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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.

• Editing Tip #59

  By M.J. Moores on November 10, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Don’t Over Edit… Pt. 2 ~ One of the easiest things to do in anticipation of your first edit is to research. Research what? Writing “Best Practices” from online blogs (like this one) and Writers Magazines who show you how… Read More ›

• Author Spotlight – Jan Marie

  By M.J. Moores on November 8, 2014 • ( 4 )

  

  Behind the Scenes with Fantasy Author Jan Marie Writing the book was crazy considering it was first written to be a graphic novel. I then changed it ALL over to be a book. I sort of became obsessed-crazy-writing-Mommy to my… Read More ›

• Do You Need Validation?

  By M.J. Moores on November 7, 2014 • ( 3 )

  

  The thing about writing is if you’re looking for any kind of validation that doesn’t stem from within… fans, fame, fortune… more than 90% of the time you won’t get it. Being a writer, an author really, is about passion… Read More ›

• Virtual Book Tours – A Tale to Tell

  By M.J. Moores on November 6, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Publicity Tip #58 In the second installment on virtual book tours I spoke about how to look for the right tour companies. I also mentioned a deal I was pursuing regarding DKC – Dragon Knight Chronicles, a sci-fi/fantasy book publisher… Read More ›

• Do You Haiku?

  By M.J. Moores on November 5, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  ~ The haiku is one of the first poems taught to second graders for it’s simplicity in form and length. Occasionally one of these seven-year-old’s will unwittingly write something profound… but not often. Here are two famous haiku and just… Read More ›

• Editing Tip #58

  By M.J. Moores on November 3, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Don’t Over Edit… Pt. 1 ~ Yes, it can happen. How? A few different ways: Listening to too many people (friends/family/beta readers/editors/early reviewers) Trying too many new ideas (how to book pointers) Editing without focus (going over the same moments… Read More ›

• Interview with Time’s Tempest Character Zaith Beji

  By M.J. Moores on November 2, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  This interview was a windfall and a unique opportunity I couldn’t pass up for the last day of my blog launch tour. After Debra Mauldin (Mamma Bear & DKC Reviewer) read my science fiction novel Time’s Tempest: The Chronicles of… Read More ›

• Fiction Friday #22

  By M.J. Moores on October 31, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  All I Half Left a short by M.J. Moores~ Normally the sweet-earthy scent of dew moist leaves beings me a peace and inner joy that tease forth a cocky smile and wide-spread arms. But not today. The ceaseless rain erases… Read More ›

• Guest Blogging Pt. 4

  By M.J. Moores on October 30, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Publicity Tip #57 ~ Look for “Diamond’s in the Rough”. What does that mean? It means that during your target market blog searches also be keeping up to speed on author, reviewer and writing sites (like Infinite Pathways) as potential… Read More ›

• Year 2: Day 20 – Where I Was

  By M.J. Moores on October 29, 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 ›