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August 19, 2017

Hope in Starlight

College started this week along side work in the gallery once again, so until things settle down my postings will be rather short. For today here is a poem I wrote in early spring titled Hope in Starlight.

In a world cast in shadows,
The soul yearns for light.
Light comes not from grand deeds,
But from the little things,
The everyday kindness one shows.

Sometimes, when there is no light,
We must be the light.
Shine a little brighter in your deeds,
Be the light for those around you.

Like the beacon in the light house,
You call others to the flame.
Each one sparks like a lightning bug
And adds another glimmer of starlight to the sky.

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Published on August 19, 2017 06:00

August 12, 2017

Condemned by Zora Marie

Condemned by Zora Marie, this is a piece I wrote for a class this spring. I don’t often write poetry as I often reveal perhaps a bit too much of myself. In light of the coming of a new semester and so many changes in my life, I have decided to share this piece with all of you.

One so young, yet so old of spirit.

Come now through the doors to the past.
See the age-old balance of pain to joy,
Notice how time has shifted and twisted it.
See society as it is, how blind it is.
Notice how the young wilt before they have yet to bloom.

Those who were once to protect
Now trample the very bed of roses they seeded.
Where water was once joyfully sprinkled,
Pain and neglect are spewed.
The young grow against all odds,
Struggling to bloom in a world with no protection.

Those who are meant to protect
Now cast a shadow, blocking the warmth of the sun.
The roses grow half wilted in that cold and barren place.
Shadows flicker as someone passes,
They notice the half-wilted flower,
But all they see is the growth it has fought for.

Praise shines upon the spewer of pain.
Praise for how well their roses had done.
This new strange shadow speaks of their own.
How they nurtured their soft red peddles,
Peddles fragile to the eye.
Yet their roses did not grow as tall.

If only they knew why the rose grew so tall.
The rose reached for the stars each night,
Each night their fragile leaves would hope to touch light,
Each morning that hope was dashed.
They stretched thinner and thinner,
The light grew so close, yet further away.

Still, the blind shadows brought hope,
And yet dashed them all at once.
The strange and unseeing shadows pass
And the ever present shadow stands,
Stands yearning for more praise from the blind.

New seeds are planted to feed the shadow’s yearning.
The new sprout and twist around the old.
The old do not complain, they know the struggle.
The old do what they can to protect the young,
Shielding them from hate and pain,
Knowing some will seep to the young’s roots.

The new thrives under the old’s care,
At least for a time, until the spewing of pain returns.
Still, the old hold hope, hope they have done enough,
Enough to protect the new little rose.
All the while they wilt, shielding the young
From all the poisonous pain they can take.

Time passes and the little rose grows,
The old pulls more poison upon itself
In hopes of the little rose thriving.
The old holds the poison deep within,
Shielding the young from the knowledge,
The knowledge of what the old does for them.

Suddenly, the great shadow before them moves on,
There is no more praise to be had from passing shadows.
The scorching light of the sun crashes down on the roses.
The roses bask in the sun, enjoying the strange warmth.
Then it all crashes down, the sun brings pain,
Pain for what they had missed all those years.

The sun bleaches their weak and frail leaves,
Leaving them burnt and dying.
The young clings to life and just might adapt.
The old’s leaves crumble and fall,
Yet they hold on, as to die would be to fail
And to fail would be to let the shadow win.
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Published on August 12, 2017 06:00

August 5, 2017

Emma from Lineage: A Beginning by C H Clepitt

Today we have Emma from Lineage: A Beginning by C H Clepitt. Emma, how old are you?

Do you have any family? If so, what’s your family like?

I’ve recently discovered I do ‘ave a family. Only just met me nan, she’s a bit terrifying, actually. For years it was just me an’ Kev, so it’s taking some getting used to, as it goes.

How’s your relationship with your parents? Do you love them? Hate them? How have they influenced you?

Never knew me mum. Grew up in the system. S’where I met Kev. We got out of there soon as we could. Never really was one for routine.

