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Rival Gates's blog:
I feel old. I am the only person I know who still has a land line. Mind you, we have cell phones that we use frequently. As it turns out, the bundle I have with my cable provider makes it cheaper to have a land line then to get rid of it. I rarely use this phone. It seems to be basically a telema...
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Karen GoatKeeper's blog:
All writers delve into the past. Our characters are experiencing some deep emotion. Off we go into the past to explore a time when we felt something similar.
This enriches our writing. We can add those little nuances that make the emotion seem real to the reader. I’ve done this a lot while working... Read more of this blog post »
This enriches our writing. We can add those little nuances that make the emotion seem real to the reader. I’ve done this a lot while working... Read more of this blog post »
K.C. Orvik's blog:
When I started writing, and it turned out I was actually writing a book rather than just some random short story, I thought for sure that would be the hard part. Putting together a coherent series of thoughts and ideas for more than 100,000 consecutive words is not an easy task. However, in retro...
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Leah Moyes's blog:
Just received notification that Berlin Butterfly-Ensnare was chosen as an IndieBRAG medallion honoree!
Pretty cool news just before I leave for Germany to complete the research on book 3. Book 2 release date is not set in stone but to be expected late October.
https://www.bragmedallion.com/award-... Read more of this blog post »
Pretty cool news just before I leave for Germany to complete the research on book 3. Book 2 release date is not set in stone but to be expected late October.
https://www.bragmedallion.com/award-... Read more of this blog post »
Layla Frost's blog:
Give In is live and on KU. I'm so in love with this filthy-sweet love story. It really is a step outside my usual stuff, but Damien puts the FUN in dysfunctional.
Pick up your copy HERE
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Lark Benobi's blog:
There is a lot I don’t love about Amazon but I am stunned & happy to see that they automatically linked the three versions of The Book of Dog on their site, without me asking–and also, THANKS to everyone who has left a review of The Book of Dog on Amazon, too!
A.L. Norton's blog:
New release! "The Haunting of Ida."
It's the month of October and Kelsey is excited that her mom is allowing her to have a Halloween party. While out shopping with her best friend Holly, the two twelve-year-old middle school girls come across a Ouija board. Holly insists that it will be a lot of... Read more of this blog post »
It's the month of October and Kelsey is excited that her mom is allowing her to have a Halloween party. While out shopping with her best friend Holly, the two twelve-year-old middle school girls come across a Ouija board. Holly insists that it will be a lot of... Read more of this blog post »
Anne Marie Ruff's blog:
Read in bed to catch your breath.
"I just finished reading BENEATH THE SAME HEAVEN and I'm out of breath. I feel like I've been through an intense religious/sacred experience. Ruff's understanding of the male and female psyche is extraordinary." - Jack Terry Amazon Review
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"I just finished reading BENEATH THE SAME HEAVEN and I'm out of breath. I feel like I've been through an intense religious/sacred experience. Ruff's understanding of the male and female psyche is extraordinary." - Jack Terry Amazon Review
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B.B. Easton's blog:
📚 Skin is FREE this week only! 📚
Suit will be here one month from today, you guys! To celebrate the last of the 44 Chapters About 4 Men men, I'm giving away the first! If you haven't met my sweet psychopath, Knight, prepare to have him drop-kick his way into your heart and tattoo his name on your... Read more of this blog post »
Suit will be here one month from today, you guys! To celebrate the last of the 44 Chapters About 4 Men men, I'm giving away the first! If you haven't met my sweet psychopath, Knight, prepare to have him drop-kick his way into your heart and tattoo his name on your... Read more of this blog post »
Anari Strang Davis's blog:
I'm so excited to share with you all that the website for my book is now up and ready for your viewing. The site offers everything from accolades, about the author, selected poems from the book. photos and ordering info for your very own copy.
