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Johnny Scarlotti's blog:
New look. New poem up. Up to 21. My favorite #. (Deion Sanders.) Commenting encouraged - https://johnnyscarlotti.blogspot.com/
Sheila Kaye's blog:
Please excuse me, friends, if I ramble. I'm a bit giddy. I've been selected to attend the Allen County Public Libraries' Author Book Fair in Fort Wayne. As an actual author, yikes. I will revel in the moment now because I'm sure the anxiety of rejection will overtake me later. This morning I'm ce...
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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: Laban was the name of Jacob's treacherous father-in-law in A Dance in the Desert Th... Read more of this blog post »
The answer to yesterday's quiz: Laban was the name of Jacob's treacherous father-in-law in A Dance in the Desert Th... Read more of this blog post »
Solitaire Parke's blog:
John Hemingway once said, "there is no friend as loyal as a book." I am a firm advocate of reading books. I believe, as both an avid reader and writer, that knowledge is power and that there is always something to learn which will in some way make you a better person or perhaps a better writer... Read more of this blog post »
Scott Jones's blog:
Everyone should have the joy of a A Perfect Circle concert at some point in their life.
Clarissa Simmens's blog:
Survival of the fittest
Political temperatures dictate
Fight, flight, freeze
Been frozen for a few years
Chronologically too old for fight
Adrenal glands choose flight
Travel with jars of natural
Peanut butter and jelly
Crackers withstanding staleness
Jugs of water
Rolls of toilet paper for trips
Behind he... Read more of this blog post »
Political temperatures dictate
Fight, flight, freeze
Been frozen for a few years
Chronologically too old for fight
Adrenal glands choose flight
Travel with jars of natural
Peanut butter and jelly
Crackers withstanding staleness
Jugs of water
Rolls of toilet paper for trips
Behind he... Read more of this blog post »
S.E. Sasaki's blog:
Oakley, the Alaskan Malamute
The Beginning
I wanted a dog to keep me company when my husband was out. We live on a large property isolated in the country. A dog would also help me stay healthy and active with lots of walking. We own two cats but they don’t walk very far and never outside. Too many... Read more of this blog post »
The Beginning
I wanted a dog to keep me company when my husband was out. We live on a large property isolated in the country. A dog would also help me stay healthy and active with lots of walking. We own two cats but they don’t walk very far and never outside. Too many... Read more of this blog post »
Antonello Torzillo's blog:
Qualche giorno fa mi è capitato di avere uno scontro verbale con una persona. Non voglio sindacare su chi avesse ragione o meno, perché non ha importanza, ma voglio invece soffermarsi sugli effetti di questa discussione. Dopo aver passato una giornata di me@*a, cercando di capire come fosse stato...
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Matthew J. Pallamary's blog:
I had a great interview with Greg Friedman on his Inner Journey radio show on KX 93.5 FM, Laguna Beach about shamanism, writing, and my new book.
Afterlife: The Adventures of a Lost Soul
Here is a link to the show's recorded podcast
https://www.kx935.com/podcasts/inner-...
You can find out more abou... Read more of this blog post »
Afterlife: The Adventures of a Lost Soul
Here is a link to the show's recorded podcast
https://www.kx935.com/podcasts/inner-...
You can find out more abou... Read more of this blog post »
Zoe Whittall's blog:
Hello readers,
I don't always like to come to Goodreads because I want to honour its place as a space for readers to talk with each other - and I'm a bit sensitive about reviews - but I wanted to use this space to apologize for using the word retarded in my first novel, Bottle Rocket Hearts. Since... Read more of this blog post »
I don't always like to come to Goodreads because I want to honour its place as a space for readers to talk with each other - and I'm a bit sensitive about reviews - but I wanted to use this space to apologize for using the word retarded in my first novel, Bottle Rocket Hearts. Since... Read more of this blog post »
Vi Keeland's blog:
I'm so excited to share the cover of my next novel. We Shouldn't is coming January 21st, 2019
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
We Shouldn't
Bennett Fox walked into my life on one hell of a crappy Monday morning.
I was late for the first day at my new job—a job I’d now have to compete for even... Read more of this blog post »
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
We Shouldn't
Bennett Fox walked into my life on one hell of a crappy Monday morning.
