Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Welcome to Harmony Kent Online The home of all things books ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Dissonance (Blog)](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dissonance-blog/) - Harmony Kent is an independent author who also reviews the work of other artists. In addition, she is an editor and proofreader. Subscribe to her blog today! - [#BookReview: Monkey Stuff by Rebecca Bielawski also the Illustrator #ChildrensEducation #Counting](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-monkey-stuff-by-rebecca-bielawski-also-the-illustrator-childrenseducation-counting/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Monkey Stuff by Rebecca Bielawski also the Illustrator. 5 stars. A fantastically fun way for kids to learn numbers! - [#BookReview: Poetry for the Blind by Atmos #Poetry #Change](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-poetry-for-the-blind-by-atmos-poetry-change/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Poetry for the Blind by Atmos #Poetry #Change 5 stars - [#BookReview: Eve and Scribbles - The Great Rainbow Chase by Mark Rusk and Leysan Shayakbirova (Illustrator) #ChildrensFiction #LifeLessons](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-eve-and-scribbles-the-great-rainbow-chase-by-mark-rusk-and-leysan-shayakbirova-illustrator-childrensfiction-lifelessons/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Eve and Scribbles - The Great Rainbow Chase by Mark Rusk and Leysan Shayakbirova (Illustrator) #ChildrensFiction #LifeLessons - [River of Tears and Imposter Syndrome: Two poems from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #poetry #life #pain #self-esteem](https://harmonykent.co.uk/river-of-tears-and-imposter-syndrome-two-poems-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-poetry-life-pain-self-esteem/) - Harmony Kent has written a poem inspired by youth and ageing. Pop on over for a quick poetic read! - [#BookReview: Pens, Pads and Poets: Words of Hope by Karina Guardiola-Lopez #Poetry #SocialCommentary](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-pens-pads-and-poets-words-of-hope-by-karina-guardiola-lopez-poetry-socialcommentary/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Pens, Pads and Poets: Words of Hope by Karina Guardiola-Lopez. 5 stars. A raw, real, and relatable anthology of poems. - [#Affinity is #Free](https://harmonykent.co.uk/affinity-is-free/) - Affinity Is Currently Free! You can use Affinity Canva for free without the Canva AI generative content or subscribe to Canva Pro to unlock the AI features. - [Smashwords to D2D--Things you need to know](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smashwords-to-d2d-things-you-need-to-know/) - A little while ago, Smashwords merged with D2D (Draft to Digital). Here are some things you need to know about the Smashwords to D2D changes ... - [The new Google SEO Rules: Optimise your website/blog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-new-google-seo-rules-optimise-your-website-blog/) - The New Google SEO Rules. Worried about not having awards for your website's SEO? 🤔 Don't be! While awards are great, they're just one piece of the puzzle. - [Careful you don’t end up owing Amazon money!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/careful-you-dont-end-up-owing-amazon-money/) - Amazon slashed royalties & hiked prices on print books. You could earn zero royalties or end up owing Amazon money for your sales if your books are underpriced! - [When Life Disrupts: Health Challenges, Amazon Print Price Hikes, & My Website Journey](https://harmonykent.co.uk/when-life-disrupts-health-challenges-amazon-print-price-hikes-and-my-website-journey/) - Today's post tells you about my health nosedive, Amazon print price hikes for EVERY book--large or small, and my Website/Platform building progress--or lack of! - [#BookReview: Twist by Colum McCann via @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-twist-by-colum-mccann-via-bloomsburybooksuk-bsky-social/) - I've made my first ever video, with me sitting and talking, and video book review! It's on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vv7PplZ2Pt0?feature=shared. - [#Free Affiliate Book Sales Opportunity!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/free-affiliate-book-sales-opportunity/) - New book sales affiliate program with Harmony's new book store. Earn a whopping 50% for every sale you make! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity and join now. - [Harmony's Book Theft on Amazon continues and New Book Store!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmonys-book-theft-on-amazon-continues-and-new-book-store/) - Hi everyone! First of all, a very belated Happy New Year! 🥳 Secondly, do you like my big, long, curly wig?!?! My new bookstore: https://harmonykenthub.com - [#SeasonsGreetings and important information @DaveChesson #BookTheft](https://harmonykent.co.uk/seasonsgreetings-and-important-information-davechesson-booktheft/) - Hi everyone. I'm sorry I've been absent so long ... July!!! Can you believe where the time has gone? As you've probably guessed I've faced daily struggles ... - [#BookReview: Little Boy Missing by Lizzie Fry @LizzieFryAuthor @JoffeBooks #psychologicalthriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-little-boy-missing-by-lizzie-fry-lizziefryauthor-joffebooks-psychologicalthriller/) - Book review for Little Boy Missing by Lizzie Fry. A gripping read with an ending you won't expect. Resounding four stars. A must read. Go buy this book. - [Update and ideas for #Characterisation](https://harmonykent.co.uk/update-and-ideas-for-characterisation/) - How real life issues such as hair loss, menopause, chronic illness and ageing, etc., can help us make our fictional characters real and relatable. Enjoy! - [A death in the family and news from me](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-death-in-the-family-and-news-from-me/) - Apologies for being MIA again. On Monday last week, we had a death in the family. Some good news: I have new glasses & hopefully should get a new limb on Friday - [#BookReview: The Caregiver by N. L. Hinkens @NormaHinkens @JoffeBooks #psychologicalthriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-caregiver-by-n-l-hinkens-normahinkens-joffebooks-psychologicalthriller/) - This kept me awake until 2am, it’s so unputdownable, & the ending will fill you with glee. A gripping read with palpable tension from the get go. Read un 2am - [#BookReview: The Woman in my Home by C.R. HOWELL @JoffeBooks #psychologicalthriller #domesticthriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-woman-in-my-home-by-c-r-howell-joffebooks-psychologicalthriller-domesticthriller/) - A review for an eBook by C.R. Howell. This is a gripping read with palpable tension from the get go, which I picked it up via Joffe Books ARC - [#BookReview: The Night they Stole my Baby by Darren O’Sullivan @JoffeBooks @darrensully #psychologicalthriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-night-they-stole-my-baby-by-darren-osullivan-joffebooks-darrensully-psychologicalthriller/) - I have a review for an eBook from an author new to me, Darren O’Sullivan. This is a gripping read with lots of twists, which I picked it up via Joffe Books ARC - [#BookReview: THE FELLS by Cath Staincliffe and Narrated by Andi Arndt @JoffeBooks @CathStaincliffe #crimethriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-fells-by-cath-staincliffe-and-narrated-by-andi-arndt-joffebooks-cathstaincliffe-crimethriller/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a review for an eBook from an author new to me, Cath Staincliffe. This is an easy read with lots of twists. - [#Homonyms with Harmony Part Eleven: Commonly Misused 'H' Words #HowtoWrite #Authors](https://harmonykent.co.uk/homonyms-with-harmony-part-eleven-commonly-misused-h-words-howtowrite-authors/) - Hi everyone. As promised, um ... a looong time ago, here is the next post in the Homonyms with Harmony series. Today's post is tackling Commonly Misused ‘H’ Words. For those who haven't seen the previous posts, you can find all nine HERE in their original form on Story Empire. I've taken you to the As promised, um ... a looong time ago, here is the next post in the Homonyms with Harmony series. Today's post is tackling Commonly Misused ‘H’ Words. - [#BookReviews: She's Not Sorry by Mary Kubrica and Narrated by Andi Arndt @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreviews-shes-not-sorry-by-mary-kubrica-and-narrated-by-andi-arndt-netgalley/) - Two reviews: an audiobook by Mary Kubrica, and narrated by Andi Arndt. An easy listen with a great narrator. And an ebook by Alice Hunter >>> - [Hello everyone! I'm still alive, lols](https://harmonykent.co.uk/hello-everyone-im-still-alive-lols/) - | I'm missing you! Hi everyone. I've been absent for onger and more completely than I'd anticipated. I'm so sorry. Happily, I'm still alive and almost kicking - [Fanstatic Book Trailer for The Room at the End from Fresh Ink Group @FreshInkGroup @BeemWeeks @StephenGeez #HarborPointeSeries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fanstatic-book-trailer-for-the-room-at-the-end-from-fresh-ink-group-freshinkgroup-beemweeks-stephengeez-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone, I'm so delighted to share this fantastic book trailer for my Harbor Pointe Novella, The Room at the End. I cannot thank Fresh Ink Group enough for making this amazing video for me. In case you can't play it here on my page, here's the link to FIG's YouTube page with the video: - [Update from Harmony and another fantastic #bookreview for The Room at the End](https://harmonykent.co.uk/update-from-harmony-and-another-fantastic-bookreview-for-the-room-at-the-end/) - Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. Apologies for my long absence. After travelling in between Christmas and New Year it all took it out of me, and it seems I still have lasting effects from the darn Covid I caught back in October. About ten days ago, I discovered I have a cataract - [#NewBook: The Soul Whisperer's Decision by G M Plano @gmplano #Death #ChristianFiction #PTSD #bookreview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-soul-whisperers-decision-by-g-m-plano-gmplano-death-christianfiction-ptsd-bookreview/) - Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday. Today, I'd love to share Gwen Plano's brilliant new release: The Soul Whisperer's Decision! I got an early look at this excellent read and highly recommend this book. Below is a bit about the book and my review ... About the Book: Sarah Jameson, a nurse at County Central Hospital, survives - [#newseries: Jacqui Murray @WordDreams #reviews all 8 books in the #harborpointe series @WordDreams @StoryEmpire @MaeClair1 @stacitroilo @JoanHallWrites @gmplano @dlfinnauthor @JanSikes3 @Dwallacepeach](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newseries-jacqui-murray-worddreams-reviews-all-8-books-in-the-harborpointe-series-worddreams-storyempire-maeclair1-stacitroilo-joanhallwrites-gmplano-dlfinnauthor-jansikes3-dwallacepeach/) - Hi everyone. I hope you've had a good weekend. Today, Jacqui Murray has a wonderful post up with fantastic reviews of all 8 books in the Harbor Pointe series! You can find her fab post HERE. To save you from commenting here and there, I've closed comments here. Have a wonderful week, and thank you - [I’m not ignoring you … I’m in jail!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/im-not-ignoring-you-im-in-jail/) - Hi all, If you’ve gone to visit me at Gwen’s blog today, I’m not ignoring you. I’ve been in blog jail all day. Thanks so much to all of you who have taken the time to comment and leave some love! 💕🙂 - [#bookreview: Sorrowful Soul #poetry #loss Harmony Kent at Sally's place @sgc58 and also reviews and books for #Montana Linda Bradley, #Romance Jill Weatherholt, #Family Judith Barrow, #Romance Staci Troilo,](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sorrowful-soul-poetry-loss-harmony-kent-at-sallys-place-sgc58-and-also-reviews-and-books-for-montana-linda-bradley-romance-jill-weatherholt-family-judith-barrow-romance-staci/) - Hi everyone! I have a fabulous review at Sally's blog today for my book Sorrowful Soul, along with more fantastic reviews from Sally for Linda Bradley, Jill Weatherholt, Judith Barrow, and Staci Troilo, here is the link: The Post. I’ll close comments here to save you chatting twice. Hugs, gratitude, and best wishes to you - [#NewBook: The Room at the End showcased on Sally’s blog @sgc58 #mysterythriller #supernatural #fiction #novella](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-room-at-the-end-showcased-on-sallys-blog-sgc58-mysterythriller-supernatural-fiction-novella/) - Hi everyone! Happy New Year!!!🥳 I have a lovely announcement and an apology … Sally Cronin has a wonderful post for my new novella, which publishes on Tuesday! 💃🎉💃. The apology is that she posted for me on the 3rd and it’s now the 6th (oh no!) We went away between Christmas and now and - [#HappyHolidays! And a huge #Thanks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/happyholidays-and-a-huge-thanks/) - Hi everyone! I hope this finds you all well and in the festive spirit. I wanted to wish you all a happy holiday season and all the best for the new year! I've disabled the comments so you can get on and enjoy your time. Thank you for all your wonderful support, and I look - [#newbook: The Room at the End and Harmony are guests over at @BeemWeeks place! #HarborPointe #MysteryThriller #Supernatural](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-room-at-the-end-and-harmony-are-guests-over-at-beemweeks-place-harborpointe-mysterythriller-supernatural/) - Hi everyone, In case you missed it, I’m over at Beem Week’s place with a sneak peek of my latest novella, The Room at the End! I’m so excited. You can catch the fun HERE! I’ve disabled comments so you don’t have to repeat yourself here and over there! Thanks so much for your support and - [#BookReview: Keeping Joy by Morven-May MacCallum @MorvenMay #SatireFiction #Humour #ChronicIllness #LymeDisease #GoodReads #Kindle](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-keeping-joy-by-morven-may-maccallum-morvenmay-satirefiction-humour-chronicillness-lymedisease-goodreads-kindle/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Watching You, a mystery thriller suspense by Lisa Jewel. 4 stars - [#NewBook: The Drau River Flows to Siberia: The Victims of Victory by Marina Osipova @marosikok #WWII #historicalfiction #Russia](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-drau-river-flows-to-siberia-the-victims-of-victory-by-marina-osipova-marosikok-wwii-historicalfiction-russia/) - Hi Everyone! I hope this finds you all well. 😊 Today, I'm delighted to host a fellow author and friend, who has written a new book. I love all her books, and she never shies away from telling the truth about Russia and War. In her wonderful fiction, she always brings her characters and - [Health update #covid #bronchitis #asthma and #BadMoonRising The Room at the End (Harbor Pointe #8) by Harmony Kent #thriller #suspense #ghost](https://harmonykent.co.uk/health-update-covid-bronchitis-asthma-and-badmoonrising-the-room-at-the-end-harbor-pointe-8-by-harmony-kent-thriller-suspense-ghost/) - Health update #covid #bronchitis #asthma and #BadMoonRising The Room at the End (Harbor Pointe #8) by Harmony Kent #thriller #suspense #ghost - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 26: The Seas of Time (Harbor Pointe 4) by D. Wallace Peach #novella #fantasy #timetravel @TPolen6 @Dwallacepeach](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-26-the-seas-of-time-harbor-pointe-4-by-d-wallace-peach-novella-fantasy-timetravel-tpolen6-dwallacepeach/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 25: The Edge of Too Late (Harbor Pointe 5) by Jan Sikes #ghost #paranormal #suspense @TPolen6 @JanSikes3](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-25-the-edge-of-too-late-harbor-pointe-5-by-jan-sikes-ghost-paranormal-suspense-tpolen6-jansikes3/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 24: The BEK Curse by Jonathan Pongratz #horror #novella #thriller @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-24-the-bek-curse-by-jonathan-pongratz-horror-novella-thriller-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Days 22 & 23: Killing the Butterfly by Dale Ward #thriller #suspense and Infected (SFV-1 Book 1) by Terry Tyler #psychologicalthriller #dystopian @TPolen6 @ DWardMedia @TerryTyler4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-days-22-23-killing-the-butterfly-by-dale-ward-thriller-suspense-and-infected-sfv-1-book-1-by-terry-tyler-psychologicalthriller-dystopian-tpolen6-dwardmedia-terryty/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 21: Fan Mail by Joseph Lewis #thriller #mystery #crime @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-21-fan-mail-by-joseph-lewis-thriller-mystery-crime-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 20: The Gift (Harbor Pointe 2) by Gwen Plano #novella #family @TPolen6 @gmplano](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-20-the-gift-harbor-pointe-2-by-gwen-plano-novella-family-tpolen6-gmplano/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 19: A Peril in the Bayou (A Medium’s Peril 2) by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene #paranormal #supernatural @TPolen6 @teagangeneviene](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-19-a-peril-in-the-bayou-a-mediums-peril-2-by-teagan-riordain-geneviene-paranormal-supernatural-tpolen6-teagangeneviene/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 18: Seal the Deal by Armand Rosamilia #horror #psychologicalthriller @TPolen6 @ArmandAuthor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-18-seal-the-deal-by-armand-rosamilia-horror-psychologicalthriller-tpolen6-armandauthor/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 17: Sir Chocolate and the Chinese Candy Dragon by Robbie and Michael Cheadle #childrensbook #Halloween #cooking @TPolen6 @RobertaEaton17](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-17-sir-chocolate-and-the-chinese-candy-dragon-by-robbie-and-michael-cheadle-childrensbook-halloween-cooking-tpolen6-robertaeaton17/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BookReviews: Goodbye Old Paint (The Hat #7) by C.S. Boyack @Virgilante and Deep in the Forest Where Poetry Blooms: Just Her Poetry Book Two by D.L. Finn @dlfinnauthor #Fiction #GoodReads #Kindle](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreviews-goodbye-old-paint-the-hat-7-by-c-s-boyack-virgilante-and-deep-in-the-forest-where-poetry-blooms-just-her-poetry-book-two-by-d-l-finn-dlfinnauthor-fiction-goodreads-kindle/) - Harmony Kent A book review from Harmony Kent for Watching You, a mystery thriller suspense by Lisa Jewel. 