Ekta R. Garg's Blog, page 137
October 4, 2015
The synchronicity of life…
Good morning, Write Edge readers! This week I’m thinking of synchronicity — how important it is to try and line things up so that everything moves smoothly and also to look for opportunities to synchronize our life’s passions with our every-day responsibilities. The entire concept of Stories in Pairs, my short story series, is built […]
October 1, 2015
New Growth Chart now up!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest adventures in parenting. Here’s an excerpt of today’s Growth Chart: Nine stayed quiet for a minute as she processed this. She’s a smart kid. I know it’s important for me to instruct her in treating elders with respect, but I also want to confirm for her […]
September 30, 2015
New writing prompts now posted
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the writing prompts for next week’s short fiction. They include premeditated murder, a mysterious hike, and a visit to the Bermuda Triangle. Curious? Go now to The Write Edge Writing Workshop to read the full prompts. Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: Creative writing, Short stories, weekly fiction, Writing […]
Second book review now up!
I’ve posted the second review of the day, readers. Check out what I thought about Retirement Can Be Murder by Susan Santangelo. First, an excerpt of my review: An engaging mystery often hinges on a smart, intuitive protagonist. [Main character] Carol, however, comes to the entire problem of finding the murderer with bumbling efforts, lies, […]
September 29, 2015
New book reviews today!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted the first of two book reviews for you. This morning you get to find out what I thought of Keegan’s Point by HD Smith. Here’s an excerpt of that review: Author HD Smith writes squarely at the level of her target middle grade audience, which results in quite a […]
September 28, 2015
Latest publishing update
Good morning, Write Edge readers! Today I share with you a roundup of my experiences at the Chicago Writers Conference. Find out what I thought about the event by going now to the home page of Prairie Sky Publishing. Have a great day, readers! E.R.G.Filed under: indie authors, Indie publishing, New authors, Self publishing Tagged: #CWC2015, […]
September 27, 2015
Starting from the ground up
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I spent the weekend away from home at the Chicago Writers Conference, so you know I’ll be talking a lot this week in my various posts about writing and conferences (but, then again, when am I not talking about writing? :>) Here’s what we have on the roster for this […]
September 24, 2015
New parenting adventures posted!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! Want to know what the kids and I have been up to? Find out in today’s latest Growth Spurts. Here’s an excerpt: I couldn’t finish the thought of her being too short. I’m 5’2.5”. When Nine comes to me for a hug, I can rest my chin on the top […]
September 23, 2015
Last Monday of the month means a writers’ showcase!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! Don’t forget, this coming Monday is the last of the month. That means no writing prompts for my own short fiction. Instead I’ll be showcasing other writers. The indie author community is a fabulous one, and I’m so proud to be a part of it. In order to do my […]
September 22, 2015
New book review now up!
Good morning, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest book review for you. Today I share my thoughts on IA: Initiate by John Darryl Winston. Here’s an excerpt of my review: Winston doesn’t leave anything to chance or imagination. His earnest tone will reassure readers that he leads them by the hand with the best […]
