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Dab10 Dab10's blog:
on the advice of my financial consultant (my wife) I have reduced the price of
Something Bad to $.99
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She Found Them to $.99
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Published on May 22, 2013 15:14 • 13 views
Peter Laurent Peter Laurent's blog:
Ahoy-hoy, I did an interview over on Ryan Schneider's glitzy and glamorous author blog!

It consists of 10 fascinating questions with 10 witty and interesting answers, if I do say so myself...

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Published on May 22, 2013 15:11 • 3 views
Kristan Higgins Kristan Higgins's blog:
I love you, Dame Helen!


Helen Mirren Has Tea with Dying Boy After Actual Queen Says No
gawker.com
Oliver Burton's dying wish was to visit Buckingham Palace and have afternoon tea with the Queen. Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 12:34 • 1 view
Jenny  Lawson Jenny Lawson's blog:

This cat = me trying to actually get work done.


This weasel = my brain trying to destroy me:



Me: I have work to do.


Weasel: You should check the internet because remember yesterday when that one person on the internet was wrong and it made you so mad, but not actually mad enough to register to leave...

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Published on May 22, 2013 09:42 • 4 views
J.M. Williamson J.M. Williamson's blog:
There has a been a slight delay on the tradeback edtion. Found an error on the cover that I simply had to correct. the tradeback edtion should be available again within 24hrs if not sooner. I apologize for the delay, but I simply couldn't let the flub remain. I will post again when the tradeback... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 14:29 • 6 views
Michelle Cornwell-Jordan Michelle Cornwell-Jordan's blog:

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TODAY!!!


IndieReview Behind The Scenes goal is to be your source of the HOTTEST in INDIETAINMENT news and features! Check out today’s Mid-Week Mix w/ Michelle Cornwell-Jordan. Music by: Trel Mack, X-Phaze, Cecile Monique, Telekinesis, YeaSayers, Juliette Dreams, Pisees ft Leanne Louise, and much...

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Published on May 22, 2013 06:39 • 13 views
Ruthie Knox Ruthie Knox's blog:
Ahoy!
That’s a totally legit greeting, by the way. Feel free to use it.
This week, I recommend another book that I haven’t finished reading yet. I’m not supposed to do this! But I’m going to do it anyway, because it’s interesting.
Oh, but before I do that, I should say that if you missed… Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 12:24 • 12 views
Maureen Grenier Maureen Grenier's blog:
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Published on May 22, 2013 14:25 • 4 views
Eric Orchard Eric Orchard's blog:
A sketch book sketch of Bran from the TV series Game of Thrones. Pretty much perfect csting, I think. Very close to how I imagine him to look in the book. Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 09:12 • 3 views
Jennifer Raygoza Jennifer Raygoza's blog:
Take a peek at my interviews and get to know the girl behind the book.
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Published on May 22, 2013 14:17 • 4 views
Marie Flanigan Marie Flanigan's blog:
I got the print proof of One Big Beautiful Thing today and it looks fantastic. Kristin's cover looks amazing. The picture of me on the back looks just like me, but what can you do? Kristin is a gifted artist, but she can only do so much.

As for seeing it in print, I read almost exclusively ebooks... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 14:13 • 38 views
Kate Policani Kate Policani's blog:
As part of my Summer Shake-up, I have decided to snag some of the most interesting-looking reads on my “to-read” list and bump them up! My second bump is See how fast this goes when I do it this way? I have finished myreviewof book #1 and am ready to read book #2: Strange […] Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 11:47 • 3 views
Cătălin Pînzaru Cătălin Pînzaru's blog:
(recenzie aparuta pe belva.ro)
April 8, 2013 |Georgiana Vieru

De regulă eu nu citesc literatură SF. Aşa că m-a pus puţin în dificultate Cătălin Pânzaru când mi-a dăruit primul lui roman, „Primul stagiu” pe care, desigur, eram obligată măcar din politeţe să-l citesc, cu atât mai mult cu cât îmi aşte...

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Published on April 15, 2013 12:47 • 1 view
Brad Simkulet Brad Simkulet's blog:



Milos Simkulet’s second issue of Whip is out and continues the origin story of Dan Wilde, normal kid altered by a meteor strike.


In this issue, we catch a glimpse of one of Whip’s future villains, and alien who escapes from the very meteor that alters Dan, and we see the stirrings of Dan’s powers...

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Published on May 22, 2013 08:40 • 3 views
Sheila Deeth Sheila Deeth's blog:
I went shopping in a bookstore just before Mothers' Day and my husband told me to pick out a book for myself. As some of you know, I read a lot, but mostly they're books that people have asked me to review--lucky me, since I love reading! But there's something special about picking out a book to... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 11:03 • 2 views
Samantha Young Samantha Young's blog:
Hey guys,



I hope you're all well. As for me I'm settling into my new home and working around a dodgy temporary internet connection at the moment which is always fun. Yay.



