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It’s 1:45 on a Monday afternoon as I write this.

School is still in session (for a few more days, at least), and it’s not a holiday of any kind.
Yet, for some reason, there are at least 10 people out in my next-door neighbors’ backyard, getting drunk and swimming in the pool.

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Last November I felt honored to have Google allow me to post my books as well as my author books over on their site, Google Play.  [image error]

What I didn’t realize, or know, was what a pain in the ass it really would be.  As I said, I was honored, they made me jump through hoops for two years b...

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I saw a blog post recently that was like a light bulb going off over my head.

It noted there are many websites about helping you market your book to get big sales numbers through a mailing list and Facebook groups you can join, etc., all talking about how much they’re...

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At tax time, do you look at your income and ask yourself, "where did all that money go?" At the end of the month, do you wonder what happened to the money you brought home? If the answer is yes, then chances are you're not utilizing a budget. These questions can be eliminated by a monthly budget.... Read more of this blog post »

  I had the pleasure of being invited over to Wendy Van Camp’s No Wasted Ink to contribute an article on writing. Today I’m sharing my article here on the topic of the dreaded Writer’s Block.   HOW TO DEAL WITH WRITER’S BLOCK BY D.G. KAYE   A common problem many writers encounter is the […]

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You know that old cliche – you don’t have to be crazy to work here, but it helps?! Well, welcome to the book business my friend.  In the style of Joni Mitchell, I’ve looked at publishing from both sides now – well, three sides to be precise, a triangular perspective with lots of 90 degree… Contin... Read more of this blog post »

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What do you like about left-handed? Dislike?

I’ve been buried in making revisions for a requested Christmas m/s, but I can’t forget Left-Handers Day.

I’m left-handed.

It’s like living life looking through a mirror.

Everything is backward.

When I was a kid in ballet school, I got thrown o...

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I still remember my folks sitting in their car on the courthouse square in our small town, their windows rolled down, conversation ceasing as the vote tally was read out on election evening. Sometimes the final total wasn't available for days. But that's how we learned in those days.

We got our n... Read more of this blog post »

“I danced with him for ten years before I knew his name.”

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Glamours & Gunshots is now available for pre-order on Amazon!

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Maia Whitney has held men as they died before, but never in peacetime, and never in her aunt’s front hall. And this unexpected death is only the beginning. Someone is stealing magic...

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Q. How do you feel modern fantasy (by which I mean fantasy written today) jibes with the "Me, Too" movement, if at all, as women are so often portrayed as the objects of action instead of the actors themselves?
 
A: I think the objectification and infantilization of women is something one continues... Read more of this blog post »

ISBN: 978-0-141-39434-3What is there not to like about the new translation of Marquis de Sade's "The 120 Days of Sodom?"  Will McMorran and Thomas Wynn translate it, and their work brings Sade's language/writing to the contemporary world.  This doesn't mean it's full of Urban language slang word... Read more of this blog post »

Då var jag igång med en ny bok, den 51:e

Även om jag hade lovat mig själv att röja skrivbordet innan jag satte igång med en ny bok kunde jag helt enkelt inte låta bli. Staden på andra sidan Pyramiden , som påbörjades för två år sedan och sedan har fått stå tillbaka för andra böcker, ska äntlige... Read more of this blog post »

hey denver and boulder folks, i’m very excited to swing to denver this week/weekend for the Next Lit Fest! ctch bsnss has done an incredible job putting this together pretty much single-handedly, and i can’t wait to see everybody!!!

gonna be playing some songs on thursday night at the Kickoff Part...

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There is no greater proof that the Universe hates us, than that a bug named after Texas can cause beef allergies.

Today's News:
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Najważniejsze pytanie dla mojego pokolenia, zaraz po „jaki samochód?” oraz „gdzie w tym roku na wakacje?”, to dlaczego pokolenie milenialsów nie chce dołączyć do naszych protestów. Teraz w wyjątkowo zabawny sposób zadała je Dorota Wellman.

Wydaje mi się, że rozumiem oba pokolenia. Sprobuję więc je...

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Looking forward to the publication of Aliens In My Garden on the 9th October!Aliens In My Garden

If you follow me on social media, you probably saw my announcement that I’m switching over to a pen name—E.L. Wheatley—at the end of this month.

I’m sure this seems sudden from your end, but I wanted to use a pen name from the start. When I was first published, I was fifteen and other people helpe...

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You can't tell from all this pretty-pretty that it rained all day yesterday, we were out of power for nearly 24 hours and there are landslides on the highway which means we might be staying up here for a bit. Which is great, but I'm going to run out of coffee soon (and clean clothes!) and then wh... Read more of this blog post »

“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.” – Psalm 18:32



Twenty-three years ago a beautiful soul captivated my heart from her very first breath.