I was late for the first day at my new job—a job I’d now have to compete for even... Read more of this blog post »
Maetreyii Ma Nolan's blog:
Love is a many-faceted topic. There is love between people, love for nature, love for animals and plants and love for the Divine. What is important in all of these different experiences of love is that you love purely. To know infinite love, you need not live up to anyone’s expectations but only...
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Jonathan Maas's blog:
Hello! -100: A Time-Travel Horror Romance won Best Paranormal Romance at the NYC Big Book Awards!
In honor of this, it will be free on Kindle Nov 14-18, 2018, along with the short story collection that contains it, Thylacine Dreams: 6 Tales of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy.
The links to downl... Read more of this blog post »
Michael K. Bialys's blog:
David G. Cookson's blog:
An excerpt from my new NanoWrimo novel, The Times of Clouds and Sun (22k words of an eventual 50k).
With the new assignment, Baxter finally understood the stress that Barry had been under. It wasn’t a day to day stress. Or a month to month stress. But it was a low burning literal pain in the nec... Read more of this blog post »
With the new assignment, Baxter finally understood the stress that Barry had been under. It wasn’t a day to day stress. Or a month to month stress. But it was a low burning literal pain in the nec... Read more of this blog post »
Kip Koelsch's blog:
Check out a new 5-Star review that posted today! That's the second day in a row that someone has posted a great review for Wendall's Lullaby on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re... Read more of this blog post »
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Heatherly Bell's blog:
COUNTRY GOLD, a September release, is now on SALE for $0.99 for a limited time.
Grab it now before the price goes up!
SHE'S COUNTRY STRONG is now available.
Grab it now before the price goes up!
SHE'S COUNTRY STRONG is now available.
Darrel Burt's blog:
We have to take the bad with the good. The only thing is not to dwell on all of the negative events that transpired in your life. Instead look at them as a life lesson and move on for the better.
Even I have fallen into the trap of the system. I was fortunate to have come out of it with positive... Read more of this blog post »
Even I have fallen into the trap of the system. I was fortunate to have come out of it with positive... Read more of this blog post »
Karin McBride-Chenoweth's blog:
'Maria knew, in that moment, that she would be respected and loved for the woman she was, for the rest of her life.' -BRAMPTON HALL
Isabel Love's blog:
Unforgivable is now available on audio!!!
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin (OMG!!!!) These narrators are so perfect for Wesley and Anna, guys, you just HAVE to hear this audiobook!
🎧Audible ➜ http://bit.ly/UnforgivableAudible
🎧Tantor ➜ http://bit.ly/UnforgivableTantor
To celebrate, the... Read more of this blog post »
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Vanessa Edwin (OMG!!!!) These narrators are so perfect for Wesley and Anna, guys, you just HAVE to hear this audiobook!
🎧Audible ➜ http://bit.ly/UnforgivableAudible
🎧Tantor ➜ http://bit.ly/UnforgivableTantor
To celebrate, the... Read more of this blog post »
Suzanne Eglington's blog:
Bacchus : AKA Dionysus, god of wine, winemaking, ritual madness, and theater. Now picture me starting him 16 years old. Oh, I am so opening the fun bag!
@suzeglington
@suzeglington
Phillip Vega's blog:
Here's another review for my novel, The Captain & the Queen:
The Captain and the Queen by Phillip Vega is a captivating romance of first love related through the eyes and heart of a 17-year-old boy. Romance from the point of view of a naïve, middle class, high school senior is a rarity. Quick,... Read more of this blog post »
The Captain and the Queen by Phillip Vega is a captivating romance of first love related through the eyes and heart of a 17-year-old boy. Romance from the point of view of a naïve, middle class, high school senior is a rarity. Quick,... Read more of this blog post »
J.S. Scott's blog:
I'm really excited to announce that I'm now writing under a new pen name!
Years ago, I started out writing short stories and serials. Since I'm a short writer by nature, I thought I'd have some fun by going back to my roots. I miss writing those shorter, edgier books. And I want to experiment a li... Read more of this blog post »
Years ago, I started out writing short stories and serials. Since I'm a short writer by nature, I thought I'd have some fun by going back to my roots. I miss writing those shorter, edgier books. And I want to experiment a li... Read more of this blog post »
Richard Roux's blog:
Howdy folks! In honor of the release of A Good Stock, Book 2 in the Golden Empire series, Book 1, A Branch Too Weak, will be available as a free eBook download from November 15 until November 19. Please, feel free to download it, and, as always, I'd greatly appreciate a review on Amazon. Your rev...
