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Literary Agents: What Are They?

In the past, I’ve talked a lot about how to write and rewrite a fiction novel manuscript. But unless you’re doing it just for the LOLz, you probably have aspirations of someday being published. Now, you might decide that self-publishing…

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Has Anybody Here Seen Mike?

Hi everyone. Yes, I’m still breathing. You can’t get rid of me that easily. But I can understand if you’ve been missing me. I’ve been a little scarce lately. No, I wasn’t in the back of a limo, and I…

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The Wedding of Eithne: Into the Night #Excerpt

With the day of her arranged wedding fast approaching, will the Lady Eithne agree to marry King Eowain? What sinister forces have gathered to oppose the happy day? The unrelenting torrent carried Eithne under the black stone wall. Eithne’s face…

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Hedge King in Winter Amazon Kindle Giveaway Winners!

Last week, in anticipation of the launch of The Wedding of Eithne: Fourth Tale in the Matter of Manred, I sponsored an Amazon Kindle Giveaway of the book that started it all: The King is Crippled! Can his brother, Lord…

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13 Week Rewrite: The Round-Up

You’re done with your rewrite! Now what? Congratulations!! You’ve completed the rewrite of your book! That’s no small feat and you should be proud of yourself. Take a moment and celebrate! Ok good. Now, time to get back to work.…

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The Wedding of Eithne: Escape from the Sacred Hill #Excerpt

She did not set this geas upon herself, didn’t ask for the special attention of the Gods to her love-life. Yet the time for her decision has come. Eithne picked at the cold meats, the early spring berries, and felt…

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The Romance of Eowain Amazon Kindle Giveaway!

In anticipation of the forthcoming release of The Wedding of Eithne on 25 April, we’re sponsoring another amazing giveaway! Their families have feuded for a generation. Marriage between their two clans would bring peace. The Matter of Manred Continues… The…

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The Wedding of Eithne Goodreads Giveaway!

In anticipation of the forthcoming release of The Wedding of Eithne on 25 April, we’re giving away 4 autographed print copies! The Wedding of Eithne Goodreads Giveaway! Love is the Perfect Weapon. With the day of her arranged wedding fast…

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13 Week Rewrite: Week Thirteen – The End

At last. The home stretch. This week, you’re rewriting the ending to your story. The story doesn’t conclude at the climactic battle-scene. It’s not over until your heroine returns home. This final section is sometimes called the falling action or…

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The Wedding of Eithne: Beneath the Sacred Hill #Excerpt

With the day of her arranged wedding fast approaching, will the Lady Eithne agree to marry King Eowain? And what interest do the mysterious drymyn-priests and their dark, forgetful Gods have in such a mundane matter as love? Eithne cursed…

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