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August 9, 2025

What is Writing Now?

What is writing now? Does it change with the times, morph into something new as the river of time beats against the rocks?

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Published on August 09, 2025 08:31

May 6, 2024

What Happened to Ben?

I'm 52 years old. I'm not a spring chicken. I decided that of all the things I do--work, reading, writing, coaching, and consulting--something had to give.

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Published on May 06, 2024 05:04

March 18, 2024

Review: Passage to Moorea by B.R. O’Hagan

Passage to Moorea is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, adventure, or just a damn good story.

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Published on March 18, 2024 05:22

December 1, 2023

October 23, 2023

A Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular Newsletter #25

In this issue: Hello! • A Humble Bibliography/Treasure Hunt • Indie Author Program Selection Review • Street Team

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Published on October 23, 2023 06:00

October 21, 2023

Review: Revolution by David Dorrough – A 2023 Indie Author Review Selection

An intimate and witty look into the lives of middle-aged Angelenos in search of greater meaning.

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Published on October 21, 2023 05:17

October 9, 2023

Review: The Pirate Danced and the Automat Died by Lou Kemp

As a devoted fan who has eagerly followed Lou Kemp's steampunk fantasy series for years, I was thrilled to return to the richly imagined world of Celwyn, Kang, and Bartholomew in The Pirate Danced and the Automat Died.

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Published on October 09, 2023 05:14

September 24, 2023

EI and the Writer Survey

Thank you for participating in this survey on Emotional Intelligence in Writing and Reading! Your input will help provide valuable insights into how emotions influence the writing and reading processes. This 10-15 minute confidential survey is divided into four parts: Upon completion, you will receive a free ebook gift as a token of appreciation for…
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Published on September 24, 2023 12:28

A Semi-Not-Horribly-Regular Newsletter #24

In this issue: Fall Giveaways • Science Fiction Sale • Author Highlight • Indie Author Program Selection Review • Street Team

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Published on September 24, 2023 06:00

September 9, 2023

Review: HALF A LION: An Epic Adventure Novel by Palle E.K. Oswald – A 2023 Indie Author Review Selection

The kind of thrilling adventure and complex worldbuilding that reminds me why I fell in love with the genre.

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Published on September 09, 2023 04:49