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The Summer Strikes: Leaping into the Next Adventure

Well, I should be in my summer job by now.  Can’t be sure because I’m writing this in late May and haven’t put in for the last two days of my school job off.  There’s a bit of overlap, which … Continue reading

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The Experimental Hero: Brought to You By Science

I’ve touched on a lot of different heroes over the years, so I’m surprised I never thought about this one before.  I mean, they’ve slipped into a few categories at times, but I never really locked onto the ‘experiment’ origin.  … Continue reading

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Guest Post: How I Wrote A Novella in a Month as a Stay-At-Home Mom

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
This is a guest post by Iona Caldwell, druid, mother, author, and wife, who has written the British Occult Fiction, Beneath London’s Fog. How I Wrote A Novella in a Month as a Stay…

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore, New on the Shelves – Pre- Order for August 7th – Racked: Grafton County Series, #4 by Sue Coletta

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Where You Can Find Content for Your Newsletter

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hello and happy Monday to all the Story Empire readers. PH here and back this week with more about newsletters. There are two previous posts about this topic which you can find here and here.…

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Songs That I Can’t Help, But Sing To

Since we’re going to see ‘Frozen’ on Broadway, I’ve been thinking about songs that I end up singing to if I hear them.  I can stop myself if I’m aware of it, but being caught unawares means I’m going to … Continue reading

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A Heaven for Toasters: Chapter 2

Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
After relaunching A Heaven for Toasters, complete with new cover, I promised to publish it here in installments. If you’d rather not wait, I will leave the book at $0.99 until mid-June, when I’ll…

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Infographic: Online Safety for Children

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With the wee one growing up faster than I ever thought possible, I’m already starting to think about her online safety. She’s almost four and uses my tablet more than either her mother or…

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7 Tips on Writing Characters with Healing Factors/Regeneration

One power that I use a lot in War of Nytefall is the regenerative powers of the Dawn Fangs.  They can heal quickly and keep fighting as long as their head and enough limbs are attached.  That second part is debatable … Continue reading

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Using a Professional Editor

Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hi, SE Readers. Joan here today to talk about the importance of using an editor. Self-editing, beta readers, and critique partners or groups are all an important aspect of the writing process. Each step has…

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