4 stars - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 16: Prisoners of the Wailing Tower (Minstrels of Skaythe 5) by Deby Fredericks #fantasy #suspense #thriller @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-16-prisoners-of-the-wailing-tower-minstrels-of-skaythe-5-by-deby-fredericks-fantasy-suspense-thriller-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 15: Christabel by John Vance #thriller #mystery #supernatural @VictorianVance @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-15-christabel-by-john-vance-thriller-mystery-supernatural-victorianvance-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 14: Who Framed Flora? (Tulip Texas 2) by Vera Day #cozymystery @VeraDayAuthor @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-14-who-framed-flora-tulip-texas-2-by-vera-day-cozymystery-veradayauthor-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 13: The Light by Marcia Meara #paranormal #mystery @marciameara @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-13-the-light-by-marcia-meara-paranormal-mystery-marciameara-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [Happy Harmony Update! #Health #Amputee #Rehab #chronicpain](https://harmonykent.co.uk/happy-harmony-update-health-amputee-rehab-chronicpain/) - Hi everyone! As many of you will have noticed, I was AWOL yesterday. I had a very good reason ... and here's a 'little' clue: The rehab is going to take a while, but getting out of the wheelchair even for a few minutes now and then is fantastic! I'm so happy. The Fentanyl pain - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 12: A Death at the Inn (Harbor Pointe #7) by Joan Hall #thriller #mystery @JoanHallWrites @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-12-a-death-at-the-inn-harbor-pointe-7-by-joan-hall-thriller-mystery-joanhallwrites-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 11: The Last Drive by John W. Howell #supernatural #thriller #historical #paranormal @HowellWave @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-11-the-last-drive-by-john-w-howell-supernatural-thriller-historical-paranormal-howellwave-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 10: The Destination (Harbor Pointe #3) by D.L. Finn #thriller #suspense #ghosts #paranormal #mystery @dlfinnauthor @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-10-the-destination-harbor-pointe-3-by-d-l-finn-thriller-suspense-ghosts-paranormal-mystery-dlfinnauthor-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 9: A Fathomless Affair (Harbor Pointe #6) by Staci Troilo #paranormal #mystery @stacitroilo @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-9-a-fathomless-affair-harbor-pointe-6-by-staci-troilo-paranormal-mystery-stacitroilo-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BookReview: For FALLOUT from Robbie Cheadle #apocalyptic #Dystopian #post-apocaplyptic @RobertaEaton17](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-for-fallout-from-robbie-cheadle-apocalyptic-dystopian-post-apocaplyptic-robertaeaton17/) - Hi everyone! I hope you've had a good weekend. I've come online today and found the most wonderful review for my book FALLOUT from Robbie Cheadle. You can find this fab bit of fun HERE. I'm so thrilled and would be delighted if you could pop over and take a look 💕😊 I've closed comments - [#NewBook: A Death at the Inn by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites #suspense #thriller #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-a-death-at-the-inn-by-joan-hall-joanhallwrites-suspense-thriller-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the seventh book in the Harbor Pointe Series: A Death at the Inn. I've read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE. My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A surreal weekend. Four people, - [#NewBook: The Room at the End by Harmony Kent @harmony_kent #mysterysuspense #supernatural #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-room-at-the-end-by-harmony-kent-harmony_kent-mysterysuspense-supernatural-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the eighth and final book in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Room at the End. As this is my own book, I can't show you a review from little ole me, but I can promise you'll love it. I - [#NewBook: A Fathomless Affair by Staci Troilo @stacitroilo #mysteryromance #witchandwizardmysteries #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-a-fathomless-affair-by-staci-troilo-stacitroilo-mysteryromance-witchandwizardmysteries-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the sixth book in the Harbor Pointe Series: A Fathomless Affair. I've read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE. My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A fun family drama with a side - [#NewBook: The Seas of Time by D Wallace Peach @Dwallacepeach #timetravel #comingofage #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-seas-of-time-by-d-wallace-peach-dwallacepeach-timetravel-comingofage-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the fourth book in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Destination. I've read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE. My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A story you live rather than merely read - [#NewBook: The Edge of Too Late by Jan Sikes @JanSikes3 #ghostsuspense #actionadventureromance #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-edge-of-too-late-by-jan-sikes-jansikes3-ghostsuspense-actionadventureromance-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the fifth book in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Edge of Too Late. I've read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE. My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A fun, tension-filled read with - [#NewBook: The Destination by D L Finn @dlfinnauthor #historicalfiction #metaphysical #visionary #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-destination-by-d-l-finn-dlfinnauthor-historicalfiction-metaphysical-visionary-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the third book in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Destination. I've read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE. My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This read evokes so many emotions, so you’re - [#NewBook: The Gift by Gwen M Plano @gmplano #suspense #familydrama #feelgoodfiction #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-gift-by-gwen-m-plano-gmplano-suspense-familydrama-feelgoodfiction-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the second book in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Gift. I've read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE. My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A heart-wrenching and heart-warming story of struggle, determination, - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 8: Flicker by Len Boswell #paranormal #mystery #ghosts @simonsilverback @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-8-flicker-by-len-boswell-paranormal-mystery-ghosts-simonsilverback-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 7: Don’t Lose Your Head by Dave Williams #horror #ghosts #novella @dwilliamswriter @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-7-dont-lose-your-head-by-dave-williams-horror-ghosts-novella-dwilliamswriter-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 6: The Price of Atonement by Mae Clair (Harbor Pointe #1) #mystery #suspense #ghosts @MaeClair1 @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-6-the-price-of-atonement-by-mae-clair-harbor-pointe-1-mystery-suspense-ghosts-maeclair1-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 5: Memory Bound by A.R. Clayton #horror #paranormal #ghost @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-5-memory-bound-by-a-r-clayton-horror-paranormal-ghost-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 4: Sanctum by Sue Rovens #paranormal #ghosts #thriller @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-4-sanctum-by-sue-rovens-paranormal-ghosts-thriller-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 3: If the Sun Spares Us by Brenda Marie Smith @bsmithnovelist #postapocalyptic #thriller @TPolen6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-3-if-the-sun-spares-us-by-brenda-marie-smith-bsmithnovelist-postapocalyptic-thriller-tpolen6/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [In a Car Park: Unseen … A short #poem from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators about #pain and being #invisible](https://harmonykent.co.uk/in-a-car-park-unseen-a-short-poem-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-about-pain-and-being-invisible/) - Harmony Kent has written a short poem about pain in pubic and being unseen. Hop on over to Vocal to have a read. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 2: Goodbye Old Paint (The Hat #7) by C.S. Boyack #paranormal #vampires @TPolen6 @Virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-2-goodbye-old-paint-the-hat-7-by-c-s-boyack-paranormal-vampires-tpolen6-virgilante/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [#BadMoonRising is here! Day 1: Inheritance Quest by Cheryl A Hunter #paranormal #vampires @TPolen6 @CherylAHunter4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/badmoonrising-is-here-day-1-inheritance-quest-by-cheryl-a-hunter-paranormal-vampires-tpolen6-cherylahunter4/) - Hi everyone! It’s October, which means it’s a whole month of Bad Moon Rising! You can find this paranormal fun-filled fest over at Teri Polen’s place. - [Speechless: Silent Subversion … A gripping #shortstory from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators for the Unspoken #Challenge](https://harmonykent.co.uk/speechless-silent-subversion-a-gripping-shortstory-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-for-the-unspoken-challenge/) - Harmony Kent has written a gripping short story, based on Vocal's Unspoken challenge, where we're asked to 'Convey a deep conversation between two individuals without uttering a single word aloud.' - [#NewBook: The Price of Atonement by Mae Clair @MaeClair1 #ghosts #suspense #halloweenread #historical #mystery #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-price-of-atonement-by-mae-clair-maeclair1-ghosts-suspense-halloweenread-historical-mystery-harborpointeseries-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. Today, I'm delighted to announce the release of the first book in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Price of Atonement. I've read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE. My Review: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A spirit bent on vengeance, and - [For my Alien: The Most Important Thing … A fun #poem from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators for the Extraterrestrial #Challenge](https://harmonykent.co.uk/for-my-alien-the-most-important-thing-a-fun-poem-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-for-the-extraterrestrial-challenge/) - Harmony Kent has written a fun poem, based on Vocal's Extraterrestrial challenge. - [Sally Cronin @sgc58 has a wonderful post showcasing my #poetry book Sorrowful Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sally-cronin-sgc58-has-a-wonderful-post-showcasing-my-poetry-book-sorrowful-soul/) - "Sorrowful Soul is the third book in the Soul Poetry Series by acclaimed author Harmony Kent. If we’re lucky, we meet twilight at the front door and old age creeps in on the night breeze. Even if we make it to our twilight years, the more we age, the more loss we must endure as - [The book that nearly destroyed my spirit: And the headmaster who led to the disaster A short story from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #shortstory #memoir for #Writers #Challenge #FirstBook](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-book-that-nearly-destroyed-my-spirit-and-the-headmaster-who-led-to-the-disaster-a-short-story-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-shortstory-memoir-for-writers-challenge-firstbook/) - Harmony Kent has written a non fiction short story, based on Vocal's Chapters challenge. It's a chapter of a memoir; an autobiographical account of a life changing injury. - [Sally Cronin @sgc58 has a wonderful post showcasing past reviews for my #poetry book Life & Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sally-cronin-sgc58-has-a-wonderful-post-showcasing-past-reviews-for-my-poetry-book-life-soul/) - Life & Soul is the second book in the Soul Poetry Series by acclaimed author Harmony Kent. This beautiful collection of over fifty poems will take the reader through the highs and lows of everyday life via contemporary poetry in a range of styles and themes. Within these pages, you will find reflections on the - [The Day My Life Changed: You Never See it Coming A short story from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #shortstory #memoir for Chapters #Challenge #amputee #surgicalerror #lifechanging](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-day-my-life-changed-you-never-see-it-coming-a-short-story-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-shortstory-memoir-for-chapters-challenge-amputee-surgicalerror-lifechanging/) - Harmony Kent has written a non fiction short story, based on Vocal's Chapters challenge. It's a chapter of a memoir; an autobiographical account of a life changing injury. - [Ava: The Future of Cinderella? A short story from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #shortstory #fairytale for Fairytales Retold #Challenge](https://harmonykent.co.uk/ava-the-future-of-cinderella-a-short-story-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-shortstory-fairytale-for-fairytales-retold-challenge/) - Harmony Kent has written a story inspired by the fairy tale Cinderella, with a modern take. Pop on over for a quick fun read! - [Skin Tight: A poem from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #poetry #chronicpain #chronicillness #Depression and a #Health Update](https://harmonykent.co.uk/skin-tight-a-poem-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-poetry-chronicpain-chronicillness-depression-and-a-health-update/) - Harmony Kent has written a poem inspired by youth and ageing. Pop on over for a quick poetic read! - [The Secret is Out! #NewBook #NewSeries #HarborPointe 8 books from 8 @StoryEmpire authors!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-secret-is-out-newbook-newseries-harborpointe-8-books-from-8-storyempire-authors/) - Hi everyone! I'm so excited to announce the 'secret project' I and 7 of my fellow Story Empire authors have been working on ... a new Novella series! 🥳🥳🥳 The Harbor Pointe Series offers something for everyone! - [Ode to Toilet Paper: All the Ways we’ve Wiped! A #humorous #poem for the Ode to the Ordinary Challenge @Vocal_Creators #poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/ode-to-toilet-paper-all-the-ways-weve-wiped-a-humorous-poem-for-the-ode-to-the-ordinary-challenge-vocal_creators-poetry/) - Harmony Kent has written a poem inspired by love and using words of four letters or less - [Fixer Upper? and White Noise: Two poems from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #poetry #pain #chronicillness #Depression](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fixer-upper-and-white-noise-two-poems-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-poetry-pain-chronicillness-depression/) - Harmony Kent has written a poem inspired by youth and ageing. Pop on over for a quick poetic read! Harmony has written two short, free verse poems on Vocal, about pain and depression… - [#BookReview: Watching You by Lisa Jewell @lisajewelluk #MysteryThriller #Mystery #Suspense #Fiction #GoodReads #Kindle](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-watching-you-by-lisa-jewell-lisajewelluk-mysterythriller-mystery-suspense-fiction-goodreads-kindle/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Watching You, a mystery thriller suspense by Lisa Jewel. 4 stars - [Four Little Letters: On which the world turns: A #poem about #love using 4 letters or less from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #poetry #life](https://harmonykent.co.uk/four-little-letters-on-which-the-world-turns-a-poem-about-love-using-4-letters-or-less-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-poetry-life/) - Harmony Kent has written a poem inspired by love and using words of four letters or less - [#NewBook: In the Shadow of Rainbows by Selma Martin @SelmaWrites #Poetry #BookReview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-in-the-shadow-of-rainbows-by-selma-martin-selmawrites-poetry-bookreview/) - Debut poetry collection from author Selma Martin and book review by Harmony Kent: In the Shadow of Rainbows - [#BookRecommendations: The Glade #Supernatural #Thriller and Life & Soul #Poetry @BruceABorders @bwb @sgc58](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookrecommendations-the-glade-supernatural-thriller-and-life-soul-poetry-bruceaborders-bwb-sgc58/) - On BookShepherd, Bruce A Borders Highly recommends The Glade, supernatural thriller. And on Sally Cronin's blog, she showcases a book review for my book of poetry Life & Soul, part of my Soul Poetry Series - [Dancing with Death: An Acrostic poem from Harmony via @Vocal_Creators #poetry #Age #Youth](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dancing-with-death-an-acrostic-poem-from-harmony-via-vocal_creators-poetry-age-youth/) - Harmony Kent has written a poem inspired by youth and ageing. Pop on over for a quick poetic read! - [#BookReview: A House for a Mouse by Lisette Starr with Gustyawan as Illustrator #ChildrensFiction #Friendship #Kindness](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-a-house-for-a-mouse-by-lisette-starr-with-gustyawan-as-illustrator-childrensfiction-friendship-kindness/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for A House for a Mouse by Lisette Starr with Gusty Awan as Illustrator. 5 stars. A fun way for younger children to learn important life lessons. - [#BookReview: Mr Maloof by Danielle Marietta with Sarah Jane Docker as Illustrator #ChildrensFiction #StayingYoung](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-mr-maloof-by-danielle-marietta-with-sarah-jane-docker-as-illustrator-childrensfiction-stayingyoung/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Mr Maloof by Danielle Marietta with Sarah Jane Docker as Illustrator. 4 stars. A fun, cute story for kids and their caregivers. - [#BookReview: Going Zero by Anthony McCarten #Fiction #SocialMedia #Surviellance #Spyware](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-going-zero-by-anthony-mccarten-fiction-socialmedia-surviellance-spyware/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Going Zero by Anthony McCarten. 5 stars. An engrossing Techno Thriller with wonderful humour. - [Harmony is Vocal! Inside the Noose @Vocal_Creators #poetry #Fibromyalgia](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-inside-the-noose-vocal_creators-poetry-fibromyalgia/) - Harmony Kent has written a poem inspired by Fibromyalgia. Pop on over for a quick poetic read! - [#BookReview: Once Upon a Time in the Swamp by C S Boyack #Fiction #Post-Apocalyptic @Virgilante @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-once-upon-a-time-in-the-swamp-by-c-s-boyack-fiction-post-apocalyptic-virgilante-storyempire/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for Once Upon a Time in the Swamp by C S Boyack. 5 stars. An engrossing post-apocalyptic tale with a wonderful wild-west twist. - [#BookReview: Comfort Zoned by Allison Speka #Romance @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-comfort-zoned-by-allison-speka-romance-bookroar_tweets/) - Book review from Harmony Kent for Comfort Zoned by Allison Speka. BookRoar reviews. 2.5 stars. A fun romance read. - [#BookReview: Lion Scream: Syllabic Poetry about Southern African Wildlife by Robbie Cheadle #poetry #SouthAfrica #poaching @RobertaEaton17](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-lion-scream-syllabic-poetry-about-southern-african-wildlife-by-robbie-cheadle-poetry-southafrica-poaching-robertaeaton17/) - Book review from Harmony Kent for Lion Scream by Robbie Cheadle. 3.5 stars. A gripping collection of 99-syllable poems and essays with photos and videos. - [#BookReview: The Stallion and His Peculiar Boy by M.J. Evans #WWII @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-stallion-and-his-peculiar-boy-by-m-j-evans-wwii-bookroar_tweets/) - Book review from Harmony Kent for The Stallion and his Peculiar Boy by M J Evans. BookRoar reviews. 3.5 stars. An intriguing historical read about world war II and Hitler and stolen horses, as well as a boy with autism - [#BookReview: In the Tree's Shadow: A collection of stories that exist in your dreams… and nightmares by D L Finn #shortstories #FlashFiction @dlfinnauthor @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-in-the-trees-shadow-a-collection-of-stories-that-exist-in-your-dreams-and-nightmares-by-d-l-finn-shortstories-flashfiction-dlfinnauthor-storyempire/) - A book review from Harmony Kent for In the Tree's Shadow by D L Finn. 4 stars. An entertaining collection of 99-word flash fiction and short stories up to novella length. Something for everyone. - [#NewBook: In the Tree's Shadow by D L Finn @dlfinnauthor #ShortStories #Fiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-in-the-trees-shadow-by-d-l-finn-dlfinnauthor-shortstories-fiction/) - D L Finn has a new book of short stories called In the Tree's Shadow, which deals with alcoholism, mental illness, and a ghost! Take a look to find out more about this great collection of short fiction. - [Harmony is Vocal! I Haven't Forgotten You. In @Vocal_Creators #poetry #epistolary #challenge](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-i-havent-forgotten-you-in-vocal_creators-poetry-epistolary-challenge/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Epistolary poem challenge. Pop on over for a quick poetic read! Though I'm not around as much as I'd love to be, I appreciate you all, and this short poetic letter is my way of showing you I care :) - [Harmony is Vocal! The Choice: How a Stranger Changed my Life. In @Vocal_Creators #shortstory #truelife Passing Ships #challenge #domesticabuse](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-the-choice-how-a-stranger-changed-my-life-in-vocal_creators-shortstory-truelife-passing-ships-challenge-domesticabuse/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Passing Ships Short, True Story challenge. Pop on over for a gripping, heart-wrenching and heart-warming read! Who knows when a mere smile or a simple nod of encouragement could change a victim’s life? - [Harmony is Vocal! Free Fall: When Trust is Gone. In @Vocal_Creators #shortstory #fiction #challenge #domesticviolence](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-free-fall-when-trust-is-gone-in-vocal_creators-shortstory-fiction-challenge-domesticviolence/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Sky’s the Limit Short Story challenge. Pop on over for a tense yet entertaining read! What happens when your plane takes a nosedive along with your marriage? - [Harmony is Vocal! #Divorce And Plagiarism is Not Okay! In @Vocal_Creators #Tautogram #challenge #poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-divorce-and-plagiarism-is-not-okay-in-vocal_creators-tautogram-challenge-poetry/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Tautogram challenge. Pop on over for some poetic fun! What do you think about stealing another poet’s hard work? - [Harmony is Vocal! Poop Scoop: A ‘Crap’ Limerick ! And Tantalising Tautogram: Talent Tested! in @Vocal_Creators #Limerick and #Tautogram #challenges #WorldPoetryDay](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-poop-scoop-a-crap-limerick-and-tantalising-tautogram-talent-tested-in-vocal_creators-limerick-and-tautogram-challenges-worldpoetryday/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Limerick and Tautogram challenges. Pop on over for some poetic fun! - [Harmony is Vocal! Reversal: Through the Looking Glass a #Horror #ShortStory in @Vocal_Creators Broken Mirror #challenge #Supernatural #Thriller #Psychological](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-reversal-through-the-looking-glass-a-horror-shortstory-in-vocal_creators-broken-mirror-challenge-supernatural-thriller-psychological/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Broken Mirror short story competition. Pop on over for a hair-raising read! An antique mirror, a ghost, and a lonely girl ... all the right ingredients for a spooky tale. - [Harmony is Vocal! #poetry in @Vocal_Creators #Limericks #challenge and a #Health Update](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-poetry-in-vocal_creators-limericks-challenge-and-a-health-update/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Ludicrous Limerick poetry competition. Pop on over for some chuckles and a bit of thoughtfulness too! - [#InternationalWomansDay2023 How @SharonSalzberg Changed Harmony’s Life #InspiringWomen #Buddhism #meditation @christybis](https://harmonykent.co.uk/internationalwomansday2023-how-sharonsalzberg-changed-harmonys-life-inspiringwomen-buddhism-meditation-christybis/) - Harmony Kent is over at Christy Birmingham-Reyes place with a post on how one woman, Sharon Salzberg, changed my whole life by writing a book. - [#BookReview: The Adventures of Izzy and Ella by AJ Cameron #childrensfiction @AJCameron #magic @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-adventures-of-izzy-and-ella-by-aj-cameron-childrensfiction-ajcameron-magic-bookroar_tweets/) - Book review from Harmony Kent for The Adventures of Izzy and Ella by AJ Cameron. BookRoar reviews. Four stars. A sweet Children's read. - [Harmony is Vocal! Humans Need Not Apply #ShortStory in @Vocal_Creators #doglovers talking animals #challenge #fiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-humans-need-not-apply-shortstory-in-vocal_creators-doglovers-talking-animals-challenge-fiction/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Tall Tail short story competition. An ad by Lancashire Police for police dogs inspired my idea for Humans Need Not Apply. - [Harmony is Vocal! The Iron Dwellers #ShortStory in @Vocal_Creators #MagicalRealism #challenge #fiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-the-iron-dwellers-shortstory-in-vocal_creators-magicalrealism-challenge-fiction/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Under Purple Clouds short story competition. The Carpet People by Terry Pratchett inspired my idea for The Iron Dwellers. - [Harmony is Vocal! #ShortStory in @Vocal_Creators #TimeTravel #challenge #History #sciencefiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-shortstory-in-vocal_creators-timetravel-challenge-history-sciencefiction/) - Harmony Kent has entered Vocal’s Time Travel short story competition. If you could go back in time to change history, what would you do? - [#BookReview: When I Save Us by Ellie Sabine #romance #timetravel #magic @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-when-i-save-us-by-ellie-sabine-romance-timetravel-magic-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author new to me, who I discovered via BookRoar, Ellie Sabine. This is a romance read with a twist. Here's my review >>> About the Book: Betsy’s marriage is slipping away from her, so she’s decided to push up her sleeves, don her - [Harmony is Vocal! #Haiku in @Vocal_Creators #Poetry inspired by #time #challenge #WritingCommunity #poetsoftwitter #poetrylovers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-haiku-in-vocal_creators-poetry-inspired-by-time-challenge-writingcommunity-poetsoftwitter-poetrylovers/) - Inspired by Time … Hi everyone. While I should have been sleeping through the wee small hours of Monday into Tuesday ... though waked and in pain early morn poetic muse gifted eight haiku So, silver linings and all that, at least something creative came out of my complete insomnia, and I've written - [#Health Update for Harmony #Fribromyalgia and @vocal_creators #TopStories!