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Rob Wyatt's blog:
Thrilled to report that over 10,000 Father Frank books have been purchased or downloaded for free. Not exactly J.K. Rowling territory, but gratifying nonetheless.
Father Frank has been taking a bit of a sabbatical for the last few months, but will soon be back in the saddle--put another way, the m... Read more of this blog post »
Father Frank has been taking a bit of a sabbatical for the last few months, but will soon be back in the saddle--put another way, the m... Read more of this blog post »
Charles Cassady Jr.'s blog:
If I were in charge of the Pulitzers (or at least the Webbys) I hope I would have the good grace to award a special prize to the UK's Fiona McVie; her blog of take-on-all-comers author interviews (https://authorsinterviews.wordpress.com/) even allowed me to do a Q&A. I think I will be a regul...
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Addison Cole's blog:
💕UNRAVELING THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE - Sweet with Heat: Weston Bradens (Rel 01/23/19)
As Josh and Riley’s friendship heats up, controversy hits, forcing the two lovers to question everything they've come to believe.
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As Josh and Riley’s friendship heats up, controversy hits, forcing the two lovers to question everything they've come to believe.
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Javed Rezayee's blog:
A Call of Life
“Don’t quit your day job yet,” they told me, but I did it anyway because I’m a rebel! In March 2016, I quit a comfortable job with the Open Society Foundations in New York to pursue my writing dreams. I loved working with OSF because, in addition to being in the field I studied and... Read more of this blog post »
“Don’t quit your day job yet,” they told me, but I did it anyway because I’m a rebel! In March 2016, I quit a comfortable job with the Open Society Foundations in New York to pursue my writing dreams. I loved working with OSF because, in addition to being in the field I studied and... Read more of this blog post »
Stephanie Anne Allen's blog:
First you might be asking what exactly is “inspirational mental health”. Well, you have all heard of self-help books. These are typically written by doctors and therapists about mental illness and how to recover. They are often rigid and fact-based. They use science as a foundation and do not off...
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George Garrigues's blog:
This woman is fun-neee!
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I don't have Dora Blume's problem of gym rats staring at my chest, mostly because I haven't been to a gym in, gosh, twenty-five years or so, but also because I don't have much of a chest.
I can sympathize with everything Dora Blume sai... Read more of this blog post »
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I don't have Dora Blume's problem of gym rats staring at my chest, mostly because I haven't been to a gym in, gosh, twenty-five years or so, but also because I don't have much of a chest.
I can sympathize with everything Dora Blume sai... Read more of this blog post »
Michael Kroft's blog:
Well will you look at that! I completed something this month. The hardcover version of the Herring Cove Road series is up on all the retailers' websites, though I noticed the Canada and Australia prices are much more than they should be and will be looking into it.
F. Barish-Stern's blog:
Thank you to all those who participated in the Goodreads Giveaway for my book Code 47 to BREV Force.
I congratulate the winners and hope you will enjoy reading my book.
I look forward to any comments you might have and hope you will share your experience with me.
For the remaining non-winners, I wa... Read more of this blog post »
I congratulate the winners and hope you will enjoy reading my book.
I look forward to any comments you might have and hope you will share your experience with me.
For the remaining non-winners, I wa... Read more of this blog post »
Rachel Thomas's blog:
Kelsey Anne Lovelady's blog:
To celebrate the completion of my NaNoWriMo 2018 first draft, I am holding a giveaway on Twitter!
All you have to do is:
1) Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/LoveladyNovels
2) Send me a Tweet about your favorite tattoo that you/someone else has, or a tattoo that you want to get. Be sure to i... Read more of this blog post »
All you have to do is:
1) Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/LoveladyNovels
2) Send me a Tweet about your favorite tattoo that you/someone else has, or a tattoo that you want to get. Be sure to i... Read more of this blog post »
Catherine Coulter's blog:
Wednesday, 16th January: I kid you not, I was thinking about this: Geico is having a contest to see which commercial people people think is their best. They showed the camel one today "Hump" day. Yep, funny, but I've got to say my very favorite is the middle-aged woman arm wrestling with all thes...
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R.D. Murray's blog:
My Book Is Free Today -So sorry to bother you I was bullied for 4 years, it affected my whole life. I always loved writing and after 32 years I finally gain the courage to write my first Novel- My Dead Blue Caterpillar.🙏 it’s free for today. Please help support
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Meghan March's blog:
The. Devil. Is. HERE!
Brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Meghan March, Deal with
the Devil is the story of ruthless, calculating billionaire Jericho Forge.
Fans everywhere have been awaiting the arrival of Jericho Forge. A cross between two of
March’s fan-favorite alphas (Lachlan M... Read more of this blog post »
Brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Meghan March, Deal with
the Devil is the story of ruthless, calculating billionaire Jericho Forge.
