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Sometimes when I write, I come up with ideas about new characters and plots that would work great later in the series. Often, I am eager to introduce them in earlier books as a hint or early introduction and them flesh them out in detail down the line.

But what if they affect a novels ending? I h... Read more of this blog post »

Came back here to my SHOE treetop cluttered up back room which is heinous and am sitting with one light bulb with some sun coming through the dirty 1962 window.

I have a library in my house because I am allergic to public libraries? And I wish I did NOT have all of these books ... I guess? I am fu... Read more of this blog post »

I have contracted to write a cultural history of birds (i.e., bird-human relationships) for Reaktion Books in London, and I am at once excited and a little daunted by such a massive project.

I may begin with the poetry of birds, which often follows a clear pattern. Romantic poets often described... Read more of this blog post »

A story that will appeal to fans of J.K. Rowling and George Lucas. Dagmarth and the Escape from Palmar is a young adult science fiction and fantasy, complete at 56,000 words. The story about adults who run a magical kingdom and are not doing anything about an intergalactic tyrant's return until a... Read more of this blog post »

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Runway Dreams for Kindle is currently 99 cents. Get your copy today! This deal will not last. Sale ends May 25th. As always, I appreciate any and all reviews.

T.K.

Call Girls 1: The Beginning

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When She Can’t Afford Tuition, It's Time For Plan B

A sports bra good girl or independent scarlet woman?

Sasha's future is secure as the fiancée of a handsome, rich but boring man. Max is gorgeous, wild, and makes her feel things she shouldn't.

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I have 2 more children's books in the works. In my first book "Can We Talk? I put words to the adorable photos taken by Fallon of Capone.
In my second book "Capone Goes To Kindergarten" I have photos of Capone with text, but have illustrations surrounding Capone's photo detailing the text.
In my th... Read more of this blog post »

Sometimes,it's knowing when to write with your mind, with your imagination painting a picture or writing with your heart playing into, faith, friendship, love and understanding.
Wow! It sure is something special when it all comes together.

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Since October, 2017, I have released Zac's Guitar, the novellas; The Travelers and Red Door, and I am currently working on three titles that were outlined several years ago.

First, Servants of the Legacy - this one is more science fiction than paranormal fiction and explores the possibility of ex... Read more of this blog post »

With the spring comes new beginnings—and a new website!

All kinds of changes have been happening over the past year, and one of those is that Roy and I will no longer be collaborating on books. No, we aren’t breaking up. We’re still joined-at-the-hip sweethearts, just going our separate ways as...

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Savasana's Kiss: A Yoga Love Story was presented with the 12th Annual NIEA Finalist Medal in the category of Erotica. (May 2018)

My new release is a heartwarming, beautiful story with some humor! "Grandpa" has not yet been added to good reads, but hopefully will be added soon!

"Lilly, a 13 year old girl from the big city of Atlanta, has to go spend the summer with grandparents she has never met. She is not happy about this.... Read more of this blog post »

$0.99 FOR THE EPIC MYSTERY: WENDALL'S LULLABY

For a limited time the Kindle edition of Kip Koelsch's thriller is available for just $0.99. Wendall's Lullaby blends political intrigue, beached dolphins, Navy special operations and science into a tale that reads like a film--PERFECT SUMMER READING!... Read more of this blog post »

I’ve just finished THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW by Philip Yancey. I do not read many religious books. I cannot really answer why that is. I did read SEEKING ALLAH, FINDING JESUS recently, and I enjoyed that. In that book I read that the author after extensive research and receiving visions, became a Ch... Read more of this blog post »

The Moon is not a bad place to be.

In the lifetime I’ve been writing, I’ve completed somewhere in the neighbourhood of 100 short stories.

More than half of those have been published – sometimes the first time I submitted them, sometimes not until the eighth or 10th time. Most have sold to paying... Read more of this blog post »

Hello GR friends,

My publisher is giving away 50 copies of RUSH. The last day to enter is May 25th. I hope you'll visit my RUSH page and enter to win! Good Luck! xo Lisa

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Goodreads Most Anticipated Romances for July 2018. FREED is #15...I am honored and excited...

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THIS FRIDAY at 5:00 PM Mountain Time we begin the 9 day character countdown for the release of THE HELM OF DARKNESS (War on the Gods, #1), which is where for the 9 days before the release I introduce each of the 9 most prominent characters in the book on the Sea of Ink Press blog (complete with c... Read more of this blog post »

Writing is life, also coffee. Any writer will tell you this. Even when you are not writing, you will inadvertently think about a new plot point or character. Constantly thinking what to write next is part of the trade, after all.

Sometimes, however, it is important to take a much needed break and... Read more of this blog post »

Yeah. I've been talking about it - and working on it - since last fall. The New Novel. Unfortunately, the day job and the rest of life have gotten in the way. I think I'm finally making progress and I hope the long stretch of time hasn't screwed with the quality of the story. When the baby is fin... Read more of this blog post »

There is a 35% off sale on all of my titles until Friday, May 25th!

Color of You: Contemporary holiday romance between a high school teacher and single father. (Audiobook live in 3 weeks or less!)

Joy: Sweet contemporary romance about opposites attracting with a city boy and country boy.

