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Thoughts And A Review

At Love’s Command Adapted for Blog Post Karen Witemeyer Five Stars Though I do not plan to make a habit of posting my reviews on this blog, I am making an exception with this one and will most likely do so for others from time to time. I spent some time pondering how to write … Continue reading "Thoughts And A Review"

A Sneak Peek at The Rhise of Hope (Darkness Overcome #2)!

The Survivor  A month ago… Leon awoke in a cold sweat. His naval uniform was plastered to his clammy skin. The heirloom Levigem necklace he wore was twisted awkwardly around, and painfully poked into his aching chest. Adjusting it, he tucked the gem back into his shirt and slowly sat up on the rough cot … Continue reading "A Sneak Peek at The Rhise of Hope (Darkness Overcome #2)!"

The Burgeoning Chute – Surreal Flash Fiction

The surreal is usually an element in most everything I write or make, but of course there are different degrees of this. This flash fiction is a recent sally into the pure surreal. It has some uncomfortable themes, but is one of the least harsh of my stories. The surreal is not a lack of … Continue reading "The Burgeoning Chute – Surreal Flash Fiction"

What type of Reader are You?

I often wonder if other readers are as volatile as me when it comes to reading habits. Are you a multi-task reader, the type who likes to read more than one book at a time or a single task reader, preferring to read one book at a time? Are you adventurous, the type that likes … Continue reading "What type of Reader are You?"

How Does One Write Well? Part 1

As a writer and an avid reader, I find that just as two of the writing tools above have changed a lot over the years, so have the books that get published. Due to the option of self-publishing and the ability to publish not only hardcover or paperback books, but also ebooks. The market is … Continue reading "How Does One Write Well? Part 1"

For Honor – Part 2

To a writer, creating is a joyful excursion into the unknown. When I created Je’hir’s world, I didn’t know where it was going to take me. I had a theme, recover, and a blank canvas. I prayed and began writing. There are times the words don’t flow, and the action seems frozen. Writing For Honor … Continue reading "For Honor – Part 2"

Reading books about how to write novels is making writing novels not fun for me

I wrote this on my Instagram the other day: “Nothing destroys the fun of writing novels for me than reading books about how to write a novel. Now I’m so in my head I can’t hear anything but rules.” It is true, guys/gals. I sat in my living room last night with two craft books, … Continue reading "Reading books about how to write novels is making writing novels not fun for me"

The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin – My Review

I try to avoid spoilers in my review, yet also include more than you would get from a blurb or general description. Since the book is free on Kindle, you may want to just read it for yourself! Review of the Unexpected Enlightenment Series (so far) If you like Charles Williams, The Chronicles of Narnia, … Continue reading "The Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin – My Review"

What About Love?

My name is Kelly F. Barr and I am one of the romance writers here on Hope, Hearts, & Heroes. The novel I am working on is an historical romance story. However, I also write Flash Fiction and short stories, and in my Flash Fiction, not all of the stories include a romance … but, … Continue reading "What About Love?"

For Honor – Part 1

Flash fiction is quick and fun to write. It is also quick and fun to read, which explains its growing popularity—especially among young people. By its very nature—limited word count—it trains writers to hone their craft while creating stories within the set constraints. For Honor was originally published oi the flash fiction webzine Havok in … Continue reading "For Honor – Part 1"