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I think about this a lot. About how I am nobody. I am just a speck of dust in a limitless universe. Of what importance is my existence? What is my purpose? What is my path? Should I even care? Does anything I do matter? Or anything that I say? If I disappear, will anyone… Continue reading I am nobod Read more of this blog post »

Lucid Fitzpatrick discusses the original question that led him to write his short story, “Hymn for the Romanticist.”

Fitzpatrick answers the question both in articulation and in action through the writing of the story. He also ponders the most optimistic outcome of the pandemic, which he believes is Read more of this blog post »

On the occasion of International Women’s day, I am thrilled to announce the launch of my book ‘Yeh Kaisa Pyar?’. No other day can be better for launching a female protagonist book. It’s a romance mystery written in Hindi Language. Buy now for only Rs 49 or $2.99. It’s free on kindle unlimited. Links Read more of this blog post »

Once I was reading an Eastern European folktale to my daughter when she was five. According to the story, a girl went on a journey to find her little brother, who was kidnapped by an evil witch. On her way to the witch’s house, she met an apple tree full of apples, an oven full of bread, and a milky Read more of this blog post »

On 21st February, I finished the recording and editing of the audiobook. It’s now going through a litany of quality tests from Audible and others. We are hoping for publication in the next few weeks. Below is an excerpt from a recent interview on the audiobook.

Interviewer: How difficult was it to cr

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Certain Dark Things, my vampires in Mexico City noir, is being released in a new edition by Tor with cover art by award-winning Mexican-American artist John Picacio. The new edition also contains extra material, including a Q&A and the preferred author's text.

You can read an excerpt and check out th Read more of this blog post »

The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw. I love it!

Semasa kecil dulu, hampir tiap tahun menjelang Lebaran keluargaku mudik via jalur Pantura ke kota kelahiran ortu di Jawa Timur. Meskipun perjalanan kami kerap kali dimeriahkan rengekan adikku yang ingin muntah atau kepanasan, juga keluh kesah Papa yang pegal menginjak rem kala mobil kami terjebak ma Read more of this blog post »

Полет к освобождению
Я человек простой, если в книге фантастического антуража сюжетообразующая научная идея - то только это научная фантастика. Все остальное - это что-то другое.
Конечно, Павел Амнуэль пишет талантливую научную фантастику, научную социальную фантастику. Потому что хорошая книга всегда Read more of this blog post »

So, there I was, working on the green revision of Devious Bitches (which means if you’re a member of my Patreon or Subscribestar.adult, you’ll be reading it soon! 🙌), rubbing my sore, beat up arm where my Baby Squirrel hit me repeatedly. For barely any reason at all. She hit me so hard I now have br Read more of this blog post »

One of our favorite shows here at JES Campbell is the Venture Bros. For the uninitiated, this is a cartoon that was on Adult Swim for quite a few years starting in 2004 until its cancellation in 2018. The show takes the form of the 1964 version of Johnny Quest , something that I looked forward to wa

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Again, things are being quiet – work continues, writing continues, I wait for the edits on book 8, I hack away at another project (more details if that gets anywhere), and I keep my head down and wait for the vaccine. Since I’m under 50 with no significant comorbidities and I’m not a carer or on a f

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It's been a busy time in Sweet Water...

Are you ready for the Jenneral? Jenn Reinvented, book two in the SWC series is due out in only six weeks!

Taylor Partially Matured, book three, is off to the editing elves to work their magic. Buckle up is all I can say. She's a wild one!

And my outline for book Read more of this blog post »

When you get that horrid gut feeling about something? Anxiety? Fear? Worry? Can’t explain it, and you just want it to go away but it just won’t, over the years I’ve managed to use this as a tool to my benefit, it’s ok about recognising a problem accepting it and dealing with it head on, because bein

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I am happy to tell you that my publisher, Hellebarde Publishing, has scheduled pre-release for my next work, When the Starling Screams. You can pre-order on Smashwords and Amazon. Print will be available on release day (April 15th) at Amazon.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...

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Hi friends,

Quick question: Did you leave a review on Amazon for our new book, Searching for Shelter!?