As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts, co... Read more of this blog post »
As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts, co... Read more of this blog post »
J. D. Cortese's blog:
A companion blog to THE SOUND OF A BROKEN CHAIN, which draws parallels between a troubled time in Argentina and our present. “One question came up in my mind too late for him to answer it...Can countries learn from the mistakes of others?.” After reading a recent, hopeful book about the history o...
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Dez Schwartz's blog:
ROAM will be available on Oct. 1st (Just in time for Halloween reading!) and is up on Goodreads if you'd like to add it to your lists. I would definitely appreciate it. :) You can preorder your copy HERE to receive it three days early!
Next week, I'll be on Goodreads to answer any of your quest...
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Diana M. Amadeo's blog:
We left Pitlochry and the lovely Atholl Palace Hotel with journey’s end of Edinburgh in mind. However, before our final destination, a bucket list stop was in order. Being a golfer since the tender age of ten, hubby had this particular place in his heart since being a young lad. The morning drive...
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Addison Cole's blog:
📢NOW AVAILABLE AT WALMART! (In stores and online)
7 full-length ebooks + 1 bonus flirt for $2.99!
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7 full-length ebooks + 1 bonus flirt for $2.99!
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Also available at all other e-retailers!
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Susan Brougher's blog:
Lovely colorful illustrations show what could happen if you feed an elephant people-food snacks. So don’t do it. But if you do you’re in for some messy fun in this imaginative easy to read story and learning exercise with pictures and words following the alphabet from A to Z. I missed seeing my r...
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Donnalyn Vojta's blog:
COME SEE ME on Oct. 13th at the SCHAUMBURG LIBRARY!
Address: 130 South Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193 CENTRAL LIBRARY (Commons room)
For details on this event and all of Donnalyn's upcoming events, click on this link to her EVENTS page...Enjoy! https://www.donnalynvojta.com/events-... Read more of this blog post »
Address: 130 South Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193 CENTRAL LIBRARY (Commons room)
For details on this event and all of Donnalyn's upcoming events, click on this link to her EVENTS page...Enjoy! https://www.donnalynvojta.com/events-... Read more of this blog post »
Kimberly Grist's blog:
I was recently asked an interesting question. What inspires you? Without really taking the question seriously, I answered jokingly, coffee and chocolate. My husband can attest, l am not a morning person, so it is true the thought of a good cup of joe motivates me when the annoying sound of the al...
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Ben Campbell's blog:
They measure life not by time but by sunrises and sunsets.
They embrace friendships not with handshakes but with hugs.
They conquer disputes not with anger but with ambition.
While working in communist Croatia and roaming around Europe during the summer of 1976, Tom Moskal and Ben Campbell navigate... Read more of this blog post »
They embrace friendships not with handshakes but with hugs.
They conquer disputes not with anger but with ambition.
While working in communist Croatia and roaming around Europe during the summer of 1976, Tom Moskal and Ben Campbell navigate... Read more of this blog post »
David Beckett's blog:
Very honored by Siouxland Libraries' invitation to speak next month (October 18; 6:30 pm). Open to the public. ADA accessible. Free admission, free parking, free snacks! Topics: creativity, heroic literature, moral courage, and civil disobedience.
Steven S. Minniear's blog:
There are some moments that you just aren't ready for. The latest for me was today. A major business magazine released its best places to live article. And now I'm the author who wrote the history of the best place to live in California: Dublin! So far, the media is not knocking down my door or f...
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Lisette Kristensen's blog:
Amazon banned the Dark Desires Box Set #2 (3-5) over content.
You can find the box set at Apple, Kobo and Barnes & Noble for $3.99
Book three, Facade's Surrender, was nominated for Best Erotica by Summer Indie Reads 2016.
Purchase Link https://www.books2read.com/u/bQ9W5E
Good Reads link https://w... Read more of this blog post »
You can find the box set at Apple, Kobo and Barnes & Noble for $3.99
Book three, Facade's Surrender, was nominated for Best Erotica by Summer Indie Reads 2016.