What about your siblings? Do you get along?

Guess you might call Charlotte me sister, or maybe me aunt? Not really sure ‘ow it works to be honest. She’s nice enough. Bit posh, like, but reckon she means well.

How would you describe your childhood?

I wouldn’t. I don’t like to talk about that.

What’s your greatest fear?

Don’t reckon I’m afraid of nothin’ anymore. I already lost everything, so what’s there to be scared of? I guess not being in control. I ‘ad a lot of that recently, an’ if it weren’t for me nan, well, I don’t really wanna think about that.

What do you hate most about yourself?

God, where do you even start? I hate that I lost control over everything, and ended up in this sorry bleedin’ state. I hate that when me nan came, she found such a pathetic mess. Woulda been nice if she’d found something to be proud of, you know?

What is your greatest strength? (can be intellectual)

I’m bullet proof! No, not really, but I’ve come through a lot, an’ I’m still breathing, that’s gotta be a strength, right?

You’re right, that does count for something. Do you have a weakness?

Are you a bleedin’ shrink, or what? I don’t do that shit, never have. That was Kev’s thing.

Have you traveled? If so, what’s your favorite place? Can you describe it for us?

Haha! ‘Ave I travelled? What? You think I’m the bleedin’ queen or something? Piss off!

Is there something from the past that haunts you, keeps you awake at night?

You ‘ave to stay up at night on the street, that’s when they come to get you. I’m too busy worryin’ about where me next meal’s coming from to worry about the past though, that’s a privilege of the rich.

What is your biggest secret?

You’ll think I’m nuts… well, alright… vampires are real. See, told you, now you think I’m nuts.

What’s your favorite animal and why? (can be a mythical creature)

Jeesh, I dunno. See a lot of rats about the ware’ouse. Don’t like ’em much.

Do you have any plans for the future?

Not plans, as such, but I reckon me nan does, an’ I’m gunna go along with it, at least for a while. I got nothin’ better to do.

Seems like a good plan, well, thank you for your time Emma. Find out more about Emma’s author at www.chclepitt.com

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July 29, 2017

Interview with Elektra Tate from The Bride Chronicles, Book One by P.I. Barrington

Elektra Tate here is from The Bride Chronicles, Book One by P.I. Barrington. Elektra, how old are you?

11-19

Do you have any family? If so, what’s your family like?

“My family…got lost from me. But they’ll come back soon; when they see that I’m gone from them. They’re prob’ly looking for me right now.”

How’s your relationship with your parents? Do you love them? Hate them? How have they influenced you?

“I don’t remember too much. I was very little when I got lost. Garbage City is not a very nice place to live and they make you work if you’re a little kid. So I know it was an accident that they got lost from me. But when they come back, I’ll make sure I tell them that I love them and missed them. And that I’m glad that I waited for them.”

What about your siblings? Do you get along?

“I don’t have sisters or brothers that I know about or even remember. I’ll probably get along with them very well if I have any brothers—or sisters. That would be fun, having a family to live with and eat real food and buy things like clothes or shoes and have birthdays and parties.”

How would you describe your childhood?

Looking back, answering as an adult now, it was horrible. I had to survive any way that I could, no matter if that meant lying, cheating, or stealing just to eat and clothe myself. I had to learn to defend myself as an infant. Once I was abducted and to get away I stole the man’s gun and figured out how to shoot without killing him, just to make him get the hell away from me which he did. He wasn’t very happy about any of it especially when I used his own gun on him. I kept the gun. That was all before I saw Alekzander Brede. He sort of changed everything for me—or I changed myself for him. Both, I think. I followed him around and tried everything I could think to make him like me. I lied a lot when I was young, but Alekzander saw through every one of them. He’s the one person I could never lie to; he knows me too well. Whether that’s good or bad, I don’t know.

What’s your greatest fear?

That I’ll die and Alekzander will never know that I love him. Or, that I’ll die and he’ll never realize that he maybe loves me, even a little.