If so, THANK YOU!! It's up to 24 ratings which makes a huge difference for new readers trying to decide if they'll like it. :D

Here's the link if you meant to leave a review and haven't had a chance:
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Melissa’s Independence Islands novels are yummy! Beth and her concoctions make me want to bake something delicious dripping with calories. The portrayal of island life fills a yearning for a simpler existence. There is no lack of entertainment or drama. The background lacks the noise and rapidity of Read more of this blog post »

Wherein Crazy Man and the dog, Sidestepper, meet the shape.

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As we are returning back to work, now is a good time to introduce my book to you all on increasing work satisfaction. So many are frustrated in their work environments and hardly seem to know why. This book can e Read more of this blog post »

This always seems to come up. Do you write in quiet or do you write with music on and what kind? How about you if your a write? Or even if you are a reader?
When I write, I have to have music to drown out the noise from outside. I have a variety from 70's to the present and mainly pop. Same when I am Read more of this blog post »

In any other year, in any other decade, in any other century you might not necessarily need to have a reason for hope. In the “before times,” pre-COVID that is, hope flowed freely throughout the world. It swirled and danced around the globe unfettered, just waiting for someone, somewhere to latch on Read more of this blog post »

L.M. Roth The L. M. Roth Quiz of the Day is a quiz for those familiar with the books of L. M. Roth. If you are not familiar with the books of L. M. Roth, you’d better start cramming!

The answer to Friday’s quiz: it was Princess Adelaide’s sister Caryl that advised her to be strong in Come Back My Lor Read more of this blog post »

Hey, friends, I hope you're doing well. Are you in one of the cold snap part of the countries? If so, I hope the snow is melting or starting to melt for you.

On March 22nd, the first Starlight Hill anthology (1-4) is on a rare sale, FREE to everyone, and not just Kindle Unlimited members! Grab your Read more of this blog post »

I know this is probably going to viewed as silly by many, but gosh oh golly, marketing a new children's picture storybook or a poetry book requires much work. As an Indie author that goes double since I am wearing most of the hats to spread the word about my stories. The paradox is this - in order t Read more of this blog post »

Five years after I published "Walk of Shame," one of my stand-alone G-Man Next Generation NA Romances, so many of my reader's asked for 'Carson's' book - remember, Easton and Darcy's daughter, and little sister of Weston? Well, it took some time, but now it's going to be released!

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Note to self: When Janet Mullany casually mentions that she “quite liked” a book, pay attention.

And ps: When she mentions it for the second and then third time, really for no good reason, it’s because she loves it, damn it, and wishes you would get off your ass and read it already, because really, w Read more of this blog post »

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The Horror Tree is giving away TEN ebook copies of my crime novella, The Long Shot (Twelfth Planet Press). Entries close 22 March.

The back-cover blurb:
Simone Parker visits her home town of Brownbeck after six long years away. When she witnesses a brutal bashing, police officer Mitchell Ross needs he Read more of this blog post »

NB Magazine is a quarterly literary magazine here in the UK. They also run an annual Blogger's Book Prize where shortlisted bloggers get the chance to champion their favourite book of the last year.

When I saw Amanda from Bookish Chat (last year's winner) sharing the details of this year's compet

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 as i sat down to watch the Manchester derby yesterday, i was hoping for the best. 35 seconds in, i was fucking buzzing. when Bruno scored the penalty, my hopes got much higher. when Luke Shaw of all people scored the second goal, i was through the roof. this was easily the best game United had play

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My fans will enjoy this book. (Hint, hint): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y95GYHC/...

Title: Then There Was Larry

Author: Marie Estorge

Genre: Memoir

Book Blurb:

From Marie Estorge, bestselling author of Storkbites: A Memoir and Confessions of a Bipolar Mardi Gras Queen, comes THEN THERE WAS LARRY, a real-life cautionary tale of deception and scandal. Marie offers a unique and razor-sha

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First and foremost, I want to wish you a very Happy New Year. Let’s hope and pray that we will see the end of Covid-19 long before the end of 2021.

Now, onward to the blog: In life, there should always a balance between micro and macro. Between focusing on what’s right in front of your nose and the

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