Purchase Link https://www.books2read.com/u/bQ9W5E
Good Reads link https://w... 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: Maelys was the character who disguised herself as a boy in order to fulfill a missi... Read more of this blog post »
The answer to yesterday's quiz: Maelys was the character who disguised herself as a boy in order to fulfill a missi... Read more of this blog post »
Stephen Newton's blog:
Hey friends,
My latest adventure for Goodman Games has just been made available for pre-order! It's another horror-themed Halloween adventure! Hope you guys can pickup a copy and let me know what you think:
http://goodman-games.com/blog/2018/09... Read more of this blog post »
My latest adventure for Goodman Games has just been made available for pre-order! It's another horror-themed Halloween adventure! Hope you guys can pickup a copy and let me know what you think:
http://goodman-games.com/blog/2018/09... Read more of this blog post »
Brandon Ebinger's blog:
As far as anybody knows, Rose will be released on November 15th, if not a little bit before.
I swear this book is cursed,with all the problems I've run into getting it out there.
I swear this book is cursed,with all the problems I've run into getting it out there.
Chris Enss's blog:
Enter now to win a copy of Cowboys, Creatures and Classics: The Story of Republic Pictures.
A popular character Republic Pictures was allowed to introduce in one of its chapter plays was Captain Marvel. Also known as Shazam, the superhero was created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Pa... Read more of this blog post »
A popular character Republic Pictures was allowed to introduce in one of its chapter plays was Captain Marvel. Also known as Shazam, the superhero was created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Pa... Read more of this blog post »
John Choquette's blog:
I'm excited to announce that I have been selected to be a part of the 2nd Annual Holly Springs Book Festival! Join me next Saturday, September 29, for this amazing event. Head to https://www.facebook.com/events/32871... for more info!
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Claudia Y. Burgoa's blog:
Surprise Announcement & Cover Reveal!
I’ve been keeping a secret and am beyond excited to take part in this SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Join over two dozen other authors as they bring you The CARDS OF LOVE COLLECTION.
Pick your card.
Choose your fate.
Fall in Love.
Pick another card.
Fall in love all ov... Read more of this blog post »
I’ve been keeping a secret and am beyond excited to take part in this SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Join over two dozen other authors as they bring you The CARDS OF LOVE COLLECTION.
Pick your card.
Choose your fate.
Fall in Love.
Pick another card.
Fall in love all ov... Read more of this blog post »
D. Raye Spencer's blog:
I have a few new projects I'm working on. Aside from Street Demons 4, which will be out sometime in the near future. I'm working on three other manuscripts hoping they become a great new book for people to read. Street Demons 4 will be back. I won't leave anyone hanging and I want to give it my f...
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Eric W. Saeger's blog:
Russian Nazi Troll Bots! : The Busy Person’s Guide to How Trump’s Trolls Won the Internet, What’s Ahead, and What You Can Do
Hi there!
We'll be running another giveaway in a couple of days (if I recall, it's set to launch 9/22), this time for 100 copies of Russian Nazi Troll Bots! The only reason... Read more of this blog post »
Allie Ritch's blog:
Exciting news! Children of Nanook 4: Bare Season is coming out October 1. It is now available for preorder at
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HDTNNDF
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HDTNNDF
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HDTNNDF
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07HD...
J.N. Morgan's blog:
12:14PM
Felt about 90% better this morning but didn't want to push myself like on Monday; called in one more time. Going in tomorrow for sure. Anyhow, strangely, I seem to have degraded slightly since this morning even though mornings are USUALLY worse than later in the day. I think it might be be... Read more of this blog post »
Felt about 90% better this morning but didn't want to push myself like on Monday; called in one more time. Going in tomorrow for sure. Anyhow, strangely, I seem to have degraded slightly since this morning even though mornings are USUALLY worse than later in the day. I think it might be be... Read more of this blog post »
Zoltan Istvan's blog:
This new story from a popular digital currency site
kindly calls my novel The Transhumanist Wager a "sci-fi masterpiece." If you haven't read my book recently, give it a read (or a reread). Digital currency enthusiasts can read about the TEF Unit on seasteading Transhumania. https://dailyhodl.com... Read more of this blog post »
kindly calls my novel The Transhumanist Wager a "sci-fi masterpiece." If you haven't read my book recently, give it a read (or a reread). Digital currency enthusiasts can read about the TEF Unit on seasteading Transhumania. https://dailyhodl.com... Read more of this blog post »
Melissa Foster's blog:
WAITING ON WHAT'S NEXT? Treat and Max get their NEW beginning!! Pre-order LOVERS AT HEART, REIMAGINED today! (rel 10/10)
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Emileine Mahoney's blog:
I'll be talking about my book, The Pipes Are Calling on Wednesday, September 26th, at 4pm. Location, the Hyde Park Free Library on 2 Main Street in (where else?) Hyde Park. I'll be touching on the publishing process and then the writing of the book. Afterwards, I will be answering questions from...