Fans everywhere have been awaiting the arrival of Jericho Forge. A cross between two of
March’s fan-favorite alphas (Lachlan M... Read more of this blog post »
Jamey Boelhower's blog:
I have dedicated 2019 to my writing. My one word for this year is "write". I have to deal with the issue of writing poetry and other creative works then deciding if I should post them on my creative blog, Creative Corner, to share with readers.
I have a number of works completed (mostly poetry) t... Read more of this blog post »
I have a number of works completed (mostly poetry) t... Read more of this blog post »
Samantha Wilcoxson's blog:
I am excited to be a speaker at the Tudor Society this month! My talk on Queen Mary I and whether or not she deserves the sobriquet Bloody Mary is live now: https://www.tudorsociety.com/expert-t...
We will also have a live discussion on January 25. Here is the schedule:
London, UK - Friday 25th Jan... Read more of this blog post »
We will also have a live discussion on January 25. Here is the schedule:
London, UK - Friday 25th Jan... Read more of this blog post »
Leena Varghese's blog:
Wildflowers in the Rain
EXCERPT
“Let’s walk down the slope and see if the ground levels out. We might find a safer trail.” Aditya looked at the overcast sky, while trying to figure out their exact location on his phone. There was no signal for them to get Google maps.
Everyone switched off their pho... Read more of this blog post »
Lori-Suzanne Dell's blog:
In all fairness to traditional publishing I should mention some of the positives that come with this publishing option.
First, when you sign on with a traditional publisher you get an editor to work with you to make necessary changes and to give your book a more evolved and polished look and feel.... Read more of this blog post »
First, when you sign on with a traditional publisher you get an editor to work with you to make necessary changes and to give your book a more evolved and polished look and feel.... Read more of this blog post »
Lynsay Sands's blog:
Happy 2019 everyone! A new year means new beginnings and I hope plenty of new opportunities for all. So, we wanted to start the new year off right with a fabulous contest. 🎉
My upcoming new release, The Wrong Highlander, comes out on Tuesday January 29th and is about Conran Buchanan. As the title... Read more of this blog post »
My upcoming new release, The Wrong Highlander, comes out on Tuesday January 29th and is about Conran Buchanan. As the title... Read more of this blog post »
Robin Gregory's blog:
Writers, Screenwriters, Visionaries, Filmmakers!
Do you dream of adapting a novel for film?
Get an idea of what it takes in my interview with a masterful filmmaker and writer's mentor, John Crye...
https://robingregory.net/2019/01/16/f... Read more of this blog post »
Do you dream of adapting a novel for film?
Get an idea of what it takes in my interview with a masterful filmmaker and writer's mentor, John Crye...
https://robingregory.net/2019/01/16/f... Read more of this blog post »
Nahid Rachlin's blog:
2019
Tuesday February 5th, 6:00-7:30 PM NYU Bookstore , 726 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
(212) 998-4667, Free and open to the public
Nahid Rachlin is an Iranian-American author of several novels, short stories, and e
ssays.
Persian Girls: A Memoir tells Rachlin’s true life the story of an Iranian gir... Read more of this blog post »
Tuesday February 5th, 6:00-7:30 PM NYU Bookstore , 726 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
(212) 998-4667, Free and open to the public
Nahid Rachlin is an Iranian-American author of several novels, short stories, and e
ssays.
Persian Girls: A Memoir tells Rachlin’s true life the story of an Iranian gir... Read more of this blog post »
JoAnn Lord Koff's blog:
I recall many hallmark movie moments in my life and ironically, good or bad, eventually, I write a poem about them. Writing becomes a means to cleanse the inner most segments of your life. It is hard to be frank with a person or audience; but, a piece of paper is entirely neutral.
What hurts the... Read more of this blog post »
What hurts the... Read more of this blog post »
Christina Morland's blog:
As I return to writing a Sense and Sensibility variation I began writing a few years back, I have also returned to the original source material. It doesn't matter how many times I reread Sense and Sensibility; I always find so much to admire about this novel. In particular, I love the wit Austen...
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Margaret L. Carter's blog:
This month, the Wild Rose Press published my light paranormal romance novella "Yokai Magic," inspired by Japanese folklore:
https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/...
When Val unearths a Japanese scroll and a cat figurine inherited from her grandfather, magic invades her world. The statuette, actuall... Read more of this blog post »
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When Val unearths a Japanese scroll and a cat figurine inherited from her grandfather, magic invades her world. The statuette, actuall... Read more of this blog post »
Ivona Walker's blog:
I definitely enjoy a well brewed coffee, latte, or other such coffee drinks in the mornings to get me going. But to be truly honest, I enjoy a nice hot cup of tea even more, especially a quality blend of black teas in an Irish Breakfast or a nice Earl Grey. In fact, I am much more likely to have...