What do you hate most about yourself?

I hate that no one thinks I’m worthy of being loved—and not just Alekzander—that no one ever came looking for me, that no one cared. I’m just not lovable I guess. Well, there are two people who love me—my sons Zander Brede and Arrian Brede. I’d do anything for them, kill if I had to; mothers are capable of that. They need me and they love me too.

What is your greatest strength? (can be intellectual)

My love for my children is my great strength. I love them completely and fiercely. Alekzander thinks I’m nuts and maybe I am, but I want them to be happy and if I can do that, make them happy, I’ll be happy.

Do you have a weakness?

Alekzander Brede. He’s my addiction. Has been since I was eleven and there isn’t a damned thing I could ever do about it. At times he’s been horrible to me, but he always protected me whenever he could. I think he hates his human side and I remind him of it so he gets angry and maybe a little afraid. He hates that humans have so many emotions and that he’s got them too. So he grinds them down and gives full-rein to his alien half, the half that doesn’t have emotions. That half gets things done—without any regrets.

Have you traveled? If so, what’s your favorite place? Can you describe it for us?

I’ve really only been to two planets—Earth and Amphidia. I only know Egypt on Earth, that’s where I grew up an orphan and I could never travel even in Egypt. I never had any money, certainly not enough to travel anywhere. Amphidia is Alekzander’s home planet and he took me there once on some job. I think I was sixteen or so. I loved that planet! It was green with giant powerful rivers that were so clean you could see the bottom and the fish and some creature Alekzander hated that he called water devils. Everything was big there; big trees and big plants and flowers and as I said, big rivers—all of it pristine. And it was cold there at times and other times it was cool but not uncomfortable. I thought it was a wonderful place, even when Alekzander told me it was violent and there were laws but no one obeyed them. It was the exact opposite of Egypt. New Cairo was hot and dry, though the sea lapped against the feet of the pyramids in Giza, especially after the first half of the century. It was pretty much the only place left in that area that was both habitable and had a society of sorts. There was also Thebes Two—that was much more sophisticated. But as I said I never had money to leave New Cairo let alone take an interstellar vacation!

Is there something from the past that haunts you, keeps you awake at night?

Something happened to me when I was fourteen. I was out walking by the sandstone formations one night and some guys followed me. I couldn’t get to my gun in time and they beat me up, among other things. They dragged me pretty far and then dumped me like a bag of garbage. Alekzander wasn’t too far away and found me covered in blood and vomit and literally forced me to go into a hospital. I was more afraid of the hospital. Someone told me that they never wanted to go into a hospital because people didn’t come out alive. The nurse laughed at me when I told her that. I asked Alekzander if he would get my gun back and he did. We never spoke about it again.

What is your biggest secret?

My biggest secret is that I love Alekzander desperately. I’ve never told him though I came close a few times. I always hoped that he’d one day realize it on his own and maybe love me back. I’ve always been too afraid to say it out loud in case he laughs at me. That’s paralyzing.

What’s your favorite animal and why? (can be a mythical creature)

I love camels. I don’t know why because they’re surly & bad tempered but they just somehow represent what is truly Egypt—eternal. Of course, these days the animals are mechcamels, mechanical camels not real live ones. I don’t even know if there are any live camels anymore. That’s very upsetting and sad.

When and why did you realize that you love Alekzander Brede?

Pretty much the first second I saw him! I was eleven years old I think, (I never knew my age or birthday) I just happened to look up as he walked by. I tossed my cigarette over my shoulder and slid down the two-story mountain of garbage to run alongside him. Why did I love him? I don’t know. He was just big and strong and tough and could kick the ass of anybody in Garbage City or New Cairo! I thought he was very handsome too. I knew that he could protect me from anyone—if he liked me—and I tried every trick I knew to make people like me; I learned them to survive. Chances are—at least I thought so—that if people like you they won’t kill you. Alekzander didn’t kill me, even though there were times he wanted to!

