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Hell bent for their portion of the Alaska Highway, Colonel Paules’ lead, Company A, rushed through Skagway and onto the WP&YT. For the full story https://www.chrisdennis111.com/

When you concentrate all your time and energy on a celebrity personality, you can quickly lose sight of the things that really matter. I listen to my friends and family talk about what a jerk (or what a great guy) Donald Trump is. They used to talk about ideas and issues they cared about, but now... Read more of this blog post »

“Sergeant Hugon...these are the Elves taken prisoner at the river crossing,” the Human Captain stated as he dropped a rolled scroll on the table. “They are not to be mistreated.”
Hugon angrily opened the document and struggled to read its contents. Then he began to laugh. Moving the parchment ove... Read more of this blog post »

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Whose ready for Keene?

Free to Run will be out on October 18, 2018. It is set in the same world as my first release Free to Dream. Blurb being released next week <3

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“What now?” Alicia asked the group. “We can tape two sticks together and go farther in?”

“Not enough,” Kyle replied. “We’ve got to go down there.”

“Are you crazy?” Hazy interjected.

Kyle looked up at Hazy and then scanned the other faces of the group. “We came this far didn’t we? Shouldn’t we fin... Read more of this blog post »

Human evolution
Industry remnants
Rust, dust
Pipes straight, bent, crushed
Concrete, broken walls
Bolts, nuts
Rust, dust
Motionless, motion...
Closed eyes
Symphony of the motionless
Wind conductor
Cling-clang
Closed eyes
Symphony of the abandoned
Closed minds
Rust, dust
Villages to dust
Cities to dust
Oceans to d... Read more of this blog post »

I like to remind myself, during the slog of a first draft, or the thirteenth draft, why I am doing what I am doing. So you get to share in the joy of fruits. Or is it fruits of my joy?

Best moments in writing:

When I finally got a contract for my book.

When my mother-in-law called to say she laughed... Read more of this blog post »

Winning Fights: 12 Proven Principles for Winning on the Street, in the Ring, at Life was released April this year. It's been doing well hitting the Top 100 Martial Arts books on Amazon many times since its release. If you've read Sun Tzu's "Art of War" - then you'll like "Winning Fights" even bet... Read more of this blog post »

08/21/18 All of my books will be FREE on Amazon starting tomorrow and ending on 8/26/18. Please take advantage and tell a friend!!

I've started a new standalone novel yesterday. I'm not sure whether or not to self publish or attempt the traditional route. It will be dark fantasy and I'm excited t... Read more of this blog post »

Hello Readers,

We are finally 30 days out for The Five Steps To A Journey Of Healing Book Launch! In 50 words or less, explain why you would be interested in receiving a free copy before it's available in stores. Your time starts now - 8/21/18.

- Nicole

I bought books this past weekend. A lot of books — some former Hugo nominees, some just because they fit in my wheelhouse of what I call “my literary mac and cheese.” What I discovered was that every bookseller I talked to (and bought from) was interested in carrying I Was Flesh Gordon, thought t... Read more of this blog post »

The Fireflies of Autumn by Moreno Giovannoni http://bit.ly/2N2K7Gk @MorenoGiov #ReadingsPrize
I am shortlisted. A tiny village in Tuscany has come to Australia via North Fitzroy and Port Kembla. Thank you to Readings Staff and #BlackInc who made this happen.

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The Fireflies of Autumn:... Read more of this blog post »

Will be chatting about all things "Red Herring" (CONFESSIONS OF A RED HERRING and the upcoming sequel, SEEING RED), this weekend on Goodreads. Stop by and say "hi!" Read more of this blog post »

H. Peter Alesso

Recently, I’ve been adding audiobook editions for my ebooks and my curiosity was aroused about what future editions might be coming as the Internet technology continues to blossom and more devices are distributed.

We’ve gone from traditional hardcover and paperback books to e-book... Read more of this blog post »

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A photo collage of a bit of my BLOODY SEOUL journey. 
Top row: Left- Cover lettering, Right- how I see the main character, Yi Kyung-seok (aka Rocky), in my mind's eye
Middle row: Left to right- I don't smoke, but Rocky does. Rocky wears fly, expensive suits like his dad...

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This issue of Writers Realities deals with popping a bubble in fake expectations of results coming from Twitter posts of products or books.

When I was establishing my writing social media formula  at the beginning, I favored Twitter over Instagram, though I used both.  The reason was simple.  I th...

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The winners of the SUMMER HEAT CONTEST are:

1. Isabell W ($25 Amazon Gift Card)

2. Linda Bailey (Surprise Gift Bag)

3. Rona Smith (Surprise Gift Bag)

Congratulations all of you!

Thank you so much for playing along. I wish everyone could be a winner.

Ah well, more contests and giveaways in the future, s... Read more of this blog post »

Hicks Road: Jacob's Story $14.99 Paperback copy with signature and free shipping in the US! Send me a message or comment if you are interested.
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lyrafay:

me, kicking my mental illness in the face: YEAH maybe my life’s a fucking flaming dumpster fire and YEAH maybe it’s never going to get better and YEAH maybe it would be easier to just give up but FUCK OFF i still got things i want to see and things i want to experience and i’m a fucking...

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Monday, 20th August -- Off today! You guys know the drill -- only 2 minutes a day of your cardio. You can direct it anywhere on my bod -- or just say "general use". Appreciate it.

