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The Last Guest House by Caroline Mitchell

“The Last Guest House” by Caroline Mitchell, set in the Isle of Skye, presents an intriguing premise and attempts to weave a complex narrative around… The Last Guest House by Caroline Mitchell

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A Beggar’s Bargain

Let’s all welcome Jan Sikes today. She has a new story to share with us. Jan is one of my Story Empire partners, a great author, and a good friend. … A Beggar’s Bargain

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Finding Me: The Defiant Sisters Duet- Book 2 by Jacquie Biggar

Today, I’m happy to welcome Jacquie Biggar, New York Times best-selling author. Jacquie is here today to discuss her new book, Finding Me: The … Finding Me: The Defiant Sisters Duet- Book 2 by Jacquie Biggar

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Tips for Writing a Multi-Author Series – Part I

Greetings, Storytellers! Diana here today with a new series of posts about writing a multi-author series. Way back when, in September 2022, one of … Tips for Writing a Multi-Author Series – Part I

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Ghostbusters! Ghost Trap! Mine!

Sooo, I took my son to see ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ last night.  We watched the first two movies two weeks ago and ‘Afterlife’ on Friday night, so we were set.  Got there 50 minutes before it started because it was … Continue reading

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The Unraveling by Vi Keeland

Vi Keeland’s “The Unraveling” is an entrancing psychological thriller that stands out for its intriguing narrative and unexpected twists. The story, … The Unraveling by Vi Keeland

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Words That Pack A Punch – Part 3

Hello, everyone. I’m back again with another list of words that I hope you’ll find helpful. It’s so easy to fall into a rut and use the same words … Words That Pack A Punch – Part 3

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7 Tips to Designing Fictional Plants

I’m probably being fairly ambitious thinking I can come up with 7 decent tips.  I mean, we’re talking about plants here.  So, let’s just dive into it with the most obvious thing: RESEARCH!  I say this a lot and people … Continue reading

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How to Use Irony in Fiction

Irony is one of those literary devices that I personally love as a writer. And yet, for the longest time, it’s also been one of those “I’m not sure … How to Use Irony in Fiction

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Don’t think I’ve ever done a St. Patrick’s Day post.  Since life is still driving me too crazy to do enough research for a good animal post, I’m going to do another holiday.  Enjoy. By the way, I don’t really … Continue reading

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