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The Secret Organization’s Newest Recruit

Boss- “Welcome to the Hidden Strings, young man.” Recruit- “I’m in?  That’s great.  Can’t wait to tell my mom.” B- “Wait . . . I think you forgot that we are a secret society.” R- “Don’t worry.  My mom can … Continue reading

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Run for the Roses

I am visiting with Robbie today to talk about my newest tale. She generously offered a review of Goodbye Old Paint, so in a way it’s a two-fer. … Run for the Roses

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7 Tips to Creating A Secret Defense Force in Fiction

As you can see, I’m still not sure what to call this type of organization.  A cabal or secret society has fairly dark undertones.  For this topic, I’m really trying to lean towards groups that are fighting to protect something.  … Continue reading

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Reading Journals & Craft of Fiction

Greetings! Liz Gauffreau with you today with some thoughts about reading as a writer. I fell in love with reading literature in the ninth grade. I … Reading Journals & Craft of Fiction

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Quotes in Daily Conversation

I have a few friends who I can hold an entire conversation with using quotes from various movies and shows.  90% of them end up being from Futurama, but it’s interesting how such a thing can happen.  Yet, the lines … Continue reading

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Author Quotes & Quiz

Hi SEers! Denise here today with a new quote post and quiz, along with my reasoning for it from a past Story Empire post. Like I’ve said in the past,… Author Quotes & Quiz

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Printing Prices Increase! What it Means For Indie Authors.

Greetings once again! Beem Weeks back with you for a look at the recent increase in printing costs. What does that mean for writers and publishers? … Printing Prices Increase! What it Means For Indie Authors.

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It’s a book, and a confession.

I did it again. I believe this one is the eighth one in The Hat Series. I want to say this at the top, but this whole series is designed to be ready … It’s a book, and a confession.

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Too Many Ideas

Hi, gang. Craig here again. Last time I posted about how to kick the Muse off the couch and make her stop eating all your snacks. I had this awful … Too Many Ideas

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Is Fictional Truth Reliable?

Fictional truth is never quite as clear as it seems on the surface. Deceptiveness boils down to manipulation, disguise, and misdirection. The writer … Is Fictional Truth Reliable?

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