That’s all we have time for today, make sure you check out P.I. Barrington’s website here.

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Published on July 29, 2017 06:00

July 22, 2017

Interview with the berserk warrior Tarn

Today we have the berserk warrior Tarn from Heroes Never Fade by Rick Haynes. So, Tarn, tell me, how old are you?

About thirty, but I feel older, as would you, if you had seen the carnage of war that I have. Tarn’s eyes cloud over.

Do you have any family?

Yes, my wife Tasmina and my beautiful daughter, Lori. My father is alive, but he isn’t around too often, unless there’s a battle to win and he gets paid to join in.

If so, what’s your family like?

I confess my wife is a little feisty, not that she always gets her own way, I should add. Tarn chuckles. She told everyone we were to be wed, but, conveniently forgot to tell me.

She definitely sounds like a bit of a character. How’s your relationship with your parents? Do you love them? Hate them? How have they influenced you?

I was brought up my grandparents after my mother died, as my father, Grona, left, and I hardly saw him over the years. I miss Grandfather Renda, and Grandmother Sollos, for without them I would have perished long before reaching puberty. My father hated me for years; his sarcastic taunts always rang in my ears no matter what I did. Yet, time rolls on quickly and we have an agreement now. I think our little daughter has something to do with his change of heart, as not only is she the image of her grandmother, she knows how to manipulate her grandfather.

What about your siblings? Do you get along?

I have no siblings, my little sister died in childbirth, as did my mother

How did you become a berserk warrior?

I really don’t know. I’ve been told that I was possessed by the God of War, Titian, but as I can control my actions much better now, any influence from, Titian, has gone. It started when the previous peaceful Helgs invaded our lands. They were driven to vile acts by the shaman, Myracdonis, who in turn was in the sway of, Titian. Our lord, Bokin, had countered their attacks but the stalemate lasted until Grandfather Renda died in my arms. A hidden Helg warrior rose up from a thicket and plunged a knife into his throat. I remember his blood spurting all over me and the reek of despair running through my body. And then I held my sword aloft and yelled, ‘Charge.’ I swung my sword and rushed at the enemy, others followed me on the road to death. Luckily for me, my author allowed me to live in Evil Never Dies, as clearly he wanted me for the follow up novel.

What’s it like? Which bit?

My author keeping me alive, or… only joking, I know what you mean. I remember that first battle as my blade sang the song of death and men, older and wiser than me, followed my tune. Every slash, cut and parry was automatic. When it was over, I couldn’t see any part of my body that wasn’t blood spattered. I sank to the ground and wondered what I had become. Years later, control of my actions is automatic. I know when I can slip in to berserk mode and when not to. I choose my time, but once I start fighting I never turn back, I’ll kill my enemies or I’ll die. I have no scars on my back and I will never stop if my family, my friends and my clan, The Maxilla people, are threatened.

You should like quite the family man, how do you make time for your loved ones?

That’s easy. Whenever I’m not needed, I’d rather play and cuddle my daughter in a peaceful world than fight any battle. Alas, in my author’s new novel, Heroes Never Fade, my little girl is showing an aptitude for magic, and that is a little worrying. Tasmina knows more than she lets on and no doubt I’ll be informed in due course, probably in the last book in the series. Magic Never Ends, I think my author said.

What’s your greatest fear?

I have no fear for myself, but letting others down hangs like a heavy yoke around my neck. With the gods taking sides – Titian is determined to turn our world into one of chaos – Jade favours peace and harmony – there is little chance for a quiet life. Yet, when there is, I’ll take a ceasefire and serenity any day.

What do you hate most about yourself?

Love and hate go hand in hand. In a battle I don’t really think about hating my opponent, I can’t spare time thinking. So it’s obvious that I do not hate myself here, but I do hate not having the power to kill the God of War. I also hate arguing with Tasmina, as even when I know she’s right, I can’t seem to let the conversation end.

