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Publishing post now up!

Hello, Write Edge readers! In case you missed it, I wanted to let you know my latest publishing post is up. What happens when an old dog finally learns a new trick or two? Find out and also find out how I plan to use this as inspiration for my writing on Prairie Sky Publishing! Have […]

New short story now up!

Hello again, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest short fiction. Here’s an excerpt of it: That left her bedroom, at the very end of the hall. She remembered that morning pushing the door all the way open, but now it stood half ajar. A grin grew on her face. Yes, Max had come. Read […]

Spring!

Good morning, Write Edge readers, and happy spring! I know, I know, the season officially started weeks ago, but I just turned on the AC for the first time this year on Saturday. Spring is finally here. :> I’m also in a chipper mood because now that I’ve taken the pressure off myself in terms […]

New Growth Spurts up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures in parenting. Here’s an excerpt: I shrugged again. We live in a culture that hands out stickers for walking in straight lines (well, almost.) That kind of thinking doesn’t cross our threshold, though, and I want the girls to understand the value of earning something […]

Writing prompt reboot

Good morning, Write Edge readers! In lieu of posting this week’s story late and then posting new writing prompts for next week — and creating a little bit of confusion in the process — I decided to let this week’s prompts carry into next week. They include a mysterious lunchbox note and a possible theft. Check […]

Newest book review posted

Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review for you. Today I share my thoughts on the upcoming release Relativity by Antonia Hayes. Here’s an excerpt of my review: Hayes keeps the revelations of the day Mark shakes Ethan until the end, letting readers guess through the characters’ recollections whether he actually did hurt […]

Getting drunk…

Hello, Write Edge readers! I know, I didn’t post my regular weekly short fiction yesterday. I was too busy getting drunk…except not on alcohol. Before I became an editor, a book reviewer, and an author, I was a reader. Today’s motivational quote goes right to the heart of the title of this post, but I […]

New parenting post up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures in parenting. Here’s an excerpt: We would do everything we could to convince her to stay. We would visit her room, make a bigger deal than necessary about her closet, her bathroom, the fact that she got her own space. She’d express appreciation for the […]

Short story ideas for next week!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the writing prompts I’m considering for next week’s short fiction. They include a paradoxical sale and a mysterious note. 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 under: Creative writing, indie authors, Indie publishing, […]

New book review up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my thoughts on yesterday’s brand new book release, Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Here’s an excerpt of my review: Told in first person from the points of view of all three women, Kelly accomplishes what many seasoned authors can’t: authentic, independent voices for her lead characters. Most amazingly, […]