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What Previously Published Means for Flash Fiction

by Christina Dalcher [Alternately titled:Previously published (or, don’t be as stupid as I was) ] Today’s blog post is brought to you by the Letter S for Stupid and the Number 1 forAll it takes is one website to lock you out. Confused? I’llexplain. You already know I write flash fiction. Some of it’s … Continue reading What Previously Published Means for Flash Fiction

Book Quote Corner

“There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.” — The Two Towers, written byJ.R.R. Tolkien Puertorriquenos Who Served With Guts, Glory, and Honor: Fighting to Defend a Nation Not Completely Their Own Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States. Many men and women from … Continue reading Book Quote Corner

What Should Writers Do With Their Bad Reviews?

by Lev Raphael A friend publishing her first book just got a negative review on Amazon, but it’s the only really bad one among about two dozen positive reviews. And lots of those were raves. I told her it was a mistake to read bad reviews. Ever. Years ago, way before Amazon, when I … Continue reading What Should Writers Do With Their Bad Reviews?

Some Like it Ruthless – Book Review

Originally posted on All Romance Reads:
? Summary A woman as cold as Texas is hot; a man who has never belonged. Two hard people who will never bend, never yield… but they just might be able to make a deal. Margaret Caldwell knows what it means to beg. She’s been there, done that–won’t wear…

Book Quote Corner

“I mean, we’re all trying to find out who the hell we are, aren’t we?” — The Bourne Identity, written by Robert Ludlum Terra’s Call When Jewel Adams discovers that the fate of the world depends on her, she already has enough on her plate. Strange abilities forced her into … Continue reading Book Quote Corner

5 Things You Learn from Writing “Bad” Books

by Kelsie Engen Every author has a “bad” book to their name. Come on, admit it. It’s that book you wrote back in your early writing days, the one where you thought it was magical. Then, for one reason or another, you set it aside, and when you dusted it off a year later, … Continue reading 5 Things You Learn from Writing “Bad” Books

What Feedback Should You Apply To Your Story?

by Allison Maruska Acritique partner (CP) recently told me one of the trickiest parts of the group is remembering not all feedback need be applied. It reminded me of my early days in the group – as a new writer, jumping into a gatheringof other writers (who you assume all must have more experience … Continue reading What Feedback Should You Apply To Your Story?

The Midnight Sea – Book Review

Originally posted on The Book Review Directory:
? Title: The Midnight Sea (Fourth Element#1) Author: Kat Ross Publication Date: May 10th, 2016 Category/Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Rating: 4/5 stars ? They are the light against the darkness. The steel against the necromancy of the Druj. And they use demons to hunt demons… Nazafareen lives for…

Why an Establishment Author is Doing Amazon’s Kindle Scout – Part 2

By Larry Kahaner Amazon’s Kindle Scout program makes my head spin. It’s clever in ways that you don’t see. (Read “Part 1: The Weirdest Writing Thing I’ve Ever Done.“) Amazon has disrupted the traditional publishing business which consists of the following flow: the author who writes the book, to the agent who acts as … Continue reading Why an Establishment Author is Doing Amazon’s Kindle Scout – Part 2

Book Quote Corner

“I’m not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” — Winnie-the-Pooh, written by A.A. Milne Terra’s Call When Jewel Adams discovers that the fate of the world depends on her, she already has enough on her plate. Strange abilities forced her into … Continue reading Book Quote Corner