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But First, Rumi

a memoir by Chitra Ramaswami

But First, Rumi is available to purchase now on Amazon.com .

When Chitra discovered a stray cat in need of help, she never thought they’d wind up saving each other. Struggling to come to terms with an unexpected diagnosis, Chitra returned home to Oman seeking a sense of familiarity. What she discovered instead was a very special cat who changed her life. But First, Rumi is the story of how, day by day, Rumi and Chitra got to know one another, and as she lear...

The Little Book of Big Knowing ~ a guest post from Michele Sammons

This blog aims to provide insight and entertainment for writers and readers. That means there are a lot of posts about the nuts and bolts of writing and publishing, but my sister Tennessean Michele Sammons reminds us that it takes more than words to make literature–and life. Thank you, Michele!

Why You Feeling Good is Necessary for Harmony with Spirit

Do you know how important you are to Spirit? You’re so valuable to Spirit that without you, Spirit would be incomplete. And, without...

Then & Now ~ a guest post from Gail Olmsted

Several years ago, I reviewed Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmstead. Now Gail Olmstead has written a novel based on the life of Law and his wife, Mary. Gail has graciously agreed to tell us a bit about what writing such a book entails.

By way of introduction, I am a writer of contemporary fiction with a new book in the historical genre. In thinking about how I made the ‘switch’, I would like to share a few thoughts with you.

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First and forem...

Is self-publishing on Amazon the correct option for me?

The traditional publishing model is no longer the hands-down favorite among writers. Sometimes self-publishing can be the better option. But when? you might well ask. When does publishing your own book make the most sense? Well, Allici Edragal, author of the Creator’s Descendants series, is here to give you some tips about that very thing.

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For most authors, one of the biggest struggles in the beginning of the path to their “dreams” is how...

Prompt generator for National Poetry Month

Just for fun, let’s write a poem every day during April (National Poetry Month).

If you’re lacking inspiration, check out the prompts generated on the right side of this page. There’s one for the poetic form to use and one for a topic to write about.

Use either or both or neither. Just write some sort of poetry every day.

And hey! share with the rest of us. Add what you’ve written to the comments so we can enjoy and be inspired.

The Wisdom of the Flock ~ an interview with Steve Gnatz

Check out this short interview with Steve M Gnatz, author of The Wisdom of the Flock. There’s also a link to the book trailer and a giveaway!

The Wisdom of The Flock explores the conflict between science and mysticism in a time rife with revolution, love, spies, and passion.

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What is true and what is fictional in The Wisdom of the Flock?

I tried to be as historically accurate as possible in writing The Wisdom of the Flock. As you can imagine, t...

Take What You Need And Leave The Rest

If you look at Sharon Bazant’s blog, you might think we’re the same person. We’re not; she’s far more interesting than I am! I’m delighted to have a guest post from Sharon today, because I believe her presence here will make me seem cool.

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Take What You Need And Leave The Rest

Having come to the writer/author table somewhat late in life, I find myself in my seventies with two recently published memoirs. The roa...

Susan Merson ~ Three Questions & a Cover

Three Questions and a Cover — a short interview with one of my favorite authors, along with one of the author’s covers. Take note: Susan Merson will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Keep reading to learn how to enter.

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Starting over is hard enough but when ghosts decide to hitch a ride into the future—things can get complicated.
 
 Widowed Vivi leaves California for a new start back east landing in a ...

Save the Cat! Save your sanity!

You’ve probably heard about Save the Cat!, Blake Snyder’s method for mapping out your novel (or screenplay or possibly even your poem or eulogy). What began as a simple system to help novelists has grown to include books for writing novels and screenplays, classes, coaching software, and now cards.

Snyder’s system is built around “beats,” or plot points essential to a good story. Does this mean that it’s a formula? Well, yes. Or call it a story structure, if that sits better with you. The...

Puppies Can Help Build a Novel ~ guest post from Gail Mencini

When I asked Gail Mencini, author of It Happened in Tuscany, if she’d write a guest post that provides advice to writers, I had no idea just how cleverly she’d follow through. Thank you, Gail! You’ve covered the writers, and non-writers can just enjoy looking at the pic of your adorable fur baby.

Read on to learn about Benjamin the Bernedoodle as well as about Gail and her books. Plus you can enter the giveaway for a chance to win a free copy of It Happened in Tuscany?

My husband and ...