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Dennis Billuni's blog:
The Rules of Wolfe by James Carlos BlakeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
James Carlos Blake brings the Wolfe family into the 21st century and gives the reader another insightful look into the world of the outlaw with all its brutality, betrayal, family loyalty, and death. It's a good idea to read this nov... Read more of this blog post »
James Randall Chumbley's blog:
“A lie cannot be untold—and for that, I will have my glorious revenge. Then, I will bathe my soul in the blood of my enemy. But remember, as the cold sharp steel of my justice pierces your heart while you look into my eyes, it was that lie, like the others that made me into this monster.”
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J.D. Stark's blog:
In the Concert Hall—As It Continues
“Emotions and Love”
Almost an hour into the concert, the group is ready to begin its intermission. The curtain closes, and there is a quick revamping of the stage setup. Several minutes before it is ready to open back up, there appears to be something wrong. Dai... Read more of this blog post »
“Emotions and Love”
Almost an hour into the concert, the group is ready to begin its intermission. The curtain closes, and there is a quick revamping of the stage setup. Several minutes before it is ready to open back up, there appears to be something wrong. Dai... Read more of this blog post »
Heidi Fisk's blog:
It's going slightly smoother than I expected and it should be out for sure during the first week of October. I am over 62% done with the writing and will probably push that towards 75% by the end of the upcoming week.
I thought about releasing a shorter novella for the second one, but decided agai... Read more of this blog post »
I thought about releasing a shorter novella for the second one, but decided agai... Read more of this blog post »
Jenny Hilborne's blog:
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Wow, the months (okay…years) have slipped by, and I realize I haven’t posted for a while so I figured it’s time to dive back in.
I hope at least some of my readers are still around and haven’t replaced me with someone more reliable (gulp)!
While I’ve omitted to update my blog, I haven...
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Suzy Davies's blog:
Delighted to share an excerpt of "Snugs The Snow Bear," my snowy seaside tale of a little snow bear, two moose, Carla, James, and a menagerie of animals! Ideal bedtime story for kids aged 4 and over. Ideal for Christmas, too!
just click the link to hear the recording taken from the lighthouse chap... Read more of this blog post »
just click the link to hear the recording taken from the lighthouse chap... Read more of this blog post »
Stanley Yu's blog:
My book Armageddon: No More Games is now available in itunes. Click on the link below to get your copy now.
https://itunes.apple.com/book/id14362...
https://itunes.apple.com/book/id14362...
Shannon Heuston's blog:
I’m a people pleaser. I enjoy going out of my way to make others feel worthy, special, and good about themselves. I’m childless, and at forty-four years of age, I think it’s safe to assume I will not be contributing to the gene pool. I feel I’m making my contribution to the universe by being good...
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Mae Wood's blog:
I am thrilled to announce the launch of United By Romance , a brand-new Goodreads group! Along with three of my favorite author - B. Cranford, Melanie Moreland and E.S. Carter- we are hoping to create a fun new place to interact with readers here on the platform. We want this to be somewhere we...
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Melanie Moreland's blog:
I am thrilled to announce the launch of United By Romance , a brand-new Goodreads group! Along with three of my favorite author - B. Cranford, E.S. Carter and Mae Wood - we are hoping to create a fun new place to interact with readers here on the platform. We want this to be somewhere we can all...
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J.S. Edge's blog:
Until midnight tomorrow (23/09), Elephant Shoe is free to download from Amazon's Kindle store.
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L. Austen Johnson's blog:
There's a giveaway up on Amazon right now for Burning the Bacon !
There are no entry requirements, and it's open to international participants as well. Get it here ! Read more of this blog post »
There are no entry requirements, and it's open to international participants as well. Get it here ! Read more of this blog post »
Cary Neeper's blog:
Blog 137 by Don Neeper "Is there a penchant for winning in [this] interconnected world?"
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Rita Lee Chapman's blog:
My guest author this week is J.J. Overton, a freeman from the City of Coventry. Author of two books in the Grid Saga as well as Write Your First Novel,
John has a unique marketing tip to pass on as well as sharing an excerpt from his first book, Leofwin’s Hundred.
If you want to know more about J... Read more of this blog post »
John has a unique marketing tip to pass on as well as sharing an excerpt from his first book, Leofwin’s Hundred.
