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New Progress Bars Available for WordPress!

Originally posted on E.E. Rawls Writes:
And yes, this includes WordPress.com users! In fact, the whole point is that they can be used on WordPress.com sites (like mine) and look unique, instead of the plain ones you find out there now. But first, here’s the story of how they came about: When I started…

Where’d She Go?

It’s a sad state when you make plans and are excited about all you plan to do, but then the all part of that planning begins to overwhelm you. You know? I somehow doubt I’m the only one who’s “been there, done that.” So, where did I disappear to? I know I’ve been away from… Continue reading Where’d She Go?

Musiville: A Reader’s Tale and a Giveaway

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
I recently received a wonderful surprise from a reader friend, who is the work-at-home father of an 8-year-old. He wrote to me to share how much he and his son had enjoyed Musiville, asking me that I share his story on my blog as a guest post. I hope…

Update On Battle Status

Originally posted on BlogBattle:
As you’ve noticed, the battle has sat dormant for many months. It is still here because I cannot let it go. I love the battle. BUT we are getting ourselves dusted off and set aright once again. What is my point, you ask? The point is BlogBattle is coming back! Yes.…

Announcing the Winners of the ASF Short Story Contest!

*Before you do anything else, push play on this video. You will want Victory music playing while you enjoy the inaugural ASF Short Story Contest results!* Back in November, I got this hairbrained idea to put together a short story contest based off a book cover I’d randomly been designing just for kicks. I put some… Continue reading Announcing the Winners of the ASF Short Story Contest!

Author Spotlight; Rachael Ritchey

Originally posted on Fiction is Food:
Author of YA fiction The Chronicles of the Twelve Realms, Rachael Ritchey’s first book The Beauty Thief is a wonderful introduction to her series. As with many authors that blog, I encountered Rachael first a few years back while she was running the Blog Battle. A flash fiction competition…

12 Things you (probably) didn’t know about…

Author M. J. Mallon Before I let you get off to the interview and fun facts, I’ve got to announce that The Curse of Time by M. J. Mallon is now available in ebook and paperback! Woot woot! MJ Mallon is an author and blogger whose interests include writing, photography, poetry, and alternative therapies. She … More 12 Things you (probably) didn’t know about…

Adventure Scifi & Fantasy Short Story Top 10 Finalists

I’m thrilled to announce the top ten finalists of the Adventure Scifi & Fantasy (ASF) Short Story Contest! Click here for a refresher on info and rules  All the stories submitted were a pleasure to read, and I’m looking forward to working with up to fifteen talented writers to put together the ASF Anthology. Thank … More Adventure Scifi & Fantasy Short Story Top 10 Finalists

Reminder: Adventure Scifi & Fantasy Short Story Contest

* 3/17/18 Entries for the ASF Contest are now closed! Public Service Announcement! It’s not too late to enter the Adventure Scifi & Fantasy Contest! Click here for the Official Rules and other Info The contest is free! There are cool prizes! There is a VERY good chance your story could be in the anthology. … More Reminder: Adventure Scifi & Fantasy Short Story Contest

Reminder: Adventure Fantasy & Scifi Short Story Contest

Public Service Announcement! It’s not too late to enter the Adventure Fantasy & Scifi Contest! Click here for the Official Rules and other Info The contest is free! There are cool prizes! There is a VERY good chance your story could be in the anthology. Give it a shot! You won’t know unless you try. … More Reminder: Adventure Fantasy & Scifi Short Story Contest