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Jate’s Boy (The Michael Butler Saga Book 4) by Peter P. Sellers

by Marta Cheng Source link Jate’s Boy, the fourth book in the Michael Butler Saga by Peter P. Sellers is a thrilling addition to the storied history of crime novels centered around horse racing. Beautiful Sophia Butler is a harness racing superstar. Wherever she races, the fans follow.… Take a second to help us outs

Flogometer 1041 for Jody—are you compelled to turn the page?

by Ray Rhamey Source link Submissions sought. Get fresh eyes on your opening page. Submission directions below. The Flogometer challenge: can you craft a first page that compels me to turn to the next page? Caveat: Please keep in mind that this is entirely subjective. Note: all the Flogometer posts are here. What’s a firsts

Where I’ll Be (So Far!) In 2018

by terribleminds Source link I WILL SHOW UP IN PLACES IN 2018, and I figure it’s best I don’t do this randomly, without warning, like some kind of ghost or gopher. Or gopherghost. I figure to maximize my appearances, I should actually… …well, tell you about them? It’s a radical idea, and I’m running withs

Advice For Young Writers, Cake & TANGLED PLANET: Three Questions For Kate Blair

by Debbie Ridpath Ohi Source link I first met Kate Blair at CANSCAIP’s Packaging Your Imagination conference, when she was helping during my presentation. Her debut YA, TRANSFERRAL, came out from Dancing Cat/Cormorant soon after; I posted about it here. I enjoyed Transferral so much that I couldn’t wait until Kate’s second book came out…ands

Emotional Payoff Is What It’s All About

by JW Source link For me, that emotional payoff is what it’s all about. I want you to laugh or cry when you read a story…or do both at the same time. I want your heart, in other words. If you want to learn something, go to school. STEPHEN KING Take a second to helps

Writing Resources for Naming Your Characters

by Melissa Donovan Source link Have you ever read one of those epic fantasy novels in which the magical characters can gain total control over any living being simply by discovering their real and true name? I’ve read about ten of those novels. What do you think is more perplexing, the fact that authors continues

How to Achieve Goals: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated and Actually Accomplish Your Goals

by The Magic Violinist Source link The end of the year/beginning of the next one is always exciting. It’s a time to reflect on your accomplishments and prepare for the next ones. But often times, the newness and anticipation of New Year’s resolutions lasts for just a few months before fading away, checklists long forgottens

New Indie Book Release: Empty Seats (Wanda Adams Fischer)

by Alan Kealey Source link New Indie Book Release: Empty Seats – Wanda Adams Fischer Sports Fiction (260 Pages – October 2017) Empty Seats is about the coming-of-age experience of three very different young men who come from… Take a second to help us out on Patreon. Every bit helps!

50 Things You’ll Enjoy Reading over Christmas Break

by Sonia Simone Source link Today, as the team gets ready to take a few days off for the holiday, we’ve put together a massive buffet of marketing, writing, and strategy advice for you. Monday’s post put the spotlight on our editorial team’s favorite writing, content, and marketing blogs. (As well as one that’s ans

Truth? It’s Getting More and More Orwellian with Banned Words

by Anne Wayman Source link “War is peace Freedom is Slavery Ignorance is Strength” Those are the three overarching slogans in George Orwell’s classic novel, 1984. I’m rereading it because that was the first thing I thought of when it was announced that the Trump administration had banned certain words in agencies within the Departments