Ekta R. Garg's Blog, page 115
September 19, 2016
Mini hiatus
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’m on a mini hiatus — just a couple of days — but will be back soon. Have a fantastic week! E.R.G.Filed under: Uncategorized
September 15, 2016
Short story ideas for next week now up!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the writing prompts I’m considering for next week’s short fiction, and I have to say we have some good ones this time around. They include a lost colony, an unanticipated bus ride, and murder. Read the full prompts on The Write Edge Writing Workshop now! Have a great day, readers! […]
September 14, 2016
Book reviews posted!
Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted both reviews for you. Here’s an excerpt of my review of The Changelings by Christina Soontornvat: Author Christina Soontornvat gives readers a likeable and believable heroine in Izzy. Readers in the middle grade range will find themselves cheering along with Izzy’s successes in finding Hen and frowning in worry during […]
September 13, 2016
New publishing post now up!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest thoughts, and maybe they’re baby steps too, on publishing. Find out what’s going on in my corner of the indie publishing world by going now to Prairie Sky Publishing! Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, indie authors, Indie publishing, Publishing, Short stories, Uncategorized, Writing […]
September 12, 2016
Bringing things back to life
Hello, Write Edge readers! Although it’s the day after the anniversary, I’d like to take a moment to express my support to all those directly affected by the 9/11 attacks — families and friends, police and hospital personnel, and to those who stood in New York City, Washington, D.C., and anywhere near that field in […]
September 8, 2016
New Growth Spurts posted!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest parenting adventures for you. Today it’s conversations with my younger child and the crazy things she can say sometimes. Here’s a quick excerpt: As they got older, however, and they understood the importance of sitting still, I started talking to them. I would ask about school, […]
September 7, 2016
Short story ideas for next week now posted!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the story prompts I’m considering for Monday’s short fiction. They all include fantastic discoveries: in the forest, after a night of partying, and even in space. Want to read the full prompts? Read the full prompts now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop! Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed […]
September 6, 2016
First of two book reviews now up!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the first of two reviews for you today. Here’s an excerpt of my thoughts on The Cabin by Natasha Preston: As [main character] Mackenzie begins looking into her friends, she doesn’t gain much traction. Instead she starts spinning her wheels. The result is that Mackenzie ends up more or […]
September 5, 2016
Looking for center
Good morning, Write Edge readers! It’s September! Somehow, even though we’ve yet to cross the equinox, I feel like September means the start of fall. We’re well into the school year, the air has started to get a touch crisp first thing in the morning and just before bed at night, and I’ve started to […]
September 2, 2016
Newest Growth Chart posted!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures in parenting for you, although today it could be called more of a musing than a flat-out adventure. Here’s an excerpt: How far do we tolerate one another? And what does that even mean, “tolerate”? When is it okay to speak up and when should […]
