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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 #2

  By M.J. Moores on October 7, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Words to Avoid & Why – pt.1 I know, you’re thinking, “Okay, if I’m writing children’s fiction I should avoid swearing.”  Or, “If I want my work to reach a broader audience I should take out big words that only… Read More ›

• Interview with Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author Douglas Owen

  By M.J. Moores on October 6, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  A Spear In Flight – Book 1 of the Spear Tetralogy   Douglas (Doug) Owen was born 1964 in Scarborough Ontario.  The youngest of three, he never had the pleasure of knowing his oldest brother who passed away from cancer… Read More ›

• Review: Crafting Novels & Short Stories

  By M.J. Moores on October 5, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Crafting Novels & Short Stories: The Complete Guide to Writing Great Fiction                         Editors: Writers Digest, forward by James Scott Bell.                                                     Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars Highly Recommended Genre: Nonfiction/How To Crafting Novels & Short Stories, The… Read More ›

• Fiction Friday #1

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

  

  The Parlour by M.J. Moores, OCT – Author. Editor. Business Owner. The screwdriver balanced on the window sill as lazy sheers billowed into the room.  The tool didn’t belong there.  Neither did the dark substance streaking its shaft.  One last… Read More ›

• Canadian Creative Writing Contests!

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

  

  Flash Fiction & Short Story Writing Contests – Submissions will be accepted from October 1st, 2013 – January 31st, 2014 Winners will be revealed approximately 30-40 days after the close of the competition. $10 Entry Fee The contests run through Infinite… Read More ›

• Are You Interested In Making Money?

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

  

  Publicity Tip #1 Making money is not the goal of every author – this may come as a surprise to many of you, but it’s true.  One of the first pieces of advice given to most authors who want to… Read More ›

• Poetic Pieces

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

  

  A Selection of Short Poetry by Patricia Miller, Writer. Poet. Coordinator. — DOCK AT DUSK, LAKE KASHAGAWIGAMOG   An opal shell and a golden star The spotted loon that breaks the mirrored still Floating across a navy water pane Calling for… Read More ›

• PC Problems & Not the Computer Kind

  By M.J. Moores on October 1, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Writerly Rant #1 The PC Extreme by Author Mikael Carlson — As an author, I keep a watchful eye on how my characters express themselves to avoid volumes of angry emails from people who find themselves offended. Unless it was… Read More ›

• Editing Tip #1

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

  

  Don’t edit in isolation – Get help. I know, you’ve poured your heart and soul into this manuscript and it’s perfect just the way you wrote it…. …or is it? Even big name authors still use editors for a variety… Read More ›

• Site Under Construction

  By M.J. Moores on September 15, 2013 • ( 0 )

  Thank you for taking the time to visit Infinite Pathways.  The official launch date for this site is October 1st, 2013.  Sincerely, Melissa Moores, OCT