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Next on the list to be published:

Ulterior Designs

Then:
The Art of Redemption


With my daughter off for summer break, I'm not sure how much writing she'll let me do, but hopefully these will both be out by the end of June. Read more of this blog post »

I never knew Monarch caterpillars could amuse so or Monarch butterflies so stir my heart when a newborn hangs from my finger and holds on for dear life for an hour. It all started when I had a ruptured appendix in April, 2010 and all I could do was sit in a chair in my garden for weeks and take p... Read more of this blog post »

I am appearing in the March/April 2013 issue of Judicature, in a review essay of Electing Judges: The Surprising Effects of Campaigning on Judicial Legitimacy. In the essay, titled "Legitimacy, Yes, But at What Cost," I draw upon insights from my recent book, Courthouse Democracy and Minority Rig... Read more of this blog post »

朝、通勤電車に乗ると多くの人がスマートフォンを持っている。利用しているのは主にＳＮＳやメールなどだ。最近は、新聞を小さく広げ見ている人もあまり見掛けなくなった。駅の売店にも新聞が塔のように山積みにされていない。更に私を含め新聞を定期購読する人がかなり少なくなった。理由は簡単だ。お金だ。４０００円前後の出費は痛い。さらに外出する事が多い人はポストに山積みになる。これは避けたい。

電子書籍の端末もあまり見掛けない。スマートフォンで書籍を読んでいる人も稀だ。理由は様々あるだろう。しかし、スマートフォンで長文を読む癖がついていない事が根底にあると思われる。今でも長文や論文などは印刷して読む。論議を... Read more of this blog post »

Years ago, I was in a situation very similar to that of Lucas in Tessa Masterson Will Go to Prom by Emily Franklin and Brendan Halpin.

SPOILER ALERT: I discuss details of this book. So if you haven't read it yet, close this blog post and go read the book. Then, come back to this blog.

At first, I c... Read more of this blog post »

When I write I like to use music to either get me in, or keep me in the mood. The songs I listen to reflect the feel or theme of what I am writing. Except this time. To My Hero: A Blog of Our Journey Together has taken me to a whole new dimension.



This is the first book I wrote in absolute silenc... Read more of this blog post »

I cannot thank you all enough for coming to the Lost At Sea event on May 9th, I think a magical time was had by all. For those of you who could not make it, and would like to boast in say 20 years that you did, we have a few swag bags available. To the first 25 people who message me their address... Read more of this blog post »

Well, I assumed it would happen sometime.

Apparently, people are starting to really hate my book. Like- really hate it. And I'm getting bad reviews out the who-ha. I did learn a lot about writing from doing this book, and I'm sad people aren't falling in love with the characters like I had intende... Read more of this blog post »

Hi,I would like to know what you reading these days ,there are so many books to choose from.
One of my good friends introduced me to this site on goodreads .
I like it ,go ahead and follow me on twitter and facebook.
Also look on my Author/minister Mary Rincon
page on facebook for details on how to g... Read more of this blog post »

Got to see my little bubba today on the ultrasound. Happy to announce it's another girl! We are very excited (and hubby slightly relieved I'm not going to be spending bucket loads on clothes because we already have it all because of Evie!)

Better get this novel all done before she arrives! ;) Read more of this blog post »

Hell Preachers - Christian Manipulation, Fear of Hell is Neither Godly Nor Persuasive

Just filed a harassment complaint w #FBI #Missouri regarding a self-proclaimed #BibleScholar who tells me I'm going #hell http://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field/j... and says he is my counselor I must listen to. LOL... Read more of this blog post »

Click the link to see the first peek at the invites going out for the BookBash and Naughty Mafia events and some future giveaways to be named soon.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb... Read more of this blog post »

(A Vintage Voice post: revised and reposted from my other blog long ago and far away...)

"History Was Created in This Way":
The Pregnancy Theme in Mirage of Blaze

Mirage of Blaze is a Japanese "light novel" series (really not "light" at all) by Mizuna Kuwabara, concerning the adventures of five samu... Read more of this blog post »

Hi everyone! In one week, Tuesday, May 28th, DARE YOU TO will be celebrating its Book Birthday! To celebrate the countdown I'm revealing the book casing for DARE YOU TO! Click on the link below and check it out! Isn't it beautiful!

DARE YOU TO

Over the next few weeks I'll be in New York City, NY, C... Read more of this blog post »

Got an awesome review for Sowing Poison in The Toronto Globe & Mail on the weekend:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/b...

I particularly like "great, creepy ghost mystery"!

Strangely enough, there are not many ghost stories in Prince Edward County, but here's one of the few:

An old sailor salv... Read more of this blog post »

The Power of Music and...Dinner

I grew up playing the piano, but I'll admit... I hated it. LOL. Well I liked playing, but I hated the lessons and having to practice the "required" songs before I returned to class the next week. And I'll also admit that I wasn't very good because I didn't practice... Read more of this blog post »

Hi everyone!

Here is the link to my facebook page, please go like it!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holly-...

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their week!!

~H. Rose Read more of this blog post »

Lect. univ. dr. Florin Pîtea (scriitor multipremiat, critic literar): “Oliviu Crâznic demonstrează că, pe domeniul dark fantasy, se pricepe şi la practică, nu numai la teorie. Povestirea sa "Lenore Arras" este foarte de efect - bine îngrijită stilistic, cu o tensiune difuză atent controlată, ce c... Read more of this blog post »

I am so grateful to everyone who has become a friend of mine here on Goodreads! I am ALSO so sorry that I haven't been very communicative in recent weeks. To be honest, my life has been extremely hectic and whenever I have had any spare time I've been writing or researching my second novel. I hop... Read more of this blog post »

So if you want to meet me and several other authors, please join us! http://gayromancenorthwest.wordpress....