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Christian Alex Breitenstein's blog:
It's not Xandrian Stone, for I have managed to delete the manuscript when I cleaned the mess in the folder in my computer.
*sigh*
Well, I'll write that again.
In the meantime, as I always write several stories at the same time, this marks the beginning of a busy month for my readers: Several stories... Read more of this blog post »
*sigh*
Well, I'll write that again.
In the meantime, as I always write several stories at the same time, this marks the beginning of a busy month for my readers: Several stories... Read more of this blog post »
Kristina M. Serrano's blog:
Hi, guys! Just a quick post to share the podcast interview I had the pleasure of participating in. Beneath that is also a recording of me reading the first chapter of SLOW ECHOES.
https://spokenlabel.bandcamp.com/albu...
Hope you all are having a wonderful fall!
-Kristina
Slow Echoes
Gold Silence
Sole... Read more of this blog post »
https://spokenlabel.bandcamp.com/albu...
Hope you all are having a wonderful fall!
-Kristina
Slow Echoes
Gold Silence
Sole... Read more of this blog post »
Arun D. Ellis's blog:
46This is no time for ease and comfort.
It is time to dare and endure.
Winston Churchill
As is traditional on the State Opening of Parliament an MP from the Commons presents himself to the Queen as hostage, on this occasion it was Prentice Prendergast, MP for Morecambe; a potential leadership rival... Read more of this blog post »
Sai Marie Johnson's blog:
Competing in NaNoWriMo 2018!
As many of you know, November first is the start of national novel writing month! What you may not know, however, is that participating in NaNo is what got me to see how easily I could draft a book if I just kept focus. The first book I won NaNo on was, The Softer Side... Read more of this blog post »
As many of you know, November first is the start of national novel writing month! What you may not know, however, is that participating in NaNo is what got me to see how easily I could draft a book if I just kept focus. The first book I won NaNo on was, The Softer Side... Read more of this blog post »
Y.N. Daniel's blog:
It's only on the brink that people find the will to change.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP-pq...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP-pq...
T. Coraghessan Boyle's blog:
I grew up in suburban New York, outside Peekskill, and never traveled west of the Hudson till I was twenty-five and moved to Iowa City to attend the Iowa Writers' Workshop. After completing my M.F.A. and Ph.D., I was offered a job at USC, which brought me to California. I've lived here ever since...
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Doug Norton's blog:
I'm looking forward to giving a brief talk this Saturday, "Why You, Yes YOU, Should Write" followed by discussion among readers and writers about what we do together: create and enjoy books. We'll gather at Old Fox Books and Coffee in Annapolis at 11 a.m. http://oldfoxbooks.com/index.php/even...
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Donnalyn Vojta's blog:
Hey, everybody!
I'm really excited to announce that the audiobook for Vol. I HOPE IN PARIS! will be available in just a couple of weeks...what great HOLIDAY GIFT for your loved ones who only have time to "read" when they're driving to and from work.
There's MORE!!! Each of the teddy bear narrator... Read more of this blog post »
I'm really excited to announce that the audiobook for Vol. I HOPE IN PARIS! will be available in just a couple of weeks...what great HOLIDAY GIFT for your loved ones who only have time to "read" when they're driving to and from work.
There's MORE!!! Each of the teddy bear narrator... Read more of this blog post »
Melissa Foster's blog:
ATTENTION SUGAR LAKE FANS - Guess what's coming on December 5th? FINDING MY GIRL / LOVING TALIA (the companion graphic image booklet to LOVE LIKE OURS)! This is available on ALL retailers. Please read the description carefully, as this is not a novel. Why is it available everywhere when LOVE LIKE...
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Lydia Richards's blog:
If you haven't read the description or bought yourself a copy do so now! Black Winged Angel is available on Amazon and don't forget to come back to GoodReads to review! https://www.amazon.com/Black-Winged-A...
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Elise Ochoa's blog:
My husband and I were away celebrating our first anniversary, it's hard to believe that a year has passed already. The last couple of days have been wonderful but now that I'm back I'm ready to apply my changes to Escape! So exciting, it should go fairly quickly as it's not even 10,000 words...so...
