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Thanks for the Reviews!

Back in March, I offered all my books for free through Smashwords and asked for reviews on Amazon. I said that everyone who reviewed within a certain window of time would be entered to win a $15 Amazon US gift card. Well, here are the reviews! I’m sorry for the delay in announcing the random … More Thanks for the Reviews!

#BlogBattle 20: May 23rd “Restraint” Entries & a Farewell

Originally posted on BlogBattle:
Hey Friends! Participation has dwindled down to almost nil, so I’m considering shutting Blog Battle down entirely. I’ll take a week or two to decide, since I don’t like to rush into anything until I’ve thought about it a minute. I just want to say how much I have loved writing…

#BlogBattle 19: May 16th “Disobedience” Entries & Voting

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Lies. I have a Q. What’s your A?

Sometimes it’s hard to see the lies we believe about ourselves. But maybe over time this lie has been uncovered, and you’ve been freed from its burden. Or maybe you still struggle with this lie every day. What is your lie? Or if you can’t answer for yourself, maybe you know the lie your best … More Lies. I have a Q. What’s your A?

The Burn of Disobedience #FlashFiction #BlogBattle

#BlogBattle 19 “Disobedience” Genre: Historical Fiction – Ancient Rome The Burn of Disobedience The rope dug in to her wrists, the soft flesh burned by friction. “My disappointment runs deep.” Philomena glared at the ground, her last act of defiance. “Mina, my dear,” her mistress said, a chastising lilt to her voice, “you only needed … More The Burn of Disobedience #FlashFiction #BlogBattle

Let’s Talk: Grit as a Writer

Grit. This word keeps popping up all around me lately. The idea has been around a looooong time, but for some reason grit has become the little bell dinging in my ear like a wake up alarm. What is grit? Well, Merriam-Webster says: : firmness of mind or spirit :  unyielding courage in the face … More Let’s Talk: Grit as a Writer

Splash #BlogBattle #flashfiction

#BlogBattle “Splash” I did not get to finish! In fact, I barely started writing this, and am now posting it very late. It is completely INCOMPLETE. lol I did not win this round

#BlogBattle 18: May 9th “Splash” Entries & Voting

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Hello! Welcome to Blog Battle, a weekly writing prompt competition! If you haven’t already, check out the rules (more like instructions on how to participate & have fun). Winning story for the week will earn this badge!

Log Lines, What a Chore!

So, I’ve written a screenplay for The Beauty Thief, y’all! And in honor of this new format for my beloved tale of love, chivalry, adventure and devotion, I have decided to once again tackle the log line for the story! I have three here that I’d love your input on. OR if you’re as daring … More Log Lines, What a Chore!

Helm of Darkness #BlogBattle “Headphones” #fiction

I’ve got to be honest. I’ve come to think of #BlogBattles every week as more of story starters than short fiction. It might be a bad habit, I don’t know. But I’m a novel writer, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Here is a story start that has got me pretty excited. It might … More Helm of Darkness #BlogBattle “Headphones” #fiction