03:00 • 3 views
Staci Hart Staci Hart's blog:
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Published on May 23, 2013 07:22 • 3 views
Jada Berglund Jada Berglund's blog:
So, it turns out I'm not going camping. The people we were going to go with hadn't really prepared. But I guess I can just stay at home/relax during the long weekend. We might be going over to my grandparent's house, too! :) Yay! We were think about camping in their barn.

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Published on May 23, 2013 08:15 • 3 views
Sidney Halston Sidney Halston's blog:
Congrats to the following winners of the Seeing Red Raffle. Your books have been sent. If you don't receive them please message me. Hope you enjoy!:
Na S.
K Chan
Sheri Zilinskas
Meghan Stith
Tami Norman
Ashley Pagel
Susana Dorado
And the print copy to: Stephanie Patrick
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Published on April 14, 2013 19:22 • 3 views
Sofia Grey Sofia Grey's blog:
I'm guesting on Layne's blog tomorrow (Friday 24 May) and talking about My First Time at Faking It :-)

Want to know more? Come on over to:
http://www.laynemacadam.com

See you there :-)
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Published on May 23, 2013 17:38 • 3 views
Lori L. Clark Lori L. Clark's blog:

1. Pieces of You (Shattered Hearts) by Cassia Leo: "In Relentless, college student Claire Nixon and surfer Adam Parker each had a painful past too heavy to carry alone. Claire tried to push Adam away, but Adam's relentless pursuit of her heart and her secrets made her walls come crumbling down.... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 10:00 • 3 views
Patricia de Hemricourt Patricia de Hemricourt's blog:
PageFlipPDF.com Releases eFlip Standard (via SBWire)
eFlip Standard is flipbook software to create online catalogues, magazines, newspapers, ebooks or company presentations with pqge flip effect. The software is released and updated recently by PageFlipPDF.com. Guangzhou, Guangdong — (SBWIRE) — 05... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 04:54 • 2 views
Christian Schoon Christian Schoon's blog:

ZennScarlett Final Cover Art


VIRT PLAN VERSION 4


Hey, how’d you like to be able to name your very own, actual, up-in-the-sky star? Plus: have your star’s totally cool new name launched into space? Plus-extra-plus: win a print or eBook copy of Zenn Scarlett?(That would be the new sci fi adventure that Andre Norton YA SF&F Award-winningau...

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Published on May 23, 2013 07:17 • 28 views
Trudy Brasure Trudy Brasure's blog:

I agree, though I’ll cheerfully stand up and say that while I believe John would follow the moral codes and spiritual wisdom he’d been taught and witnessed as good, I think that without wanting to say that I necessarily endorse them.


Often in discussing this question or questions like it, some wi...

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Published on January 13, 2013 23:10 • 2 views
Beckie Stevenson Beckie Stevenson's blog:
Hi guys!!!
I’ve just realised that it’s 100 days until the release of Sorrow Woods! Whooo hooo! I feel like I need to do something to mark the official start of the countdown for me and have been considering releasing a little teaser.
I’d like to ask you guys (my future readers) what you’d like to... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 23, 2013 07:07 • 4 views
Matt Schiariti Matt Schiariti's blog:
See that? It's a bit in the distance but it's getting closer. If you squint your eyes and concentrate it'll come into focus for you too. Yep. That's right. It's the finish line. I know. It seemed like I'd been running in place all this time. Trust me, patience is a virtue that I certainly don't p... Read more of this blog post »
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