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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.

• Late Summer Creative Writing Contest

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

  

  This year, in addition to our annual Poetry Writing Contest Infinite Pathways is revising the Short Story Contest too! As we work toward building our annual anthology of creative works, we have found a need for more short stories. Remember,… Read More ›

• Blurb Doctor: Gem-Oh Line

  By M.J. Moores on July 29, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Originally posted on Planetary Defense Command:
  This is the second house call by the Blurb Doctor for one of Natalie McKay‘s stories. This time it’s Gem-Oh Line, here’s the current blurb: Nyria’s life couldn’t get much worse. Not only was…

• Editing Tip #44

  By M.J. Moores on July 28, 2014 • ( 5 )

  

  ~ First Draft Fears, Second Draft Jitters ~ I know I’ve said it time and again but you absolutely must re-read your first draft before anyone else sets eyes on it. But then I hear, “I’d rather an editor look… Read More ›

• Fiction Friday #19

  By M.J. Moores on July 25, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Excerpt from: A Probationary Effect – Lost Chapter 2 prequel to The Chronicles of Xannia: Time’s Tempest by M.J. Moores Sunlight flared on the reflective glass of the hidden employee entrance. The door slid to one side as I removed… Read More ›

• Newsletters and Solicited EMail

  By M.J. Moores on July 24, 2014 • ( 2 )

  

  Publicity Tip #43 If you subscribe to anything online (blog, writing community, forum, group, etc.) you will have received an email asking you to confirm that you “actually want to be receiving mail” from this resource and then have the… Read More ›

• Day 315 – Crawl If I Have To

  By M.J. Moores on July 23, 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 ›

• Creativity & Catharsis

  By M.J. Moores on July 22, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Writerly Rant #43 by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. I just went to see an action packed summer blockbuster flick that’s been getting mixed reviews from fans and press alike. Now, I haven’t been to the movies since… Read More ›

• 80 (Short) Facts about Being an Indie Author (Part 5)

  By M.J. Moores on July 21, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

• Editing Tip #43

  By M.J. Moores on July 21, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  ~ Teasing out a Tale: Weaving Back Story ~ It’s one thing to have someone say, “you’re telling too much of the back story” or give the general advice to, “just give your reader little hints along the way.” But… Read More ›

• 80 (Short) Facts About Being an Indie Author (Part 4)

  By M.J. Moores on July 19, 2014 • ( 0 )