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And the winner is ...

Thanks to everyone who voted in the TWP Readers' Choice Red Carpet Awards! Though the press will be closing soon, my two titles, including "Forced Perspective," which was scheduled for release in the spring, cleaned up. Congrats to all the winners, and a special congrats and thanks to Magail Frechette, the designer of the cover for "Breathless."

Good karma

Some sad news

It is with a sad heart that I share news just released by owner of Three Worlds Press : they are closing their doors by the end of February. As a new author, I'm still learning the full implications of this, but one I'm well aware of is that my story, " Breathless ," will be pulled from the virtual shelves when they close. This means that this story will only be available for a little while longer. Right now, it's free on Kobo and All Romance eBooks , so if you ever thought you'd like to read th...

It's a Writer Thing: Why Breaking into Publishing is Like Pac Man

Happy New Year! It’s been a busy fall and holiday season, between work on different projects and the release of “Fright before Christmas.” I can’t believe my last post in this series was back in September.

I'm excited to share that "Judging More than Just the Cover," will be hosting my "It's a Writer Thing" posts, including today's. Amber Gregg's blog is a rich and informative resource for writers, plus a lot of fun!

Those of you who read my last guest post on “Judging More than Just the...

"Beware the Little White Rabbit" is on the preliminary ballot for the Bram Stoker Awards!

What an incredible honor. Though the official ballot for the 2015Bram Stoker Awardswon't be announced until February 23rd, it's an honor just to be considered. So, congratulations toLeap Booksand the incredible group of authors with stories in this eclectic collection of stories.

You can find more information about the awards, the nomination process, and the schedule HERE .

Happy New Year!

The Navy Seal Rule for Mental Toughness ...

How far can you take this?

13 Days of Fright: Day 13

I can't believe it's Fright Day number 13! I hope you've enjoyed all the teasers and had a chance to get a few entries (or a whole slew of them) for my giveaway. There are still a couple days left so if you want to get a few more entries, post away! Thank you to all the authors, to Leap Books, and to all of you who've dropped in to support this book and these great authors.

And, now on to today's author and story teaser! Ty Drago is the author of several published novels, including the critical...

13 Days of Fright: Day 12

It's the most wonderful time of year...or is it?Christmas Eve is a night of mystery and magic, but not always in ways we expect. Things lurk in the shadows and they're not the least bit jolly or merry. Let's just say some presents are better left unopened.‘Tis the season to be screaming along with our thirteen tales of holiday horrors. Ghosts. Monsters. Demons. And more!
This Christmas, be careful what you wish for... Medeia Sharif was born in New York City and now lives in Miami. She received...