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The Elite Guardsmen Series: Ahmad

I’ve taken the basic character interview put together by K.M. Weiland, pared it down a bit, and decided to use it for a fun series here on my blog called The Elite Guardsmen where I will give a spotlight to each of the twelve guardsmen of High Prince Theiandar. It’s just a fun way to … More The Elite Guardsmen Series:Ahmad

#BlogBattle 3: Jan 24th “Air” Entries & Voting

Originally posted on BlogBattle:
Hello! Welcome to Blog Battle, a weekly writing prompt competition! If you haven’t already, check out therules(more like instructions on how to participate & have fun). Winning story for the week will earn this badge! ***Last Week’s Winner:Thorns (A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tale) by Sarah Brentyn*** I think we’ve…

The Warehouse #BlogBattle 3 Air. Suspense/Thriller short fiction

#BlogBattle 3 WORD: AIR GENRE:Suspense/thriller– fiction about harm about to befall a person or group and the attempts made to evade the harm The Warehouse I couldn’t breathe over the thrashing of my heart beating an erratic rhythm up in my throat. Calm down, I mumbled in thought as I attempted to take in slow … More The Warehouse #BlogBattle 3 Air. Suspense/Thriller shortfiction

A New MUST Follow Author

I want to introduce you all to my friend Candice Coates. She’s been a blogger at icameforthesoup.combut maybe you didn’t know she’s also an author. So far, her writing has been mostly posted to her blog, but she’s written a couple books already that are in final stages of publishing work. In fact, she’s so … More A New MUST FollowAuthor

#BlogBattle 2: Jan 17th “Thorn” Entries & Voting

Originally posted on BlogBattle:
Hello! Welcome to Blog Battle, a weekly writing prompt competition! If you haven’t already, check out therules(more like instructions on how to participate & have fun). Winning story for the week will earn this badge! ***Last Week’s Winner: Charlie the Grasshopper by Julianne Q. Johnson*** with honorable mention toThe Gold…

Proposal #BlogBattle 2 #fanfiction #JaneAusten

#BlogBattle 2: Thorn (Fan Fiction) Proposal A Pride & Prejudice Fan Fiction Tale Elizabeth and Jane stood by the rose bush, trimming off dead heads and gathering stems for a fresh bouquet. Their mother was in an uproar over some slight given by Lady Lucas, but they’d been able to quash the tantrum with … More Proposal #BlogBattle 2 #fanfiction#JaneAusten

Another Fun #Romantic #Instafreebie Giveaway Opportunity!

My friend and fellow author Morgan Wylie hooked us up, y’all! Check out this new Instafreebie giveaway hosted by S.M. Boyce. Romance Freebies Collection (January 15 – 21, 2017 ONLY) Here’s the basic info: Love free books? Awesome. So do we. Grab as many of the books below as you’d like, allforfree. You’ll be taken … More Another Fun #Romantic #Instafreebie GiveawayOpportunity!

Blog Battle 1 ’17 “Resolved” Entries & Voting

Originally posted on BlogBattle:
Hello! Welcome to Blog Battle, a weekly writing prompt competition! If you haven’t already, check out therules(more like instructions on how to participate & have fun). Winning story for the week will earn this badge! Post your story to your blog any time on Tuesday until Midnight PST (there is a…

“So Long & Thanks for the Sweets!” A Friendly Prompt Challenge

Okay, so I made a comment on my friend Simon’s blog that somehow lead to a writing prompt challenge. And in a friendly, BlogBattle-type competition, we agreed to run with it. The eventual title phrase came out: “So Long & Thanks for the Sweets!” So here’s my short short story challenge. I can’t wait to … More “So Long & Thanks for the Sweets!” A Friendly PromptChallenge

27 YA Fantasy Titles for FREE!

Merry Christmas &Happy Holidays! #Instafreebie If you already receive my email newsletter you’ve got this info. If not, I have big news for you today! I’ve had the opportunity to join in an Instafreebie Giveaway with other YA authors, hosted by Kallie Ross, which means I get to offer you this special deal. When you … More 27 YA Fantasy Titles forFREE!