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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.

• The Medium & the Media Pt. 2

  By M.J. Moores on November 7, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Publicity Tip #6 It’s one thing to say, “Try this out, it’s great.”  But if all you have is an idea and no advice for follow-through, you won’t be inclined to try it, will you? When it comes to podcasting… Read More ›

• There is an Ending to Every Beginning

  By M.J. Moores on November 6, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  The Ending  by Jim Scott, Author. Poet. Sojourner. – In passions of beginning, accelerating thought, Our dreams of love were spinning the webs in which were caught The hopes that should have born us on toward the life that now… Read More ›

• The Catch-22 of Information Technology

  By M.J. Moores on November 5, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Writerly Rant #6 The Language of Ones and Zeroes by Mikael Carlson, Author. Communication is a wonderful thing. The modern ability to reach almost any corner of the globe near instantaneously from a device that sits in the palm of… Read More ›

• Editing Tip #6

  By M.J. Moores on November 4, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Just when you think it’s over, it’s not.   Placing that last period on the last page of the last chapter and writing The End doesn’t mean the story is done. One of the most difficult things to do is… Read More ›

• Review: Throne of Glass

  By M.J. Moores on November 3, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Throne of Glass                              Author: Sarah J. Maas Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Highly Recommended Genre: Fantasy/YA/New Adult — Throne of Glass is the first novel in what I like to call ‘The Assassin Series.’  With 5… Read More ›

• The Medium & the Media

  By M.J. Moores on October 31, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Publicity Tip #5 The biggest piece of advice for new authors when it comes to publicity is to diversify, then the same list of options for G+, twitter, pinterist, facebook, author blog, linkedin, and youtube pops up. Choosing the right… Read More ›

• Poetry is Soul-Speak

  By M.J. Moores on October 30, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Poetry has long been one of those amazing outlets for writing that allows the heart, mind, and soul to speak as one. For those who practice the genre, it is often the catharsis felt in the release of pent up… Read More ›

• Wading Through the Abundance of Self-Published Works

  By M.J. Moores on October 29, 2013 • ( 5 )

  

  Writerly Rant #5 The Sludge Pile by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Business Owner. Literary Agents and Publishers have the dreaded Slush Pile, but book reviewers have the Sludge Pile. I read a blog recently where the writer/reviewer politely requested… Read More ›

• Editing Tip #5

  By M.J. Moores on October 28, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Don’t Bully the Bad Guys The more well-rounded you make your antagonist, the more believable he or she will be. We all love to hate the bad guys but don’t forget that even Darth Vader was a cute kid before… Read More ›

• Interview with Young Adult/Fantasy Author Adrienne Clarke

  By M.J. Moores on October 27, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Adrienne Clarke A writer of fantasy and literary fiction, Adrienne’s short stories have appeared in a number of publications including, The Storyteller, New Plains Review, and in the e-zines A Fly in Amber, The Devilfish Review, and Rose Red Review…. Read More ›