From the moment my middle daughter Ashley was born, I’ve adored, loved, and tried to keep up with her. Her sense of adventure, pure p...

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So.

I’m not going to go into too many specifics here because I want to protect someone’s privacy as much as I can.

But…

My husband and I had a conversation the other night at the dinner table – where all the great conversations in the world should occur, I believe – about dying. Specifically, the th...

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Well, I’ve certainly lifted plenty of story and book titles from songs over the years. Small Time Crimes, my new collection, has more than a few yarns with titles nicked from songs I like. Over at Toe Six Press, I talk about those songs. ‘Chelsea Girls I suspect most people would think that the t... Read more of this blog post »

Last month, my son, Tommy and I headed to Colorado to fish with Brother Shawn for a few days.  We had a total blast and we caught a bunch of fish!  We took our Go Pro and filmed much of the trip.  Tommy made this video which we wanted to share with you all.  We are not professionals filmographer...

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The other day my daughter and I decided to attend the Fan Expo in Boston. There was a certain actor I wanted to meet and begged my daughter to attend. I have only been to one other fan expo and that was to meet Stephen Amell. He has always been my muse for Liam Page and a friend had met him and h...

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I’ve been sitting on these for a while now, but it’s time to unveil an all new look for SPECTR! Cover artist Lou Harper has once again worked her magic.

New to the SPECTR series? Hunter of Demons is only $0.99! Find out what happens when an exorcist falls in love with a demon he’s sw...

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[image error]You’ve probably heard about “voice”–that elusive quality that so many editors, agents, and readers are drawn to. Years ago, I did a couple of posts about character voice, arguing that it’s made up of what the character says and how she says it. Each character should have a unique voi...

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I saw a scarecrow today--I thought it was a person, standing very still. It was a very realistic scarecrow.

Today was also a rainy day, so there were no shadows, no direct light, confusion of air and water as rain misted down, confusion of earth and air too, as hills and trees melted away into clo... Read more of this blog post »

I think we all need a beach to be lying on, preferably with a nice gentle breeze, warm sunshine, and a cabana boy or two.Not to mention a good book!Well, I need all of the above desperately.I've bitten the bullet and today sent out test emails from my new mail subscription service provider. The t... Read more of this blog post »

I often get asked why I put animals in my romance novels. Especially dogs. They make great companions for one thing. They add fun and humor and undeniable heart. Plus they’re the ultimate confidant and then there’s the biggest reason – they give unconditional love. Here’s my Top Five reasons why...

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Fascinating research de-anonymizing code -- from either source code or compiled code:

Rachel Greenstadt, an associate professor of computer science at Drexel University, and Aylin Caliskan, Greenstadt's former PhD student and now an assistant professor at George Washington University, have found...

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So, you want a clan of your own, do you? Do you think you have what it takes to snag a trio of hot alien studs? If you're unsure or think you'll come up short, try these tips to win the aliens of your dreams. Of course, these can work on those Earthbound types too, so keep reading even if aliens... Read more of this blog post »

A friend shared this story and blog with me, about a precious family, the Simaos, who lost their son Isaiah last year after a tragic horseback riding accident. Isaiah’s oldest sister Sydney has written about their family’s experience and grief:

When tragedy strikes, faith does not make it hurt l...

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— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 14, 2018

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Happy Menu Plan Monday! Band camp ended this past week for Daughter #3 (see above), and it’s back to school week for her — senior year. Time really flies and I’m sure this year will pass quickly. It’s exciting for her though. I still remember my senior year of high school and all the happiness […...

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Hello lovelies
New psychological thriller detective "Istanbul crimson nights" COMING THIS YEAR 😌🙌

Going to try to do this quick and send tonight as tomorrow is so busy for us. And Laura will send this on when she can. Temps in the high 70s rather than the high 90s or more makes for a very welcome change. Got some laundry done while I wrote. Outside until the sun … Continue reading Montana – D... Read more of this blog post »

Kensy and Max are back in their second super spy adventure. If you can’t wait to find out what happens next or you just love a good spy story and want to get in on the action, Jacqueline Harvey is hosting two FREE events to celebrate the launch of
Kensy and Max: Disappearing Act  
EVENT # 1
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The fate of millions rests on Keystone when they embark on their most important assignment of all…
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Super for You, Bad for Me
Asta Idonea
Dreamspinner Press
14 August 2018
60k/200 pages
MM/Fantasy/Superheroes

Struggling actor Oswell Outterridge thinks he’s hit the jackpot when he’s chosen to play a scene opposite his idol, Kane Teague, in a superhero movie. However, things take...

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Waiting the dawn by FrancescaAzzoni

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