If you want to know more about J... Read more of this blog post »
B. Cranford's blog:
I am thrilled to announce the launch of United By Romance, a brand-new Goodreads group! Along with three of my favorite authors — Melanie Moreland, E.S. Carter and Mae Wood — I'm hoping to create a fun new place to interact with readers; somewhere we can all find new books to read, learn about sa...
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David Ravenwood's blog:
One day after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, a firefighter found something fascinating among the ruins of the towers. Part of the Bible that was open to a certain page was fused to a heart-shaped piece of metal. Under the title Retaliation, were the verses of Matthew 5: 38-39. “You...
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Barbara Vortman's blog:
Book Number 33
The Arsonist
by
Katherine Stone
I zipped through this sequel to The Reappearance of Tom Ferris. Like the first novel, this one is fun, fast, and intriguing.
Cerviel is in Germany, having found his older brother, Theo. He calls on Sam for help. When he arrives, Sam finds that Cerviel and... Read more of this blog post »
The Arsonist
by
Katherine Stone
I zipped through this sequel to The Reappearance of Tom Ferris. Like the first novel, this one is fun, fast, and intriguing.
Cerviel is in Germany, having found his older brother, Theo. He calls on Sam for help. When he arrives, Sam finds that Cerviel and... Read more of this blog post »
Beth Gualda's blog:
Look at me. Blogging again and it's not even October. Well, there have been some changes to my website and CreateSpace as a whole, so I thought I better get on the horn and tell everyone.
First, Amazon decided to fuse CreateSpace and Kindle Direct Publishing. I had to transfer all of my titles fr... Read more of this blog post »
First, Amazon decided to fuse CreateSpace and Kindle Direct Publishing. I had to transfer all of my titles fr... Read more of this blog post »
Raffael Coronelli's blog:
Read more of this blog post »I love seeing more creators put out original kaiju stories, so I was happy to sketch up some Daikaiju Yuki fan art for @raffleupagus ! The first book was so much fun and I’m looking forward to reading the others. Definitely recommend it, so check it out, folks: [Amazon Link]
Melissa Foster's blog:
Spend your weekend in Sugar Lake with the Dalton family!
💕LOVE LIKE OURS - NOW LIVE!
Does a hot male dancer caring for his ailing father have the right moves to win the heart of a buttoned-up teacher?
➜KINDLE: http://smarturl.it/LLO_KINDLE
➜PAPERBACK: http://smarturl.it/LLO_Pb
➜AUDIO: https://amzn.to/... Read more of this blog post »
💕LOVE LIKE OURS - NOW LIVE!
Does a hot male dancer caring for his ailing father have the right moves to win the heart of a buttoned-up teacher?
➜KINDLE: http://smarturl.it/LLO_KINDLE
➜PAPERBACK: http://smarturl.it/LLO_Pb
➜AUDIO: https://amzn.to/... Read more of this blog post »
Shahad Al Rawi's blog:
The Baghdad Clock is the first novel by the Iraqi writer Shahad Al Rawi and was shortlisted for this year’s International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
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Vivid, at times surreal, The Baghdad Clock is the first novel by the Iraqi writer Shahad Al Rawi. Shortlisted for this year’s Internation... Read more of this blog post »
REBECCA WOLFE
Vivid, at times surreal, The Baghdad Clock is the first novel by the Iraqi writer Shahad Al Rawi. Shortlisted for this year’s Internation... Read more of this blog post »
Allison Symes's blog:
What are your favourite moods in stories? Does it depend on the mood you're currently in?
I find the latter isn't necessarily the case. I often turn to humour for escapism when life is proving to be somewhat on the grim side. I doubt I'm the only one.
I like the character moods in any story to be t... Read more of this blog post »
I find the latter isn't necessarily the case. I often turn to humour for escapism when life is proving to be somewhat on the grim side. I doubt I'm the only one.
