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Parenting adventures now posted

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted for you my latest parenting adventures. Here’s a quick excerpt: It may seem like a small thing to many of you, but something about that moment shimmered and morphed for me into a glimpse of the future. … Her size may have stayed the size of a seven-year-old, […]

Ideas for next week’s story

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted writing prompts for next week’s short story. They include finding the perfect first line, hallucinations, and dealing with someone who begs. Want to know what the full prompts are? Find them on The Write Edge Writing Workshop (fingers crossed the posts work this time!) Have a wonderful day, readers! E.R.G.Filed […]

New review now up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review. Today I’m sharing with you my thoughts on the brand new thriller Hostage by Kristina Ohlsson. Here’s an excerpt of my review: Author Kristina Ohlsson offers a novel that speaks directly to current headlines, which enhances its appeal. Readers will feel like they’re sitting right […]

Latest in publishing: responding to negative reviews

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest thoughts in publishing for you this week. Find out what happened when I got into an email exchange with another author about negative versus positive book reviews. Check that out now on Prairie Sky Publishing. Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: Book reviews, indie authors, Indie […]

Looking for time

Good morning, Write Edge readers! First, my apologies to those looking for writing prompts last Thursday. I know I chose them and put them in a post to publish first thing Thursday morning. They didn’t show up, however, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why. As proud as I am of […]

Parenting adventures posted!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest parenting adventures for you now. Here’s an excerpt: “So these parents,” my husband replied, indicating him and me, “aren’t going to pay for all that stuff.” “So?” “So,” I said, “you’re not getting your own cell phone until at least high school. You probably won’t get […]

Short story ideas for next week!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the prompts I’m considering for next week’s short story. They include a last-minute second chance at life and using a conversation overheard in eavesdropping as a scene starter. Want to know more? Check out the full prompts now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop. Have a great day, readers! […]

New book review now up!

Good morning, Write Edge readers! You can check out my latest book review now. Today I share with you my thoughts on the middle grade book Welcome to Monstrovia by Mark Newhouse. Here’s an excerpt of my review: Author Mark Newhouse hits all the right notes in the language for middle grade readers. Unfortunately the minimal description […]

This week’s thoughts in publishing

Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures and thoughts on publishing. Go now to Prairie Sky Publishing to find out how writing is coming for Two for the Holidays, due out this December. Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, indie authors, Indie publishing, New authors, New books, Self publishing, Short stories Tagged: […]

Into November…

Good morning, Write Edge readers! We’ve officially dipped into fall and the month of November. November?? Really? How has this year slipped by so quickly? Fall weather has begun to creep around the corner, and this is the season, I feel, for reflection. For consideration. As the days grow shorter, we start to face the […]