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What’s Happening in the Writer’s World–Publishing multiple books at once

Jacqui here at Story Empire with the November edition of “What’s happening in the literary world?” What used to be a simple process of penning what we-all hope will be extraordinary fiction has become complicated with AI, digital outlets, audio books, tons of rules, international issues, and more. Each month, I’ll talk about one or … Continue reading →

#IWSG My Creative Activities (other than writing)

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 →

Help Me Launch My Latest #PrehistoricFiction Endangered Species Jan. 6, 2025

A world in decline. A tribe in danger. Yu’ung has one chance to get it right. Endangered Species (up for pre-sale right now) is Book One of a three-book fictional exploration of Neanderthals. Be ready for a world nothing like what you thought it would be, filled with clever minds, brilliant acts, and innovative solutions … Continue reading →

More Westerns from NetGalley

As a lover of the Old West, I read as many fiction books as I can find about it. Here are some of my recent favorites: The Edge of Nowhere–a lone Texas Ranger, a town on the verge of a range war, a killer hiding out among the chaos–a lot could go wrong Preacher’s Strike–Indians, … Continue reading →

Teacher-Authors: What’s on my Ed Blog

A lot of teacher-authors read my WordDreams blog. In this monthly column, I share a popular post from the past month on my teacher education blog, Ask a Tech Teacher.  In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech … … Continue reading →

More Good NetGalley Reads

I order a variety of books from NetGalley, often Westerns but also popular series I’ve enjoyed in the past. Here are a few I’ve read the last few months and awarded good ratings to: Hot Property–Spenser solves another tricky mystery with his own mix of humor and brilliance Buried Secrets–Jess Stone must make changes in … … Continue reading →

Did Wanderlust Drive Man Across the Earth?

During my blog hop to introduce Natural Selection, good efriend and inveterate world wanderer, Liesbet Collaert, hosted my article on Did Wanderlust Drive Man Across the Earth? Liesbet is especially suited to this topic because she herself loves wandering the globe, either on land or water. She’s written a fascinating book about her nomadic lifestyle … Continue reading →

Welcome Jan Sikes and her latest book A Noble Bargain

I have read many of Jan’s books. Check out my reviews for The Edge of Too Late, Saddled Hearts, Mountain Laurel Christmas, A Beggar’s Bargain, and Satin and Cinders–I loved each one. She has a way with pulling you into the lives of the characters so you care deeply what happens to them. A Noble … … Continue reading →

#AtoZChallenge: Genres–Technothrillers

The A to Z Challenge asks bloggers to post 26 articles on a themed topic in the month of April, every day except Sundays. I find that too busy and decided to post mine ‘about’ once a month. Yes, it’s taking a couple of years. Sigh. My topic, like the last time, is writing genres. This … Continue reading →

Excerpt from #PrehistoricFiction, Laws of Nature

In preparation for my upcoming launch of Book 1 in the third trilogy, Savage Land, in my Man vs. Nature series, here’s a snippet from Survival of the Fittest, Book 1 of trilogy two, Crossroads, available for free with a Kindle Unlimited account. –Sorry this excerpt is so long! Survival of the Fittest Book 1 … Continue reading →