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Richard M. Knittle Jr.'s blog:
#New #Love #Lost #Poet #Poetry #Poem #Knittle
Cupid's Arrow
I often wonder where love
does go when it has lost that
loving feeling when cupid
shoots but misses his mark
and instead his arrow goes
sailing barely above your head
in the dark hitting instead the
blank wall void if pictures and
memorie... Read more of this blog post »
Cupid's Arrow
I often wonder where love
does go when it has lost that
loving feeling when cupid
shoots but misses his mark
and instead his arrow goes
sailing barely above your head
in the dark hitting instead the
blank wall void if pictures and
memorie... Read more of this blog post »
Steve Dustcircle's blog:
The solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, is a rarity. It's exciting. If not exciting, it should at least be intriguing.
At least for a knowledge seeker like myself, I'm curious about the ways of the universe. I know very little about astronomy, physics, cosmology and string theory, but the whole idea... Read more of this blog post »
At least for a knowledge seeker like myself, I'm curious about the ways of the universe. I know very little about astronomy, physics, cosmology and string theory, but the whole idea... Read more of this blog post »
M.K. Alexander's blog:
The Pros and Cons of Publishing Posthumously
Part 22:
After-Market Retirement Plans
Where will you spend eternity? Or oblivion as the case may be. Do you have the necessary funds to enjoy everything the afterlife has to offer? And, is it easily convertible into aether-based currencies? For exam... Read more of this blog post »
Part 22:
After-Market Retirement Plans
Where will you spend eternity? Or oblivion as the case may be. Do you have the necessary funds to enjoy everything the afterlife has to offer? And, is it easily convertible into aether-based currencies? For exam... Read more of this blog post »
Miss Dee's blog:
Total #SolarEclipse2017 Swab the Decks! some people exercising their “my way or the highway” muscles... (read more http://www.metaphysicians-gallery.com... …)
Philip Mann's blog:
This is the pitch I gave before a book conference last year.
What if you could inspire?
What if the creative, the gifted few
Could see something unique about your physical appearance
That would give them that boost,
And they could do incredible things?
The writer could craft that award winning novel
Th... Read more of this blog post »
What if you could inspire?
What if the creative, the gifted few
Could see something unique about your physical appearance
That would give them that boost,
And they could do incredible things?
The writer could craft that award winning novel
Th... Read more of this blog post »
Peggy Kopman-Owens's blog:
Fiction, International Intrigue, Mystery, Suspense, Psychological Thriller available now in paperback. Click to view at AMAZON
“Author Peggy Kopman-Owens has mastered the lost art of creating suspense, sustaining tension and creating a mood of palpable fear without resorting to heavy-handed, lurid... Read more of this blog post »
“Author Peggy Kopman-Owens has mastered the lost art of creating suspense, sustaining tension and creating a mood of palpable fear without resorting to heavy-handed, lurid... Read more of this blog post »
Grace Willows's blog:
Go ahead.. take a peek...
Take a quick look in the creative writing section
of Goodreads for fun, special short stories
and poems from Grace Willows.
You just never know what you might find! To make it faster for our readers to locate these,
all stories and poems by Grace will have
the "tag" grac... Read more of this blog post »
Take a quick look in the creative writing section
of Goodreads for fun, special short stories
and poems from Grace Willows.
You just never know what you might find! To make it faster for our readers to locate these,
all stories and poems by Grace will have
the "tag" grac... Read more of this blog post »
Aaron Kappel's blog:
An excerpt from my latest on Medium:
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In one of my favorite books, Written on the Body, Jeanette Winterson wrote, “You said, ‘I love you.’ Why is it that the most unoriginal thing we can say to one another is still the thing we long to hear? ‘I love you’ is always a quotation.” But what happens whe...
AK Pittman's blog:
Man, my fellow artists will get this. Anybody who writes, sings, plays an instrument, works with any number of physical artistic mediums, or any other form of subjective expression we call art will get this. We get haters. I don't mean we get a few haters, I mean we get A LOT of haters.
Now, I'm... Read more of this blog post »
Now, I'm... Read more of this blog post »
Thorn Osgood's blog:
The paperback giveaway has ended. Get a free ebook copy of The Reclamation for a short time only. Available in multiple formats.
Here: www.instafreebie.com Read more of this blog post »
Here: www.instafreebie.com Read more of this blog post »
David Cooper's blog:
"How to Behave in a Crowd will resonate with readers who grew up in large intellectual families, but it should also appeal to fiction readers interested not only in families but in learning how to find fulfillment by balancing the life of the mind with life among others in the world outside onese...
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Karen Ullo's blog:
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There’s been an awful lot of ink spilled about the rebirth, revitalization, and re-enchanting of Catholic literature in the last several years, complete with the proliferation of journals, publishing houses, and conferences. But did you know there has also been a similar effort to r...