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/health-update-for-harmony-fibromyalgia-and-vocal_creators-topstories/) - Hi everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. Today, I have some news for you, which I've thought long and hard about for a while. Some of it is good and some not so good. So, here goes ... Many of you know I've experienced chronic pain and fatigue for a while now, - [#BookReview: A Phone for Christmas by Talia Zales @TaliaZales #ChildrensBooks @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-a-phone-for-christmas-by-talia-zales-taliazales-childrensbooks-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author new to me, Talia Zales. This is a children's book, which I like to read and review from time to time. I'll have another little-one's book review in a couple of weeks >>> About the Book: A Phone for Christmas is a captivating - [#BookReview: Love, Me: A Christmas Wish Novel by Jacquie Biggar @JacqBiggar #Romance #Novella](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-love-me-a-christmas-wish-novel-by-jacquie-biggar-jacqbiggar-romance-novella/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you by an author whose books I've read and enjoyed previously, Jacquie Biggar. I've had this sitting on my ereader for a long time ... ahem. Here's my review >>> About the Book: Will a Christmas wish bring two lonely hearts together and give a little - [#BookReview: The Wave by Todd Strasser #War #History #Holocaust](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-wave-by-todd-strasser-war-history-holocaust/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from a book I read in school, The Wave by Todd Strasser. This is a classic read, which I feel holds a message as relevant today as ever. Here's my review >>> About the Book: The Wave is based on a true incident that occurred - [#BookReview: Variety is the Spice of Life by Sally Cronin @sgc58 #ShortStories #Poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-variety-is-the-spice-of-life-by-sally-cronin-sgc58-shortstories-poetry/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you by an author and blogger many of us know and love, Sally Cronin. Sally has a new book out, which I've had sitting on my ereader for a while, waiting for me to work my way up my TBR pile, lols. Here's my review >>> - [#BookReview: Social Climbing and Other Poems by Laura Lyndhurst #poetry #photography by Clive Thompson @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-social-climbing-and-other-poems-by-laura-lyndhurst-poetry-photography-by-clive-thompson-bookroar/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author new to me, who I discovered via BookRoar, Laura Lyndhurst. This is a book of poetry inspired by photographs by Clive Thompson. Here's my review >>> About the Book: I had no plans, after publishing Poet-Pourri, to write any more poems; at - [Harmony is Vocal! The Safe House in @Vocal_Creators #shortstory #challenge #fiction #thriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-the-safe-house-in-vocal_creators-shortstory-challenge-fiction-thriller/) - The Safe House … Hi everyone. I've written a short story for Vocal’s If Walls Could Talk Challenge. Vocal’s criteria for this fiction challenge is to: "Write a fiction story from the perspective of a wall that can talk. Write a short fiction story where the wall of a structure of your choice becomes - [#BookReview: Elwyn's Blanket by Crystal Lynn Napolitano @crystalnapolit2 #ChildrensBooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-elwyns-blanket-by-crystal-lynn-napolitano-crystalnapolit2-childrensbooks/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author I've read previously, Crystal Lynn Napolitano. This is a children's book, which I like to read and review from time to time. You can find my five-star review for her other children's book, Pink and Purple Bob HERE. And here's my review - [#BookReview: Menagerie by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites @StoryEmpire #shortstories](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-menagerie-by-joan-hall-joanhallwrites-storyempire-shortstories/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for fellow author and Story Empire Contributor, Joan Hall. Having enjoyed many other books by Joan, and knowing how much she enjoys legend, folklore, and the mysterious, I grabbed this one as soon as it released >>> About the Book: King’s. The Tower of London. Glass. What - [Harmony is Vocal! Everywhere and Nowhere in @Vocal_Creators #poem #challenge #poetrylovers #Tanka #Perception](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-everywhere-and-nowhere-in-vocal_creators-poem-challenge-poetrylovers-tanka-perception/) - Everywhere and Nowhere … Hi everyone. I've written a second short poem for Vocal’s Uncommon Challenge. Vocal’s criteria for this poetic challenge is to: "Write a poem about something rare." You can find my short poem HERE. I'd love to know what you think! And I would be delighted if you could read and - [#BookReview: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens @tialaculde71 #comingofage #murder #mystery](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-where-the-crawdads-sing-by-delia-owens-tialaculde71-comingofage-murder-mystery/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Delia Owens. Gwen Plano recommended both the book and the movie, and having loved the movie, I added the paperback to my Christmas list. Santa delivered! :) >>> About the Book: The #1 New York Times bestselling worldwide sensation with more than 12 - [#NewBook Redemption: A Father's Fateful Decision by Gwen M Plano @gmplano #Thriller #Suspense](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-redemption-a-fathers-fateful-decision-by-gwen-m-plano-gmplano-thriller-suspense/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to welcome fellow author, poet, Story Empire contributor, friend, and kindred spirit, Gwen Plano for a visit so she can share her fantastic news. Gwen has a new book! So, grab your beverage of choice and a snack, and sit back and relax while Gwen tells us - [Harmony is Vocal! The Sound of Silence in @Vocal_Creators #poem #challenge #poetrylovers #Tanka #Meditation](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-the-sound-of-silence-in-vocal_creators-poem-challenge-poetrylovers-tanka-meditation/) - The Sound of Silence … Hi everyone. I've written a poem made up of three Tanka verses for Vocal’s Uncommon Challenge. Vocal’s criteria for this poetic challenge is to: "Write a poem about something rare." You can find my short poem HERE. I'd love to know what you think! And I would be delighted - [#BookReview: Sorrowful Soul at Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore today! #Poetry #Grief @sgc58](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sorrowful-soul-at-sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-today-poetry-grief-sgc58/) - Hi everyone! I have a fantastic review at Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore today. I’m delighted and doing my happy dance. I’m so awed by her kindness and would be thrilled if you could hop on over and leave us some love … HERE Thanks so much, everyone, and have a wonderful weekend! 💕🙂 - [Harmony is Vocal! Double Jeopardy in @Vocal_Creators #fiction #challenge #WritingCommunity #shortstories #FlashFiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-double-jeopardy-in-vocal_creators-fiction-challenge-writingcommunity-shortstories-flashfiction/) - Double Jeopardy … Hi everyone. I've written a short story of just under a thousand words for Vocal’s Improbable Paradise Challenge. Vocal’s criteria for this fiction challenge is to: "Write a fiction story about an unlikely pair that meets on a tropical island." You can find my flash fiction piece HERE. I'd love to - [#BookReview: First Fifteen Times by D G Kaye @pokercubster #lifelessons](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-first-fifteen-times-by-d-g-kaye-pokercubster-lifelessons/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a favourite writer of mine, and fellow blogging friend, D G Kaye ... an author many of us know and love >>> About the Book: This book is a collection of stories about some of Kaye’s first-time experiences with life’s most natural events. Told through the - [#BookReview: Captive Hearts: A Persuasion Variation by Kelly Miller @Kellyrei007 #Regency #Romance @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-captive-hearts-a-persuasion-variation-by-kelly-miller-kellyrei007-regency-romance-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author who has become one of my favourites. I've loved many books of Kelly Miller's, but this one left me a bit bored from about 50 to 80% of the book, where the suspense then ramped right up. Here's my review for Captive - [Harmony is Vocal! #Haiku in @Vocal_Creators #Poetry four elements #challenge #WritingCommunity #poetsoftwitter #poetrylovers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-haiku-in-vocal_creators-poetry-four-elements-challenge-writingcommunity-poetsoftwitter-poetrylovers/) - Inspired by the four elements of earth, wind, fire, and water … Hi everyone. I've written 6 … ahem, yes, 6 … poems for Vocal’s Quadru-Haiku Challenge. Vocal’s criteria for this Haiku challenge is simply a 5-7-5 syllable format without any of the usual rigid requirements of nature, etc. The poet can use one, any, or all - [#NewBook: Menagerie by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites #shortstories #supernatural](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-menagerie-by-joan-hall-joanhallwrites-shortstories-supernatural/) - Hi everyone! Today, it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author, blogger, friend, and Story Empire contributor, Joan Hall. Joan has a new book out, and I'm excited to have her over to visit so she can tell you all about it! :) Thanks for hosting me today, Harmony. It’s always a pleasure to - [#BookReview: Poster Girl by Veronica Roth @HodderBooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-poster-girl-by-veronica-roth-hodderbooks/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author familiar to me, but whom I no longer treat as an auto-buy writer. I've loved many books of Veronica Roth's, but others have left me feeling let down. Here's my review for a new book of this author's, which I received as - [#NewBook: The Last Drive by John Howell @HowellWave #ParanormalFiction #MysteryThriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-last-drive-by-john-howell-howellwave-paranormalfiction-mysterythriller/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well. It gives me immense pleasure to welcome friend, author, blogger, and fellow Story Empire contributor to my place today so he can tell us all about his latest book! Grab your favourite beverage and snack and sink into a comfy seat while John shares his good news - [#BookReview: Well Behaved Wives by Amy Sue Nathan @AmySueNathan](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-well-behaved-wives-by-amy-sue-nathan-amysuenathan/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author new to me, Amy Sue Nathan, with a domestic drama set in the 1960s. Here's my review >>> About the Book: Perfect wives, imperfect lives, and upending the rules of behavior in 1960s America. Law school graduate and newlywed Ruth Applebaum is - [#BookReview: The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri @christy_lefteri @ZaffreBooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-beekeeper-of-aleppo-by-christy-lefteri-christy_lefteri-zaffrebooks/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author new to me, Christy Lefteri, with a heartbreaking novel about refugees fleeing Syria. I will, for sure, be reading more by this outstanding author. Here's my review >>> About the Book: In the midst of war, he found love In the midst - [#BookReview: The Widow by Kaira Rouda @KairaRouda](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-widow-by-kaira-rouda-kairarouda/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author new to me, Kaira Rouda. Here's my review >>> About the Book: A husband with secrets. A wife with no limits. A riveting novel of marriage, privilege, and lies by Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of The Next Wife. Jody - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @JanSikes3](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-jansikes/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Jan Sikes. As well as being a spiritual, generous, and inspiring human being, Jan is the author of many books - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @MaeClair1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-maeclair1/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Mae Clair. As well as being a generous, talented, and inspiring human being, Mae is the author of many books - [#Thanks @BeemWeeks @HowellWave @YvetteMCalleiro @gmplano @JoanHallWrites @stacitroilo @pokercubster @davidmfprosser @WordDreams @bakeandwrite @StephenGeez @Virgilante @dlfinnauthor @JanSikes3 @MaeClair1 @sgc58](https://harmonykent.co.uk/thanks-beemweeks-howellwave-yvettemcalleiro-gmplano-joanhallwrites-stacitroilo-pokercubster-davidmfprosser-worddreams-bakeandwrite-stephengeez-virgilante-dlfinnauthor-jansikes-maeclair1-sgc58/) - Hi everyone! Today is the end of my blog tour for Sorrowful Soul. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all your support and encouragement along the way. A huge thank you to all my fantastic tour hosts, who I list below, together with the post links in case you missed any. Also, a special thanks - [Oh Baubles at Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore today! #ChristmasReads @sgc58 #Romance](https://harmonykent.co.uk/oh-baubles-at-sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-today-christmasreads-sgc58-romance/) - Hi everyone! I had a lovely surprise just now to find my Christmas Romance Novella, Oh Baubles, at Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore Archive Posts today. This is such an incredibly generous shoutout, and I’m delighted! I’m so awed by her kindness and would be thrilled if you could hop on over and leave us some love … HERE - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @StephenGeez](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-stephengeez/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, and friend, Stephen Geez. As well as being a generous and compassionate human being with a wonderful sense of humour, Stephen is the author of - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @bakeandwrite](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-bakeandwrite/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author and blogging friend, Robbie Cheadle. As well as being a generous and talented human being, Robbie is the author of many books of fiction, poetry, and - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @WordDreams](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-worddreams/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author and blogging friend, Jacqui Murray. As well as being a generous and talented human being, Jacqui is the author of over 60 books, both in fiction - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @davidmfprosser](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-davidmfprosser/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, and friend, David Prosser. As well as being a generous and compassionate human being, David is the author of My Barsetshire Diary and more. You - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @pokercubster](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-pokercubster/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, and friend, Debby Gies Kaye (D G Kaye). As well as being a courageous, generous, spiritual, and inspiring human being, Debby is the author of many - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @stacitroilo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-stacitroilo/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Staci Troilo. As well as being a courageous, generous, and inspiring human being, Staci is the author of many books of - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @JoanHallWrites](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-joanhallwrites/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Joan Hall. As well as being an avid delver into the mysterious and a fan of moons, Joan is the - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @gmplano](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-gmplano/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Gwen Plano. As well as being a wonderful, kind, generous, and inspiring, human being, Gwen is the author of both - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @YvetteMCalleiro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-yvettemcalleiro-2/) - Hi everyone! I hope you've all had a great weekend. Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, and friend, Yvette M Calleiro. As well as being a talented and generous human being, Yvi is - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @HowellWave](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-howellwave/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, John Howell. As well as being a talented, generous, and inspiring human being, John is the author of many books of - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @BeemWeeks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-beemweeks/) - Hi everyone! I hope you've all had a great weekend. Today, I'm excited to launch my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Beem Weeks. As well as being a talented, generous, and inspiring human being, Beem is the - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @dlfinnauthor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-dlfinnauthor/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, D L Finn. As well as being a talented and inspiring human being, with an avid interest in the - [#NewBook #BlogTour: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss @Virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-blogtour-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-virgilante/) - Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend. Today, I'm excited to share my next stop on my three-week blog tour for my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, C S Boyack. As well as being a generous and talented - [Harmony is Vocal! #Haiku in @Vocal_Creators #Poetry inspired by #blue #challenge #WritingCommunity #poetsoftwitter #poetrylovers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-haiku-in-vocal_creators-poetry-inspired-by-blue-challenge-writingcommunity-poetsoftwitter-poetrylovers/) - Inspired by Blue … Hi everyone. I've written 11 … ahem, yes, 11 … poems for Vocal’s Blue-Haiku Challenge. Vocal’s criteria for this Haiku challenge is simply a 5-7-5 syllable format without any of the usual rigid requirements of nature, etc. You can find my poems below … 1. What Lurks Beneath? HERE - [#NewBook: Sorrowful Soul--Book 3 in the #SoulPoetrySeries #Poetry #Grief #Grieving #Loss via @sgc58](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soulpoetryseries-poetry-grief-grieving-loss-via-sgc58/) - Hi everyone! I hope you've all had a great weekend. Today, I'm excited to be showcased over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore Christmas Fair with my new book of poetry, Sorrowful Soul. Today, I'm thrilled to be at this wonderful fellow author, blogger extraordinaire, and friend, Sally Cronin's blog. As well as being a talented, - [#Thanksgiving ... I'm #Grateful for you all](https://harmonykent.co.uk/thanksgiving-im-grateful-for-you-all/) - Hi everyone! Although I'm in the UK and we don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your fantastic support! Have a wonderful rest of your week :) - [#BookReview: A Dutiful Son: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Kelly Miller @Kellyrei007 #RegencyRomance novels #Romance @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-a-dutiful-son-a-pride-and-prejudice-variation-by-kelly-miller-kellyrei007-regencyromance-novels-romance-bookroar/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I've read a few times now, Kelly Miller. I picked up this new book from this regency-era writer via the BookRoar review site and am so glad I did >>> About the Book: What will Fitzwilliam Darcy do when his beloved father stands between him - [#BookReviews: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreviews-klara-and-the-sun-by-kazuo-ishiguro-and-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-by-suzanne-collins/) - Hi everyone. Today I have two book reviews for you. The first one is written by a Nobel Prize winning author, and the second one by the well-known author of the Hunger Games Trilogy. What fascinates me is that these two vastly different reads have similar average scores on their review ratings on Goodreads, yet - [Harmony is Vocal! #ShortStory: This Was Your Life in @Vocal_Creators #Fiction #challenge #ReadersofTwitter](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-shortstory-this-was-your-life-in-vocal_creators-fiction-challenge-readersoftwitter/) - This Was Your Life Hi everyone. I've written short story (3000 words) called This Was Your Life for Vocal’s The Mystery Box Challenge. Vocal says, “The key to the Mystery Box Challenge is to capture a sense of mystery. How does the arrival of something unexpected change the course of one’s day? What is the true motive of the package’s - [#BookReviews: Creature Wisdoms: A Short Story Collection by Amber Night](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreviews-creature-wisdoms-a-short-story-collection-by-amber-night/) - Hi everyone. Today I have a book review for you from an author I've read previously. You can find my review for her novel Within You HERE. And here's my review for her short story collection >>> About the Book: Sometimes spicy, sometimes sweet, sometimes hopeful, sometimes eerie—but always with a touch of whimsy and the - [#Poetry Showcase at Sally’s #Christmas Book Fair with @YouAreTheExpert @BetteAStevens @harmony_kent #poetry #poetrylovers @sgc58](https://harmonykent.co.uk/poetry-showcase-at-sallys-christmas-book-fair-with-youaretheexpert-betteastevens-harmony_kent-poetry-poetrylovers-sgc58/) - Hi everyone! I had a lovely surprise this morning 😁 Sally has my book of poetry and a fantastic review from Beem Weeks showcased on her Christmas Book Fair post today! I’m thrilled to appear alongside great writers and poets Bette Stevens and Annette Rochelle Aben. You can find Sally’s awesome post HERE. Thanks for - [Harmony is Vocal! #ShortStory: Perspective and a #Haiku in @Vocal_Creators #Fiction and #Poetry #challenge #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-shortstory-perspective-and-a-haiku-in-vocal_creators-fiction-and-poetry-challenge-writingcommunity/) - Good luck? Bad luck? Who knows? Hi everyone. I've written short story (1430 words) called Perspective, and another Haiku poem, Turmoil, for Vocal’s The Aquarium and High-ku Challenges. You can find my short story HERE and my new Haiku HERE. At 17 syllables for the Haiku, and just 1430 words on the fiction piece, they’re nice - [Harmony is Vocal! 3 #Haiku in @Vocal_Creators #Poetry inspired by a #mountain #High-ku #challenge #WritingCommunity #poetsoftwitter #poetrylovers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-3-haiku-in-vocal_creators-poetry-inspired-by-a-mountain-high-ku-challenge-writingcommunity-poetsoftwitter-poetrylovers/) - Inspired by a Mountain … Hi everyone. I've written three Haiku poems for Vocal’s High-ku Challenge. You can find my poems … HERE HERE and HERE. At 17 syllables each, they’re nice and short 😁 I'd love to know what you think! And I would be delighted if you could - [#CoverReveal: Sorrowful Soul ... Book 3 in the Soul Poetry Series #NewBook #Poetry #Grief](https://harmonykent.co.uk/coverreveal-sorrowful-soul-book-3-in-the-soul-poetry-series-newbook-poetry-grief/) - Hi everyone! Exciting news today ... I have a new book of poetry coming out 😁 [videopress VMO4eeaX loop="true"] Pre Order Your Copy At: https://t.co/mHDZzX4bP8 About the Book If we’re lucky, we meet twilight at the front door and old age creeps in on the night breeze Even if we make - [#BookReview: Vox by Christina Dalcher @CV_Dalcher](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-vox-by-christina-dalcher-cv_dalcher/) - Hi everyone! I have a review for an author new to me, Christina Dalcher. When she published this book in 2018, it was her debut novel, which blows me away >>> About the Book: Silence can be deafening. Jean McClellan spends her time in almost complete silence, limited to just one hundred words a day. - [#NewBook: Natural Selection by Jacqui Murray @WordDreams #DawnofHumanity #series](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-natural-selection-by-jacqui-murray-worddreams-dawnofhumanity-series/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to have Jacqui Murray, fellow author and blogging friend, over to visit. Jacqui has some exciting news to share with us ... she has a new book coming out! Natural Selection is the 3rd book in her Dawn of Humanity series. This prolific writer has over 60 books published, - [#BookReview: Cyber Sparks by Robert Appleton @robertappleton @bookroar_tweets #SciFi](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-cyber-sparks-by-robert-appleton-robertappleton-bookroar_tweets-scifi/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Robert Appleton. I picked up this read via the BookRoar review site and am so glad I did >>> About the Book: My name is Allegra Mondebay, and this is the story of my last days on Earth... Unlike my sparsely populated - [#BookReview: Keeper of Enchanted Rooms (Whimbrel House #1) by Charlie N Holmberg @CNHolmberg #Fantasy #Magic #Romance #Historical](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-keeper-of-enchanted-rooms-whimbrel-house-1-by-charlie-n-holmberg-cnholmberg-fantasy-magic-romance-historical/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Charlie N Holmberg. I picked up this read on a BookBub deal and am so glad I did >>> About the Book: Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the - [Find Harmony on the Voice of Indie #Podcast @VoiceOfIndie @FreshInkGroup to listen to the recording now on BlogTalk Radio, I Heart, Radio, Tune In and more!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/find-harmony-on-the-voice-of-indie-podcast-voiceofindie-freshinkgroup-to-listen-to-the-recording-now-on-blogtalk-radio-i-heart-radio-tune-in-and-more/) - Hi everyone! Happy Monday! In case you missed the live playing of my fun podcast with Stephen Geez and Beem weeks last week, you can find the show and have a listen in lots of places, which I list below! 🙂 I've also embedded the YouTube recording here on this page >>> StephenGeez.com: https://stephengeez.com/podcast/voice-of-indie-episode-116-10-19-2022-kent/ FreshInkGroup.com: https://freshinkgroup.com/fig-podcasts/voice-of-indie-episode-116-10-19-22-kent/ BeemWeeks.com: https://beemweeks.com/podcast/voice-of-indie-116-10-19-22/ BlogTalkRadio: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voiceofindie1/2022/10/20/voice-of-indie-episode-116 - [#CoverReveal: Secrets in the Blood by Unity Hayes @RoLuvsSims](https://harmonykent.co.uk/coverreveal-secrets-in-the-blood-by-unity-hayes-roluvssims/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. I have an extra treat for you this week with yet another book and author! Fellow writer, blogger, and friend, Kymber C Hawke, is joining us to reveal the awesome new cover for her book, Secrets in the Blood, which she is re-releasing under her pen name, Unity Hayes. I do so - [#NewBook: Saddled Hearts by Jan Sikes @JanSikes3 @wildrosepress #RomanticSuspense #ContemporaryRomance #NewRelease @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-saddled-hearts-by-jan-sikes-jansikes3-wildrosepress-romanticsuspense-contemporaryromance-newrelease-storyempire/) - Hi everyone! Today, it gives me great pleasure to welcome author, friend, and fellow Story Empire contributor over to my place with some exciting news ... Jan has a new book! Grab a drink and a snack, and sit back and relax while Jan tells you all about Saddled Hearts, the final book in the - [Harmony is on the Voice of Indie #Podcast @VoiceOfIndie @FreshInkGroup](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-on-the-voice-of-indie-podcast-voiceofindie-freshinkgroup/) - Hi everyone! Exciting news today ... I'm on a podcast this evening with Beem Weeks and Stephen Geez! I'm so excited, now I'm over my nerves, lols. Because I'm about 5 hours ahead of Eastern US time, we had to pre-record, and I won't be on the live tweet stream when it airs at - [Living With Chronic Pain. Part Three: Don't Give Up on Finding Relief #chronicpain @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #readersoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/living-with-chronic-pain-part-three-dont-give-up-on-finding-relief-chronicpain-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readersoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I’ve written a short, non-fiction piece, on Vocal, about living with chronic pain. This is the third article in a planned a series of pieces on the many aspects of living with long term pain. The article is around 1,300 words long. I’d love to know what you think! And would - [#NewBook: The Power of Love by Marlena Smith @WriterMSmith #Romance](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-power-of-love-by-marlena-smith-writermsmith-romance/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to have Marlena Smith--fellow author, blogger, and friend--over to visit with some exciting news! Mar has a new book out! I'll let her take the stage to tell you all about it ... :) Hello!! Saying I’m excited doesn’t quite feel like enough to describe today. I - [#NewBook: The Midnight Rambler ... wonderful #DarkHumour from author C. S. Boyack @virgilante @storyempire #LizzieandtheHat #series](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-midnight-rambler-wonderful-darkhumour-from-author-c-s-boyack-virgilante-storyempire-lizzieandthehat-series/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to have Craig Boyack, fellow author, Story Empire contributor, and friend, over to visit. Craig has a new book coming out, and it's in one of my favourite series of his, Lizzie and the Hat. If you haven't read any of these fun books yet, I urge - [#BookReview: Roam by C H Armstrong @C_H_Armstrong](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-roam-by-c-h-armstrong-c_h_armstrong/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, C H Armstrong >>> About the Book: Seventeen year-old Abby Lunde and her family are living on the streets. They had a normal life back in Omaha but, thanks to her mother’s awful mistake, they had to leave what little they had - [Elsa: Ode to a Best Friend @Vocal_Creators #Poem challenge #WritingCommunity #poetsoftwitter #poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/elsa-ode-to-a-best-friend-vocal_creators-poem-challenge-writingcommunity-poetsoftwitter-poetry/) - Elsa: Ode to a Best Friend Hi everyone. I've written a poem for Vocal’s 24/7 Companion Challenge. You can find my poem HERE. I'd love to know what you think! And I would be delighted if you could read and heart. To heart and/or comment, you'll need to sign in to Vocal, which is free to do. - [The Necromancer's Daughter by D Wallace Peach @Dwallacepeach #NewBook #Fantasy #ReadersOfTwitter #BookReview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-necromancers-daughter-by-d-wallace-peach-dwallacepeach-newbook-fantasy-readersoftwitter-bookreview/) - Hi everyone! It gives me great pleasure to have one of my favourite authors, fellow blogger, Story Empire contributor, and friend, over to visit today. Even more exciting, is that Diana has a new book out! Woohoo! I'll let her tell you all about it. And my review is at the bottom of the - [The Haunting of Chatham Hollow by Mae Clair and Staci Troilo @MaeClair1 @stacitroilo #NewBook #Horror #Supernatural #OccultHorror #ReadersOfTwitter #BookReview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-haunting-of-chatham-hollow-by-mae-clair-and-staci-troilo-maeclair1-stacitroilo-newbook-horror-supernatural-occulthorror-readersoftwitter-bookreview/) - Hi everyone! It gives me great pleasure to showcase a book written by not just one but TWO of my favourite authors, fellow bloggers, Story Empire contributors, and friends, Mae Clair and Staci Troilo. Woohoo! I have Staci over to visit today to tell you all about it. And my review is at the bottom - [Website host changes and apologies for disruption @TerryTyler4 @BeemWeeks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/website-host-changes-and-apologies-for-disruption-terrytyler4-beemweeks/) - Hi everyone! I hope you're having a good weekend. Recently, I've had to change my website host server away from NameCheap, who caused me so many problems and, basically, took money from me they shouldn't have, and have moved to Hostinger. The delay in NameCheap moving the where DNS pointed has meant that I've lost - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #286 #ThemePrompt #haiku @ColleenCheseboro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-286-themeprompt-haiku-colleencheseboro/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on the theme prompt: Lessons from nature. This week, I’ve chosen a Haiku poem. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Here’s my take … Water trickles, flows Decorates moss-covered rocks Slips past obstacles The fluidity - [Oh for the Softness of Silence @Vocal_Creators #Poem challenge #WritingCommunity #poetsoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/oh-for-the-softness-of-silence-vocal_creators-poem-challenge-writingcommunity-poetsoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - Oh for the Softness of Silence Hi everyone. I've written a poem for Vocal’s Get Comfortable Challenge. You can find my poem HERE. I'd love to know what you think! And I would be delighted if you could read and heart. To heart and/or comment, you'll need to sign in to Vocal, which is free to - [#BookReview: When the Moongates Grew Over: The Last Sun-Born by Kate Frantz @greatiskate @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-when-the-moongates-grew-over-the-last-sun-born-by-kate-frantz-greatiskate-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I came across via a book review site, BookRoar: When the Moongates Grew Over: The Last Sun-Born by Kate Frantz >>> About the Book: Lewel was born in the dark. Her sun-born identity hidden in lies and isolation. A life suffocated by fear of what - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #285 #Ekphrastic #PhotoPrompt #4-11 @ColleenCheseboro @gmplano](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-285-ekphrastic-photoprompt-4-11-colleencheseboro-gmplano/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create an Ekphrastic syllabic poem based on a photo prompt. Reena Saxena provided a piece of her artwork for this week’s challenge … I loved the new form of 4-11 created by Gwen Plano, so much that I used it - [#BookReview: You Don't Know What War Is by Yeva Skalietska @KidsBloomsbury @NetGalley #UkraineRussiaWar](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-you-dont-know-what-war-is-by-yeva-skalietska-kidsbloomsbury-netgalley-ukrainerussiawar/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a young, debut author: Yeva Skalietska. I received a free Advanced Review Copy of this book from NetGalley >>> About the Book: Everyone knows the word 'war'. But very few understand what it truly means. When you find you have to face it, you feel totally lost, - [#BookReview: Rainer Razes Cain (Rainer Series Book 1) by Gregory R. Marshall @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-rainer-razes-cain-rainer-series-book-1-by-gregory-r-marshall-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I came across via a book review site back in August last year: Torn Veil by Gregory R Marshall. You can find my four star review HERE. I enjoyed that read so much, I picked up another book of this author's, and it didn't - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #284 #SpecificForm: 4-11 @ColleenCheseboro @gmplano @YvetteMCalleiro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-284-specificform-4-11-colleencheseboro-gmplano-yvettemcalleiro/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on a specific form. This week, Yvette M Calleiro chose the new form of 4-11 created by Gwen Plano. The 4-11 poetic form has 11 lines of 4 syllables each, and the first line repeats - [Prime Directive: The Fight for Survival Begins @Vocal_Creators #ShortStory challenge #WritingCommunity #readersoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/prime-directive-the-fight-for-survival-begins-vocal_creators-shortstory-challenge-writingcommunity-readersoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - Prime Directive Hi everyone. I've written a short story (roughly 1650 words) for Vocal’s New Worlds Challenge. We had to use the opening line: Nobody can hear a scream in the vacuum of space, or so they say. And the story is to be written as the first chapter of a novel or novella. My story - [Living With Chronic Pain. Part Two: Debilitation and Loss of Autonomy #chronicpain @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #readersoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/living-with-chronic-pain-part-two-debilitation-and-loss-of-autonomy-chronicpain-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readersoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I've written a short, non-fiction piece, on Vocal, about living with chronic pain. This is the second article in a planned a series of pieces on the many aspects of living with long term pain. The article is around 1,500 words long. I'd love to know what you think! And would - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #283 #TasteTheRainbow #Chakra @ColleenCheseboro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-283-tastetherainbow-chakra-colleencheseboro/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on the theme of 'Taste The Rainbow’ & Chakra colours. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Today, I've chosen a Senryu. Turquoise waves Tides ride high and low Pain comes, goes Turquoise falls - [#NewBook: The Steaks Are High: A Karnie Cleaver #Mystery (Karnie Cleaver Mysteries Book 2) by Judi Lynn @judypost](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-steaks-are-high-a-karnie-cleaver-mystery-karnie-cleaver-mysteries-book-2-by-judi-lynn-judypost/) - Hi everyone. It gives me great pleasure to host fellow author and blogger Judi Lynn. Judi has a fun new cozy mystery novel out, and I can't wait for her to tell us all about it! >>> I met Harmony through Story Empire. I was so impressed with her blogs and short fiction on Vocal - [The Last Train: No Going Back @Vocal_Creators #ShortStory challenge #WritingCommunity #readersoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-last-train-no-going-back-vocal_creators-shortstory-challenge-writingcommunity-readersoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - The Last Train Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I've written and submitted a short story (roughly 1400 words) to the Vocal The Runaway Train Challenge. My story is HERE. I'd love to know what you think! And I would be delighted if you could read my competition entry and leave a like. To like and/or - [#BookReview: Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood @_franlittlewood @MichaelJBooks @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-amazing-grace-adams-by-fran-littlewood-_franlittlewood-michaeljbooks-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for debut author Fran Littlewood. I received a free Advanced Review Copy of this book from NetGalley >>> About the Book: Grace Adams is one bad day away from saving her life . . . 'Sometimes I have so much rage it scares me . . .' - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #286 #ThemePrompt @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-286-themeprompt-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on the theme of 'The Longest Day'. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Today, I've chosen a Cascade poem. Cascade poetry takes each line in turn from the first stanza and ends each subsequent stanza - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #279 #TasteTheRainbow #weather @ColleenChesebro #TankaProse](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-279-tastetherainbow-weather-colleenchesebro-tankaprose/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on 'Taste the Rainbow' and 'Weather'. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I have chosen a Senryu verse with a difference. I wanted to experiment with splitting each line in half ... one more - [#BookReview: Sorrow's Forest by Kaitlin Corvus @KaitlinCorvus](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sorrows-forest-by-kaitlin-corvus-kaitlincorvus/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I first discovered back in March this year. I enjoyed her book so much, I jumped at the chance of a free ARC copy from the writer: Kaitlin Corvus >>> About the Book: At twelve years old, Mackie King had done something no one - [#AfterTheParade @Vocal_Creators #Poetry challenge #WritingCommunity #readersoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/aftertheparade-vocal_creators-poetry-challenge-writingcommunity-readersoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - After the Parade Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I've written and submitted four short poems to the Vocal After the Parade Challenge. What happens after the parade? The Prompt: Write a poem reflecting on the world and your place in it. Our prompt begins after the parade. When the party is over and we wake - [Living With Chronic Pain. Part One: Getting Yourself Out of Bed #chronicpain @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #readersoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/living-with-chronic-pain-part-one-getting-yourself-out-of-bed-chronicpain-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readersoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I've written a short, non-fiction piece, on Vocal, about living with chronic pain. My plan is to write a series of pieces on the many aspects of living with long term pain. The article is around 1,200 words long. I'd love to know what you think! And would be delighted if - [The best #poetry books to #inspire and uplift you @Shepherd_books @BalroopShado](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-best-poetry-books-to-inspire-and-uplift-you-shepherd_books-balroopshado/) - Hi everyone! I hope you've had a good weekend. After Mae Clair's lovely Story Empire post on Shepherd for Authors, I got in touch, and today I have a post up with recommendations for five books of poetry that have stayed with me. You can find the page HERE. I list poets such as American - [#BookReview: Leech by Hiron Ennes @HironEnnes @panmacmillan @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-leech-by-hiron-ennes-hironennes-panmacmillan-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a review for a book from an author new to me, Hiron Ennes. This is a different kind of read for sure, and I picked it up via NetGalley >>> About the Book: MEET THE CURE FOR THE HUMAN DISEASE In an isolated chateau, as far north as north goes, - [Harmony is Vocal again! The Ever Burning @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #readersoftwitter #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-the-ever-burning-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readersoftwitter-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I've written a short, scary fictional piece for the Campfire Ghost Story challenge on Vocal. This is based on the opening line, The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The story is entitled: The Ever Burning, and is just under 1,000 words - [#BookReview: 4d6f6279 4469636b or, "The Dhale" by Kim Aaron @AlsokimA @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-4d6f6279-4469636b-or-the-dhale-by-kim-aaron-alsokima-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Kim Aaron, who I discovered via BookRoar >>> About the Book: Humanity has spread itself out into the stars a century after an attack by the Dhale, a robotic alien race that almost destroyed humanity. In a final, colossal battle, the - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #277 #SpecificForm @ColleenChesebro #TankaProse](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-277-specificform-colleenchesebro-tankaprose/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a specific form syllabic poem. The form asked for is Tanka Prose, and I have chosen to write a Verse Envelope (tanka/prose/tanka). You can find Colleen’s post HERE. FRUSTRATION sudden muscle spasm pills scattered all over - [Harmony is Vocal again! Do you Have What it Takes? @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-do-you-have-what-it-takes-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. After my amazing first-place win on the Vocal platform, I've written a short, motivational piece inspired by reader comments on my story Lifeboat Seven. I'd love to know what you think! And would be delighted if you could read my submission HERE and leave a like. To like, you'll need to sign in to Vocal, - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #277 #TASTETHERAINBOW @ColleenChesebro #Nonet](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-277-tastetherainbow-colleenchesebro-nonet/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on "Taste the Rainbow", where colour features in the poetry. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Facets of Life flamingo flush of new dawn imbues comfort in a sky fast-filling with dark - [#NewBook: Harmony is on tour with Jan Sikes @JanSikes3 for the release of #Life&Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-harmony-is-on-tour-with-jan-sikes-jansikes3-for-the-release-of-lifesoul/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Jan Sikes. Jan has kindly invited me over to help me promote the release of my second book of poetry: Life & Soul, Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series. As many of you know, due to health issues, - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #2-31-05-22 #SHAREYOURDAY @ColleenChesebro #Kerf](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-2-31-05-22-shareyourday-colleenchesebro-kerf/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on our day. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Flash Flood Carried down the river Torrent of sudden flash flood Float on my back, looking for the rainbow The shock makes me - [#BookReview: Born for the Game by Mike DeLucia @mdeluciabooks @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-born-for-the-game-by-mike-delucia-mdeluciabooks-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Mike DeLucia, but one I’ll be reading every book of from now on >>> About the Book: What do a 4 foot 5 inch eccentric billionaire, a Japanese karate master, and a rogue Hall of Fame pitcher have in common? They - [#BookReview: Where There's Doubt by Terry Tyler @TerryTyler4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-where-theres-doubt-by-terry-tyler-terrytyler4/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an enthralling read from a favourite author of mine, Terry Tyler. This one is different in that it isn't a dystopian or post-apocalyptic story. It is, however, a gripping one >>> About the Book: 'I can be anything you want me to be. Even if you - [#BookReview: Linda's Midlife Crisis by Toni Pike @piketoni1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-lindas-midlife-crisis-by-toni-pike-piketoni1/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a light read from a fellow author I haven't read before, Toni Pike. I'll have to check out her other books for sure >>> About the Book: Meet Linda Lockwood: fifty, fat, frumpy and bullied by her horrible husband Ron and the vile students and principal - [#NewBook: A Voice in the Silence by D L Finn @dlfinnauthor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-a-voice-in-the-silence-by-d-l-finn-dlfinnauthor/) - Hi everyone! Today it gives me enormous pleasure to have fellow author, Story Empire contributor, and friend, D L Finn, over to visit and tell us all about her new book! Today is release day, and I'm so excited to have my pre-ordered copy drop into my ereader this morning! So, while I get busy - [Life & Soul at Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore today! #NewBook @sgc58 #poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/life-soul-at-sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-today-newbook-sgc58-poetry/) - Hi everyone! I don’t post in a Saturday usually, but I had to share Sally Cronin’s incredibly generous shoutout for my new book, Life & Soul today! I’m so awed by her kindness and would be thrilled if you could hop on over and leave us some love … HERE Thanks so much, everyone, and have - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #275 #THEMEPROMPT @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-275-themeprompt-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on a Theme Prompt from Kerfe: 'USEFUL' As ever, we need to avoid ‘ing’ ending words if at all possible. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Empty Vessel of what use is an empty - [#NewBook: Harmony is on tour with Gwen Plano @gmplano for the release of #Life&Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-harmony-is-on-tour-with-gwen-plano-gmplano-for-the-release-of-lifesoul/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Gwen Plano. Gwen has kindly invited me over to help me promote the release of my second book of poetry: Life & Soul, Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series. As many of you know, due to health issues, - [#NewBook: Harmony is on tour with D L Finn @dlfinnauthor for the release of #Life&Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-harmony-is-on-tour-with-d-l-finn-dlfinnauthor-for-the-release-of-lifesoul/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, D L Finn. Denise has kindly invited me over to help me promote the release of my second book of poetry: Life & Soul, Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series. As many of you know, due to health - [#BookReview: I Will Still Love You by Delicia McLean #childrensbooks @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-i-will-still-love-you-by-delicia-mclean-childrensbooks-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a children’s book with an import message by Dr and author Delicia McLean >>> About the Book: I Will Still Love You … is a beautifully illustrated picture book appropriate for children ages 0-9 Have you ever wondered why it’s important for children to experience and - [#NewBook: Harmony is on tour with Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites for the release of #Life&Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-harmony-is-on-tour-with-joan-hall-joanhallwrites-for-the-release-of-lifesoul/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Joan Hall. Joan has kindly invited me over to help me promote the release of my second book of poetry: Life & Soul, Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series. As many of you know, due to health issues, - [#NewBook: Harmony is on tour with Staci Troilo @stacitroilo for the release of #Life&Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-harmony-is-on-tour-with-staci-troilo-stacitroilo-for-the-release-of-lifesoul/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Staci Troilo. Staci has kindly invited me over to help me promote the release of my second book of poetry: Life & Soul, Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series. As many of you know, due to health issues, - [#NewBook: Harmony is on tour with Beem Weeks @BeemWeeks for the release of #Life&Soul](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-harmony-is-on-tour-with-beem-weeks-beemweeks-for-the-release-of-lifesoul/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm thrilled to be visiting fellow author, blogger, Story Empire member, and friend, Beem Weeks. Beem has kindly invited me over to help me promote the release of my second book of poetry: Life & Soul, Book 2 in the Soul Poetry Series. As many of you know, due to health issues, - [#BookReview: Sunshine After the Rain by H Pearce @Harrypwrites @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sunshine-after-the-rain-by-h-pearce-harrypwrites-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a book by an author I came across in January of this year, H Pearce, and here is another book of hers I've now read >>> About the Book: When Sarah's world is devastated in the blink of an eye, she's left behind with the broken - [#BookReview: Tell me a story: in 99 words by Annette Rochelle Aben @YouAreTheExpert #FlashFiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-tell-me-a-story-in-99-words-by-annette-rochelle-aben-youaretheexpert-flashfiction/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a book by fellow author, poet, and blogging friend, Annette Rochelle Aben >>> About the Book: Words are like threads that when woven together with passion and purpose can create a tapestry in which you long to wander. That passion was ignited in me when I - [#BookReview: The Man Who Died by Antti Tuomainen @antti_tuomainen](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-man-who-died-by-antti-tuomainen-antti_tuomainen/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a book by an author new to me, Antti Tuomainen. I picked this book up through a BookBub deal and am so pleased I gave it a go >>> About the Book: A successful entrepreneur in the mushroom industry, Jaakko Kaunismaa is a man in his - [Harmony is Vocal again! The First Dragons of Kawn @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-the-first-dragons-of-kawn-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! After my amazing first-place win on the Vocal platform, I've written a fictional piece for the Fantasy Prologue competition. This is based on the opening line, There weren’t always dragons in the valley. The story is entitled: The First Dragons of Kawn, and is roughly 3,000 words long. I'd love to know what you - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #274 #Ekphrastic #PhotoPrompt @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-274-ekphrastic-photoprompt-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on a Photograph provided by David, from the Skeptic’s Kaddish, for this month’s challenge. Colleen’s comments for this week’s challenge: This is a photo of David’s father. Please be aware that he is no - [#NewBook: Life & Soul by Harmony Kent @harmony_kent #Poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-life-soul-by-harmony-kent-harmony_kent-poetry/) - Hi Everyone! I hope this finds you all well. I'm super excited to announce I have a new book of poetry coming out! I was so shocked to discover it is seven years since I published Slices of Soul: Book One in the Soul Poetry Series. Time sure does fly! As well as sharing my - [#BookReview: Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman @goldman_matthew @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-carolina-moonset-by-matt-goldman-goldman_matthew-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a great read from an author new to me, Matt Goldman. Many thanks to a couple of blogging friends, Mae Clair and Joan Hall, who introduced me to this book via their great reviews. I hopped on over to NetGalley and requested a review copy, which - [#LifeLessons: Don’t Believe Everything your Parents Tell You … @sgc58](https://harmonykent.co.uk/lifelessons-dont-believe-everything-your-parents-tell-you-sgc58/) - Hi everyone! I’m over at Sally Cronin’s place today to talk about things I know now I wish I’d known then. We’d be delighted if you could pop over and check it out. You’ll even get to see me in my Buddhist Monk garb! Here’s the link: https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2022/05/13/smorgasbord-blog-magazine-guest-post-i-wish-i-knew-then-what-i-know-now-by-harmony-kent/comment-page-1/#comment-578671 Have a wonderful day, everyone! 💕🙂 - [Harmony won on Vocal! Lifeboat Seven came 1st place! @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-won-on-vocal-lifeboat-seven-came-1st-place-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! After quite a long absence from the Vocal platform, I wrote a fictional piece for the Ship of Dreams competition. This was based on the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic. Guess what???!!! 🎉Lifeboat Seven has been awarded first place!🎉 Ahem, sorry if that’s a bit loud. I’m excited! - [#BookReview Platform: BookRoar @bookroar_tweets #Author Must Have! #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-platform-bookroar-bookroar_tweets-author-must-have-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good weekend. Today, I'm going to stick my neck out somewhat by recommending an excellent book review platform I've been a member of since August last year. Why have I waited this long to sing its praises?--I hear you ask, and quite rightly so. The short - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #273 #SpecificForm @ColleenChesebro #ButterflyCinquain](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-273-specificform-colleenchesebro-butterflycinquain/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a specific syllabic poem based on the Butterfly Cinquain. As ever, we need to avoid ‘ing’ ending words if at all possible. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. For this week's challenge, Colleen asked Sally Cronin to select - [#BookReview: Meredith, Alone by Claire Alexander @ClaireAWriter @MichaelJBooks @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-meredith-alone-by-claire-alexander-claireawriter-michaeljbooks-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a great read from an author new to me, Claire Alexander. This is a stunning read, and I'll be checking out this writer's other works. I discovered this book via NetGalley. Although I read and reviewed this book back at the very end of February, the - [#BookReview: We're All a Little Guarded: You Are Enough: Book 2 by Tiffany Andrea @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-were-all-a-little-guarded-you-are-enough-book-2-by-tiffany-andrea-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a book by an author new to me, Tiffany Andrea >>> About the Book: Chelsea, a college student with trust issues and PTSD, has spent the last fifteen years of her life trying to reconcile the horrific experiences of her childhood. She has always kept people - [#BookReview: Hues of Hope by Balroop Singh @BalroopShado #Poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-hues-of-hope-by-balroop-singh-balroopshado-poetry/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a book by one of my favourite poets, Balroop Singh >>> About the Book: Hues Of Hope is the collection of readers’ favorite poems from my poetry books. These poems explore the hope that lies within our heart, hope that whispers each morning to look at - [#BookReview: Wild Horizon by Robert Appleton @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-wild-horizon-by-robert-appleton-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a book by an author new to me, Robert Appleton >>> About the Book: When a series of late-winter storms hits the annual Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska, bush pilot Ben Helm gambles on a break in the weather to fly two dropped dogs and - [#BookReview: Within You by Amber Night @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-within-you-by-amber-night-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a book by an author new to me, Amber Night >>> About the Book: What does it take to love, when all is broken? London, 2159. A society divided in two. Maya has left the shelter of the inner city bubble of the Zone, searching for - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #272 #TasteTheRainbow @ColleenChesebro #Diablo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-272-tastetherainbow-colleenchesebro-diablo/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on colour. As ever, we need to avoid ‘ing’ ending words if at all possible. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I chose to try a Diablo. I haven't attempted this kind of poetry - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 30](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-30/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Thirty of the national poetry month competition and the final day! Here's my offering >>> DAY THIRTY: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Thirty … Write a Cento. A Cento is a poem that is made up of lines taken from other poems. Love Sublime If ever two were one, then - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 29](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-29/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-Nine of the national poetry month competition and the penultimate day! Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-NINE: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Nine … In certain versions of the classic fairytale Sleeping Beauty, various fairies or witches are invited to a princess’s christening, and bring her gifts. One fairy/witch, however, is - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 28](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-28/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-Eight of the national poetry month competition. Only two more days to go! Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-EIGHT: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Eight … Write a concrete poem. Like acrostic poems, concrete poems are a favourite for grade-school writing assignments, so this may not be your first time at - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 27](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-27/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-Seven of the national poetry month competition. Only three more days to go! Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-SEVEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Seven …Write a “duplex.” A “duplex” is a variation on the sonnet, developed by the poet Jericho Brown. Here’s one of his first “Duplex” poems, and here is - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 26 and #TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 271 #Colleen’s #THEMEPROMPT #TankaProse @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-26-and-tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-271-colleens-themeprompt-tankaprose-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today is day twenty-six of the national poetry month competition, and also Colleen's weekly Tanka Tuesday challenge #271. Today, I've combined the two challenges into one. Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-SIX: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Six … And now for our daily prompt (optional, as always). A couple of days ago, we - [#BookReview: Dead Against Her by Melinda Leigh @MelindaLeigh1 @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-dead-against-her-by-melinda-leigh-melindaleigh1-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a crime read from an author whose book I picked up via NetGalley, Melinda Leigh >>> About the Book: Sheriff Bree Taggert’s downfall is part of a killer’s cunning design in #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh’s novel of murder, lies, - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 25](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-25/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-Five of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-FIVE: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Five … Today’s (optional) prompt is based on the aisling, a poetic form that developed in Ireland. An aislingrecounts a dream or vision featuring a woman who represents the land or country on/in - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 24](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-24/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-Four of the national poetry month competition and the last Sunday. Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-FOUR: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Four … Hard-boiled detective novels are known for their use of vivid similes, often with an ironic or sarcastic tone. Novelist Raymond Chandler is particularly adept at these. Here - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 23](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-23/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-Three of the national poetry month competition. Only seven more days to go! Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-THREE: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Three …Write a poem in the style of Kay Ryan, whose poems tend to be short and snappy – with a lot of rhyme and soundplay. They - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 22](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-22/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-Two of the national poetry month competition. Two-thirds of the way through, already! Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-TWO: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-Two … In honour of today’s being the 22nd day of Na/GloPoWriMo 2022, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that uses repetition. You can repeat a - [#BookReview: At the End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp @mariekeyn @sztownsend81](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-at-the-end-of-everything-by-marieke-nijkamp-mariekeyn-sztownsend81/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a great read from an author new to me, Marieke Nijkamp. Here's my review >>> About the Book: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends comes another heartbreaking, emotional and timely page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 21](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-21/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty-One of the national poetry month competition. Two-thirds of the way through, already! Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY-ONE: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty-One … Write a poem in which you first recall someone you used to know closely but are no longer in touch with, then a job you used - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 20](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-20/) - Hi everyone! Today is day Twenty of the national poetry month competition. Two-thirds of the way through, already! Here's my offering >>> DAY TWENTY: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twenty … Write a poem that anthropomorphises a kind of food. It could be a favourite food of yours, or maybe one you feel conflicted about. - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 19 and #TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 270 #Colleen’s #PhotoPrompt #TankaProse @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-19-and-tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-270-colleens-photoprompt-tankaprose-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today is day nineteen of the national poetry month competition, and also Colleen's weekly Tanka Tuesday challenge. Today, I've combined the two challenges into one. Here's my offering >>> DAY NINETEEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Nineteen … write a poem that starts with a command. It could be as uncomplicated as “Look,” as - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 18](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-18/) - Hi everyone! Today is day eighteen of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY EIGHTEEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Eighteen … This prompt is based on Faisal Mohyuddin’s poem “Five Answers to the Same Question.” Today, I’d like to challenge you to write your own poem that provides five answers to the same - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 17](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-17/) - Hi everyone! Today is day seventeen of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY SEVENTEEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Seventeen … This prompt was developed by the comic artist Lynda Barry, and it asks you to think about dogs you have known, seen, or heard about, and then use them as a springboard - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 16](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-16/) - Hi everyone! Today is day sixteen of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY SIXTEEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Sixteen … Write a curtal sonnet. This is a variation on the classic 14-line sonnet. The curtal sonnet form was developed by Gerard Manley Hopkins, and he used it for what is probably his - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 15](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-15/) - Hi everyone! Today is day fifteen of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY FIFTEEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Fifteen … This one may seem counter-intuitive, but today I’d like to challenge you to write a poem about something you have absolutely no interest in. This isn’t quite the same, I think, - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 14](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-14/) - Hi everyone! Today is day fourteen of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY FOURTEEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Fourteen … Today’s challenge is a fun one: write a poem that takes the form of the opening scene of the movie of your life. Does it open with a car chase? A musical - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 13](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-13/) - Hi everyone! Today is day thirteen of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY THIRTEEN: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Thirteen … Today, in honor of the potential luckiness of the number 13, I’d like to challenge you to write a poem that, like the example poem here, joyfully states that “Everything is - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 12 and #TankaTuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 269 #Colleen’s #SpecificForm #TankaProse @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-12-and-tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-269-colleens-specificform-tankaprose-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today is day twelve of the national poetry month competition, and also Colleen's weekly Tanka Tuesday challenge. Today, I've combined the two challenges into one. Here's my offering >>> DAY TWELVE: [Instructions:] From NaPoWriMo Day Twelve … write a poem about a very small thing ... whether it’s an atom, a button, a - [#Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships #NewBook #Anthology @bakeandwrite @GodsAngel1 @artsrosch @ElizabethMerry1 @harmony_kent @linesbyleon @ColleenChesebro @mhurdle112 @Marjorie_Mallon](https://harmonykent.co.uk/poetry-treasures-2-relationships-newbook-anthology-bakeandwrite-godsangel1-artsrosch-elizabethmerry1-harmony_kent-linesbyleon-colleenchesebro-mhurdle112-marjorie_mallon/) - Hi everyone! I have exciting news to share today ... I'm part of a poetry anthology, and the book is out now! I'm thrilled to join some truly skilled poets in this amazing collection. Here are the contributors ... Relationships are golden and each of Arthur Rosch, Elizabeth Merry, D Avery, Robbie Cheadle, Harmony - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 11](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-11/) - Hi everyone! Today is day eleven of the national poetry month competition. I missed yesterday, as my Saturday ended up being more full on than I’d anticipated. Here's my offering >>> DAY ELEVEN: [Instructions:] Write a poem about a very large thing. It could be a mountain or a blue whale or a skyscraper or - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 9 & 10](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-9-10/) - Hi everyone! Today is day ten of the national poetry month competition. I missed yesterday, as my Saturday ended up being more full on than I’d anticipated. Here's my offering >>> DAY NINE & TEN [Instructions:] Day nine asked for a Nonnet, so I’ve incorporated that into today’s challenge, which asks for a love poem. - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 8](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-8/) - Hi everyone! Today is day eight of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY EIGHT: [Instructions:] Name your alter-ego, and then describe him/her in detail. Then write in your alter-ego’s voice. Maybe your alter-ego is a streetwise detective, or a superhero, or a very small goldfinch. Whoever or whatever your alternate self - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 7](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-7/) - Hi everyone! Today is day seven of the national poetry month competition. Here's my offering >>> DAY SEVEN: [Instructions:] Write a poem that argues against, or somehow questions, a proverb or saying. They say that “all cats are black at midnight,” but really? Surely some of them remain striped. And maybe there is an ill wind that - [Harmony is Vocal again! Lifeboat Seven @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-lifeboat-seven-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity-2/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! After quite a long absence from the Vocal platform, I've written a fictional piece for the Ship of Dreams competition. This is based on the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic as its 110th anniversary approaches (April 15th). The story is entitled: Lifeboat Seven, and is roughly 2,250 words long. I - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day - Day 6](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-day-6/) - Hi everyone! Today is day six of the national poetry month competition. Apologies to those of you who received a post alert for today, which I hit the button way too soon! That one, I deleted as quickly as I could. Thanks for bearing with me! (One of those days 😁) Here's my offering >>> - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #268 #TasteTheRainbow @ColleenChesebro and #NaPoWriMo Day 5 #MertailPentetope #poetry created by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-268-tastetherainbow-colleenchesebro-and-napowrimo-day-5-mertailpentetope-poetry-created-by-harmony-kent/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, my poetry is doing double duty: it is a fit for both Colleen's weekly TankaTuesday challenge and also for Day 5 of the NaPoWriMo April 30-Day challenge. I had some good fun with this! SO: from NoPoWriMO: Write a poem about a mythical person or creature doing something unusual – or - [#NaPoWriMo: A Poem A Day 1 - 4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/napowrimo-a-poem-a-day-1-4/) - Hi everyone! Apparently, April is National Poetry Month, and NaNoWriMo has launched a 30 day poem-a-day challenge. I kind of missed the start, and am coming in on day four. So you get four poems in one day from me ... phew! That's some creative energy from me, but a joyful penance so that I - [#BookReview: The Dark by Sharon Bolton @AuthorSJBolton @orionbooks @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-dark-by-sharon-bolton-authorsjbolton-orionbooks-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a great read from an author new to me, Sharon Bolton. This is a stunning read, and I'll be checking out this writer's other works. I discovered this book via NetGalley. Here's my review >>> About the Book: ONCE, SHE SAVED HIS LIFE... NOW, HE'LL TAKE - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #267 #ShareYourDay @ColleenChesebro #Pi-Ku #poetry created by D Avery @daveryshiftn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-267-shareyourday-colleenchesebro-pi-ku-poetry-created-by-d-avery-daveryshiftn/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on our day. We were asked to take a snapshot and write a poem. As ever, we need to avoid ‘ing’ ending words if at all possible. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I've chosen - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #266 #ThemePrompt @ColleenChesebro #DropDrip poetry created by @YvetteMCalleiro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-266-themeprompt-colleenchesebro-dropdrip-poetry-created-by-yvettemcalleiro/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create a syllabic poem based on the themes of Fire and Water, picked by Donna Matthews from last month’s challenge. As ever, we need to avoid ‘ing’ ending words if at all possible. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I've - [#NewBook: Good Liniment by C S Boyack @virgilante #TheHatSeries #Kindle](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-good-liniment-by-c-s-boyack-virgilante-thehatseries-kindle/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me immense pleasure to have fellow author, Story Empire contributor, and friend, C S Boyack, over to visit. Craig has some fun stuff for us as well as what promises to be a fun new read from his wonderful The Hat series. I've read and enjoyed the first two books, - [#BookReview: The Midnight Man by Caroline Mitchell @Caroline_writes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-midnight-man-by-caroline-mitchell-caroline_writes/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me. I saw this book in quite a few places around the blogosphere and had to check it out. I downloaded this read via my Kindle Unlimited subscription, and I am glad I gave this read a go. I shall be checking - [#BookReview: 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard @cathryanhoward @BorrowBox](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-56-days-by-catherine-ryan-howard-cathryanhoward-borrowbox/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I enjoy. I saw this book on my local library's list, and I was able to download it for free, using an app called Borrowbox. I am so pleased I gave this read a go, and I shall be checking out yet more reads - [#BookReview: Between the Vines by Staci Troilo @stacitroilo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-between-the-vines-by-staci-troilo-stacitroilo/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for fellow friend and one of my favourite authors, Staci Troilo. This is the third book in her Keystone Couples series >>> About the Book: When you grow up on a vineyard, you learn the grapevine can’t always be trusted. Elena Santucci is one of the best - [#BookReview: For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing @smariedowning](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-for-your-own-good-by-samantha-downing-smariedowning/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me. I saw this book on a Bookbub list that didn't include the UK, so I couldn't get the deal, which is often the case, sadly. Anyway--happily--my local library carried this book, and I was able to download it for free, using - [#BookReview: Under Forgotten Skies by Anneliese Dahl and illustrated by J D Pernoste @intheminuses @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-under-forgotten-skies-by-anneliese-dahl-and-illustrated-by-j-d-pernoste-intheminuses-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a beautiful book of poetry by an author new to me, Anneliese Dahl >>> About the Book: For those who enjoy heartfelt poetry, Anneliese Dahl shares, in this book of short poems, vignettes of humor, loss, passion and magic. Organized in 6 chapters with beautiful illustrations - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #264 #Create Your Own @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #TheHarmonyTripytch](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-264-create-your-own-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-theharmonytripytch/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for us to create our own syllabic poetry. As ever, we need to avoid ‘ing’ ending words if at all possible. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I’ve developed a 9 line poem in syllables that go up in threes. I’ve called this - [#InternationalDayofAwesomeness Celebrating #Author and #Blogger Sally Cronin @sgc58](https://harmonykent.co.uk/internationaldayofawesomeness-celebrating-author-and-blogger-sally-cronin-sgc58/) - Hi everyone. Today is International Day of Awesomeness, and we at Story Empire wanted to pay tribute to a special lady, who does so much to support authors. And that lady is none other than Sally Cronin! Of course, the “awesome” appellation could encompass so many of you in the writing community! So here’s a - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #263 #Tastetherainbow @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Tanka](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-263-tastetherainbow-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-tanka/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for any syllabic form based on “Taste the rainbow—colour poetry”. The colour is “Green”. Colleen gave us some extras too … “You’ll receive bonus points if you don’t use the name: green. You’ll also receive bonus points if you can also incorporate a - [#BookReview: My Baby Wrote Me a Letter by Jacquie Biggar @JacqBiggar](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-my-baby-wrote-me-a-letter-by-jacquie-biggar-jacqbiggar/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a great read from fellow author and blogging friend, Jacquie Biggar. Confession: I've had this one on my ereader for far too long, lols. Anyhoo ... here's my review--at last >>> About the Book: A family's brush with the past will threaten the fabric of their - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #262 #ThemePrompt @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Haiku](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-262-themeprompt-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-haiku/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for any syllabic form based on a theme prompt. Ken Gierke (Rivrvlogr) from last month’s challenge picked the theme: TRANSITIONS You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I’ve chosen a set of four Haiku with a syllable count of 3-5-3 for each. Haiku are - [#BookReview: Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley @leilamottley @BloomsburyBooks @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-nightcrawling-by-leila-mottley-leilamottley-bloomsburybooks-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a great read from a new author, Leila Mottley. This is a stunning read from a 17-year-old debut writer. Amazing. I discovered this book via NetGalley >>> About the Book: A dazzling, unforgettable novel about a young black woman who walks the streets of Oakland and - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #261 #PhotoPrompt @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Etheree](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-261-photoprompt-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-etheree/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for any syllabic form based on a photo prompt. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Diana Peach chose this week’s image … I’ve chosen an inverted Etheree as it resembles an hourglass. This form uses ten lines X2 with a syllable count of - [#BookReview: Deadly Cure by Mahi Cheshire @MahiCheshire @vintagebooks @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-deadly-cure-by-mahi-cheshire-mahicheshire-vintagebooks-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Mahi Cheshire. I came across this book via NetGalley >>> About the Book: THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH: FIRST, DO NO HARM... Dr Rea Dharmasena is devastated when she loses out on her dream research job to her med-school rival and best friend, - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #260 #SpecificForm @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Abhanga](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-260-specificform-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-abhanga/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for a series of Abhanga verses. Colleen explains: We write Abhanga in any number of 4-line stanzas with 6-6-6-4 syllables each. L2 and L3 rhyme. The end rhyme scheme is abbc. It is customary to title your poetry. You can find Colleen’s post - [#BookReview: The Interview by Gill Perdue @gillperduewrite @PenguinUKBooks @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-interview-by-gill-perdue-gillperduewrite-penguinukbooks-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Gill Perdue. I came across this book via NetGalley >>> About the Book: A girl covered in blood. A missing man. A coded fairy tale. Detective Laura Shaw seems to have it all: a supportive husband, a happy two-year-old and a - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #259 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Colour #TasteTheRainbow #Diatelle](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-259-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-colour-tastetherainbow-diatelle/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for poem based on colour. I’ve written a Diatelle, which has fifteen lines in the following syllable count … 1-2-3-4-6-8-10-12-10-8-6-4-3-2-1, and a rhyme rhythm of abbcbccaccbcbba. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Entitled: Rueful blue affect heart is wrecked what to - [#BookReview: You Can Stay by Elle Connel #elleconnel @headlinepg @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-you-can-stay-by-elle-connel-elleconnel-headlinepg-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a great read from an author new to me, Elle Connel. I received an invitation to read and review this book from the publisher, via NetGalley >>> About the Book: She's the perfect host. He's the perfect prey. Someone is hunting Connor. While taking part in Selection, - [Pour It On! #NewBook by Staci Troilo @stacitroilo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/pour-it-on-newbook-by-staci-troilo-stacitroilo/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to share my review for fellow author, Story Empire contributor, and friend, Staci Troilo, for her latest book, Pour It On. I’ve posted this on a Monday because all my Thursday review slots are scheduled until the beginning of March, and I wanted to showcase Staci’s newest book - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #258 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #ThemePrompt #Etheree](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-258-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-themeprompt-etheree/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for poem based on the concepts of Memories: Sweet and Sour. I’ve written a stacked (or double) Etheree, which has ten lines in each stack in the following syllable count … 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Entitled: New Girl on - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #257 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Ekphrastic #PhotoPrompt #Etheree](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-257-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-ekphrastic-photoprompt-etheree/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for an Ekphrastic poem, which today, uses a photo prompt as the art form. I’ve written a stacked (or double) Etheree, which has ten lines in each stack in the following syllable count … 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. The picture - [#BookReviews: Her First Mistake and The Marriage Secret by Carey Baldwin @CareyBaldwin @bookouture @NetGalley](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreviews-her-first-mistake-and-the-marriage-secret-by-carey-baldwin-careybaldwin-bookouture-netgalley/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have book reviews for two gripping reads from an author new to me. I discovered Carey Baldwin and Her First Mistake after reading a review on Mae Clair's blog last year. Having bought, read, and enjoyed this one, I requested the author's next book via NetGalley and was delighted to receive - [#NewBook: Jagged Feathers by Jan Sikes @JanSikes3 @WildRosePress](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-jagged-feathers-by-jan-sikes-jansikes3-wildrosepress/) - Hi everyone! Today, it gives me great pleasure to have fellow author, Story Empire contributor, and friend, Jan Sikes come over for a visit. Jan has some exciting news, and here she is to tell you all about it >>> Thank you, Harmony, for inviting me to your blog site today to talk about my - [#BookReview: What A Shame by Abigail Bergstrom @AbigailBergstrm @HodderBooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-what-a-shame-by-abigail-bergstrom-abigailbergstrm-hodderbooks/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via NetGalley. This novel is from a debut writer, Abigail Bergstrom, and I'll be looking out for more from this author >>> About the Book: The idea of a curse was divisive, but the assertion that I had, for some time - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #256 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #SpecificForm #Haiku](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-256-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-specificform-haiku/) - Hi everyone! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for a Haiku. I’ve used sunshine as my Kigo, as it can appear in any season. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I’ve chosen a Haiku in three lines of 2-3-2 syllables. sunshine a fool’s gold? deep chill I hope - [#BookReview: Lake Abandon by David Six @AuthorDavidSix @booksproutapp](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-lake-abandon-by-david-six-authordavidsix-booksproutapp/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a dark, gritty, and gripping read from an author new to me. I discovered David Six and his book Lake Abandon via Twitter and received a free ARC from BookSprout >>> About the Book: Three people on a collision course: A wife and mother, teetering on - [#BookReview: Sparky of Bunker Hill and the Cold Kid Case by Rosalind Barden @BardenRosalind @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sparky-of-bunker-hill-and-the-cold-kid-case-by-rosalind-barden-bardenrosalind-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a fun children's read by an author new to me, Rosalind Barden >>> About the Book: Lots of characters have it bad, in my Bunker Hill neighborhood smack dab in the middle of Los Angeles, but I’ve had it rougher than most. There may be something - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #255 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #TasteTheRainbow #Tanka](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-255-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-tastetherainbow-tanka/) - Hi everyone! Happy New Year! 🙂 Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for a Syllabic poem of the author’s choice, featuring a colour. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I’ve chosen a Senryu in three lines of 3-5-3 syllables. vivid red from embarrassment wardrobe fail I hope you enjoyed this - [#BookReview: Hype by Yvette M Calleiro @YvetteMCalleiro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-hype-by-yvette-m-calleiro-yvettemcalleiro/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read from fellow author and friend, Yvette M Calleiro. I've posted this book review on a Monday instead of my usual review Thursday because I won't be online so much on the 23rd. Happy Holidays, everyone! >>> About the Book: Cici’s junior year in high - [#BookReview: NightHawks by Kaitlin Corvus @KaitlinCorvus @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-nighthawks-by-kaitlin-corvus-kaitlincorvus-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via a review site. I haven't come across this writer before, but I'll be checking out more books by Kaitlin Corvus >>> About the Book: The night Dara and Trinity find a boy hanging from the ceiling of Owensboro’s abandoned hospital, - [#BookReview: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham @svwillingham @HarperCollins](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-a-flicker-in-the-dark-by-stacy-willingham-svwillingham-harpercollins/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via NetGalley. This is Stacy Willingham's first novel, and what a debut >>> About the Book: From debut author Stacy Willingham comes a masterfully done, lyrical thriller, certain to be the launch of an amazing career. A Flicker in the Dark - [#BookReview: Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay @linwood_barclay @HQstories](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-take-your-breath-away-by-linwood-barclay-linwood_barclay-hqstories/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via NetGalley. This novel is from a writer new to me, Linwood Barclay >>> About the Book: It’s always the husband, isn’t it? One weekend, while Andrew Mason was on a fishing trip, his wife, Brie, vanished without a trace. Most - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #254 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #SpecificForm #Tanka](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-254-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-specificform-tanka/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for a Tanka Prose. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I wanted to bracket my prose paragraph with a Tanka either side. It’s entitled: PAINSTAKING When you feel grumpy For no obvious reason You try to cajole Yourself to a better mood Stuck with - [#BookReview: The Visionary by J C Gemmell @JcGemmell @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-visionary-by-j-c-gemmell-jcgemmell-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via a review site. I haven't come across this writer before, but I'll be checking out more of J C Gemmell's books >>> About the Book: At the beginning of February 2060, Mount Erebus erupted, the first of a chain of - [#BookReview: The House of Ashes by Stuart Neville @stuartneville @bonnierbooks_uk](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-house-of-ashes-by-stuart-neville-stuartneville-bonnierbooks_uk/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via NetGalley. I haven't come across this writer before, but I'll be checking out more of his work >>> About the Book: For fans of Gillian Flynn and Tana French, a chilling story of a Northern Irish murder sixty years buried - [#NewBook: Mountain Laurel Christmas by Jan Sikes @JanSikes3](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-mountain-laurel-christmas-by-jan-sikes-jansikes3/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author, friend, blogger, and Story Empire contributor, Jan Sikes, who wants to tell us about her new book. Take it away, Jan >>> It has been said many times that you can never go home again. While I think the context of that saying - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #252 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #PhotoPrompt #Tanka](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-252-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-photoprompt-tanka/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for a verse using metaphor and allegory from a photo supplied by Lisa – The Versesmith. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. I have chosen a Tanka, which has the following syllable format: 5-7-5-7-7 Growing pains of life No safe perch when you’re not - [#BookReview: Riebeckite by O R Lea @ORLeaAuthor @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-riebeckite-by-o-r-lea-orleaauthor-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via a review site. I haven't come across this writer before, but I'll be waiting for more >>> About the Book: What if you learned an environmental crisis the world thought it had under control was actually an alien invasion? Growing - [#BookReview: The Measure by Nikki Erlick @nikkierlick @HarperCollins](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-measure-by-nikki-erlick-nikkierlick-harpercollins/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via NetGalley. This is Nikki Erlick's first novel, and what a debut. Please note that the book cover is a place holder, and the novel publishes in July 2022 in the UK and May 2022 in the US >>> About the - [#BookReview: The Maid by Nita Prose @NitaProse @HarperCollins](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-maid-by-nita-prose-nitaprose-harpercollins/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a read I picked up via NetGalley. This is Nita Prose's first novel, and what a debut >>> About the Book: Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world - [Welcome to Day 4 of The HYPE Blog Tour @YvetteMCalleiro #Hype #NewRelease #BookPromo #YAFiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/welcome-to-day-4-of-the-hype-blog-tour-yvettemcalleiro-hype-newrelease-bookpromo-yafiction/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to have fellow author Yvette M Calleiro over to tell us all about her new book! Take it away, Yvi >>> GIVEAWAY: 3 e-book copies of HYPE! Leave a comment below for your chance to win! About this Book: Cici’s junior year in high school is going to - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #251 @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Cinquain #ButterflyCinquain](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-251-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-cinquain-butterflycinquain/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, which asks for a butterfly cinquain on the theme of “Taste the Rainbow”. Pat (wildchild47) chose this week’s theme. Unfortunately, Pat’s websites are all deleted. I sure hope she’s okay. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. A butterfly cinquain has the following syllable format: 2-4-6-8-2-8-6-4-2 Enough - [#BookReview: Meno-What? by D G Kaye @pokercubster #Menopause #womensissues](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-meno-what-by-d-g-kaye-pokercubster-menopause-womensissues/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a favourite writer of mine, D G Kaye ... an author many of us know and love >>> About the Book: "I often found myself drifting from a state of normal in a sudden twist of bitchiness." From PMS to menopause to what the hell? D.G. - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRYCHALLENGE #POETSCHOICE @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro #Acrostic](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetrychallenge-poetschoice-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro-acrostic/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge and have written an Acrostic verse. An Acrostic poem is a form not requiring rhyme, but requiring letters or words to form word(s) or messages when read from consecutive lines. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. This week’s challenge is poet’s choice with no prompt to follow. - [#BookReview: Word Craft: Prose & Poetry by Colleen M Chesebro @ColleenChesebro @SyllabicPoetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-word-craft-prose-poetry-by-colleen-m-chesebro-colleenchesebro-syllabicpoetry/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I respect immensely, and whom many of you know, Colleen Chesebro >>> About the Book: Are you ready to learn how to craft Japanese and American poetry? Consider this book the first step on your journey to learning the basics of how to craft - [No Such Luck! #NewBook by Staci Troilo @stacitroilo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/no-such-luck-newbook-by-staci-troilo-stacitroilo/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author, Story Empire contributor, and friend, Staci Troilo, with her latest book: No Such Luck! I’ll let Staci tell you all about it :) >>> Take it away, Staci! I appreciate you inviting me here today, Harmony. Hi, everyone. Thanks for taking a - [#BookReview: There’s a Hole in My Bucket by Royd Tolkien #MotorNeuroneDisease #ALS #Memoir](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-theres-a-hole-in-my-bucket-by-royd-tolkien-motorneuronedisease-als-memoir/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a memoir of a bucket list made by a man dying of Motor Neurone Disease (also know as ALS) for his remaining brother to complete. The surviving brother, Royd Tolkien, completed the bucket list and wrote about it in this book >>> About the Book: Having - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 249, #ThemePrompt #Haiga #Haiku @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-249-themeprompt-haiga-haiku-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge and have written a Haiga in a 5-7-5 syllabic format. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. From last month’s challenge, I chose the theme for this month: Kindness Did you know November is Kindness month? Image courtesy of Photo by Sirisvisual on Unsplash - [#Free SBN Bar Code Generator](https://harmonykent.co.uk/free-sbn-bar-code-generator/) - Hi everyone. Dave Chesson has developed a free and awesome bar code generator. Click on the original post to find out more! I've book marked this for future use! A huge thanks to Dave for doing this for us indie authors :) Barcode Pricing Instructions Below we have added instructions for different pricing scenarios, - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 247, #SynonymsOnly #Haiku @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-247-synonymsonly-haiku-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge and have written a Haiku in the 3-5-3 syllabic format. You can find Colleen’s post HERE. Willow Willers from last month’s challenge chose the two words for this month: Twilight & Hue Image by Adina Voicu from Pixabay soft owl light changes the nuance of death’s - [Harmony is Vocal Again! The Island & Fog Bound @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-the-island-fog-bound-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. I wanted to share that I have 2 new short stories on VOCAL. The Island: Evil came with the creeping fingers of fog and fear … is approximately 2800 words. Fog Bound: Home Invasion with a Twist … is approximately 1400 words. Both stories are in the horror / mystery genre and - [#BookReview: The Ferryman and the Sea Witch by Diana Wallace Peach @Dwallacepeach](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-ferryman-and-the-sea-witch-by-diana-wallace-peach-dwallacepeach/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author whose books I love. Diana Wallace Peach is one of my go-to writers and well worth a read >>> About the Book: The merrow rule the sea. Slender creatures, fair of face, with silver scales and the graceful tails of angelfish. Caught in a - [#NewBook: Things Old and Forgotten by Mae Clair @MaeClair1 and #BookReview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-things-old-and-forgotten-by-mae-clair-maeclair1-and-bookreview/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author, Story Empire contributor, and friend, Mae Clair, with her latest book: Things Old and Forgotten. I enjoyed this book immensely. Below Mae's awesome post, you'll find my 5 star review :) Take it away, Mae! Hi, Harmony. Thanks for hosting me today and - [#BookReview: Life is Like a Mosaic by Sally Cronin @sgc58 #poetry](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-life-is-like-a-mosaic-by-sally-cronin-sgc58-poetry/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for fellow author and friend Sally Cronin >>> About the Book: “Use a picture. It’s worth a thousand words.” Arthur Brisbane 1911. An image offers an opportunity to see endless possibilities depending on the viewer’s perspective. Where some might see beauty and joy, others imagine sadness and - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRY CHALLENGE Poet's Choice @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-poets-choice-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, and I've written a Haiku I believe most creatives will relate to. You can find her post HERE. Below is my long Haiku in 7-5-7 syllabic format. night zaps energy though quiet you use too much imagination I don't know about you, but my - [#BookReview: The Impossible Truths of Love by Hannah Beckerman @hannahbeckerman @NetGalley @AmazonPub](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-impossible-truths-of-love-by-hannah-beckerman-hannahbeckerman-netgalley-amazonpub/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, who I discovered via NetGalley >>> About the Book: From bestselling author Hannah Beckerman comes a moving story about memory, secrets, and what it really means to feel that you’re one of the family. When Nell’s father makes a deathbed declaration - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 245, #THEMEPROMPT #Etheree @SyllabicPoetry @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-245-themeprompt-etheree-syllabicpoetry-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge, and for the first time, have written an Etheree poem mirrored. You can find her post HERE. Eugi (Franci Hoffman) from last month’s challenge picked the theme: THE HARVEST MOON Below is my Mirrored Etheree response in a 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 syllabic format. MOON TOUCHED - [Harmony is Vocal again! Behind the Mask: A True Life Story @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-behind-the-mask-a-true-life-story-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Many of you, over the years, have encouraged me to write my life story. Until now, I haven’t felt ready or able. On VOCAL, a “coming of age” competition gave me the final nudge I needed. Behind the Mask: Surviving Life’s ups and downs, is roughly 2600 words and, for the first time, - [#TANKATUESDAY Weekly #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 244 #EKPHRASTIC #PHOTOPROMPT #Haiku @ColleenChesebro](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-244-ekphrastic-photoprompt-haiku-colleenchesebro/) - Hi everyone! Today, I’ve joined Colleen’s weekly TankaTuesday challenge for the first time. You can find her post HERE. Below is the image prompt and my Haiku response in a 3-5-3 syllabic format. Cold dark night on the bereaved soul moon shines hope - [Harmony’s #Poetry showcase via @Bakeandwrite @GodsAngel1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmonys-poetry-showcase-via-bakeandwrite-godsangel1/) - Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to be showcased as Robbie Cheadle’s guest poet on Writing to be aread (https://writingtoberead.com/2021/09/18/treasuring-poetry-meet-poet-and-author-harmony-kent-and-my-review/) today! I’d love if you could pop over and leave some love. 