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Modern Mind, Ancient Heart: a Guest Post by Flying Without a Net author E.M. Ben Shaul

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Modern Mind, Ancient Heart: a Guest Post by Flying Without a Net author E.M. BenShaul

Please welcome E.M. Ben Shaul to the blog today, to talk about the Orthodox Jewish representation in Flying Without a Net, which releases today! As many of you know, I happen to be Orthodox Jewish, so this book and post are of special interest to me, even though I’m kinda lousy about the prayer part. (Though I’m good about the food blessings! And I definitely got a “halachic pren...

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bi teen in a superhero world

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Review originally appeared on The Lesbrary. I’m surprised by how slowly the indie SFF world seems to be responding to fandom’s current preference for superheroes. Maybe that’s because superheroes originated in print to begin with, so anyone wanting to write them goes for graphic novels rather than prose. But @authorcblee’s Not Your Sidekick is a much-needed contribution for those of us who for whatever reason just don’t tend to read comics very often and want s...

mymojave:Early morning mist.

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Early morning mist.

"You have to dream intentionally. Most people dream a dream when they are asleep. But to be a writer,..."

“You have to dream intentionally. Most people dream a dream when they are asleep. But to be a writer, you have to dream while you are awake, intentionally.”

- Haruki Murakami

NaNoWriMo Tips: How to Fight off Distraction

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One of the hardest parts of NaNoWriMo is using your time effectively. It’s all about making the most of your time and having a good writing session. We all know that’s not always possible, but having multiple distractions can be a huge problem.

If you’re looking for ways to switch off distractions, consider these tips:

Find your designated writing space

Having a space you’re comfortable writing in can be a huge help. If you like to write before bed, pull on your PJs and g...

If you’re in San Diego come by to the Mysterious Galaxy...

If you’re in San Diego come by to the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore to celebrate #IndiesFirst and support local independent bookstores! I’ll be hanging out with @cindypon and we’ll be signing and talking about some handpicked fave books of ours too!

megarah-moon:“Seals In A Kelp Forest” by Kyle Mcburnie

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“Seals In A Kelp Forest” by Kyle Mcburnie

"Writing begins with forgiveness. Let go of the shame about how long it’s been since you last wrote,..."

“Writing begins with forgiveness. Let go of the shame about how long it’s been since you last wrote, the clenching fear that you’re not a good enough writer, the doubts over whether or not you can get it done. Sure, the nagging demons will come creeping back, but set them aside anyway, and then set them aside again when they do. Concoct a hot beverage, play a beautiful song, look inward, and then begin.”

- Daniel Jose Older, from a Nanowrimo pep talk, but good advice for most any writing. (vi...

Capricious: The Gender Diverse Pronouns Issue

Capricious: The Gender Diverse Pronouns Issue:

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So we’re looking for stories that use singular they, or xe, or e, or per or any one of many possibilities - including those of the authors’ invention. We’re looking for stories that use culturally specific pronouns, or pronouns created by the author for a fictional world. We’d love to see stories that also address other ways in which languages are gendered, and stories with multiply-marginalised characters. And of course, we want st...