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November 16, 2015

Can December Come Any Faster?

Can December please hurry up and get here quick? Disney has been making me miserable with their TV spots of The Force Awakens. Two of them–mostly with similar clips–came out in the last week and although new information is not…Read more ›
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Published on November 16, 2015 07:00

November 15, 2015

Conjuring

“When you’re writing, you’re conjuring. It’s a ritual, and you need to be brave and respectful and sometimes get out of the way of whatever it is that you’re inviting into the room.” ~Tom Waits
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Published on November 15, 2015 09:08

November 14, 2015

Grammar Demons, Take That (Part 25)

Today from Grammar.net, some musical idioms.   Do you have any favorite grammar battle? Do share. As always, if you have a favorite infographic or tips to share, please feel free to comment. Source: Musical Idioms from Grammar.net.
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Published on November 14, 2015 10:58

November 10, 2015

Interview And Giveaway At Melissa’s Book Buzz

Today, the ongoing book tour takes me to Melissa’s Book Buzz for an interview. I had a lot of fun doing this. Interviews are tough, especially ones that are not just all technical. I love those interviews that make me…Read more ›
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Published on November 10, 2015 07:50

November 9, 2015

“Elementals” Book Tour Giveaway

It has only been a week and there are more than 700 entries for the “Elementals: Complete Season One” giveaway already. Interested in getting a FREE ecopy or an Amazon gift card? It’s super easy to enter. Just click on…Read more ›
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Published on November 09, 2015 11:12

November 8, 2015

Art Of The Possible

“Science fiction is any idea that occurs in the head and doesn’t exist yet, but soon will, and will change everything for everybody, and nothing will ever be the same again. As soon as you have an idea that changes…Read more ›
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Published on November 08, 2015 06:34

November 7, 2015

Grammar Demons, Take That (Part 24)

Today from Grammar.net, modals of necessity. Modals of Necessity There are three: have to, have got to and must. When these appear, they show that something is necessary and not an option. They can illustrate a one-time or recurring requirement.…Read more ›
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Published on November 07, 2015 05:51

November 6, 2015

“Elementals” Book Tour Giveaway

For the ongoing book tour for Elementals with JGBS, I have put together a giveaway. Click on the graphic above or THIS link to enter. Good luck!
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Published on November 06, 2015 14:28

November 5, 2015

How The Sun Robbed Mars Of Its Atmosphere

[Mars Transition: Billions of years ago when the Red Planet was young, it appears to have had a thick atmosphere that was warm enough to support oceans of liquid water – a critical ingredient for life. The animation shows how…Read more ›
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Published on November 05, 2015 20:31