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November 15, 2013
With thanks to “Not so fancy” Nancy – A Sailor’s Dying Wish -and I dare you to keep your eyes dry
By Ms. Jennie Haskamp After signing my Pop, EM2 Bud Cloud (circa Pearl Harbor) up for hospice care, the consolation prize I’d given him (for agreeing it was OK to die) was a trip to “visit the Navy in San Diego.” I emailed my friend and former Marine sergeant, Mrs. Mandy McCammon, who’s currently serving […]
November 14, 2013
Now you have a choice of winning either ebooks or paperbacks of my two babies…
Yes indeedie - I now have two giveaways going on. One on rafflecopter for ebooks of either book here: Book description: 1. “Do Unto Others” (short story) - Jeremy is a street hood, lawless and unchained. When he is wronged by a local businessman, it becomes his mission to seek revenge. But his new enemy has friends – ones that don’t take kindly to intruders. 2. ”Colors” […]
Psst, Mistah – You Want a 5-Star Review? My chat with Victoria Dougherty on book reviews…
By Victoria Dougherty: Thank God for Indie Publishing – it is my opinion that we are far better off with it than without it. Is there a wider range of quality – undoubtedly. There are authors who are amateur, don’t properly edit their work, and put out a shoddy product. But I think that for […]
terribleminds: chuck wendig gives a young writer want-to-be a letter of encouragement…
By Chuck Wendig: AN EMAIL ABOUT WRITING, AND MY RESPONSE I received this email the other day. I get emails like this a lot, and I always try to respond (though sometimes my lack of time — or lack of a meaningful answer — get in the way of my best efforts), and usually my […]
November 13, 2013
Hey! “Murder of an Oil Heiress” by Candy Ann Little is available NOW on Amazon! Check it out…
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon! Book description: The Texas sun isn’t the only thing that is scorching hot. Mallory Dillingham is beautiful, successful and primed to take over the family oil business when her father is ready to retire. However, that isn’t soon enough for the billionaire heiress. She wants it […]
Okay, so I’m going to give some of them away…
Yep, you read that right. I’m giving away 10 ebook copies of each of my babies. All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter giveways at the bottom of this post – come one, come all! A small town in western Pennsylvania – quaint, simple, peaceful. That is, until The Elder takes up residence. He has […]
“Psst – Hey mister, you want a five-star review?” My guest post with Victoria Dougherty…
By Victoria Dougherty: Thank God for Indie Publishing – it is my opinion that we are far better off with it than without it. Is there a wider range of quality – undoubtedly. There are authors who are amateur, don’t properly edit their work, and put out a shoddy product. But I think that for […]
10 Tips For Creating a Bestselling Series | Writers In The Storm Blog
Writers In The Storm welcomes Eve Paludan. I first met Eve at a Desert Rose RWA meeting in Phoenix, AZ. First impression? A bubbly person who lugs around a very warm heart. She now lives in Los Angeles, CA, where she writes fiction and edits for other bestselling authors. She enjoys reading mysteries, science fiction, and […]
WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE TO DIE TO FIND OUT? | ellisnelson
In 1927 American anthropologist, Walter Evans-Wentz published a bestseller he called The Tibetan Book of the Dead taking his lead from the Edwardian fascination with all things Egyptian. Only five years earlier Howard Carter had discovered King Tut’s tomb. Evans- Wentz’s book or subsequent translations can be found in most bookstores and the original has never […]
November 6, 2013
Okay, so I’m going to give some of them away…
Yep, you read that right. Starting Thursday night, November 7th at midnight, I’m giving away 10 ebook copies of each of my babies. All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter giveways at the bottom of this post – come one, come all! A small town in western Pennsylvania – quaint, simple, peaceful. That is, until […]