Hm, that last bit seems like a common issue for people. So, what is your greatest strength? (can be intellectual)

That’s definitely my power of movement in a sword fight. Without it, you and I would not be having this conversation. You better thank, Rick Haynes, for that.

Do you have a weakness?

Oh yes, I love drinking ale, or mead, with my best friend Wynne. He’s built like a giant of old folklore and seems to me immune to strong drinks. He usually has to carry me home after a good drinking session.

At least Wynne’s nice enough to give you a lift. Is there something from the past that haunts you, keeps you awake at night?

Most of the time, my dreams are about my family, and my friends, so I sleep well. Occasionally, which is often after a bloody battle, I have been known to yell out in anguish, before turning over and snoring loudly. I think Tasmina, and my warrior friends are used to it now, as I suspect the bruises on my back are there by the grace of a few hefty kicks.

What is your biggest secret?

I have none, for my beloved knows immediately if I don’t tell the truth.

What’s your favorite animal and why? (can be a mythical creature)

My horse means all to me, but many never survive a battle, as it’s easier to kill the horse to unseat the rider, than be trampled by the big beast as you try to reach the swordsman on its back. I do love dogs, for they really are man’s best friend, but my author hasn’t given me one. I’ll have to tell him.

What would you want from your writer in the last book of the series?

That’s simple. I’d want a quiet story about my family and where we live in Lakeland, and my work in training new recruits for The Bokin Band – the Maxilla’s elite warriors. But it’s not going to happen as no one would buy the book, Rick would be out of a job and I’d be forgotten. I understand that readers like the first two books in the Maxilla series, and that means that I like readers. So, I say, roll on the last one in the series. Maybe loads of your wonderful readers will buy the books and keep me alive, metaphorically speaking.

Well, you do seem like a good guy, so I’m sure someone will want to help keep you alive. That’s all we have time for today, so please swing by Rick Haynes’s Author Page and check out his books. To learn more of about Tarn and see him in action, click here.

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Published on July 22, 2017 06:00

July 15, 2017

Review of Undressed by Karina Kantas

Undressed by Karina Kantas is a collection of riveting short stories, flash fiction, haunting poems, and excerpts from intriguing stories.

I’m giving Undressed four stars. While I loved the stories and will likely turn to this short work should I ever find myself with a bit of writer’s block, there were several typos. If it were only a handful of errors I wouldn’t think much of it as none of us are perfect, but this work collection of works could use a bit of love from an editor.

There was one story about half way through called Childhood Memories that stuck with me. Karina Kantas reveals a piece of her past in this little short story and it reminds me a bit of my own as it would seem we’ve both have leather clad friends to thank.

As for the other stories, I have now added some more things on my to be read list thanks to some of the excerpts from published works and hope to find them just as entertaining as these little snippets.

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Published on July 15, 2017 06:00

July 8, 2017

A Laugh with Badger

Today we have Badger here with us from I Wore Heels to the Apocalypse by C H Clepitt. I don’t often interview characters like Badger, but it’s always fun when I do! So, Badger, h ow old are you?

No idea! Badgers don’t celebrate birthdays.

Do you have any family? If so, what’s your family like?

I am a spirit guide, so I guess my charge is my family. If I’m honest she’s a bit of a challenge. Not very clever, deals with stress by kissing random people and drinking too much. I’ve got my work cut out.

How’s your relationship with your parents? Do you love them? Hate them? How have they influenced you?

I’m a badger, so, we aren’t close…

What about your siblings? Do you get along?

I’m starting to think that one of the people would have been better doing this interview. For one thing, their opposable thumbs would have made the typing easier.

Lol, fair enough, but you’re stuck with us now aren’t you? How would you describe your childhood?

Good god, woman, I’m a badger. We followed the same path every night, and ate slugs.

What’s your greatest fear?

That my charge will get herself into some horrible trouble and I won’t be there to advise her.

What do you hate most about yourself?

I rather like myself. I mean, look at me, what’s not to like?

