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“Damn Straight” with Francis James Franklin

Welcome, welcome, welcome! Today begins the newest project I have. I’ll be posting interviews, guest posts and author spotlights every Monday throughout the 2014 year. For the first part of the year, I’ve decided to specifically focus on LGBT writers, … Continue reading →

Keeping it real…

I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I’ve had to take a break from the writing world. It wasn’t willingly, but I had to. Depression hit hard and fast. I think it’s something most people, if not most … Continue reading →

Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – Weary v Wary

Hello friends, This is the last Grammar Wednesday of the year! Since next Wednesday is Christmas, I will be taking it off from this adventure. This week we’ll be looking at weary and wary–two things that should not be happening … Continue reading →

“Taken” by Felicia Starr

Title: TAKEN (Breaking the Darkness, #1) Author: Felicia Starr Expected Release Date: November 11, 2013 Genre: Fiction | YA | Paranormal   Opening her eyes to an imposing prison of complete darkness, Kasha is accused of possessing powers and abilities she … Continue reading →

WIPpet Wednesday! Dec 11, 2013…

Good morning WIPpeeters and guests! I have been mostly iced in since last Thursday, and when I did venture out to work last night, I crashed my car on the way home. All is well. I’m not even sore this … Continue reading →

Grammar Wednesday: Word Mixups – Effect v Affect

These are two that are actually less mixed up than they used to be. Affect is to affect something, while one thing has an effect on another. EXAMPLES Rusty was affected by the dog that moved into the house. Rusty … Continue reading →

Serenity’s Moment

She walked barefoot through the beautiful picturesque forest. The trees were higher than she could see if she strained her neck upward, but she did not. The rough bark against her palm as enough of a reminder that some things … Continue reading →

Jumping in, two feet forward

I feel as though I’m completely jumping into part of the market world. I’ve signed and paid for my first ad to be placed (no, I’m not saying where or how much–maybe if it works or does work, there will … Continue reading →

Love’s Forbidden Flower — Diane Rinella

*** Please note: This is a New Adult Romance novel involving two siblings who struggle with their emotions. This is not a work of erotica.*** The heart cares not what society forbids. Lily nurtures a secret love for a flawless … Continue reading →

WIPpet Wednesday!! December 4, 2013

I spent five glorious days with my babies and family up in the cold Montana weather. I say cold, but it really wasn’t that cold. When there’s no snow on the ground and it’s the end of November, something is … Continue reading →