Anyhoo, I've been hard at work these last few months. Down London Road has now hit the shelves and I'm working on book three—Oli... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 08:07 • 52 views
Jack Sussek Jack Sussek's blog:
The noise of a casino falls into two categories: if you are engaged, that is to say, if you are pulling a slot machine handle or coolly glancing at your newly dealt hand or blowing hot breath into your fistful of dice, the smell of sweat and booze and cigarette smoke, the sound of music, of laugh... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 13:59 • 6 views
Bella Leone Bella Leone's blog:
Ever wondered what the second coming or end of days would be like? Ever feel like you're destined for greatness and everyone thinks you're nuts? You might just have something in common with Kerrigan.

Smith takes. Scary bible tale and twists it into an incredible novel that has you flipping pages w... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 10:57 • 3 views
Heather Thurmeier Heather Thurmeier's blog:

I finally got the go ahead to share the cover for LOST WITHOUT YOU, the third and final book in my reality TV romance series! If you’ve been following along with the series, this is Zoe’s story and I promise you, she isn’t who you think she is…


Zoe Oliver never wanted to be on another reality TV...

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Published on May 22, 2013 10:53 • 5 views
Theo Fenraven Theo Fenraven's blog:
“Tommy” commented on a previous post where I explore the reasons why women write and read m/m. I think his remark brings up a valid point, so I’m copy/pasting it here: It’s not that women “shouldn’t” write M/M, it’s that … Continue reading → Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 06:14 • 7 views
Merce Cardus Merce Cardus's blog:
THE WIDER A NOVEL’S THEME, THE BETTER IT IS AS A WORK OF ART




The Art of Fiction: A Guide for Writers and Readersgives a private series of extemporaneous lectures, analyzing the four essential elements of fiction.


If you know where your inspiration really comes from, you will never run out of mater... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 07:19 • 4 views
Kristin Billerbeck Kristin Billerbeck's blog:

A few years ago, the CEO of A&F made these comments, "Candidly, we go after the cool kids." They also do not make higher than a size ten. This controversy has reared its ugly head again years later and the CEO rebutted his old comments on Facebook saying his company is “completely opposed to...

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Published on May 22, 2013 10:07 • 2 views
Delilah S. Dawson Delilah S. Dawson's blog:

I'm so excited to be part of this Kickstarter! My original short story, OUR LADY OF MONSTERS, includes a Parisian sleeper agent for The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences... and also gargoyles.
But the Kickstarter is about so much more than that! This video can fill you in on what Pip Ballantine an... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 05:28 • 3 views
Diana Rajchel Diana Rajchel's blog:
Divorce versus Democracy

Divorce versus Democracy (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


Support for this book has been phenomenal. Even if I fall flat on my face in the market I’ll do it knowing that Divorcing a Real Witch went out into the world with friends behind it, wishing both the book and me the best. Some of the support has...

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Published on May 22, 2013 06:30 • 3 views
Antonello Fiore Antonello Fiore's blog:
There is currently 1 copy of my novel, Killer Rumors, in the book giveaways here at Goodreads. Here is the link to enter in the contest:
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

The contest will end this Saturday, May 25th. I wish you all the very best.

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Published on May 22, 2013 13:50 • 6 views
A.M. Westerling A.M. Westerling's blog:
Are from Vijaya Schartz. I'm a bit behind schedule but I do hope to catch up soon! :)

A few lines from SNATCHED
By Vijaya Schartz


http://amzn.com/B004QZ9V78

There, in the bright light, walked a tall muscular man, young, his long blond hair framing a tan face with icy gray eyes... The visage of Adoni... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 13:47 • 3 views
Stephen C. Rose Stephen C. Rose's blog:
It has been interesting and typical of my overall Web experience to be here and immerse myself as best I can on this important site.

Epinions, Themestream, Associated Content, Wordpress, Blogger, Twitter. These are just a few of the writing sites I have immersed myself on from the start. Themestre... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 13:47 • 37 views
Jordan Milne Jordan Milne's blog:

The wait is finally over, and we couldn’t be more excited! The English edition of Winning Without Losing is finally launching.


To celebrate, we are giving away FREE TICKETS to our special launch event in London, Wednesday, 1 May 2013.


Space is limited, so make sure you sign up here:



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Published on April 17, 2013 04:48 • 2 views
Susan Cain Susan Cain's blog:

1368298703558.cached Susan Cain: How I Write | @TheDailyBeast


Hi everyone. Thought you might enjoy this Q and A I did with the Daily Beast — discussing TED talks, Malcolm Gladwell, why I wrote QUIET in a Greenwich Village cafe, advice for aspiring authors, and more…


What do you need to have produced/completed in order to feel that you’ve had a productive w...

