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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.

• Review: The Ghosts in Maple Leaf Gardens

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

  

  The Ghosts in Maple Leaf Gardens                             Author: Richard Ferguson Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Recommended Reading. Genre: General Fiction/Sports ~ The Ghosts in Maple Leaf Gardens is a not a paranormal story as the title… Read More ›

• Life’s Soundtrack – Does it Extend to Your Characters?

  By M.J. Moores on May 23, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  I read a wonderful YA book a few months ago that included a soundtrack list at the back of the book to correspond with one song/chapter. As a teacher, I do Shakespeare’s Soundtrack with Hamlet for my grade 12 students… Read More ›

• Author Platforms & Portfolio’s Pt.6

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

  

  Publicity Tip #34 Don’t be Overwhelmed by Your Marketing Options – Be Strategic Marketing yourself is your author platform. What makes you stand out from a crowd (and get recognized by your target audience) are your marketing techniques, both personal… Read More ›

• FADES, DOES THE PICTURE

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

  

• Adventures in Book Genre Stereotyping

  By M.J. Moores on May 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Originally posted on Tara Sparling writes:
  Another day, another Guardian article. Don’t get me wrong. I love the Guardian’s Book section. It feeds me. But I don’t like it when it makes me feel guilty and ashamed. Especially when they’re…

• Editing Tip #34

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

  

  Writing a Page Turner: Pt 5 Sentences: their abuse, misuse, formation, creation, and implementation are the structural medium for the telling of your tale. Sentences are not benign and indifferent in prose; they, coupled with our imagination, bring to life… Read More ›

• The War of Balances

  By M.J. Moores on May 16, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Life is all about the right combination of balances; we know this but it’s easy to forget. Whether you are a planner or a pants-er with your writing style a certain amount of forethought in the creation of an idea… Read More ›

• Author Platforms & Portfolios Pt. 5

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

  

  Publicity Tip #33 Are You Making the Most of Your Connectivity? Word of mouth has been and always will be the most effective way to get people interested in what you have to sell – your writing. You might be… Read More ›

• Dark & Dizzying Truths, Sara Khayat ~ Poet

  By M.J. Moores on May 13, 2014 • ( 1 )

  

  Gray Prison “The biggest mistake you will ever make is taking me seriously.” He said, his head lying on my abdomen as we parked in a cul de sac, disconnected from rush hour traffic smoke overwhelming our lungs blood rushing… Read More ›

• America’s Most-“Liked” Person Honored By President Obama

  By M.J. Moores on May 13, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  While this is an nontraditional “Rant” for Infinite Pathways, I couldn’t pass it up because of what Charlotte hints at and lets the reader make up their own mind about. Enjoy!