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What You Should Know About Interactive Storytelling

Jacqui here with my next Story Empire post. My theme this year: Trends, Questions, Concerns among Writers In this monthly post, I’ll discuss topics that writers are discussing, asking about, worrying over, or simply trying to unravel. For a list of all topics, click here.  So far: Does learning to be a good writer matter anymore? … Continue reading →

#AtoZChallenge: Genres–ars moriendi

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’ll take me a couple of years. Sigh. My topic, like the last time, will be writing … Continue reading →

Sandra Cox’s New Book–Ruben Hayes

One of my favorite authors in my favorite genre is Sandra Cox writing Westerns. I’ve read so many of her books (and reviewed them)– Keeper Tyree Sheriff Tyree Mateo’s Law Mateo’s Blood Brother Mateo’s Woman Geller’s Find Gwen Slade Bounty Hunter Montana Shootist ThunderTree TumbleStar Silverhills Return to Silverhills …and always turn the last page … Continue reading →

I’m Traveling–to Visit Esther O’Neill

Today, I’m visiting Esther O’Neill over at her blog, East of the Sun. Esther is author of a number of fascinating novels, the latest, House of the Ghost Child. We’ll discuss my latest novel, specifically: Endangered Species in our world. Click the link below and join us. Comments are closed so we can talk over … Continue reading →

#AtoZChallenge: Genres–Low FantasY

The A to Z Challenge asks bloggers to post 26 articles on a themed topic every day in the month of April except Sundays. I decided to post mine ‘about’ once a month and am barely finishing up 2023 AtoZ, as I prepare for 2025 AtoZ! My topic is writing genres. This genre:   Low FantasY This … Continue reading →

#AtoZChallenge: Genres–Weird Tales, Xianxia, GlitZ

The A to Z Challenge asks bloggers to post 26 articles on a themed topic every day in the month of April except Sundays. I decided to post mine ‘about’ once a month and am barely finishing up 2023 AtoZ as I prepare for 2025 AtoZ! My topic is writing genres. This genre: Weird Tales Definition strange … Continue reading →

Linda Broday’s New Book Creek–Must Read for Western Fans

I’ve ready many of Linda Broday’s Westerns (my favorite genre)– Winning Maura’s Heart–she thinks her background means she’ll never find the man of her dreams. Courting Miss Emma–how could he be the man she falls for One Shot at Love–a sweet romantic story set in an early 1900’s Appalachia Mountain community. A Man of Legend–can … Continue reading →

#AtoZChallenge: Genres–Qasida, Quest Quantum, Victorian

The A to Z Challenge asks bloggers to post 26 articles on a themed topic every day in the month of April except Sundays. I find that too busy and decided to post mine ‘about’ once a month. My topic, like the last time, is writing genres. This genre: Qasida (Arabic poetry) Definition poetry that originated in … Continue reading →

March is Be an Author Month

  “Be an Author Month” is an annual event celebrated every March. It’s geared more for kids, but since most of my readers have schoolage children, this could be exactly the event that inspires them to embrace their creativity. It aligns with National Reading Month, Listening Awareness Month, and National March into Literacy Month. x … Continue reading →

I’m Visiting Dawn Pisturino

Today, I am visiting good efriend, Dawn Pisturino over at her blog. I’ve known Dawn for a long time through her blog, a creative space where she shares poetry, short stories, and reflections. It’s well-organized, engaging, and highlights her versatility as a writer and passion for exploring the shadows of human experience. Her latest book, Haiku … Continue reading →