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Published on May 22, 2013 04:00 • 8 views
Katie Klein Katie Klein's blog:
Oh my gosh, you guys. It's the official "book that did not want to release." I blame the day job. I blame morning sickness and pregnancy. This whole editing/release process was SLOW GOING. It really should *not* have taken this long.

So I'm sending you my sincere apologies, and this:


~COMING SOON~
T... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 09:00 • 13 views
Alan McCluskey Alan McCluskey's blog:
Sunday May 26th at 1pm ET (7pm CET) listen to Anne White and Ginger Dawn of Creating Calm Network interview me about Boy & Girl, The Storyteller's Quest series and my writing.
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Published on May 22, 2013 13:35 • 4 views
James J. Layton James J. Layton's blog:
I know I keep posting updates that the book will be out soon, but I am proud to announce that the final pass of proof reading is 83% done. Once that happens,the rest of the process should move quickly (maybe as little as weeks but two months at the most). I hope you guys and girls like it because... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 13:34 • 12 views
Jillian Dodd Jillian Dodd's blog:

So this weekend in Minneapolis was the first book signing I’ve ever been to. It was great to finally get to experience what they are like!


The first thing we did Saturday was set up. We got out books, swag, markers, and my mom’s poster. I was one of two helpers my mom had this weekend. I dealt wi...

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Published on May 22, 2013 08:19 • 10 views
Nichole Chase Nichole Chase's blog:
Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Minnesota for the very first time. After a very early flight, I checked into my hotel, and headed out into town for a quick lunch and look-around.

Let me tell you something about Minneapolis. The weather can change in 2.3 seconds. When I left home, the w... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 12:51 • 5 views
Justin Howe Justin Howe's blog:

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Henry Kuttner’s Fury is one of those golden age SF books full of egomaniacal supermen and the form-fitting ballgown-wearing bombshells who love them. It’s overwrought and dopey, but also wonderful and deliriously entertaining.


Here’s your sentence of world building:


“The Earth is long dead, blas...

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Published on May 22, 2013 04:54 • 2 views
Piper Vaughn Piper Vaughn's blog:

Reblogged from The Novel Approach:


But it's tangible proof that children are eloquent and powerful and should have a voice!

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Published on May 22, 2013 11:56 • 5 views
Rachel Higginson Rachel Higginson's blog:
So, I'm getting closer to the end of Bet in the Dark.

Don't worry, I leave everything to the last minute... It's an affliction I've lived with my whole life!! :)

Anyway, lately, whenever I write a book, I've been creating Pinterest pages for them. I always decide what my cast of characters look lik... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 08:42 • 3 views
Lloyd Pulley Lloyd Pulley's blog:

WAIT!


Desperately, helplessly, longingly, I cried

Quietly, patiently, lovingly God replied.

I plead and I wept for a clue to my fate,

And the Master so gently said,

“Child, you must wait”.

“Wait?


You say, wait!” my indignant reply.

“Lord, I need answers, I need to know why!

Is Your hand shortened?

Or have...

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Published on May 22, 2013 05:40 • 1 view
Rhys Ford Rhys Ford's blog:

I love vampires. I hate vampire books. *nods* Yeah, bear with me. Nothing is new. Nothing is different and sometimes, it just gets too… Wuthering Heights. But dudes, this is Lou Harper and there’s a twist and some humour to this one.


Enter the Giveaway. I’m not because I just flat out bought it. *...

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Published on May 22, 2013 08:52 • 1 view
Jessie Harrell Jessie Harrell's blog:
You know I LOVE seeing an author's vision for her story, so today I'm really excited to have Meradeth Houston with us today, sharing her dream cast! But first, a little about the book.

Book Blurb:
“They are everywhere, can be anyone, and are always the last person you’d expect.” When Tom stumble... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 05:00 • 4 views
Laure Eve Laure Eve's blog:


Here's where I explain why I'm doing this.




Tweet me your dream: @LaureEve




Email me your dream:laureevewriterATgmail.com



Post your dream on my Facebook page: LaureEveAuthor





RECENT DREAMS:





The birds

I was with Nick Harkaway and we were trying to escape an asylum - though it wasn't horrible, it was more f... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on March 04, 2013 00:30 • 2 views
Sophie McKenzie Sophie McKenzie's blog:
Super exciting news of an offer for readers in the USA where Close My Eyes will be published in July. The 'Criminal Element' website has just launched a brand new book club - with my adult thriller, CLOSE MY EYES, chosen as their first pick and they're doing a giveaway of 100 early copies of the... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on May 22, 2013 12:56 • 3 views
Michael Swanwick Michael Swanwick's blog:
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I'm sure there's an explanation for this.

But I believe we're better off not knowing it.

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Published on May 22, 2013 05:58 • 2 views
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