True, true, there is a lot to like. What is your greatest strength?

Digging. I am very good at digging holes at speed.

Do you have a weakness?

My day vision isn’t that great.

Have you traveled? If so, what’s your favorite place? Can you describe it for us?

Since the world ended it’s been difficult to get out of the bubble. Also, badgers like routine, so we follow the same path every night.

Is there something from the past that haunts you, keeps you awake at night?

Badgers are nocturnal, we’re supposed to be awake at night.

What is your biggest secret?

If I told you that it wouldn’t be a secret, would it?

Well, you’re just no fun. So, what’s your favorite animal and why?

I like Kerry, I know she’s a bit pathetic, but she means well, and she saved my life with a big stick.

What advice would you give to others who want to become spirit guides?

Well, good question. I think you have to bear in mind that humans are self involved and not that bright, so you have to be patient with them, and remember that they will make mistakes. All you can do is be there for them to point it out and rub it in their face.

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Published on July 08, 2017 06:00

May 20, 2017

Update from Zora Marie

First off, I apologize for skipping some posts a couple of weeks ago, final portfolios and finals just happened to sneak up on me when I wasn’t looking. A lot has happened the last several months and I figure it is about time I give an update on all the happenings. You know, little things like what’s going on with my writing, why I haven’t published it yet, and what is running around in the realm of art.

After a really long semester and tough reminders of why I write, I’ve decided to do a few more passes of edits on my Zelia the Phoenix of Hope series. My lovely critique group has nudged me along and opened my eyes to several places I can improve the series as a whole, so that’ll be my big project for the summer when I’m not at work. If time allows I hope to go through the entire series before setting to work with an editor again that way we can poke holes in the overall work this time.

I’ve also started learning photoshop as that’s where my adventure in the realm of art is taking me next. As I make a few worthy pieces I’ll be posting them on RedBubble to see if I can’t make a few dollars here and there to go towards next semester’s expenses, it’s not ideal but I figure it is worth a shot. I’m also going to be offering some simple services as I get my feet wet (e.g. simple logos). Have I mentioned that being an art student is expensive? If not, just wait and see what I make for Sculpture I and you’ll likely understand!

Hm, that sounded salesy. Sorry about that, but in other news I’ve written some poetry and submitted it to a few different places so I’m rather excited to hear back from them. I also have a work in progress for an anthology, but who knows if I’ll actually get it done in time. Hm, guess I know what I’ll be doing on my time between jobs.

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Published on May 20, 2017 06:00

May 14, 2017

Review of Publish Promote Repeat

Publish Promote Repeat: Preparing to Launch your Book Workbook by Lucinda Moebius is a useful read for the complete beginner. I’m give this self-help book 4 stars. I wish I could give it more, but it has some misinformation and points that are briefly mentioned but never returned to. Now don’t let that detract from this book as it is useful in many respects, but there are some fallacies in it.

It starts with some basic insight into writing and publishing as a whole and then continues on into the main point of the book. The usefulness of a quick pitch, or a hook for a reader, will be explained and then you will be given advice on how to create one of your own. This itself is invaluable as it leads into so many other facets of promotion.

While the categories section is useful for a complete beginner, it lacks some vital information and tips. For example, it has no mention of how to request placement in additional categories. Though to make up for this, her suggestions on how to find key words is effective and she covers the use of keywords fairly thoroughly.

Then she touches on the use of social media. While most of her points about social media are solid, there is one major issue brought up by one of her statements. Her view on the privacy settings of social media, particularly Facebook, is skewed. While I agree that we need to be careful of what we post, misinformation should not be spread. It is true that just about anyone can see your information and posts with the help of some programs, but someone sharing your post does not suddenly change the privacy settings of a post. Let’s say you post a photo of you children with the settings on the post set on friends and family, the only way someone outside of that select group can view your post without one of those special programs I mentioned is if someone in your friends and family group saves your image and then creates a new post. Now if you post is set on public or set so friends of friends can see it, then yes, sharing the post would increase the span of who sees your post.