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Joseph Lance Tonlet's blog:
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Hi Everyone!
The final hours are winding down on this incredible auction. See below for details.
In July of this year, One·n·Ten‘s facilities were subject to arson and the LGBTQ+ youth organization’s building suffered significant damage.
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Michelle Slagan has organized...
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Димитър Тодоров's blog:
Apocalypse Now Now by Charlie HumanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Бакстер Зевченко - пре-зи-дент, пре-зи-дент! Или още по-добре - върховен ръководител. Този е героят на "Апокалипсис, ей сега (now, now, южноафр.)", дебютен роман на Чарли Хюман. Четиво, възраждащо добрите чувства за Южна Африка (поставени... Read more of this blog post »
Shay Nolon's blog:
"Dammit Sidney, that's enough!" Nathaniel slammed the dresser drawer shut and turned to face his wife.
"I don't want to hear anymore of the ridiculous accusations you have against my brother. He's not the monster I'm looking for, or the one you're making him out to be."
Frowning, Sidney folded her... Read more of this blog post »
"I don't want to hear anymore of the ridiculous accusations you have against my brother. He's not the monster I'm looking for, or the one you're making him out to be."
Frowning, Sidney folded her... Read more of this blog post »
Cassandra Bloom's blog:
He’s a billionaire, and I’m his servant, his kid’s nanny.
I’m a professional, and what I did just now was about as unprofessional as you can get.
I can’t help fantasizing about last night...
Those hands dismantled my defences one by one.
He knocked me off my feet and scooped me up in his arms.
One bu... Read more of this blog post »
I’m a professional, and what I did just now was about as unprofessional as you can get.
I can’t help fantasizing about last night...
Those hands dismantled my defences one by one.
He knocked me off my feet and scooped me up in his arms.
One bu... Read more of this blog post »
Melissa Foster's blog:
SO EXCITED to see THRILL OF LOVE chosen as one of iBooks BIGGEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR! Thrill of Love takes readers where romance rarely goes, and I can't wait for all of my fans to read it! Like all of my books, this story is written to stand alone, but can also be enjoyed as part of the Braden ser...
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Harv Boal's blog:
Autumn approaches and thoughts turn to intriguing books read by the fireside on windy nights. Summer beach novels and celebrity fauxtobiographies give way to classic mysteries and tales of humanity facing inhumane scenarios.
THE MELT SERIES, set in an imaginary Alaska besieged by global warming an... Read more of this blog post »
THE MELT SERIES, set in an imaginary Alaska besieged by global warming an... Read more of this blog post »
Bert Murray's blog:
From: A NYC Werewolf: James and Lucy (Book One)
"James was tall and blond and slim, but his neck was wide and strong like the Greek statues the class saw at the museum trip we had taken last week. He had eyes as blue as the Pacific Ocean. His nose was straight. He was tall and beautiful to look a... Read more of this blog post »
"James was tall and blond and slim, but his neck was wide and strong like the Greek statues the class saw at the museum trip we had taken last week. He had eyes as blue as the Pacific Ocean. His nose was straight. He was tall and beautiful to look a... Read more of this blog post »
Matthew Quick's blog:
"Bray understands this character, and his performance, which consistently hits the dramatic, shocking, and humorous notes expertly, is simply remarkable. This is one of the best matches of material to narrator this year." https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/rev...
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Jack Tyler's blog:
"Most writers enjoy two periods of happiness — when a glorious idea comes to mind, and secondly, when a last page has been written and you haven't had time to know how much better it ought to be." ~ J.B. Priestly
What are you thinking about when you write? Are you thinking about the story, or are... Read more of this blog post »
Mel Finefrock's blog:
On October 7, 2015, I self-published a book of poetry with the help of a few friends who served as cheerleaders and accountability buddies. The book came as a surprise to many, though, because I did it in secret. Not the best marketing move--you're supposed to anticipate a book release with lots...
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J.J. Campbell's blog:
when i was going to the kitchen to fix my second drink last night, laughing my ass off while i was chanting Adam Cole's name in my head, i started to think about my damn near 40 years of watching pro wrestling. one of my earliest memories is sitting on my grandfather's lap watching wrestling on t...
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Eliza Shearer's blog:
The Janeite community was recently torn with the news that a new TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is in the works. It’s going to be a “dark” and “adult” interpretation of the novel, and I must admit I’m intrigued by the vision of the producers and what they intend to achieve. But, above all,...
