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Learning to self-edit by helping other writers

I started writing more years ago than I want to count, so that’s one number I won’t post. My first book was published 13 years ago by Westside Books, making me a published author one year longer than I have been a Genre-ista. During that time I have written two or more short stories and flash fiction each year, two traditionally published novels, one traditionally published non-fiction book, and

Love Potion Number 9 by Eleri Grace

 I was momentarily stumped by this month's prompt until I remembered Enneagram. At first glance through the top-level Enneagram traits, I was convinced I would be a 1 -- I'm ambitious, a type A over-achiever, and prefer structure and order. No one loves a run to Container Store more than me!  I also thought I might be a 5 -- I'm a bookworm and brainiac, an investigator, and I place a high premium

A King is Crowned!

 By: Marcia King-Gamblewww.lovemarcia.com Happy 12th Anniversary Generistas! Sign up for our Newsletters so you can be eligible to win books, gift cards and other fun stuff. Drawing May 30th! CLICK HEREGod save our gracious King,Long live ournoble King,God save theKing!Send himvictorious,Happy andglorious,Long to reignover us,God save theKing! On Saturday, May 06th, after years of

Join Us for a Zoom "Tea" with USA Best Selling Author Heather Graham

 HEATHER GRAHAMUSA Best Selling Author Heather Graham will do a 1 hour Q&A session via Zoom on May 24th as part of RTG's 12th Blogoversary Celebration. Bring your questions and your beverage of choice!!!*(*Zoom link and info at bottom of page)"Happy Anniversary! I've been at this more years than I care to share--really dates me!--and there will always be ups and downs in the writing world as the

My Life and Numbers

Hi, I’m Judith Ashley, author of The Sacred Women’s Circle series, soulnourishing romantic women’s fiction with light paranormal elements. My storiesshow you what life could be like if you had a place like The Circle where youare unconditionally accepted, supported and loved. And where, with thissupport, you make choices to overcome the darkest nights and choose love andlight.I’m writing

What's Love but a Second-hand Emotion? by V.S. Alexander

What’sLove Got to Do with It? OnMay 1st, 1984, recording artist Tina Turner asked an intriguingquestion that captivated the public and gave the singer her first Billboard Hot 100 number one single,followed by countless accolades and 2,000,000 record sales worldwide. In the song, Turner sings about love being a“second-hand emotion,” and asks what good is a heart when it can be broken?

It's in the Numbers

By Ann Chaney This month’s topicis one I have toyed with for years. I don’t have one special number. I have two.My primary special number is 8 and my secondary number is 16. I have a thingabout 5 too. No real connection, but the number shows up a lot.  Example: our current house number is 3355 Why these numbers?I was born on July8, so this is all about moi. My wonderfulhusband, John was born

The mighty number THREE

Birth -> Life -> DeathThree Blind MiceDisasters come in threes. Three Little KittensCinderella has two beyotch stepsisters and one vile stepmother = three crap relatives.Goldilocks and the Three BearsThree Billy Goats GruffFather, Son, & Holy SpiritLittle boy who cried wolf – The third time he tries to prank the villagers, he meets his comeuppance – the little brat.Mind, Body, SpiritThree-act

Blogversary Month!

This blog has been churning out interesting, intriguing, and educational posts for 12 years. Since I was one of the first authors with the blog, that means I've been blogging here every month for the last 12 years!Wow! How time flies when you are busy and enjoying life. In the last twelve years, I've been an Indie author. That means I write, get help editing, format, and publish my own books. It

Join us for a Zoom "Tea" with Heather Graham!!!

HEATHER GRAHAMUSA Best Selling Author HeatherGraham will do a 1 hour Q&A session via Zoom on May 24th as part of RTG's 12th Blogoversary Celebration. Bring your questions and your beverage of choice!!!*(*Zoom link and info at bottom of page)"Happy Anniversary!I've been at this more years than I care to share--really dates me!--and therewill always be ups and downs in the writing world as the