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I was the funny one.

That’s the sibling role I settled into at a young age. I was one of five children, and there was lots of jostling-about for bragging rights, so it was no easy task establishing my bonafides.

My big brother, the eldest, was the smart one, the leader, the pitch-perfect musician.... Read more of this blog post »

I’ve held off on writing this down, even in a blog that no one reads, for a simple reason. I just don’t like thinking about the idea of my parents dying. I have no children of my own, and I’ve alienated myself from my sister-in-law badly enough that I never get to see my brother’s son, my nephew.... Read more of this blog post »

Gretchen grabbed Rusty’s wrist and led him out the door hoping if anyone saw they would assume the two were playing the vampire role to the limit. Once they were outside, Rusty grabbed Gretchen and pulled her close, hugging her, nearly jumping up and down for joy. “I did it! I told you I would!”
“... Read more of this blog post »

Don't you love "Beach Read" freebie promotions?

I sure do! What better way to discover new authors than by trying their stuff?

Robin Helm is offering her lovely Pride and Prejudice romance through 6/26.

If you like historical Regency with a Christian worldview, here is your chance to grab an enjoyab... Read more of this blog post »

As you may have noticed, I changed the titles on a couple of my books – Slowpocalypse #1 is now Critical Contingencies, and Miraibanashi #1 is now Code of the Kyoushi. Certain Hypothetical and Whispers of the Dead were too subtle. Critical Contingencies is more compelling and speaks better to the... Read more of this blog post »

Happy Sunday! Echo of the Past is LIVE and available for only .99 cents for a limited time! This is an Amazon Exclusive and not in Kindle Unlimited so make sure you get your copy before the regular price of $2.99 goes into effect.

Angel Security Book Two, Whiskey on the Rocks will be LIVE on July... Read more of this blog post »

Sven Gilhoolie, my publisher, after much convincing and in recognition of the book's blue ribbion award at the Chanticleer 2018 contest, has released Paladin's War in hardcover, paperback and ebook - all available on Amazon.

This was my favorite book to write, and as some of you know, written on a... Read more of this blog post »

#SummerZombie
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Teaser from Not Dead Yet by Samie Sands: http://www.jaywilburn.com/teaser-not-...

The Transparency Of Zombies by Daniel Humphreys: http://www.jaywilburn.com/the-transpa...

The Origin Of Zombies by Brahm Stroker: http://www.jaywilburn.com/the-origin-...

ROUND ROBIN- Take Care, CHAPTER... Read more of this blog post »

Not much to say this evening. My short story, “Mr Thursby” has become a monster; that is to say, a novel or at least a novella. I cannot stop myself… Must finish…


I leave you with the opening lines:

Click.

“The White House… how may I direct your call?
“The President, please.”
“Who should I say is ca... Read more of this blog post »

Do you ever read stories out loud when you are on your own? (I accept if you do this on the Tube, the bus, or what have you, you WILL get some funny looks, so probably best not go there! If you're driving, stick to audio books for your sake and everyone else's!).

I'm thinking of those times when... Read more of this blog post »

IS SUICIDE REALLY PAINLESS?

Part 4

Continued from Part 3

   What is the “unexamined life”? Reportedly the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates defended himself and challenged his accusers at his trial, with the assertion: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” His statement refered to the imp... Read more of this blog post »

Hello Goodreads friends. I'm visiting family in Canada right now and am especially enjoying being in Toronto for Pride weekend. What a great celebration. I thought I'd take the parade as incentive to promote the third book of my romantic "Guido la Vespa" trilogy, as it contains an LGBTQ side-stor... Read more of this blog post »

I don't think I'll title all my blog posts in such a way, and I'm not sure anyone will read them, but here we are.

I'm logged here as an author, and I am, but I'm on Wattpad at the moment which means you lovely people can read my stories for free. At the moment, I have two complete works and three... Read more of this blog post »

Anyway, I was multi-tasking by reviewing Jim Collins’ Built To Last. For those who haven’t read anything by Collins, I highly recommend you do. His content is easily digestible; he offers tangible advice to follow, and his research goes back over a century in some cases. It’s an excellent baselin... Read more of this blog post »

I can't even describe how excited and terrified I am as my expected publication date nears!! PLUS, I'm almost done writing book 2! So much going on, my head is spinning! That's a lot of exclamation marks, my editor would tell me to get rid of them!!!!