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Adriana Locke's blog:
BLOGGER SIGNUPS for the release of my upcoming novel. Branch is super sexy, by the way. ;)
Sign up: http://bit.ly/LuckyNumber11RB
Sign up: http://bit.ly/LuckyNumber11RB
Bruce Rose's blog:
Okay, so, I'm working on this story, right? And it's supposed to be a short story for my Dirty Shorts series. Just a hot little ditty. But no. These two guys just won't play nice. They keep demanding more. Now it's getting longer and I just... What the hell, man? Why can't my characters listen t... Read more of this blog post »
Penelope Ward's blog:
I'm happy to announce that 
Drunk Dial is live early and on limited-time release sale for $3.99. (Changing to $4.99 after release. This will be the ONLY sale.) A fun, sexy, STANDALONE second-chance romance!
Amazon ➜ http://amzn.to/2fXfzKn
iBooks ➜ http://apple.co/2tq7dRz
Nook ➜ http://bit.ly/2xeEH2H... Read more of this blog post »
Drunk Dial is live early and on limited-time release sale for $3.99. (Changing to $4.99 after release. This will be the ONLY sale.) A fun, sexy, STANDALONE second-chance romance!Amazon ➜ http://amzn.to/2fXfzKn
iBooks ➜ http://apple.co/2tq7dRz
Nook ➜ http://bit.ly/2xeEH2H... Read more of this blog post »
Lois McMaster Bujold's blog:
...it just hit #121 on the Amazon sales rankings this morning. I am hoping it will crack two figures at some point on its initial sales arc, but since they change hourly, that's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it proposition.
Amazon sales rankings are a snare and a delusion and clickbait, which I suppose... Read more of this blog post »
Amazon sales rankings are a snare and a delusion and clickbait, which I suppose... Read more of this blog post »
Bernard Jan's blog:
My book has entered another best book cover contest this month; this time it is Cover Wars!
Each week Author Shout posts 15 book covers in Cover Wars and at the end of the week (Sunday at 8 AM EST) voting will end. The cover with the most votes becomes their book of the week. They will promote it... Read more of this blog post »
Each week Author Shout posts 15 book covers in Cover Wars and at the end of the week (Sunday at 8 AM EST) voting will end. The cover with the most votes becomes their book of the week. They will promote it... Read more of this blog post »
Daniel B. Hunt's blog:
2,500 words this weekend - not bad. And that includes the first draft of the end of the novel. I've always known how I want Okuda! to end, but it is good to have the final few paragraphs down on paper. It makes it easier to write toward that end.
Ah... so close to the final first draft...
Of cour... Read more of this blog post »
Ah... so close to the final first draft...
Of cour... Read more of this blog post »
Mary Sisney's blog:
Shortly after I joined Google+ in 2014, I decided to help white folks figure out if they were racist by listing traits that might be racist but might not be and those that are definitely racist. I had noticed that whites seemed to be more worried about being called racist than they were about act...
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Michael Brachman's blog:
Yesterday, I provided conclusive evidence that there is intelligence out in the universe and that controlling organization may not be so benevolent, at least from my perspective. It may not be that the universe is cruel, it may just be that we puny mortals cannot comprehend the humor imposed.Tod... Read more of this blog post »
Stefan Zackariat's blog:
"We're all talented, we're all stars."
What makes you special, when you're playing in a team filled with stars? You are only one of 24, everyone is talented, everyone wants to be a star, everyone claims to be the best. Iassine Shaka needs to find a way to stand out to his fans, his teammates, his... Read more of this blog post »
What makes you special, when you're playing in a team filled with stars? You are only one of 24, everyone is talented, everyone wants to be a star, everyone claims to be the best. Iassine Shaka needs to find a way to stand out to his fans, his teammates, his... Read more of this blog post »
Jennifer Lorenzen's blog:
Although there have been requests for one and although I know it can be rather annoying not to be informed about a new blog post via email, I have decided not to set up a newsletter form my site. At least not any time soon. Instead I will create a schedule for this site, so it will at least be a...
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Amy Alkon's blog:
I'm a woman looking for a new boyfriend and considering various online dating sites. Some have long questionnaires, and they factor your answers into an "algorithm" to match you with the best possible partner. Are these sites significantly better than the others?
--Site SeekerMost people will...
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Dan Groat's blog:
Richard McDowall's blog:
Here's a snippet from my RJ & Sandringham mystery thriller, Appointment With The Samurai – Chapter 17 The Blood Room:
http://www.rjandsandringham.com/Richa...
#RJandSandringham
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Interview with Tom Perrotta
Fresh off the series finale of HBO's adaptation of The Leftovers, Perrotta is back with a look at sex and midlife second-guessing. "I'm very interested in sex and the way that ideas about sex and what's permissible keep changing. So the fun of the book is to take a middle-aged person and plunge them into what is a youthful world of dating and sex," he says....more
Interview with Claire Messud
The author of The Emperor's Children explores the friendship between two girls threatened by impending adulthood in her new book, The Burning Girl. "For everybody—but for girls, certainly—there's a lot of growing up that involves…the word that comes to mind is damage," says Messud....more
