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A Style All His Own: Jacob Miller Music

Every once in a while I will open up my DMs on Twitter and find myself engaging with someone new. I think we’ve all been annoyed by those DMs that arrive sterile and sales-pitchy, but when I got Jacob’s thanks-for-following message it stuck a chord with me. Actually, I think his message caught me in the … More A Style All His Own: Jacob Miller Music

#BlogBattle 7: February 21st “Shine” Entries & Voting

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The Wulver of Shetland Inn #BlogBattle #shortfiction #folklore

#BlogBattle: “SHINE” Folklore The Wulver of Shetland Inn “Twas him I tell ye!” Conall slammed his mug of ale down on the rough-hewn wood counter top, shiny and smoothed only by age and steady use. He glowered at the raucous  laughter of the other men at the tavern and did his best to keep his … More The Wulver of Shetland Inn #BlogBattle #shortfiction #folklore

How Not to Get Overwhelmed: E-Book Formatting

At the start of this series I explained that indie publishing can feel overwhelming, and the fear of the unknown can be debilitating. What we hope to accomplish with this series is to eliminate that fear by doing the one thing that will make publishing on your own palatable: Break the process down into manageable … More How Not to Get Overwhelmed: E-Book Formatting

3 Crucial Things YOU SKIP That RUIN Your Story

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your humble host After completing the first draft of your story, the next big step is: NOTHING. Letting the manuscript rest is HUGE, at least to me. And it’s hard to do! Leave it alone? We writer types are constant tinkerers. But After doing so many critiques, I…

Fear of Forgiveness #BlogBattle “Cowboy” Realistic Fiction

#BlogBattle 6: “Cowboy” Realistic Fiction Fear of Forgiveness I flicked the brim of my hat and watched a cloud of fine dust float on the hot, stagnant air. Selena coughed next to me, her glare boring into the side of my head. I shrugged and stepped forward, jamming my Stetson back down on my head … More Fear of Forgiveness #BlogBattle “Cowboy” Realistic Fiction

Guest Paul Andruss: Oh You Pretty Things…

Don’t give up. Press on. And you might surprise yourself. Oh! You Pretty Things A Guest Post by Paul Andruss   David and Angie with new son Duncan (1971) Despite the chart success of Space Oddity during the Apollo moon-landing, David Bowie feared he was doomed to remain a one hit wonder. His second song … More Guest Paul Andruss: Oh You Pretty Things…

#BlogBattle 5: February 7th “Adore” Entries & Voting

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#BlogBattle 4: Jan 31st “Iridescent” 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!

Gift of the Gryphon

#BlogBattle 4: Iridescent (Fairy Tale) Fairy tale – story about fairies or other magical creatures Gift of the Gryphon His eyes itched under the bandage. At least what was left of them did. The intensity of the pain had diminished over the last few weeks, but it did not remove the horror of losing his sight. … More Gift of the Gryphon