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Rich Garon's blog:
I wanted to amplify this invitation to a Fundraiser for the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center for the Homeless which is the same charity I will be donating proceeds for my newest novel. Every bit helps.
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Tom D. Wright's blog:
Definition: cor·rup·tion – the abuse of entrusted power for personal gain
As I watch the turmoil and chaos churning throughout the world, I know we are capable of so much better. People around the world share the same innermost human passions; that’s why great literature can universally move rea...
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M.G. Nelson's blog:
I’m re-upping the review of The Slaughterhouse Secrets for those interested.
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Barton Jahn's blog:
A Delicate Balance in our Journeys of Faith
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Prov. 3:5-6)
Genesis 3:4-5 reads: “And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God... Read more of this blog post »
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Prov. 3:5-6)
Genesis 3:4-5 reads: “And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God... Read more of this blog post »
L.M. Roth's blog:
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 yesterday's quiz: it was adventure that Kelly set out in search of in Kelly and the Emerald Treasure... Read more of this blog post »
The answer to yesterday's quiz: it was adventure that Kelly set out in search of in Kelly and the Emerald Treasure... Read more of this blog post »
J.N. Morgan's blog:
12:39PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKZBs...
Alright, I'm still in the process of watching this myself. This guy had the most-viewed YouTube video in South Africa, or the most-viewed NEWS-based video there, or some such thing. This specific video isn't it, it was uploaded yesterday it would see... Read more of this blog post »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKZBs...
Alright, I'm still in the process of watching this myself. This guy had the most-viewed YouTube video in South Africa, or the most-viewed NEWS-based video there, or some such thing. This specific video isn't it, it was uploaded yesterday it would see... Read more of this blog post »
Damien Black's blog:
As some of you may have noticed, I have drastically pared back my interaction on Facebook and wider social media.
This is in no way personal, and if I haven't replied to a comment you've made or a DM you've sent lately it is by no means intended as a slight.
It's just that I've noticed some ugly tr... Read more of this blog post »
This is in no way personal, and if I haven't replied to a comment you've made or a DM you've sent lately it is by no means intended as a slight.
It's just that I've noticed some ugly tr... Read more of this blog post »
A.S. Kelly's blog:
🏉 IAN ~ O'CONNOR BROTHERS 🏉
TITLE: Ian
SERIES: The O’Connor Brothers
BOOK: 1
GENRE: Sports Romance
RELEASE: February 15th
GOODREADS: https://bit.ly/2PPhKAS
BLURB
A year ago, she begged me to stay.
A year later, it’s my turn to beg her not to go.
My obsession. My downfall.
I tried to resist, to keep her at a... Read more of this blog post »
TITLE: Ian
SERIES: The O’Connor Brothers
BOOK: 1
GENRE: Sports Romance
RELEASE: February 15th
GOODREADS: https://bit.ly/2PPhKAS
BLURB
A year ago, she begged me to stay.
A year later, it’s my turn to beg her not to go.
My obsession. My downfall.
I tried to resist, to keep her at a... Read more of this blog post »
Chris L. Adams's blog:
It's been cold here, which put me in the mood to write something chilling. I saw sparkles of moonlight last night in the snow that looked like someone had scattered gems on that frozen surface. Immediately, I pulled out my phone and recorded all but the last stanza of a new poem which I just adde...
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Mehmet Baran's blog:
Bu kitapta yer alan öykülerin taslaklarını ilk defa yıllar yıllar önce açmış olduğum bir blogda yayınlamaya başlamıştım. Bu metinlerin birbirinden kopuk, farklı zamanlarda yazılmış parçalar olmalarına rağmen birbirlerine dokunduklarını ve adeta görünmez iplerle birbirlerine örüldüklerini fark etm...
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Larissa Shmailo's blog:
Jefferson Market Library
425 Avenue of the Americas at West 10th Street
New York, NY 10011
March 6, 6:00 pm
FREE
Contact: Larissa Shmailo
larissa@larissashmailo.com
212-712-9865
https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/...
SUMMARY
A book release party for Larissa Shmailo's new novel,with poetry, SLY BANG, fea... Read more of this blog post »
425 Avenue of the Americas at West 10th Street
New York, NY 10011
March 6, 6:00 pm
FREE
Contact: Larissa Shmailo
larissa@larissashmailo.com
212-712-9865
https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/...
SUMMARY
A book release party for Larissa Shmailo's new novel,with poetry, SLY BANG, fea... Read more of this blog post »
Donnie Welch's blog:
I love self-publishing! As a poet I used it for a couple of my more experimental projects and when I entered into this business I knew I wanted to continue the craft to make my work available for anyone.