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Jordon Greene's blog:
On September 17-21, Franklin/Kerr Press is offering my first horror novel, TO WATCH YOU BLEED, for free on Amazon Kindle .Praise for TO WATCH YOU BLEED:
"Revenge is dished out as cold as it is meant to be - unbiased and methodical. The atmosphere of panic that Greene creates is excellent ... [I... Read more of this blog post »
Alicia Cook's blog:
T.F. Lince's blog:
Well Room 119 is doing very nicely, I could do with selling a few more but I guess everyone says that.
if you follow me and have read and enjoyed it please tell a your mates, people power and word of mouth still works :).
So Twitter tells me that I am one year old on here, 3600+ followers which is... Read more of this blog post »
if you follow me and have read and enjoyed it please tell a your mates, people power and word of mouth still works :).
So Twitter tells me that I am one year old on here, 3600+ followers which is... Read more of this blog post »
Megan Smolenyak's blog:
Genealogy Roundup, September 19
Family mystery solved in Polk County – Lovely reunion tale
One Less Secret for Rick Scott – My latest piece. Curiously, I couldn't find any source ever mentioning even Rick Scott's birth name - in spite of the fact that he's been Florida's governor for almost 8 years... Read more of this blog post »
Family mystery solved in Polk County – Lovely reunion tale
One Less Secret for Rick Scott – My latest piece. Curiously, I couldn't find any source ever mentioning even Rick Scott's birth name - in spite of the fact that he's been Florida's governor for almost 8 years... Read more of this blog post »
Joni Parker's blog:
Published in 2018. Former Marine Lieutenant Peter Ash is trying to adjust to life as a civilian, but it’s not easy. Although his PTSD has improved, he still has trouble in close spaces, claustrophobia as it’s known. He calls it white static because that’s what it feels like. He’s taken a job with...
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Colin Beckett's blog:
A critic for 2018's The Booklife Prize (Publishers Weekly) writes:
"A serial killer of men with a curious M.O. is at the center of this brisk and satisfying thriller. The author writes in clear, pragmatic prose that effectively details the mystery's procedural elements. (Colin) Beckett infuses th... Read more of this blog post »
"A serial killer of men with a curious M.O. is at the center of this brisk and satisfying thriller. The author writes in clear, pragmatic prose that effectively details the mystery's procedural elements. (Colin) Beckett infuses th... Read more of this blog post »
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Interview with Kate Atkinson
The year is 1940, and Juliet Armstrong is on the trail of Nazi collaborators. Juliet isn't some high-living MI5 femme fatale; the protagonist of
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, a new novel by Kate Atkinson, is just an unworldly, if cynical, 18-year-old girl who writes up surveilled sessions between fascist sympathizers. But though she's a minor cog in the war effort among the secret agents and bureaucrats, she's soon pulled into bigger things—events that haunt her years later. ...more
Interview with Deborah Harkness
Just as her bestselling All Souls trilogy is being adapted for television, Deborah Harkness returns to the world of vampires and witches with
Time's Convert
. Goodreads talked to the history professor about researching her fantasies, writing a "sequely-prequely thing," and why she's never read Dracula....more
