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I’m traveling Feb. 16-22

I’m off to visit my two military children and then move my son from Maryland to California in preparation for an overseas deployment.  As a result, I won’t be around much. Forgive me if I seem to ignore you!  See you-all in a few weeks! –Comments are closed because I will be completely unreliable!   Continue reading →

I’m Traveling–To visit Diana Peach

This week, I am visiting fellow author, Diana Peach at Myths of the Mirror to discuss my latest prehistoric fiction, Endangered Species. Diana loves to write and has written numerous stellar, well-received fantasy novels, many I’ve reviewed here on my blog. The Ferryman and the Sea Witch Legacy of Souls The Seas of Times Soul … Continue reading →

Welcome Diana Peach and her Amazing Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver

I have been a long-time reader of Diana Peach. I don’t read a lot of fantasy, but I’d never miss one of Peach’s books. Past reviews include: The Ferryman and the Sea Witch Legacy of Souls The Seas of Times Soul Swallowers Tale of the Seasons’ Weaver Unraveling the Veil While there is much to … Continue reading →

#IWSG Would you change your published books?

This post is for Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writers Support Group (click the link for details on what that means and how to join. You will also find a list of bloggers signed up to the challenge that are worth checking out. The first Wednesday of every month, we all post our thoughts, fears or words … Continue reading →

Does learning to be a good writer matter anymore? Or will AI fix my problems?

Jacqui here at Story Empire with my next post for 2025. My theme this year: 2025 Writers World: Trends, Questions, Concerns, More This monthly post will discuss topics that writers are discussing, asking about, worrying over, or simply trying to unravel. For an entire list of upcoming topics, click here. This month: Does learning to … Continue reading →

5 Unexpected Tips From Professional Editors

Linnea Gradin is a freelance writer for Reedsy — a website that connects authors with freelancing publishing professionals and gives advice on everything writing and publishing industry related, from how to become a book editor or proofreader, to where to find ghostwriting jobs. When Linnea is not reading, she can be found dribbling on the … Continue reading →

Top 2024 #BookReviews (with #Goodreads rundown)

I love reading. I prefer to do that than watch TV, go to the gym, floss my teeth, pay bills, or wash the laundry. I review a lot of the books I read, usually received from NetGalley, the library, Kindle Unlimited, or an Indie efriend, but I also buy a few. I collect my writing … Continue reading →

Top 10 Posts, Most Commented, Tips, and Share Platforms for 2024

Since I started this blog seventeen years ago, I’ve had over 4 million views from 2.4 million visitors. Over 26,000 follow me and have contributed over 83,700 comments on about 2,450 articles I’ve posted. I have several columns: book reviews (usually Fridays) writer’s tips and tech tips for writers How I’m Doing (on my latest WIP, right now … … Continue reading →

#BookBlast for Endangered Species–Join me!

The next few weeks, my wonderful efriends are helping me launch my latest prehistoric fiction, Endangered Species. Early reviews… “Murray excels at bringing prehistoric tribes and animals to life—all of them are impressively dimensional characters.” –Carrie Rubin, author of Fatal Rounds and other medical thrillers “Once again Ms. Murray does a masterful job of sharing our ancestors’ … Continue reading →

Born in a Treacherous Time is Free for 5 Days!

To celebrate the launch of Endangered Species Book 1 in the Savage Land trilogy, third trilogy in the Man vs. Nature series, the ebook of Book 1 in the series–Born in a Treacherous Time–the one that started it all–will be FREE on Amazon Kindle January 4-8, 2025. Born in the harsh world of East Africa … Continue reading →