I like the character moods in any story to be t... Read more of this blog post »
Marquitta Martin's blog:
In the Third Trimester (True Story)
It took me a long time to debate on if I should write this or not, but I know someone else out there has experienced the same thing and just want to know they are not alone. So here goes……
Imagine being 37 weeks pregnant and going to the doctor for a routine chec... Read more of this blog post »
It took me a long time to debate on if I should write this or not, but I know someone else out there has experienced the same thing and just want to know they are not alone. So here goes……
Imagine being 37 weeks pregnant and going to the doctor for a routine chec... Read more of this blog post »
Susan Brougher's blog:
The Velveteen Rabbit Coloring Book: A Classic Editions Coloring Book
In our time with so much information to sort through … how shall we find the truth? And what really matters after all? Today I am reflecting on times passed and what lies ahead as I begin life in my 70's.
I aspire to grow wise en... Read more of this blog post »
In our time with so much information to sort through … how shall we find the truth? And what really matters after all? Today I am reflecting on times passed and what lies ahead as I begin life in my 70's.
I aspire to grow wise en... Read more of this blog post »
Michael Robert Dyet's blog:
Hmmm, will metaphor be mankind’s last stand when machines rule the world?
We all learned about The Industrial Revolution in school. It was the dawning of the age of mechanical production beginning around 1790 with the advent of the steam engine. Lives that were formerly centered on farming were tr... Read more of this blog post »
We all learned about The Industrial Revolution in school. It was the dawning of the age of mechanical production beginning around 1790 with the advent of the steam engine. Lives that were formerly centered on farming were tr... Read more of this blog post »
Gabrielle Dubois's blog:
Two years ago, my husband, my son, my daughter and I were on vacation. It must be said that none of us four have the same tastes, so it’s not easy to spend the holidays together! But yet, we still like to be together.
So we were visiting a foreign city when, one afternoon, we asked ourselves: will... Read more of this blog post »
So we were visiting a foreign city when, one afternoon, we asked ourselves: will... Read more of this blog post »
Troy D. Wymer's blog:
Welcome to the WymerNovels blog. Today I will be discussing my fourth book, Treasures From Afar.
Treasures From Afar is a novel length book with 42,646 words.
Treasures From Afar is an inspiring science fiction novel that captures the imagination. It is a story of friendship, government intrigue, o... Read more of this blog post »
Treasures From Afar is a novel length book with 42,646 words.
Treasures From Afar is an inspiring science fiction novel that captures the imagination. It is a story of friendship, government intrigue, o... Read more of this blog post »
Cliff McNish's blog:
‘Mommie Dearest…’
Mother-love is a complex thing. Our relationship with our mother is the most fundamental and determining relationship most of us will ever have, whether we like it or not. It can be a force for good or… not. Its repercussions may be felt throughout life and sometimes, persist eve... Read more of this blog post »
Alan Brenham's blog:
I had never cheated on my wife, but how was I going to prove it?
She rolled over and peppered me with more ques-tions about Sharon Turner. Specifically, about an affair. At first, I thought she was joking. I mean, me having an affair? The day that’d happen would be the same day the devil’d shiver... Read more of this blog post »
She rolled over and peppered me with more ques-tions about Sharon Turner. Specifically, about an affair. At first, I thought she was joking. I mean, me having an affair? The day that’d happen would be the same day the devil’d shiver... Read more of this blog post »
Charlene Johnson's blog:
Dawned, the prequel novella in the Circle of the Red Scorpion series will be available on Amazon September 27.
It is the love story that started it all.
Deep in the forest, Broderick Devereaux found her so unexpectedly and was instantly mesmerized.
He was the dark, handsome stranger Elise Munro drea... Read more of this blog post »
It is the love story that started it all.
Deep in the forest, Broderick Devereaux found her so unexpectedly and was instantly mesmerized.
He was the dark, handsome stranger Elise Munro drea... Read more of this blog post »
Ren Alexander's blog:
For those of you who don't subscribe to my newsletter or have read it yet, I have good/bad news regarding UNSCREWED.
Since release day, I've had trouble with Amazon not liking the cover, stating it's "violent" and against their terms of service. I told them it's a guy with his shirt over his head.... Read more of this blog post »
Since release day, I've had trouble with Amazon not liking the cover, stating it's "violent" and against their terms of service. I told them it's a guy with his shirt over his head.... Read more of this blog post »
Jordan Larsen's blog:
It’s a provocative and profoundly-moving journey through foreboding darkness and finding one’s way back into the light through the healing power of forgiveness in the independent film “Unbroken: Path to Redemption.” In the sequel to the 2014 War/Drama “Unbroken,” World War II’s intrepid Olympic...