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"Whispers at Seaside is an engaging, feel good romance. Great characters, romance and family make the perfect summer read." - Susan G., Lady Celeste Reads Romance

💞Fall in love with Mira and Matt in WHISPERS AT SEASIDE - NOW LIVE!
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Authors write to tell a story, to express a thought or emotion, to entertain. Mostly, we hope what we do impacts readers in a positive way.

My latest novel -- almost complete -- is an outrageously preposterous story about a woman trying to find herself after divorce, loss, and financial ruin. She'... Read more of this blog post »

Gracias a los compañeros del Círculo de Fantasía y a la autora Sandra Adrián, tenéis este magnífico video en el canal de youtube del círculo con la lectura de un fragmento de El Principio del Origen y otros tres libros de mis compañeros... ¡No tiene desperdicio!

Espero que os guste:
https://m.youtu... Read more of this blog post »

"I’m happy I found Melissa Foster and her sigh-worthy contemporary romances." - Stacey is Sassy

3 DAYS until ANYTHING FOR LOVE releases!
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All 3 of my e-books versions are available at:
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...

Memoirs Of A Little Old Man
Survival Healing 101
and
Limbo Of A Little Old Man
for FREE.... Read more of this blog post »

We have just got back from our annual trip to France, Germany and Luxembourg. This year, daughter Katherine and youngest grandson Gulliver joined us for the first week, which started in the Champagne Ardennes. We always drive (I get crazy in tunnels) taking the ferry from Dover to Calais. I like... Read more of this blog post »

After calling out everyone else who was getting on my nerves by creating such bronze rules as "U.S. Streets Are Not Boxing Rings Or Battlefields Rule -- Police officers, stop harassing, attacking, and killing innocent citizens" (I wrote this rule shortly before the BlackLivesMatter movement start... Read more of this blog post »

Because You're Mine releases July 12th and I am SO excited for you guys to read it!

Learn more about it here: http://www.clairecontrerasbooks.com/2...

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Sign up for a RELEASE DAY alert: https://www.subscribepage.com/Because... Read more of this blog post »

Happiness! I have a short-short story, titled "Extracts from the Captain's Notes," in the July/August issue of Analog, my third piece there this year. And I have a poem, titled "Red Rising," in the July/August issue of F&SF, also my third piece there this year :-)

Lest anyone gets a misguided... Read more of this blog post »

Free today! #Delilah Carmichael is about to receive the surprise of her life. #Birthday Surprise by #TonyaLampley. A story of #femaleempowerment. #GirlPower. #Dontmissit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017EVSIUQ

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i was in one of those moods last night. not depressed, but not happy either. when i was younger, i dreaded trying to write when i felt that way. now, i force myself to. not so much a catharsis but more of a bloodletting. and yes, there was alcohol involved. i wrote and typed up 8 poems last night... Read more of this blog post »

Five of my books are free today for download for Kindle. Contorted Royal, The Lonely Children of New York, Pocket Words, Characters, and Midnight Mania. Get your free copies today!

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My dad, sister and I took my kids to the Dairy Farm yesterday. We saw a cow being born and saw the cows being milked. There were games for the kids and my oldest daughter got a chance to climb a climbing wall made out of a giant milk bottle. We also ate the best ice cream and tried some fantastic... Read more of this blog post »

Perfect for the #4thofJuly holiday... stand alone or in the anthology "Twisted Family Holidays Collection" along with four other #greatreads either #eBook is cheaper than a gallon of #California gas https://www.amazon.com/Seers-Terror-F... Read more of this blog post »

Hi everybody,

One of the benefits of being a published author on Goodreads is seeing the feedback from my readers. I love this 5-star review by A.M. of Goodreads!

Follow her here (I just did!):
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/6...

