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FINALLY finished Book One: Chazaqiel, of 'Angelo II', even though I'll have to tighten up the ending a bit. Still, I can now dive into Book Two! (Ramiel 2)
I think (well, I'm hoping) that I was able to pull off Chaz's story. The fact that he is - along with his love interest - somewhat of a grump... Read more of this blog post »

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WRITERS NOTES
An unusual way to build a character

The Book: The Pacifist by Mehreen Ahmed
(link https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pacifist-Meh... )
The extract:

Without a dint, the chauffeur dashed off in the direction of the news agency. The men sat quietly yet again. Being unreasonable became Malcolm no l... Read more of this blog post »

I blogged on this topic awhile back but decided the message was worth repeating, because sure we all lead crazy, busy lives. But there are still some things we really need to make a few minutes for. This is one of them.

If the title of my post makes you think fan letter, I'd say, well yeah, fan l... Read more of this blog post »

You know how in mainstream fiction and literary and women's fiction there are so many stories that revolve around or explore dysfunctional families? That's something we don't really see in thrillers. I mean, we do often get dysfunction (hello, bad guy!) or damaged characters (hello, good guy!) bu... Read more of this blog post »

I am thrilled to announce that, "The Chronicles of the Virago Book 1," review has been chosen and is currently in the July 15, 2018 print edition of Kirkus Magazine. My understanding is that less than 10 percent of indie books are chosen for inclusion.
THANK YOU KIRKUS FOR THIS HONOR & YOUR... Read more of this blog post »

My weird short story collection, Shotgun Bastards! If you want to read about the crab apocalypse, a Cthulhu restaurant's horrible yelp reviews, or the stupidest diet in the world, now’s your chance. https://lessthanthreepress.com/books/... Read more of this blog post »

As authors, we all feel pressure to sell our books, but often we forget the most important part about selling – it is a personal interaction. Applying the Know-Like-Trust principle to our social media activity is essential. People buy from people they know, like, and trust – it’s that simple, and... Read more of this blog post »

Don't forget--If you have read "My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette" and would like to know the stories that are true, check my website/blog. Leave a comment on the post titled "Rebecca" and I'll be glad to respond.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Phyllis

https://mirikalblog.com/

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Lying releases in about seven hours! I can't believe it's already here! You can still pre-order it, or simply wait until the wee hours of tonight/tomorrow morning, then read under the stars. Or under your desk at work tomorrow when the boss isn't looking, and the Office Bitch, Karen, is preoccupi... Read more of this blog post »

Hi!! I need to apologize because I keep forgetting about this blog. If you want to really keep in touch with me - please go to my website www.terrireid.com and subscribe to my newsletter. I'm much better with that one. :) So, I'm celebrating Christmas in July by giving away free books.

7/16 - 7/1... Read more of this blog post »

Get a sneak peek at the first chapter of SWEET LOVE AT BAYSIDE, the first title in the NEW Bayside Summers series, releasing July 18th. https://addisoncole.com/SLABSneakPeek

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Linvin ducked low and ran with speed and stealth. His goal was to reach the place where the search parties would join before they arrived. He made good time and reached his goal just ahead of the torches. Then he laid down flat on the ground close to the plants and covered himself with dried leav... Read more of this blog post »

I consider myself to be a pulp smut writer. My characters aren't particularly nice people. In fact, a lot of them are cruel and a bit evil. I do not do well at writing romance.

I've taken a shot at it a few times. I've tried writing softer stories with more likable male protagonists. These stories... Read more of this blog post »

  I like to think that most books have a natural audience: specific readers whose preferences all but guarantee they will enjoy those books. With that being the case it obviously makes sense for authors and publishers to identify the type of reader who constitutes the natural audience for the boo... Read more of this blog post »

I heard an interesting definition the other day. It had to do with the difference between fantasy and science fiction. The speaker was postulating that while Science Fiction is set on “Planets,” Fantasy is set on “Worlds.” Sort of the difference between the settings of Lord of the Rings and The M... Read more of this blog post »

Today I'm writing on the topic of talking heads. What, you ask, are talking heads? Well, there are actually two types. One involves the dueling pundits seen on television. You know—the conservative and the liberal debating some hot topic or two experts with differing opinions on, well, just about... Read more of this blog post »

When I finish a new book my thoughts turn to the cover. Before I give the project over to a designer I like to make my own mockups, just to test some ideas. That's just what is going on in this newsletter I just put out.

Have a look and let me know what you think.

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My review from Foreword Magazine. It’s such a great feeling to have someone understand what you meant to say when you wrote your novel.

Lark Benobi unabashedly takes on modern politics in all its bestial madness in The Book of Dog, celebrating the joys of womanhood, diversity, and the wonders o...

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Abell Round Barn, Logan County ND

The pallets have landed! NDSU Press has the first printing of Pacing Dakota in hand and is filling orders rapidly. It's a handsome pile of books, if I do say so myself. Read more of this blog post »

When You Love Someone With Mental Illness - How Do Separate Your Loved One From The Disease?

When I think back to my early years of life, and my mother, there are so many bittersweet moments of thought! When my mom was on point and feeling ok, she would laugh and be creative, as she loved to draw... Read more of this blog post »

Congratulations to the 100 lucky winners who entered my Kindle version Goodreads giveaway! For those who entered but did not win, the eBook version of Cold November Rain is available on Amazon and iBooks for just .99! (For a limited time.)