Southernmo... Read more of this blog post »

Preface and disclaimer: I tend to approach mass-market self-help and management psychology books with great skepticism. I want to know if there have been multiple well-designed, double-blind, objective, empirical studies conducted by serious researchers at well-regarded institutions and published... Read more of this blog post »

Human sacrifice imbues occult practitioners with a rush of satanic power.

"In occult theory a living creature is a storehouse of energy, and when it is killed most of this energy is suddenly liberated. The killing is done inside the circle to keep the animal’s energy in and concentrate it. The ani... Read more of this blog post »

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share that my book is now available on Amazon and other places. A Mixed Bag of God's Grace is for elementary and middle grade readers, boys and girls. It's made up of short stories and devotions in three categories - biblical, contemporary and historical. The historica... Read more of this blog post »

Please join me Thursday night (May 24, 7pm) at the wonderful Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill for a reading and discussion about The Garden of Blue Roses. I'll be signing books too!

It promises to be a fantastic evening, and I hope to see you there. It would be nice to put some actual faces to our GR... Read more of this blog post »

“I am Sirca, Lord Grithinshield. Mr. Elmsworth said you needed a scribe, so I am here to be of assistance.”
Linvin looked at Gradon and asked, “Do you trust him?”
“We have used the company he works for in the past and never had a problem,” Gradon answered.
“I asked you if you trust him!” Linvin said... Read more of this blog post »

Point of Sighs by Melissa Scott

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Satisfying indeed, as are all the others in this fine series of Astreiant and the pointsman, Nico Rathe, and his leman (spouse), Philip Eslingen of the City Guard. A hungry river spirit , the Riverdeme, has unbound and she wants blood. "Now t... Read more of this blog post »

I was just told that the Audible release date for 'Another Stupid Spell' will be June 26th. Which means the exclusive preview should happen on June 19th!

This is just the pre-hype hype. The actual hype will happen when I can announce pre-order availability and the famous audiobook site that will b... Read more of this blog post »

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Hi everyone!

I am so excited to share something I've been working towards. Over the years, I've facilitated a lot of meditation events. These vary from being targeted towards to specific health issues, to spiritual growth, self-help, chakra work, meditation journeys and so much more. I have decide... Read more of this blog post »

Hello,

I shared another new poem, "To the teen sitting on the step": https://creativecornerforwriting.blog...

As with many of my works, this poem is based on reality. We forget sometimes the depth our lives have because of the routine of our everyday existence. Or sadly, we choose to ignore it.

When... Read more of this blog post »

Why yes my friends, there will be a second Stumbling Into Him. I am not sure when I will be able to get it out, but LORD WAFFLES rides again!


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4:18PM
I think about writing, I think about it a lot. I've not been doing much of it, admittedly, but hey, I've self-published over a third of a million words as I recall (or had I reached half a million?) and I've ghostwritten over 50k along with that. This is a nice reprieve, these several days... Read more of this blog post »

Hello Everyone,

The Giveaway for my latest book, What Jesus Said and How You Can Live it, starts tomorrow!

Check in later today for details!

Mary

My new novel, Finding AJ, is now available on Amazon. I'm also starting an email list, something I should have done a long time ago (details below). As for Finding AJ, I haven't advertised it yet and don't plan to until sometime in July after I've collected some reviews. For those who are on my A... Read more of this blog post »

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T'is most oddsome to find myself writing this; mostly because it seems tad daft to be talking to myself, when I can just think whatever wafflish is about to flit from my fingers.

If perchance you do, somehow, find yourself reading it...then thank you. It’s lovely to meet you, as t’were. I never ex... Read more of this blog post »

Are you ready for Jared?


#TeaserTuesday

Cooper Came For Beth ...

... Can Jared Finish With Marla?

A New Standalone by Krystyna Allyn
Coming Summer 2018

Add it to your GR TBR
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For those that are following the new series, 'The Riven Gates'—I just released the second book, The Severed Realm.

Let me know what you think. :-)

Check out my May contest! The prize is a signed print copy of All U Can Eat. https://www.emmaholly.com/contestnews... Read more of this blog post »

Part One: The Book of Before

“Wait five minutes,” Rashid said. “Then take the elevator up to the 7th floor and then take the stairs down to the 5th. I’m in room 505.”
Kathryn followed his instructions, small acts of discretion in deference to the local sensibilities.
He could hear her footsteps.... Read more of this blog post »

In an unprecedented gathering, thousands of mourners showed up at the funeral service of Sabika Aziz Sheikh, the 17 years old exchange student who was schooling at Santa Fe High School in Texas, USA and was killed by gunshots fired by a fellow student of the school, Dimitrios Pagourtzis on May 18... Read more of this blog post »

I have had this happen several times over the last few days. I'll get an email telling me to approve a new goodreads friend, but when I login, there's no notification. Is that a goodreads glitch or someone that made a mistake?

Amser Studios Characters Uncovered - LEARN SOMETHING NEW! Season 1 Episode two is about Jupiter from Assembly of Planets, so buckle up and prepare to be wow-ed! Maybe.
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The scripture for today, May 22 (5/22), is Galatians 5:22f as found in the New Testament of the Bible:

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law."

There are some people in the world w... Read more of this blog post »

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