With that said, I do appreciate the fact that she took the time to include discussion on SEO as this is an important part of having a website. She doesn’t include everything because SEO is an extremely vast and ever changing subject, but her points on SEO are gold. Continuing with this, her pointers on what to have in an author website are pretty solid as well.

Overall, this is an excellent book for beginners that touches on several important points regarding publishing and promoting. I do wish she would have given more than a passing mention of paid advertising, particularly since her passing mention seemed to focus on paid Facebook ads; though I do appreciate that she does not try to give advice on things that she lacks experience with. Even without much mention of paid ads, this book is definitely something to be checked out if you are just starting or are looking for idea on how to grow your audience.

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May 13, 2017

Author Lucinda Moebius and her New Book!

About the Author

Lucinda Moebius has been a writer since she was a child and was first published in 2010. Since then she has worked hard to create unique visions and stories. Her work includes novels in multiple genres including: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal, Children’s Books, Screenplays and Non-fiction. Lucinda has a Doctorate in Education and loves teaching, but her greatest desire is to help others understand how literature and writing can bring enlightenment and understanding to everyone. She offers book coaching and advice to everyone, whether they want it or not.

What’s your favorite part about writing?

My favorite part about writing is the magical shiver I get up my spine when I read something really good and I realize I wrote it. Sometimes I wonder if I’m the one who wrote my books or if there is someone else taking over my thoughts and fingers and weaving a spell over the computer. Part of my writing process is to set aside a project once I complete it for at least two to three weeks so when I pick it up again I am looking at it with fresh eyes. When I come across those little gems of word magic in the pages I get goosebumps all up and down my arms and I feel like I can feel a Muse breathing secrets into my ear. I believe in spirits at exactly that moment.

What is your chosen genre, and why?

I don’t really have a chosen genre. I love the written word and write in whatever genre I feel most inspired to write at the time. Currently I have published Science Fiction, Paranormal, Literary Fiction, Self-Help Nonfiction, Poetry and Children’s Concept books.

I have two series in progress right now. One is a Science Fiction Family Saga and the other is a paranormal thriller series.

What inspired you to write it?

I write because I have to. There is no other reason. I need to have the creative outlet to let the voices play and evolve. Honestly, it doesn’t matter to me if no one else ever reads my writing. I love to watch the words spill out onto the page and weave themselves into the magic of a story.

So, what are you currently busy doing?

I am currently promoting a new release!

My newest book is a non-fiction Self-Help book for authors. I created the book based on lessons I learned about creating an effective book marketing plan.

Publish Promote Repeat: Preparing to Launch your Book Workbook

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KQDRMS

Promotion is a process. There is no magic formula for selling books. Hard work and dedication are required to create, publish, and market a masterpiece.

This workbook guides you through a three-phased process of bringing your book to a broader audience. Following the steps outlined in this workbook will streamline your prepublication, publication, and post publication marketing process, delivering to you the potential to not only achieve, but maintain, an improved ranking in the sales market.

(Check back tomorrow for my review of Publish Promote Repeat, it’ll go up at http://blog.zoramarie.com/review-of-publish-promote-repeat/ )

Give us a list of your books (I ask because I’m lazy and want to read more of them. Just kidding, I’m not lazy but I really do want to read more of them. lol)

Echoes of Savanna: Book One: The Parent Generation

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006RM66QM

Raven’s Song: Book One: T1 Generation

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YJ92GO

Write Well Publish Right

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product

Publish Promote Repeat (check back tomorrow for my review, it’ll be at http://blog.zoramarie.com/review-of-publish-promote-repeat/ )

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KQDRMS

Feeder: Chronicles of the Soul Eaters Book 1 (Check out my review of this awesome book here!)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615968325

30 Days Stream of Consciousness V. 1

http://www.amazon.com/30-Days-Streams-Consciousness-1-ebook/dp/B01BW8JXBU