Hi everone. Today, Mae has a great post on writing discipline/schedules over at Story Empire >>> Hi, SEers! Mae here. We think of writing as a creative endeavor—as it certainly is—but today I want to talk about the …
Hi everyone. I had an awesome surprise this morning. Denise has a great review of my poetry, Slices of Soul, over at her place. I’m so thrilled! Lots of other great books and writers have reviews there well worth checking …
Hi everyone. Joan has a great post over at Story Empire today on how to show not tell and ways of picturing the emotion you want to portray. Well worth a look. I’ll be keeping this in mind when I …
Hi everyone. Marcia Meara has some special news today … she’s released a boxed set of The Emissary Trilogy! Hope on over to her place and take a look >>> 🙂 I’m happy to announce that all three of …
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Hi everyone. Today, I had hoped to have some book reviews for you. Alas, I’ve read three duds in a row, the highest scoring of which I gave three stars and the lowest, just the two. I’d had high hopes …
Hi everyone, another reblog for you today, and this one is a bit special … Joan Hall has posted a cover release for her upcoming prequel to the Legends of Madeira series, House of Sorrow. I can’t wait to read …
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Hi everyone. Staci has her fourth post on Vonnegut’s plot points over at story empire. It sounds like last year, lols! >>> Ciao, SEers. I’ve been talking about Vonnegut’s five basic plots. So far, I’ve discussed Man in Hole, …
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Hi everyone. Craig has a wonderful post about using comdedy/humour in your books over at Story Empire. Some great points in there and well worth a look >>> Hi, Gang. Craig with you once more. This time I want …
Hi everyone. Denise has a great post all about findind and/or rekindling your writing spark on Story Empire. Well worth a look. It resonated with me so much that my comment resembles a short essay … ahem 😉 >>> …
Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you for a children’s book. This is a fun and quick read >>> About the Book: Tinsel is the newest apprentice in Santa’s Workshop, but this young elf lands …
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Hi everyone. I have a ‘how to’ post over at Story Empire all about how to use the Cloud to gain Mac capability. If you’ve ever wanted to use Mac-only software (such as Vellum), then this is how >>> …
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Hi everyone. Gwen has an excellent post on book reviews over at Story Empire. Well worth a read >>> Hello S.E. readers, Gwen with you today to discuss a familiar topic — book reviews. If you’ll journey with me, …
The snow lays pristine, virgin. The heavy silence holds. The whole world wrapped in a blanket of cold and desolation. Or is that just my heart?
The twin swings hang limp and lonely.
Mocking my empty arms.
Hi everyone. Mae has a great post all about setting over at Story Empire. Well worth a look >>> Hi, SEers! Mae here with a post about setting. Often when we start planning a novel, we’re focused on developing …
Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from an author who has become one of my auto-buy writers, Leigh Bardugo. About the Book: Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale’s freshman class. …
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Hi everyone. Joan has a great post over on Story Empire today all about writing sprints and getting those words on the page >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Hope you’re enjoying this chilly, um, frigid February. Perfect …
Hi everyone. John has a great post about writing prompts over at Story Empire today >>> Hi, John here with you SEers. First of all, I wish you all a Happy Presidents Day on behalf of the Story Empire …
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The snow lays pristine, virgin. The heavy silence holds. The whole world wrapped in a blanket of cold and desolation. Or is that just my heart?
The twin swings hang limp and lonely.
Mocking my empty arms.
Hi everyone. Staci has another great installment in her basic plots series of posts over on Story Empire. I’m a day late due to my blog being down for much of yesterday. This series of posts and plotting is well …
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Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from an author who is fast becoming a favourite, Amanda Prowse. About the Book: From the bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner comes a tale of love, loss—and one …
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Hi everyone. Craig has a fun and informative post over at Story Empire today all about homour. Well worth a look >>> Hi gang. Craig here again with more comedy items you can plot out ahead of time. The …
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Hi everyone. Denise has a great post about short fiction over on Story Empire today >>> Hi SEers! Denise here with a post about something I’ve been enjoying lately, short stories. When I get an idea in the middle …
Hi everyone. Today, you’ll find me over at Story Empire with a post on how to make a book movie trailer in Canva. It sure takes a lot of the work and heartache out of movie book trailers! >>> …
The Vanished Boy
A missed phone call in the night is all it takes.
When Carole’s 18-year-old son goes missing, she breaks into Jayden’s laptop to try to understand his life.
All too soon, Carole discovers just how little she knew her boy.
Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from debut author Martyn Ford. This is a gripping crime thriller and psychological thriller. About the Book: One family. Two missing children. A lifetime of secrets. Ten-year-old Ethan Clarke’s …
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Hi everyone, Gwen has the final post in the Co-Authorship series over on Story Empire today. A great post with lots of helpful tips and pointers >>> Hello SEers! Gwen with you today to wrap-up the discussion on co-authorship. John …
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Hi everyone. A special reblog today … what an awesome post on behalf of Sue Vincent from Diana. I definitely plan on taking part and would love it if you could join in too >>> I’m so pleased to …
Hi everyone. Mae has a thought-provoking post on blogging breaks over at Story Empire today >>> Hi, SEers! You’re with Mae today for one of my Good/ Bad / Ugly posts. At the end of 2020, I took a …
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The snow lays pristine, virgin. The heavy silence holds. The whole world wrapped in a blanket of cold and desolation. Or is that just my heart?
The twin swings hang limp and lonely.
Mocking my empty arms.
Hi everyone. Today, over on Story Empire, Joan has a fun and informative post on pesky words. A great topic for those starting out and an excellent refresher for those of us who know better but need the odd nudge …