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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.

• Dealing with Bookstores 101 – Pt. 5

  By M.J. Moores on December 18, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Publicity Tip #64 Whether you’re self-published or with a small traditional publisher, your book is likely not being stocked in the local bookstore. Why? With limited shelf space many bookstores only carry books from the big guys. Here are a… Read More ›

• Year 2: Day 69 – No Time For Dreams

  By M.J. Moores on December 17, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  A walking stereotype, Charlotte Cuevas is exactly what you’d expect from a children’s librarian and freelance writer- most days you’ll find her bustling about here and there, balancing coffee and a stack of books, fingers stained with ink and pearls… Read More ›

• When Giving Backfires

  By M.J. Moores on December 16, 2014 • ( 6 )

  

  Writerly Rant #64 By M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. So, I was part of a giveaway run by a small publishing house based out of the United States yesterday. They are somewhat of a “start up” so their… Read More ›

• Editing Tip #64

  By M.J. Moores on December 15, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Wrapping Up Your Endings ~ Other than the first chapter, endings are the next most talked about focus for writing advice. Here are my two-cents worth on the topic. 1) Know Your Market 2) Pace Yourself 3) Leave Some Mystery…. Read More ›

• Short Fiction Writing Contest Ending Soon!

  By M.J. Moores on December 12, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  This annual writing contest is open to all North Americans. There are 3 placed winners and multiple honourable mentions who will be included in an anthology of creative works – fiction, 1 act plays & poetry. All genres welcome (as… Read More ›

• Writers & Reading

  By M.J. Moores on December 12, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Not all writers are readers. It’s true. But it’s also horrific… Now, that’s not to say that these writers don’t write well or aren’t good storytellers but we all know that if you practice what you preach (read and write)… Read More ›

• Dealing with Bookstores 101 – Pt. 4

  By M.J. Moores on December 11, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Publicity Tip #63 Whether you’re self-published or with a small traditional publisher, your book is likely not being stocked in the local bookstore. Why? With limited shelf space many bookstores only carry books from the big guys. Here are a… Read More ›

• Willow Weeping

  By M.J. Moores on December 10, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Originally posted on HoneybeeWood:
  Sun has abandoned our forlorn hemisphere, Willow sways at the water’s edge Her wisps dangle, dancing alone. Missing the shimmy of leaves Long since gone, Their brilliant colors Browned and forgotten, Her yellows and greens Spread…

• Guest Post by Renee Scattergood – Author of the Shadow Stalker Series

  By M.J. Moores on December 9, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Writerly Rant #63

• Editing Tip #63

  By M.J. Moores on December 8, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Don’t Underestimate Your Readers ~ I could have been snippy with the sub-title on this tip but I didn’t think it would be taken as the tongue-in-cheek moment it was meant to be… showing an understanding of my general readership…. Read More ›