Have you ever listened to an audio book? What did you think? Better than reading or not so much?

Someone (kindly) alerted me to the change in Remake's release date on Good Reads from May to July. I'm not sure how or why this happened, but it's inaccurate. And was not done by me.

It's been changed back. As of right now, it's still scheduled to come out this month, even if it's the last day LO... Read more of this blog post »

Bei Amazon gibt es jetzt noch für einen Tag den ersten Band meiner Fantasy-Reihe Falaysia umsonst! Schlagt zu! ;)

http://www.amazon.de/Falaysia-Fremde-... Read more of this blog post »

Hola a todos! Tenía un aviso. Hace algún tiempo les había dado un adelanto, pero ahora lo digo de forma más oficial. Aunque no me gusta retomar historia viejas ya terminadas, he decidido sacer una nueva versión de Después de Clases: El amor real no es prohibido, así termino esta saga por completo...

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I've had a load of emails asking to see a sample of Thrown. So here's the opening up to the point where Amy meets Stoker for the first time. It's with the editor at the moment so this is the rough draft from my computer. I hope you like it. :)



THROWN - opening


This place is a lot like Maine,’ Jane... Read more of this blog post »

Reblogged from Robin Writes:

You see and hear about bookstores a lot in the news today, whether it’s because they’re closing or moving or raising funds or are caught up in a private party sale – or sometimes all of these. Once in a while you hear about a store expanding or opening a second locati...

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The psychologists section of the All About Psychology Website is designed to provide detailed and definitive answers to the most commonly asked questions relating to the practice of psychology...

MITCH ALBOM analyzes a fast-paced night at Joe

Wings get jump and they keep it

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Morning my lovelies… I’m taking the next few days off from blogging to give a moment of silence to the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma. The storm was headed just due north of where I live and the tornado lifted just in time. I was one of the lucky ones, but so many were not. […] Read more of this blog post »

It's your first day of school. You just moved to this town and don't know anyone. What do you do to make an impression?

Response From Author, Lawrence Pitchford: Halloway stood on his porch looking out at the rural road just beyond the white picket fence. Though it was paved, the road was cove... Read more of this blog post »

She’s no ordinary girl. Never was. Never will be.

Nicky English

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We are coming in to the homestretch of our "Best of Pirene's Fountain" anthology. Sixty-five poets from the first five years of the journal: 2008-2012! We will be sending out emails for permission to reprint poems, and for updated bios, etc. in the coming weeks. The book will be published by Glas... Read more of this blog post »

Just a lil something from what I'm working on currently...


“Ladies and gentleman, kids of all ages,” Mae said loudly, grabbing everyone’s attention. “We’re going to drink a little, smoke a lot, and then I’m going to bring you up-to-date on the events of the last two weeks. Get your holy-shit faces... Read more of this blog post »

Don’t forget to buy my book here.

In the first of what I hope to be a series of guest blog features… This week we have Rochester’s own Mike Danger from 98.9 The Buzz.

Mike has his moments of douche, like starting celebrity death rumors on Twitter, but we still love him. Mike is a cool cat, a li...

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Reblogged from Out of Print:

A Science Fiction Thriller

by Steve DeWinter

This short story is a work of fiction. References to real people, events, establishments, organization, or locales are intended only to provide a sense of authenticity, and are used fictitiously. All other characters, and...

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Entrada rápida, y más bien corta, para hacer un pequeño anuncio publicitario.

Desde hace unos días, y gracias al blog de ebook tours, tanto PsyCho como Rasguños en la puerta, libro escrito por Melisa, están a vuestra disposición para poderlos reseñar. La única condición es que os apuntéis como res... Read more of this blog post »

I couldn’t be more excited to revealthe cover of my debut novel, Pinned Up. I contacted SEVERAL different artists to assist me with the vision I had for Nina, the main character in my book. I knew exactly what I wanted, but was aware having someone develop my ideas into a reality would be a chal...

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So, for the first time in my life, I'm attempting to write a fullblown novel.
I was inspired by reading His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman after falling in love with the movie over and over.
I decided I really wanted to write a steampunk novel, and so I went to the task with fiery passion.
After... Read more of this blog post »

Today, May 20th was the intended release day for The Do Over, but I got it back from the fabulous Angela from Fictional Formats on Saturday and had twitching fingers.

I loaded everything up Saturday night and contemplated if I should or shouldn't press SAVE and PUBLISH. Decisions, decisions, decis... Read more of this blog post »

To celebrate the special $2.99 price onThe River Valley Collection in May, I’m hosting a giveaway for my readers. Enter now to win $200 in SpaWish eGift cards (4 cards, $50 each) and treat yourself to a well-deserved day at the spa. SpaWish gift cards never expire and can be redeemed at over5,700...

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Releasing Summer 2013




Blurb:



Broken hearted and alone in a new city, Samantha begins to build a new life for herself while working as a bartender. Focusing on her new friends and rebuilding her broken life, Samantha is content.



Until she meets him – attorney by day and a cocky, foul mouth playboy b... Read more of this blog post »