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I am a writer of adventure stories (although this is not an official category my writing spans YA, NA, Speculative Fiction, and Romance) who taught high school English in a past life.

I am a freelance writers and editor who loves giving creative writing workshops and advising about the self-publishing landscape. I'll have 3 books published in my Chronicles of Xannia series as of April 2017, 3 non-fic industry publications, three short stories in two anthologies, and one essay on the believability factor in fiction writing in a guide to writing.

I am a mother and a wife with an OCD bent toward organization - but I hate cleaning and anything related to it, so I'm definitely not a housekeeper! ;)

I learned how to shoot an olympic bow when I was in high school and I look forward to taking it up again in the future.

I enjoy playing adventure games on my PSIII, X-Box 360, and Wii.

I have a quick mind and a good sense of humour but I am not a humourous person, though I try.

• Book Review: Changing Worlds / Fantasy

  By M.J. Moores on June 6, 2015 • ( 10 )

  

  Changing Worlds – A Double Book Anthology                             Authors: Gina Briganti & Melissa Barker-Simpson Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars. Recommended Reading. Genre: Fantasy / Romance. Saunders’ Choice This whimsical novella is the second in the Natural… Read More ›

• Sometimes Change is Good

  By M.J. Moores on June 5, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  For some of us the idea of something new, of “change”, is good. Heck, when I was a kid I rarely lived in one house for more than 2 years – my mother was “young and wild” and some part… Read More ›

• Awesome Gang Helps Promote Books & Authors

  By M.J. Moores on June 4, 2015 • ( 4 )

  

  Publicity Tip #88 ~ The website Awesomegang is a great budget conscious resource for publicizing yourself and your book. Their newsletter goes out to over 4,600 readers, they have a huge twitter following and a fantastic facebook resource among other… Read More ›

• Ghosts – A Poem by Charlotte Cuevas

  By M.J. Moores on June 3, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

• Aliens and guillotines- 6 reasons to break the editing rules.

  By M.J. Moores on June 2, 2015 • ( 3 )

  

  Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
  I was curious. Being a writer, I keep seeing articles about the editing software available online to help writers and, over coffee, I thought I would have a quick look. I browsed…

• Open Submissions for Short Stories, Flash Fiction & 1 Act Plays

  By M.J. Moores on June 1, 2015 • ( 7 )

  

  June 1st – August 1st September 1st I’m pleased to announce Infinite Pathways’ first anthology: The Human Condition Canadian Edition For more information please click HERE or visit https://infinite-pathways.org/2015_anthology/ Please spread the word & share the news 🙂 The “Human”… Read More ›

• Editing Tip #88 – Evoking the Senses Pt.3: Sound

  By M.J. Moores on June 1, 2015 • ( 13 )

  

  Whether you’ve taken extensive creative writing lesson and workshops or you’re doing your best to get by on the advice of blogs and writing magazines, the 5 senses will always be integral to flushing out a scene and bringing depth… Read More ›

• Book Review: Murder, Now and Then

  By M.J. Moores on May 31, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Murder, Now and Then: 1919 – 2019 ~                            Author: Diana Jackson Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars Genre: Cozy Mystery / Social History~ Murder, Now and Then is a detailed looked at how life, love and the… Read More ›

• Being Drunk on Writing Helps Me Get Through the Day

  By M.J. Moores on May 29, 2015 • ( 8 )

  

  Reality has been trying to destroy me lately… It’s been all about getting back into the work force, compiling resumes, editing for clients, editing for my publisher, taking care of my son, making sure my husband is fed & watered,… Read More ›

• 4 Great Book Publicity Options

  By M.J. Moores on May 28, 2015 • ( 1 )

  

  Publicity Tip #87 ~ Here are 4 wonderful opportunities for getting the word out about your book – all located on two cool sites run by one great Indie Author! Chris McMullen gives you the complete breakdown HERE. Below you… Read More ›