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Geof Johnson's blog:
I just finished the rough draft of my newest novel, Random Call. It's a story about a young man whose first attempt at playing a new social media game takes a wildly unexpected turn when it makes an impossible connection, one that will change everything. This book, like the one before it, started...
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Nicole Sager's blog:
Hey readers! Today only you can grab the Kindle version of The Heart of Arcrea and/or Hebbros for only 99¢ each!!
http://amazon.com/author/nicolesager
Happy first day of Autumn!
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http://amazon.com/author/nicolesager
Happy first day of Autumn!
And Happy Reading!! Read more of this blog post »
M.J. P. Ryan's blog:
Welcome, people, to my first goodreads blog post. First ever blog in fact. I'm hoping by the end I might have found someone to tell me what a blog is supposed to be :) .
I am Martin, I publish poetry under M J P Ryan, and other names with some less mainstream subjects, but this is not the blog for... Read more of this blog post »
I am Martin, I publish poetry under M J P Ryan, and other names with some less mainstream subjects, but this is not the blog for... Read more of this blog post »
A. Lynn Blumer's blog:
Damn, it feels good to have the final issue of the Ez.P.Zine series done... especially since this means I can start the Review now! Working on this project has been an excellent learning experience for me and a great path to expanding my network! The new writers I've met have provided a wonderfu... Read more of this blog post »
Rebecca Heipel's blog:
When Lian opened her eyes she found that she was no longer home but somewhere outdoors where the air was cold and dark. She was enveloped in a dark mist that felt sticky and heavy to the touch. It reached as far as she could see and feel. The mist felt like thick cotton candy that clung greedily...
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Ann Jeffries's blog:
Southern Exposures, the first book in my Family Reunion-Wisdom of the Ancestors series is now available on Audible, iTunes, and Amazon. Get a same listen on these sites. When you don't have time to sit and read a book, this is the way to go. The novel was produced by Ginger Walton.
Ken Robb's blog:
Jolly's story was inspired by the courage and determination of people with physical challenges. The author is committed to helping and is donating 25% of all royalties through Nov. 4th, 2018, to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. The CAF is dedicated to helping people with physical challenges li...
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Pamela Hilliard Owens's blog:
Goodreads is a web-based networking site for readers and book recommendations. Founded in January 2007, the primary mission of the Goodreads site is to help people find and share the books they love. Goodreads is now owned by Amazon and is linked seamlessly to the books people buy and want to rea...
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Lee A. Sweetapple's blog:
I am excited to announce that WASP Sting is now available as an audiobook!
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07HGL7DTZ...
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07HGL7DTZ...
Juho Pohjalainen's blog:
One of the biggest challenges I consistently face in writing is solid and consistent characterization, especially when it comes to their intelligence. It's hard to portray the less smart characters, because not only do I have trouble deciding what they might figure out and what they might not, bu...
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Hawaa Ayoub's blog:
Dear All,
The author with a debut novel is faced with many challenges. It takes a lot of time and effort to take the initial idea and make it into a full and rounded story at the other end of the writing process to present it to readers as a book.
Yes, writing is hard work, but it’s also enjoyable... Read more of this blog post »
The author with a debut novel is faced with many challenges. It takes a lot of time and effort to take the initial idea and make it into a full and rounded story at the other end of the writing process to present it to readers as a book.
Yes, writing is hard work, but it’s also enjoyable... Read more of this blog post »
Adele Leigh's blog:
Around Thanksgiving 2017, I started writing an action-packed Roman Empire love story called “The Lupararium”, about a rebellious teenage sex slave who vigilantly seeks a way to escape. Yesterday, after months of revising with my brilliant editor Jordana Berliner, we published the eBook on Amazon....
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Imran Omer's blog:
A few days ago I was talking to a friend, who has been a teacher for more than thirty years, in both public and charter school systems. Because she was only licensed to teach art, and because art (unfortunately) is a very low priority in most school systems, she was displaced due to the lack of f...
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Ask the Author: Featured Authors
Interview with Kate Atkinson
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Ask the Author: Featured Authors
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