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John Polis's blog:
WHAT IS THE KEY TO THIS ABUNDANT FRUIT IN OUR LIVES?
Jesus told the Parable of the Vine and Branches (JOHN 15:1-6) to show us how to become productive people in regard to spiritual fruit. From this parable we learn that our lives can become increasingly productive as we bear “fruit”, “more fruit”,... Read more of this blog post »
Jesus told the Parable of the Vine and Branches (JOHN 15:1-6) to show us how to become productive people in regard to spiritual fruit. From this parable we learn that our lives can become increasingly productive as we bear “fruit”, “more fruit”,... Read more of this blog post »
Puneeth JH's blog:
Written by Puneeth JH
On a cloudy Monday morning, in the city of Bombay, a 16-year-old girl, Asha was standing in front of a fierce man. She was pleading with him for a little more time. But the man had run out of patience. He nodded no and looked away.
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Two hundred kilometres away, Budhwar Peth... Read more of this blog post »
On a cloudy Monday morning, in the city of Bombay, a 16-year-old girl, Asha was standing in front of a fierce man. She was pleading with him for a little more time. But the man had run out of patience. He nodded no and looked away.
***
Two hundred kilometres away, Budhwar Peth... Read more of this blog post »
Tara Pammi's blog:
Less Than Perfect
My newsletter exclusive serial Less than Perfect is starint soon! It's first person POV, contemporary, slow burn love story about an A -type perfectionist and the man who's so imperfectly perfect for her.
How cute is that cover!!! Here's more details!
1. First Year Pediatric Resi... Read more of this blog post »
My newsletter exclusive serial Less than Perfect is starint soon! It's first person POV, contemporary, slow burn love story about an A -type perfectionist and the man who's so imperfectly perfect for her.
How cute is that cover!!! Here's more details!
1. First Year Pediatric Resi... Read more of this blog post »
Gregory Funaro's blog:
Only a week left! Enter for a chance to win an ARC of Watch Hollow from HarperCollins Children's! Just click on the Watch Hollow book cover here on goodreads, scroll down to below the book's description, and click on the "Enter Giveaway" link! Contest ends November 22. Good luck!
Barbara Venkataraman's blog:
"So I'd like to know where, you got the notion…"
My brain likes to sing. I know that sounds like fun--except it's not. My brain gets stuck on one phrase, singing it over and over without any help from mouth or vocal cords. How does it do that? Is this what madness sounds like? When King Lear said... Read more of this blog post »
My brain likes to sing. I know that sounds like fun--except it's not. My brain gets stuck on one phrase, singing it over and over without any help from mouth or vocal cords. How does it do that? Is this what madness sounds like? When King Lear said... Read more of this blog post »
Aileen Friedman's blog:
Writing this book has been a hard and difficult journey for me, every time I went back to the pages to resume writing after Ali's death I was met with a resurgence of heart ache.
I prayed one evening for God to please give me the creatvity to finish the story. One day while visiting my daughter in... Read more of this blog post »
I prayed one evening for God to please give me the creatvity to finish the story. One day while visiting my daughter in... Read more of this blog post »
Erica Graham's blog:
I am excited to be one of the showcased authors at the Indie Authors Monthly magazine booth during the 2018 Miami Book Fair. There are many other talented authors being featured as well. Over the next few weeks I will be featuring a different author from this event daily.
**Note: Not all of these... Read more of this blog post »
**Note: Not all of these... Read more of this blog post »
Charlie Hasler's blog:
If anyone would be interested in a signed paperback copy of either of my chap books, free of charge of course, in exchange for a GR review and rating, message me and ill send you a copy of each or one, whichever you like. All the best, Charlie. ps dont be shy asking, you are doing me the favour.
Carson Mackenzie's blog:
Dominic “Jag” Amara is calm, cool, and always in control. Being the club’s attorney and its VP, he needs to be, people depend on him. But he finds it all tested every time he comes in contact with a certain redhead. She pushes buttons he didn’t even know he possessed.
River Ramey is starting over... Read more of this blog post »
River Ramey is starting over... Read more of this blog post »
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Interview with Barbara Kingsolver
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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