"This book is totally amazing, this book made mystery win over r... Read more of this blog post »

Today is my anniversary. Bob and I have been married for 40 years. And since I gave Portia and Nigel the same wedding day as mine, I'm offering a gift to you to help me celebrate. Yesterday, Solo Tu went live at JMS. and today, its companion piece, Where the Heart Chooses, will be available on th... Read more of this blog post »

Hard Contact is the first book in the Guild Enforcer Series, a sexy, action-packed gay romance with no cliffhangers and a HEA ending. http://mybook.to/GuildEnforcer

Ty Lighthorne and Reed Harrison are polar opposites, but events force them into partnership and the sexual sparks fly. Reed maintain... Read more of this blog post »

What do you do when you're a murder suspect with a house full of relatives? Take the dog for a nice long walk. Here's what happens the first time Alex gives rescue-puppy Lucy a tour of the neighborhood:


I grabbed the leash and opened the front door.

Lucy sprang off the porch, rounded the corner o... Read more of this blog post »

More project updates from C.S. Poe!

1. Tomorrow, June 25, 2018 is the official cover reveal of The Mystery of the Moving Image, hosted by Gay Book Reviews! Stop by to check out the latest cover art from Reese Dante, read the blurb, and pre-order a copy! There's also a special giveaway for readers... Read more of this blog post »

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Please visit my YouTube page by clicking on the above link and subscribe to my channel.

Hope you like Papi's Lover book trailer.

Book will be available for pre-order in just a few days. Stay tuned

Thank you all. Read more of this blog post »

Second Chance

“Do you have time for a pit stop before you go to your parents?” he asks, leaning in to me, his hands gliding up the sides of my chest. His thumbs reach out and brush my breasts as they go, making me squirm.
I loop my arms around his shoulder, closing the distance between us and shift... Read more of this blog post »

Last night I watched a Harold and Kumar movie to try and escape from the horror that is happening in my country right now. There’s a line that the George W. Bush character says towards the end that really hit home: “You don't have to believe in your government to be a good American. You just have... Read more of this blog post »

Selfpublishing: In deze moderne tijd is het niet meer weg te denken en rukt het steeds meer op, ook naar Nederland. Op het gebied van selfpublishing en indie auteurs loopt Nederland achter in vergelijking met bijvoorbeeld Amerika, maar gelukkig worden boeken die zelf uitgegeven zijn steeds meer g... Read more of this blog post »

Excerpt from Cali’s Journal…

It’s getting colder, but I know we have to make this trip. We crossed the summit of the Pass today. I could see what seemed like forever in both directions.

Funny, how the home I’ve always known looks so small from here. Looks so small compared to the view stretching...

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By Janice Hardy, @Janice_Hardy

This week’s prompt is a story starter, so take the element provided and turn it into a story of any length you choose. If you’re stuck on size, I suggest aiming for 1000-2000 words.

On a flight, two people recognize each other. One is right. One is wrong.
Write what... Read more of this blog post »

‘Wow this book was amazing… totally thrilling and had me hanging on to every word… leaves you wanting more… Well worth 5 stars, in fact I wish I could give it more.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk, 5 stars

Her bare arms are scratched and bleeding as she runs through the forest. The light fades behind her but... Read more of this blog post »

A/N: I originally wrote this for the Creative Cafe, a Medium publication. You can read it at its original source here:  https://medium.com/@freya.abbas/never-alone-f9e2c21202f0

I was trying my hardest to fit in, though there was a caution in my step that the locals lacked. I entered the tattoo pa... Read more of this blog post »

Mom's old wringer washer was an ominous contraption,
Back porch dweller, silent sentinel.
But wash day saw it spring to life
With reckless wild abandon,
A fire-breathing dragon sent from hell.

Water drawn from nearby well
To feed her empty belly,
Carried pail by pail 'til she was full.
Grinding agitation... Read more of this blog post »

Thanks to Robynne Rogers Healey for bringing this video to my attention.

I remember reading some of Chalkley‘s writings during dissertation research on Quakers in New Jersey.