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You Should Experience Change At Least Once In Your Lifetime And Here’s Why

I don’t know how you choose to celebrate the new year, but at my house, we watch the Rose Parade. It is an event which takes place in Pasadena, California each year. Similar to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in terms of network coverage and national tradition, the parade features marching bands and the occasional musical … Continue reading You Should Experience Change At Least Once In Your Lifetime And Here’s Why

#ShortStory Saturday’s Flash Fiction Fun with The Writer’s Toolbox – Part Eight

I love to use The Writer’s Toolbox (affiliate link) and its creative games, even if they always cause me to end on a cliff-hanger. Unfortunately, all games must come to an end. While I may choose to revisit these characters one day and continue their story, the following is a conclusion to this particular series. Once again … Continue reading #ShortStory Saturday’s Flash Fiction Fun with The Writer’s Toolbox – Part Eight

A Holiday Address From Her Royal Highness – 2017 Edition

It gives us great joy to address you on this, the shortest day of the year. Though this means the longest night is upon us once more, We say joy, because from this point on, darkness will only grow shorter. While winter has begun, blanketing half the world in cold and gray, We take comfort … Continue reading A Holiday Address From Her Royal Highness – 2017 Edition

#ShortStory Saturday’s Flash Fiction Fun with The Writer’s Toolbox – Part Seven

As much as I absolutely love to use The Writer’s Toolbox (affiliate links are included in this post for your convenience), I have found it always makes me end on a cliff-hanger. As I am curious as to the story’s end (and hope you are too), I have decided to continue the series with a few more … Continue reading #ShortStory Saturday’s Flash Fiction Fun with The Writer’s Toolbox – Part Seven

From the archives – 20 ways to procrastinate between now and the end of the year

First, I would like to extend a happy Hanukkah greeting to all those who celebrate, and to once again express my utter envy that you are past the planning phase of your holiday celebrations and are now simply enjoying them. I, unfortunately, am woefully behind in my preparations due to book launches, holiday parties, general … Continue reading From the archives – 20 ways to procrastinate between now and the end of the year

#ShortStory Saturday’s Flash Fiction Fun with The Writer’s Toolbox – Part Six

As much as I absolutely love to use The Writer’s Toolbox (affiliate links are included in this post for your convenience), I have found it always makes me end on a cliff-hanger. As I am curious as to the story’s end (and hope you are too), I have decided to continue the series with a few more … Continue reading #ShortStory Saturday’s Flash Fiction Fun with The Writer’s Toolbox – Part Six

Ani’s Advent Invitation: What is magic? A holiday story (and a new book!) from Allie Potts

Her Royal Highness used her influence to gain me an audience with Ani of Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo where I am discussing my experience with a bit of holiday magic. I have disabled comments here and encourage you to see what else the small dog (and Sue) has to say. via Ani’s Advent Invitation: What is magic? A holiday story (and a new book!) from Allie Potts Advertisements

Watch and Wonders – Books, Tech and the Future with @alliepottswrite – SACHA BLACK

It’s hard to believe I am already talking about The Watch & Wand’s release in the past tense, so instead, I invite you to follow the link to a conversation I had with Sacha Black regarding my thoughts on the future (I’ll give you a hint, I find it both exciting and terrifying). Once again … Continue reading Watch and Wonders – Books, Tech and the Future with @alliepottswrite – SACHA BLACK

Project Gene Assist – The Watch and Wand – The experiment continues

This is it. The big day! Project Gene Assist Book Two: The Watch & Wand is finally here. I am excited to say you may now purchase my latest book at http://authl.it/B07791KJ2Z. While the ebook is exclusive to Amazon, print versions are also available for purchase through Amazon as well as other major retailers. And … Continue reading Project Gene Assist – The Watch and Wand – The experiment continues

A Guest Post and a New Book by Allie Potts! | The Phil Factor

The often funny and yet always talented Phil Taylor was kind enough to let me stop by his blog, The Phil Factor, to talk about some of the dangers I didn’t anticipate when I first started out writing. Perhaps if I’d known, I might have done things differently. Perhaps not. I’ve turned off comments on … Continue reading A Guest Post and a New Book by Allie Potts! | The Phil Factor