While many entrepreneurs are into self-publishing and understand it as a way to showcase exper... Read more of this blog post »
While many entrepreneurs are into self-publishing and understand it as a way to showcase exper... Read more of this blog post »
Lia Patterson's blog:
I’m afraid it’s been a while since my last post. Real life is just keeping me rather busy and I don’t have as much time for writing and reading as I used to. However, I did find the time over the winter to get another story ready for publication.
Daughter of Wolves is set in the same world as Brid... Read more of this blog post »
Daughter of Wolves is set in the same world as Brid... Read more of this blog post »
Peycho Kanev's blog:
I’m really glad to have my poem All Love is Propaganda in the January issue of the great Front Porch Review. A big thank you to the Editor-in-Chief Glen Phillips for accepting and publishing my work again.
http://frontporchrvw.com/issue/januar... Read more of this blog post »
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Penny Freeman's blog:
The book was released, the hard work has just begun, but success is on the horizon.
Ok, Ok, sounding like a cheerleader was never my forte, but encouraging others is ALWAYS my goal.
Today I begin with encouraging someone to see the light. To see the future of what it can be and not what you're goi... Read more of this blog post »
Ok, Ok, sounding like a cheerleader was never my forte, but encouraging others is ALWAYS my goal.
Today I begin with encouraging someone to see the light. To see the future of what it can be and not what you're goi... Read more of this blog post »
Melissa Foster's blog:
“Hey, sunshine,” he said softly, gazing down at her with as much tenderness as passion. “Still as into us as I am?”
Her heart swelled at his thoughtfulness. “More than before.”
-from TRAILS OF LOVE - Now Available!
🔥This savvy investor isn't ready to open his pockets to the sassy business owner, bu... Read more of this blog post »
Her heart swelled at his thoughtfulness. “More than before.”
-from TRAILS OF LOVE - Now Available!
🔥This savvy investor isn't ready to open his pockets to the sassy business owner, bu... Read more of this blog post »
Анастасія Воронова's blog:
— Дивіться! Дивіться! Діамантовий палац! Данило визирнув у вікно. Все, що він досі уявляв собі, виявилося справжньою нісенітницею. Він ніколи в житті не бачив таких будівель — ані за розмірами, ані за архітектурою. Палац займав тисячі квадратних метрів, мав чотири поверхи і величезну скляну баню,...
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Nina Satomi's blog:
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look life in the eye
grab it by the arm and fly
escaping sunsets
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*Inspired by the prompt Glaring from The Daily Post.
*Image designed with Canva.
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Rachael Newham's blog:
Liz Carter is the author of Catching Contentment and she was kind enough to answer a few of my questions about life, lament, writing, faith and living with a chronic illness.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to write the book?
I’ve been ill all of my life with a lung conditio...
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Sarah Stanley Fallaw's blog:
The psychology of wealth accumulation is one of our key research areas here at DataPoints. Our research efforts began with a deep analysis of the findings from The Millionaire Next Door. This book demonstrated the habits and lifestyle of those who accumulate wealth on their own, and the key behav...
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H.S.J. Williams's blog:
It's time! I finally drew a coloring page for FAIREST SON! On Facebook, I asked you which scene should be depicted, and the most popular vote was Idris and Keeva dancing in the forest. So here you are! And now, let us have a little contest, complete with prize! Color this page, send it to artofhs...
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Geoffrey Young Haney's blog:
song in my head — “no tears left to cry” by Ariana Grande
Sometimes doing the responsible thing feels somewhat irresponsible.
Maybe this is because what is "responsible" is often determined by the culture or society around us, and any step outside of that lane is viewed as a break from tradi...
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Mariana Flores's blog:
Citações de “Eu já posso imaginar que faço”, por Carlos Amaral Dias e João Sousa Monteiro.
J.S.M – “Existe hoje, nas sociedades civilizadas, uma imensa intolerância à tristeza. É como se a negação da tristeza constituísse para nós um deus, com um lugar dominante na nossa cultura, ao qual sacri...
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Interview with Barbara Kingsolver
What happens when you've done everything right, but you can't pay your bills?
That's one of the questions Barbara Kingsolver probes in her new novel, Unsheltered . Weaving between the present and the past, it follows two families in Vineland, New Jersey, living in different moments of cultural crisis....more
That's one of the questions Barbara Kingsolver probes in her new novel, Unsheltered . Weaving between the present and the past, it follows two families in Vineland, New Jersey, living in different moments of cultural crisis....more
Interview with Tana French
Dublin crime novelist Tana French has the kind of critical reviews that other writers would…well, die for. Her debut murder mystery,
In the Woods
, won rave reviews and multiple literary prizes upon its release in 2007. Since then, her books have tended to haunt the bestseller lists, on both sides of the pond, and for months at a time. British newspaper The Independent has dubbed French "The First Lady of Irish Crime," and The Washington Post says she is the most important crime novelist to emerge in the past ten years. ...more