I would love to hear back from you once you’ve finished re... Read more of this blog post »

7/17/18 3:00PM Ratings:

"ASSIGNMENT BLETCHLEY"
#117 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > War
#181 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > War
#238 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Action... Read more of this blog post »

Trump did a great job
say Hannity and Carlson.
In what universe?

Spotted Beneath the Same Heaven in Los Angeles in the hands of the talented Juan C. Cosme.

Follow the link below to enjoy his music and moves.

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Hi! I've got some exciting news!

I am super stoked to announce that my poem "home was where my heart was formed" will be published in Isabelle Kenyon's upcoming poetry anthology, "Persona Non Grata"!

The poem will also feature in my upcoming poetry collection, Underworld!

Not long now! Be sure to k... Read more of this blog post »

1- The latest info about my classes and workshops:

https://fr-ca.facebook.com/artmakingw...


2- Updates on my artwork:

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Dead Legend will be available as a Kindle countdown deal beginning July 25. Get a copy for $.99 and give it a read!

Show the enemies of free speech that you won't let books be burned again! Recently, radical left wing censors began to petition Amazon to remove Billy Roper's books from publication and distribution. In response, they have ALL now been republished as second editions in print form HERE:

http://www.... Read more of this blog post »

Unshockingly I'm headed to the setting of THE CON ARTIST to promote it! Click here to see where you can find me, courtesy of Quirk Books.

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It seems strange to write a self-serving blog about a book that describes such tragedy. Let me start by repeating the Dedication that appears in the frontmatter of A Dark Night in Aurora: Inside James Holmes and the Colorado Mass Shootings:

To the victims, both the deceased and the survivors, who...

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The ability to travel using shadows in order to bring justice to those who deserve it isn’t as easy as it may sound. Cool, yes. Easy? No.



As I began world-building for the Shadow Rider series I realized I’d have to make some things complicated in order to have conflict both internally and externa... Read more of this blog post »

Simmer Time ~ the time after I've finished editing/revising my latest manuscript, this one being the 3rd book in the Sakana Series, Dance of the Hunter's Moon .

Simmer Time ~ time to step away from my computer and DO STUFF I've put off because I was busy editing/revising my latest manuscript, yo... Read more of this blog post »

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"When we're both ready, I'm going to take you painfully slow and intensely deep, and then, just when you think you've given all you can, I'm going to take you a little rough and dirty." ~ Drake Savage

Things are HEATING up at Bayside! Drake and Serena are coming Aug 8th.😉https://melissafoster.com/... Read more of this blog post »

Just FYI first, for those that missed it. The first book in the Evolution Online series, titled Gaia's Gambit, was released today, and is available for purchase or Kindle Unlimited.

Link Below:

https://www.amazon.com/Gaias-Gambit-E...

In the past, I'd use the same post to introduce the next book, bu... Read more of this blog post »

The scripture for today, July 17 (7/17), is 1st Corinthians 7:17 as found in the New Testament of the Bible:

00-LUKE-KINDLE Cover-Thumbnail“Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him.”

In some situations in life, this script... 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: flower seller was Wenda's occupation in Abelard and the Witch's Vengeance.

Today's q... Read more of this blog post »

I put this together over the weekend, images that remind me of The Queen's Gambit. Because pictures, pictures, pictures. And now that I'm back in the Pinterest game, I'll be adding more to it over time...

Here's the link for the full Pinterest board! I did try and put a one line description on e...

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SOME RECENT, SOME REJECTIONS

[palimpsest]

illness
as diary
we

are underwater
where eating
was discovered

(this is our
joke
that on land
god is waiting
to cut
a birthday cake
for the non
born
the non
below...

our grief comes in pairs
to the animal
it looks
most like

~

[moved, he]

I was copycat
to your
baby machine

game sh... Read more of this blog post »

As centuries blur and souls collide, Grace must come to terms with the fact that she can’t control everything – even her heart.

Wild Irish Grace
Mystic Cove Series
Book 7
Tricia O'Malley

Genre: PNR

Is her enemy the love she’s been waiting for?

Grace O’Brien lives an unapologetic life – one where she... Read more of this blog post »

Nineteen years ago today, I met a guy I thought was the love of my life. He was my life for almost a decade. "Brogan Bites", a collection of stories and poetry, is my celebration of rediscovering who I am without him. Brogan Bites Read more of this blog post »

Some of my #tanshumanism work newly out in various languages, including #Hungarian, #Spanish, & #French:
https://www.lainformacion.com/managem... & http://revuelimite.fr/no-limit-dans-l... & https://medium.com/a-benyoblog/magyar... Read more of this blog post »

Discover the stories' heroes of the writer Maryam Abdullah Alnaymi

1. Mrs. Salwa Mahmoud in (The Poor Brand) story appeared as a creative woman who combined the professional experience in the world of embroidery and women fashion tailoring with patience and endurance in the hard circumstances. The... Read more of this blog post »

If you’re thinking of living in Turkey…

It seems Fethullah Gulan is not the only ‘cult leader’ the Turkish president is afraid of. Yesterday, Turkish police arrested around 200 followers of Adnan Oktar, an Islamic creationist and TV evangelist best known for his entourage of glamorous women with t...

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