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I #SupportWNDB – The Series: Being A Better Writer Means Being Diverse

Originally posted on Madhuri Blaylock Writes:
How Diversity Makes You A Better Writer Christa Wojo ? Living in Panama for nearly a decade, I’ve learned what it feels like to be isolated from the rest of society. Now I’m more or less at home and speak Spanish well, but when I first moved here and…

Goodbye Men of Mayhem . . . Video Recap

Series Finale, “Papa’s Goods”   Before we bid goodnight to the Men of Mayhem, lets take a look back at some of the shows best and worst moments.             A few of the ones we lost along the way… Opie . . .   Clay . . .   Tara…Read more Goodbye Men of Mayhem . . . Video Recap

Music Monday: Bragging Rights

Okay. I have established that I am writer. Something you may not know about me . . . I am a mom of four boys. And two of those boys are in a rock band. And you know what? They’re actually good. Like, really good. They’re self-taught musicians with over a decade of experience between…Read more Music Monday: Bragging Rights

Win The Wrong David on Deranged Writers

Originally posted on My Sweet Delirium:
Hello, my friends! Today’s the last day to enter to win my novelette, The Wrong David, at Deranged Writers for their December Delights festivities. I know it’s kind of a last minute announcement, but I’ve been traveling the past few weeks and I’m totally disoriented. Apologies! To win a…

Another Tuesday, Another Heartbreak . . .

If you’re looking for the play by play of the heart-shattering episode, “Red Rose,”click here. Last nights episode of Sons Of Anarchy was one of the toughest yet. And considering what the past six and 11/12’s seasons has shown us, that is really saying something! It opened peacefully, and closed with aching silence. (And a…Read more Another Tuesday, Another Heartbreak . . .

By Your Request: Query Success Stories and Why They Were Successful — AoR Ladies

Originally posted on Aussie Writers:
Recently I asked you, our readers, what you wanted to see. The answer I received was about querying successfully, how to do it, and examples of successful queries. So today, I have the ladies here, at AOaR telling their stories. ?   Cass! First off, I should warn you that…

Flash Fiction: Bread Line

“Could you get another one?” She held up the loaf of bargain priced sandwich bread, voice calm, eyes flickering. The clerk at the register, who’d just finished bagging the groceries, scrunched his brows together. “Ma’am, is there something wrong with the bread?” The woman was barely a day over twenty-two and wasn’t used to being…Read more Flash Fiction: Bread Line

Sons of Anarchy: Recap

I’ve waited to blog about what’s next. Being that there’s no episode airing this week and only two episodes left. If you missed the latest episode of Sons Of Anarchy, Suits of Woe, try here. If you’re looking for an in depth recap, click here. ________________________________________ First of all, I’ve got to give major props…Read more Sons of Anarchy: Recap

By Your Request: Query Success Stories and Why They Were Successful

Originally posted on Aussie Writers:
Today I have the first of a couple of posts about successful queries and why they worked, just like you asked! So, since I work in acquisitions, I asked some of the authors I had the privilege of acquiring to send me their stories. Enjoy! ? Michael Cristiano is a…

Sons of Anarchy Recap and Predictions

Here’s where we were at the start of the season. And so much has happened! If you want an in-depth recap click on the link for Entertainment Weekly I’m doing a quick recap of last weeks episode: Faith and Despondency was CRAZY. First of all, the show opened with that montage. Jax was with another girl…Read more Sons of Anarchy Recap and Predictions