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  • Virtue & Vice

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    There are hundreds of ways to interpret this quote and half of them likely pertain to writing in some fashion or other. My focus today is having patience with external forces in a writer’s life and those external forces having… Read More ›

  • The Journey of an E-Book Cover Design

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    Sometimes the best way to understand the evolution and creation of something is to see it for yourself. I have been stressing over a simple series of e-book covers for my Lost Chapter teasers. These are theoretical “chapters” in the… Read More ›

  • Day 288 – I Wonder

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    The poignancy of “wondering” whether or not we make an impact on those people we were once so connected with speaks volumes in this piece. As much as we want to know that the other person is just as affected… Read More ›

  • Adventures in Wander-bussed

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    Writerly Rant #39 by M.J. Moores, OCT. Author. Editor. Freelance Writer. In an echo to last week’s rant, I must say that I agree with Mikael’s premise that in order to fuel our hearts and minds we writers need to… Read More ›

  • Editing Tip #39

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    Test Yourself ~ Not all writers are English Majors and they don’t have to be. But as a writer you should be willing to learn what you can about the fundamentals of your craft. It’s not just about telling the… Read More ›

  • Review: Arising

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    Arising: Prophesy of Hope, Book 1                             Author: Sarah Kennedy Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars For Genre-specific Readers.. Genre: High Fantasy/ Apocalyptic. At the beginning of time the idea of darkness and evil is but a… Read More ›

  • Truth or Dare

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    I look at this quote from many different perspectives: Author      Editor      Reader As an author I cling to the overall image of my work to be able to speak the truth about all aspects of my writing. Yes, I see… Read More ›

  • Getting Noticed Pt 2

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    Do book directories work? If you’ve heard of Goodreads, you know how successful they are in helping readers find new material. While I believe it’s crucial to at least have your work listed in Goodreads, it’s not the only source… Read More ›

  • Poetry: The Lost Ones

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    One of the incredible things Therin does with her poetry is open up new worlds for her readers, just as her full-length novels do. Sometimes we see and understand ideas and notions better when we’re given a new or arms-length… Read More ›

  • Adventures in Wanderlust

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    Writerly Rant #38 by Mikael Carlson, Author. There is an old belief that authors write about what they know. I don’t think anyone will dispute the truth in that statement, and if they do, I would be happy to argue… Read More ›