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Writing About: Reapers

In one of my works-in-progress, I have a reaper as a character aka a grim reaper. This character is creepy and indestructible. Death follows in his wake. His targets don’t stand a chance.
If you ever find you need to add a reaper to a supernatural story, here are a few things to consider:
1. Appearance
Reapers usually wear long, black cloaks with hoods to cover their skeletal bodies. They can be wrapped in shadows. Their faces can be darkness or a skull. And they generally have a sickle, but...



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Sushi and Snipers - Blogger Interview with J.H. Moncrieff

Today I am excited to share J.H. MoncrieFf's Blogger Interview with all of you. I asked her some fun questions, and she kindly told me that they're the best interview questions she's ever gotten, so please read on. But I have to say, these questions are only good because she's just so gosh darn intriguing. :D

Note from Chrys: I live on the East Coast of Florida and am in the thick of hurricane weather as you read this. It'll last all day Friday for me. I don't know when I'll be able to check...



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My First Blogfest Insecurity / IWSG + Halloween Giveaway

UPDATE!
The word count range has been changed. It is now 3,000 - 6,000 words. We're hoping this will help writers who write shorter stories. So what are you waiting for? Write, write, write, and enter the contest! :D
More info on the theme, etc. can be found here: Announcing the 2016 IWSG Anthology Contest!


The Insecure Writer's Support Group is a safe place for insecure writers of all kinds.Sign up here: Alex J. Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group

October's Question: When do...



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Your Character’s Pain / Character ER

I'm a firm believer that characters should be put through hell. They should experience pain. If not physically from an injury, then mentally from whatever your character goes through.
Merely giving your characters pain and hardships isn’t enough, though. You have to follow through on it with the appropriate emotions. Pain usually brings fear, anger, or sadness.

If your character goes through any kind of physical pain, show his/her fear. Experiencing pain, especially unknown pain is very...



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V - Venom + Teaser

I am over at Unicorn Bell with Dear "My Writing Sucks!" Writer.



Venom is Donovan’s monster truck. I had a blast writing a scene where Donovan takes Beth on a ride in his truck and performs a few tricks for her. It was fun learning the ins and outs of these trucks, how they work, and about the tricks. I enjoyed it so much that I created a post to help anyone who may (for whatever reason) want to write a monster truck driving scene.
You can find that here: Writing About: Monster Truck...



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Writing About: Zombies

I'm over at Unicorn Bell with Dear "I'm the Worst Writer Ever!" Writer.

A zombie is a soulless human corpse that can walk, move, and act as if it’s alive. They have an insatiable hunger for fresh flesh.
Zombies are extremely popular in our culture today. Movies, TV shows, books, comics, songs…you name it.
Even though people say zombies are a cliché and are overdone, that’s not stopping people from contributing to this genre. I’ve started to write my own zombie story, but it’ll be a little...



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Character Interview with Mac McClellan from Deadly Dunes by E. Michael Helms + Giveaway

Hi, Mac McClellan! What is Deadly Dunes about?
“Since you asked, here’s a one-liner:” ‘Mac McClellan investigates the death of a young archaeologist whose recent discovery threatens to kill a planned multi-million dollar Florida panhandle waterfront resort.’
“And here’s the long version that ‘those in the know’ insisted upon:”
‘Hours after hiring Mac McClellan to investigate the supposed suicide of her archaeologist brother, single-mom Jessie dies in a car accident. Jessie had just showed Mac...



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U - U and UR Questions

For this post, I am opening the floor to questions.
Do you have a question about my Disaster Crimes Series (Hurricane Crimes, Seismic Crimes, or the upcoming Tsunami Crimes) or one of my other works?
Do you have a question about my blog?
Question about my writing?
About my life?
Anything is open for discussion. (But please be respectful.)
You can even ask a personal question, which I may or may not answer honestly. ;)


So go ahead and fill the comments section with your questions. I will...



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Pine Cone Ornaments

Pine cones are natural ornaments. When you add paint, glitter and ribbons, they become stunning ornaments for Christmas trees.

Need:
- Pinecones- Paint (any colors you want)- Paintbrush- Spray paint- Glitter- Cinnamon- Water and Elmer’s glue mixture- Small paper bags- Ribbon

Instructions:
1. Buy pine cones from a craft store or hunt for pine cones in your area.
2. If you collect pine cones from nature, rinse them under running water, set on cookie sheets, and back for 20 minutes at 250...



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If I were a Mobster Blogfest SIGN UP + 30 Seconds Before COVER REVEAL

Officer Blake Herro infiltrates the Mob and puts his life on the line.
Title: 30 Seconds Before (Prequel to 30 Seconds)Release Date: October 21, 2016
Genre: Mainstream Thriller
Page Count: 60 (novella)Publisher: The Wild Rose PressCover Artist: Kim Mendoza

Pre-Order Links:
Amazon US / Amazon UK /  Amazon CA
Nook / Kobo / The Wild Rose Press

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BLURB:
Blake Herro is a cop in the Cleveland Police Force. Ever since he was a child he wanted to do right by the city he...



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