Yes, yes, I'm taking an umbrella, I'm not crazy. I can't imagine it being 100 degrees in London for most of the summer... Read more of this blog post »

Always be aware of what the contract entails, here's an example why:

https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2018/0...

A NEW edition of my short story collection Histories of the Dead and Other Stories is now available at all the usual places and directly from the Down & Out Books Website.

Down and Out Books

This new edition is published by All Due Respect Books (an imprint of Down & Out Books).

The new edi... Read more of this blog post »

I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Mitchell (Mitch) Hyre. I live in a suburb of Atanta, GA. I have two self-published books. Both are available on Amazon. One is entitled "The Hitchhiker's Trilogy" and the other "The 18th Charm".

I love short stories and have always gravitated to them since... Read more of this blog post »

“Crafting queries that jump out of slushpiles is not a challenge to be taken lightly.”

Check out my theory of the week at https://dlsproule.blogspot.com/

"The Sinclair Witch" has been on the virtual bookshelves of Amazon for a month now and after getting some really positive feedback I'm sharing the love!
Fifteen copies of "The Sinclair Witch" are available on instafreebies! As an added bonus if you sign-in/opt-in using your email you'll receive a... Read more of this blog post »

The big announcement about Love is Patient, #3 in the “Love is...” series is:

Not only is it available in Kindle ebook, but now it is finally available in a very professional paperback edition!!

I'm so excited! After months of editing problems and months of formatting frustration, the paperback is... Read more of this blog post »

another tale about Eileiv the Enchanter (see “Bridled” and “Reek”)

As the judge settled himself behind the table of judgment, his clerk said, “You look in fine fettle today.”

“A good morning it is,” said the judge, his jovial voice booming from the walls of the chamber. “A few cases to settle, pe...

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When the words are really flowing, and the scene is explicit and vivid, almost so real you can feel the sensations and tingle, practically taste the act you are describing on the surface of your tongue, release becomes your prime directive. Times like these veritably scream out for a wordgasm!

Ke... Read more of this blog post »

Blurb, The Kama Sutra Class:

“Who’s Alice?”, Prashant was suddenly attentive. His gaze returned back in to the car.

“She takes my Yoga class.”, Chi looked at him.

“Oh!”

“Tota hai!”, I doused and aroused his curiosity at the same time.

“Achcha?!”

We both burst out laughing. 

Chi looked at Prashant, suspi... Read more of this blog post »

Welcome to ‘Boro


He was woken by a loud banging. At first he didn’t know where he was or where the noise was coming from, then he saw the wallpaper and remembered with a depressed sigh. The banging continued. He staggered up from the chair into the hallway, stumbled down the stairs and opened hi... Read more of this blog post »

Hey All, I will be doing a reading/signing of Beautiful Music on Saturday, August 25th at 2pm at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City. Come by if you're in the area! Details here: https://www.horizonbooks.com/event/au...

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“Where are you going?”

“To get the handcuffs, whip cream, and chocolate syrup.” How could I forget? His tongue fucked me so good that it wiped my memory of the food sex he mentioned earlier, but I'm pretty sure he hadn’t mentioned handcuffs.

“You can’t say something like that and walk out on a girl... Read more of this blog post »

Acts 15:24 - "Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, SAYING, YE MUST be circumcised, AND KEEP THE LAW : to whom WE GAVE NO SUCH COMMANDMENT :"

Basketball and Football - On Sale - $0.99 at

Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo, and wherever books are sold.

Click here for Amazon:
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Click here for other digital stores:
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Stonehenge features in series two, episode one of 'The Skeletal Travelling Water'. I recently visited stonehenge and I would highly recommend stopping and paying to go in. You can either park and bus from the museum, cafe and gift shop to the site or walk. It's not far to walk but it gives you a... Read more of this blog post »

It's baby day!

https://jpkenwood.com/2018/08/21/dies...

JPK

'You learn to read and write and spell your name, and find out in the end it's all the same.'

That line comes from a 1968 song by Spirit.

Have you ever noticed when you read 'popular' fiction of any genre how the stories and characters all seem the same? The reading experience can be pleasant enoug... Read more of this blog post »

BLOOD AND IVY is about a famous murder trial occurring in 1849. What's unusual about it is that a Harvard professor is accused of murdering a famous doctor and real estate landlord.

The case was also unique in that there were no eye witnesses but the victim's false teeth were found in a small furn... Read more of this blog post »

Best Ballparks

1 Pittsburgh - PNC Park
2 San Diego - Petco Park
3 San Francisco - AT&T Park
4 Baltimore - OPACY
5 Chicago - Wrigley Field
6 Boston - Fenway Park
7 Philadelphia - Citizens Bank Park
8 Detroit - Comerica Park
9 New York - Citi Field
10 Milwaukee - Miller Field
11 Houston - Minut... Read more of this blog post »

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:
the cursed knights were turned into the form of wolves in Abelard and the Knights'... Read more of this blog post »

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Viking King's Vendetta by Sky Purintgon: Book Tour Spotlight with Giveaway #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/iUbv30lux92

Natasha's Quest by Blair Drake #bewitchingbooktours http://ow.ly/dDXU30lux48

Virtual Book Tour: Dragonia: Rise of the Wyverns by Craig A. Price Jr. #bewitchingbooktours http://ow... Read more of this blog post »

I was honored that "Tiernan's Wake" was recently named Winner of the American Book Fest 2018 American Fiction Awards (Mystery/Suspense: Historical category).