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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.

  • Bodies

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    What I most enjoy about this piece is Therin’s play on and with the word body. She both imbues meaning and suggests an understanding that leaves you questioning what you really believe.   Therin Knite is a 22-year-old college senior… Read More ›

  • Expectation vs. Reality

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    Writerly Rant #26 A Jack of all Trades Dilemma by M.J. Moores ~ I love the arts: writing, dance, drama, visual, music… whether it’s crafting with my mind or my hands or expressing myself through song or letting my body… Read More ›

  • Editing Tip #26

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    Beware of Branding ~ We all do it; we all have a tendency in our day-to-day life to refer to brand-name products: Kleenex instead of Tissue Coke instead of Cola Tupperware instead of Plastic Container Kool Aid instead of Drink… Read More ›

  • Infinite Pathways 1st Annual 1 Act Play Contest

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    Guest Judge Reva Stern ~ It is my pleasure to announce Infinite Pathways’ first annual writing competition for 1 Act Plays. Entries should be submitted between: April 1st 2014 – June 1st, 2014 This competition is for new and emerging… Read More ›

  • Book Lovers Unite!

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    Book Review Submissions for Infinite Pathways ~ Do you love reading as much as I do? Have you been inspired to share your thoughts and rave about a book you’ve just read? Whether or not you’ve written a book review… Read More ›

  • Fiction Friday #16

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    Tick Tock A Short by M.J. Moores Feet hurried by: booted heels, galoshes, loafers, runners, and work boots.  They beat the ground according to their own time.  The small package wrapped in metallic blue paper, surrounded by a simple off-white… Read More ›

  • Editing Tip #25

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    Avoiding Info Dump, Pt. 4 ~ The tendency to over-share can be the bane of anyone’s existence but for an Author it could mean the death of a manuscript. One of the most difficult concepts to manage, especially with novice… Read More ›

  • Day 191 – Atonement

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    Charlotte Cuevas uses her poetry to grapple with an overwhelming emotion many of us have fought with and lost to over the years. The pleading voice of the narrative comes across as sincere and by evoking the Divine she shows… Read More ›

  • Put Your Dukes Up!

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    Writerly Rant #25 Shillelagh Law by Mikael Carlson, Author. ~ Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day, and being in Manhattan for the day, it was prime time for people-watching as they returned from the parade down 5th Avenue. I noticed everyone… Read More ›

  • My Writing Process – Blog Tour

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    Publicity Tip #25 The Blog Hop – A Virtual Marketing Dance ~ As you may have noticed, this is an unusual post for Monday morning.  I’m flipping my editing and publicity tips this week as I’ve been invited to take… Read More ›