🙂🙂🙂 - [#BookReview: Megacity: Operation Galton book 3 by Terry Tyler @TerryTyler4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-megacity-operation-galton-book-3-by-terry-tyler-terrytyler4/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for a favourite author of mine, Terry Tyler. I’ve enjoyed every book of this writer’s that I’ve read so far >>> About the Book: The UK's new megacities: contented citizens relieved of the financial burden of home ownership, living in eco-friendly communities. Total surveillance has all but wiped - [Harmony is Vocal again! Top Story! @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-top-story-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! My poem on writing platform Vocal has been chosen as a Top Story! This is Home To Me, a 200 (ish) word poem, is entered in a Homecoming competition. I'd love to know what you think! And would be delighted if you could read my competition entry HERE and leave a - [#BookReview: Wahala by Nikki May @NikkiOMay @NetGalley @randomhouse](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-wahala-by-nikki-may-nikkiomay-netgalley-randomhouse/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I came across via NetGalley. Nikki May is well worth a read >>> About the Book: See me, see trouble. Ronke, Simi, Boo are three mixed-race friends living in London. They have the gift of two cultures, Nigerian and English, though they don't all - [#BookReview: Dark Trio by Lisa Wood @LisaWoodAuthor @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-dark-trio-by-lisa-wood-lisawoodauthor-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I came across via a book review site. Lisa Wood is well worth a read >>> About the Book: When Raven agrees to go to a club with her best friend, she had no idea it was that kind of club. Strait-laced and as vanilla - [#BookReview: The Midnight Lock by Jeffery Deaver @JefferyDeaver @HarperCollins](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-midnight-lock-by-jeffery-deaver-jefferydeaver-harpercollins/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I came across via a NetGalley, Jeffery Deaver >>> About the Book: When a woman arrives home to her Manhattan apartment to find that her personal items have been rearranged while she slept, police initially dismiss her complaint. Nothing was stolen, and there's no sign - [#BookReview: Yellow Hair by Andrew Joyce @huckfinn76](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-yellow-hair-by-andrew-joyce-huckfinn76/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I discovered via John Howell’s blog (https://johnwhowell.com/) The blurb appealed to me, along with the great review, so I gave it a go >>> About the Book: Through no fault of his own, a young man is thrust into a new culture just at the - [#BookReview: Crazy in Love: The Hunt Begins by Avionne Celestin @AvionneC @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-crazy-in-love-the-hunt-begins-by-avionne-celestin-avionnec-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I discovered via a book review site. I haven’t read any books by Avionne Celestin until now and didn’t know what to expect >>> About the Book: Real estate mogul Christian Hunt has been released on probation under the stipulation he attend eight months of anger - [#BookReview: Torn Veil by Gregory R Marshall @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-torn-veil-by-gregory-r-marshall-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I came across via a book review site. I haven’t read Gregory R Marshall before and didn’t know what to expect >>> About the Book: Gifted MIT graduate Nick Thomas has invented an engine that can end human dependence on fossil fuels. His abduction by - [#BookReview: Cold Dark Night by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-cold-dark-night-by-joan-hall-joanhallwrites/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author and friend and fellow Story Empire contributor, and whose writing I always enjoy, Joan Hall >>> About the Book: New husband, new house, new town… and a new mystery to solve. Tami Montgomery thought her police chief husband was going to be the only investigator in - [#BookReview: The Color of Your Voice by Daniel Newwyn @DanielNewwyn @bookroar_tweets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-color-of-your-voice-by-daniel-newwyn-danielnewwyn-bookroar_tweets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Daniel Newwyn. The blurb appealed to me, and I adore the book cover and story premise >>> About the Book: What happens when a call girl and a death row prisoner fall in love? Violet Pham can see sounds. The brown chirps - [#BookReview: The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain @D_Chamberlain #LastHouseBook #SmallTownSecrets](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-last-house-on-the-street-by-diane-chamberlain-d_chamberlain-lasthousebook-smalltownsecrets/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author I haven’t read in a while, Diane Chamberlain. The blurb appealed to me, and I'm delighted to have been accepted for a free advance review copy of this book from NetGalley >>> About the Book: From bestselling author Diane Chamberlain comes an irresistible new novel - [#BookReview: Sugar by Bernice L McFadden @queenazsa](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sugar-by-bernice-l-mcfadden-queenazsa/) - Hi everyone! Sorry I’m not around much right now. I’ll be back visiting you all as soon as I can manage it. In the meantime, have a good week/weekend 🙂 Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Bernice L McFadden. The blurb appealed to me, and I'm so pleased I - [Story Empire Weekly Round Up @StoryEmpire @MaeClair1 @JanSikes3 #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/story-empire-weekly-round-up-storyempire-maeclair1-jansikes3-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. It's Friday! Before we get to the Story Empire posts this week, I need to give you all an update incase I disappear at any point. Some of you will have noticed I'm not around as much as usual. At the end of June (roughly), I awoke one morning with numbness and tingling. - [Harmony is Vocal again! @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-vocal-again-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I joined writing platform Vocal a couple of weeks ago and have now submitted four short stories. A Stitch in Time, a 1300 word short true story, is entered in a Thread the Needle competition. Readers are telling me it's a moving piece, and I'd love to know what you - [Story Empire Weekly Round Up @StoryEmpire @HowellWave @JoanHallWrites @stacitroilo #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/story-empire-weekly-round-up-storyempire-howellwave-joanhallwrites-stacitroilo-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. It's Friday! It's been a bit of a week, but we've made it! Here are the posts for the week from Story Empire (in case the title of the post didn't give it away) :) Writing Motivation Killers Are Out There - Let's Discuss Three of Them by John Words by Joan - [In case you missed my mischief ... You can find me at Sally's @sgc58 and Marcia's @MarciaMeara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/in-case-you-missed-my-mischief-you-can-find-me-at-sallys-sgc58-and-marcias-marciameara/) - Hi everyone, I had fun on the web yesterday visiting two lovely ladies: Sally Cronin with a wonderful review of The Vanished Boy, and Marcia Meara with a fun 10 Things you may not know about me. If you haven't seen these already, we'd love a visit, which would be sure to give you a - [#BookReview: Grinders by C S Boyack @Virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-grinders-by-c-s-boyack-virgilante/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for friend and fellow SE author, Craig Boyack. I'm way behind on his books, so I'm happy to have read this far. I love the humour and characters that Craig writes >>> About the Book: Jimi Cabot made one mistake as a starving college student. When she - [#BookReview: Her Last Breath by Hilary Davidson @hilarydavidson](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-her-last-breath-by-hilary-davidson-hilarydavidson/) - Hi everyone! Today, I have a book review for an author new to me, Hilary Davidson. When I saw Her Last Breath on my monthly Amazon Free Prime Reads, I jumped at the chance to read this because the blurb leapt out at me >>> About the Book: From the bestselling author of One Small - [Story Empire Weekly Round Up @StoryEmpire @Virgilante @dlfinnauthor @harmony_kent #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/story-empire-weekly-round-up-storyempire-virgilante-dlfinnauthor-harmony_kent-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. It's Friday! It's been a nice, quiet week (the best sort!). Here are the posts for the week from Story Empire (in case the title of the post didn't give it away) :) Writing and Social Media by Denise The Other Sister by Craig How to Make 3D Book Covers for Free - [Harmony is getting Vocal! @Vocal_Creators #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-getting-vocal-vocal_creators-writingcommunity-readingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. Exciting news today! I have joined a writing platform called Vocal and have submitted a couple of short stories so far. Elysium, a 2000 word short piece, is entered in a Doomsday competition (many thanks to Staci Troilo for the heads-up on that one!). I'd be delighted if you could read my competition entry HERE - [Story Empire Weekly Round Up @StoryEmpire @JanSikes3 @JoanHallWrites @MaeClair1 #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/story-empire-weekly-round-up-storyempire-jansikes3-joanhallwrites-maeclair1-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. It's Friday! I'm late posting today as I spent the first two-thirds of the day travelling to get my 2nd COVID jab. Here are the posts for the week from Story Empire (in case the title of the post didn't give it away) :) Writing Organizations: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly by - [You Need to Meet this Wonderful Lady @sgc58 #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Authors](https://harmonykent.co.uk/you-need-to-meet-this-wonderful-lady-sgc58-writingcommunity-readingcommunity-authors/) - Hi everyone. Today's post is long overdue. I've been planning to write this for a while, but life got in the way, as it has with writing a few book reviews too. (Oops!) Sally Cronin, whom you'll find at the Smorgasbord Blog is one of the most supportive authors and bloggers that I've met in - [Story Empire Weekly Round Up @StoryEmpire @StaciTroilo @Howelwave @gmplano #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/story-empire-weekly-round-up-storyempire-stacitroilo-howelwave-gmplano-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. It's Friday! Just as well, because it's taken me three goes to type in 'Friday' correctly!😂 Here are the posts for the week from Story Empire (in case the title of the post didn't give it away) :) How to Write a Red Herring by Staci A Little More About the Hierarchy of - [blog reflections - Fiction and life . . . from the desk of Gwen M. Plano](https://harmonykent.co.uk/blog-reflections-fiction-and-life-from-the-desk-of-gwen-m-plano/) - Hi everyone. Joan Hall is over at Gwen Plano's place today, sharing her latest fab book release. Gwen's blog is having issues notifying readers, so I'd love it if you could pop on over and share the word. Thanks! :) Source: blog reflections - Fiction and life . . . from the - [Story Empire Weekly Round Up @StoryEmpire #WritingCommunity @dlfinnauthor @Virgilante @harmony_kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/story-empire-weekly-round-up-storyempire-writingcommunity-dlfinnauthor-virgilante-harmony_kent/) - Hi everyone! Happy Friday! I'm doing my reblogs a little differently this week and am posting all three of this week's Story Empire posts here today. We'll see how that works out. As ever, some great stuff coming out of there :) >>> Don’t Talk Like That: Quotes and Paragraphs by little ole me - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Meet the Authors 2021 – #Thriller Harmony Kent, #Fantasy Teagan Riordain Geneviene, #Historical Margaret Skea](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-meet-the-authors-2021-thriller-harmony-kent-fantasy-teagan-riordain-geneviene-historical-margaret-skea/) - Hi everyone! I had a lovely surprise this morning. I'm over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore along with two other awesome authors >>> Over the summer I will be updating author’s details in the Cafe and Bookstore and also sharing their bios, books and recent reviews with you in this series… Meet Harmony Kent After - [Cold Dark Night: Tami by @JoanHallWrites #NewBook #Trilogy #Mystery/Thriller #Supernatural](https://harmonykent.co.uk/cold-dark-night-tami-by-joanhallwrites-newbook-trilogy-mystery-thriller-supernatural/) - Hi everyone. It gives me great pleasure to host fellow author, Story Empire writer, and friend, Joan Hall. Joan has a new book out. I'll let her tell you all about it >>> Thank you for hosting me today, Harmony. It’s exciting to be here to talk about my newest release, Cold Dark Night. - [Tree Fairies and Their Stories by DL Finn @dlfinnauthor #ChildrensBooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tree-fairies-and-their-stories-by-dl-finn-dlfinnauthor-childrensbooks/) - Hi everyone. It gives me great pleasure to host fellow author, Story Empire writer, and friend, Denise Finn. Denise has a new children's book out! I'll let her tell you all about it >>> Thank you, Harmony, for having me here today to share my new children’s release, “Tree Fairies and Their Short Stories.” I’ve - [Hidden Diversity Among Writers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/hidden-diversity-among-writers/) - Hi everyone, Gwen has a great post over at Story Empire today all about the different personalities and writing types. Well worth a read >>> Hi SE friends! Gwen with you today, and we’re going to explore another element of typology as it relates to writing. You may recall that my prior two posts focused - [Celebrating Release Day! #ASMSG #WritingCommunity #authorsupport #newrelease #childrensbook #mustread #indieauthors – Author D.L. Finn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/celebrating-release-day-asmsg-writingcommunity-authorsupport-newrelease-childrensbook-mustread-indieauthors-author-d-l-finn/) - Hi everyone. Denise's latest book, Tree Fairies and thier Short Stories is out today! I just had to help her share the good news :) >>> Today is release day for “Tree Fairies and Their Short Stories!” I’m celebrating it over on Miriam Hurdle’s The Showers of Blessing Blog. She throws a great party! - [Can The Writing Gene Be Passed Down Through DNA?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/can-the-writing-gene-be-passed-down-through-dna/) - Hi everyone. Jan has her FIRST SE post over at Story Empire today, and it gives lots of things to think about regarding talent and skill and inheritance >>> Hello, SE’ers! This is Jan Sikes, and I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to post my first blog on this site. It is truly - [Plot-Driven vs. Character-Driven Fiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/plot-driven-vs-character-driven-fiction/) - Hi everyone. Mae has an interesting post over at Story Empire today about character-driven fiction versus plot-driven fiction >>> Hi, SEers! You’re with Mae, and I’m glad you’ve chosen to spend time with me. Today, I’d like to discuss plot-driven fiction vs. character-driven fiction. As writers (and readers) we have pre… Source: Plot-Driven vs. Character-Driven - [Summer Reading | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/summer-reading-story-empire/) - A great post on reading habits and when to release a new book by Joan over at Story Empire today >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. I’ve heard several authors say that summer isn’t a good time to release a book. I can’t speak to that personally since I’ve never released one at - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Weekly News -#Dystopian Terry Tyler, #Historical Andrew Joyce, #Suspense #Mystery Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-weekly-news-dystopian-terry-tyler-historical-andrew-joyce-suspense-mystery-harmony-kent/) - Hi everyone. I got up this morning to find an amazing review for The Vanished Boy shared by Sally on her awesome blog. I'm so thrilled >>> Welcome to the Cafe and Bookstore weekly news with recent reviews for authors on the shelves. The first author with a recent review is Terry Tyler for Wasteland - [Let’s Talk a Little About the Hierarchy of Needs ‹ Story Empire ‹ Reader — WordPress.com](https://harmonykent.co.uk/lets-talk-a-little-about-the-hierarchy-of-needs-story-empire-reader-wordpress-com/) - Hi everyone. John has a great post over at Story Empire today. If you've ever gotten stuck with your writing on any one day, then this is a must-read post. Head on over to check it out >>> Source: Let’s Talk a Little About the Hierarchy of Needs ‹ Story Empire ‹ Reader — WordPress.com - [How to Write a Sidekick](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-write-a-sidekick/) - Hi everyone. Staci has a great post on Story Empire all about writing 'side kicks'. Well worth a look. Also, I didn't get to reblog Craig's post from Friday (https://storyempirecom.wordpress.com/2021/05/14/vella-anyone/) on using Vella. Enjoy >>> Ciao, SEers! Today I thought we’d talk about a character who isn’t used often enough and is discussed even - [#BookReview: False Witness by Karin Slaughter](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-false-witness-by-karin-slaughter/) - Today, I have a book review for an author I've read and enjoyed previously, Karin Slaughter. When I saw False Witness on NetGalley, I jumped at the chance of a free ARC >>> About the Book: He saw what you did ... He knows who you are. The stunning new standalone from the no.1 international bestselling author - [WRITING AND EMOTIONS](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-and-emotions/) - Hi everyone. Denise has an excellent post over at Story Empire all about using emotion in your writing. Well worth a look with some spot-on examples >>> Heart Shaped Colored Pencils created in Canva, Pixabay Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about emotions and writing. Last month was National Poetry Month, and I celebrated - [Lunar Boogie (The Hat Series) by C S Boyack @Virgilante #NewBook](https://harmonykent.co.uk/lunar-boogie-the-hat-series-by-c-s-boyack-virgilante-newbook/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author and friend and Story Empire writer, Craig Boyack, with his latest book in the wonderful The Hat Series, Lunar Boogie. I read and loved The Hat and really need to catch up on the later books in the series. Here's a link to - [Don’t Talk Like That: Talking Heads](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dont-talk-like-that-talking-heads/) - Hi everyone. I'm over at Story Empire today with another post on writing dialogue >>> Hi SErs! Harmony here 🙂 Today, I’d like to take another look at dialogue. Because this is such a large topic, I have spread the topic over a few posts. As the post title suggests, we’ll… Source: Don’t Talk - [Are you a Sensing or an Intuitive writer? | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/are-you-a-sensing-or-an-intuitive-writer-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Gwen has an interesting post about personality types and writers over at Story Empire today. I had a bit of fun and took the test ... :) Hi SE friends! Gwen with you today, and I’ll be focusing on why we write as we do. Last month I commented on Extroverts and - [#BookReview: P S I Love You: A Broken Legacy by D G Kaye @pokercubster](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-p-s-i-love-you-a-broken-legacy-by-d-g-kaye-pokercubster/) - Hi everyone. Good news: my long awaited chest x-Ray shows my lungs are clear! Yay! 😁🎉. The issues seem to be down to an overactive immune system, which the new tablets are helping with, plus all the inhalers, lols. I appreciate all of your well wishes and support over these many months. I owe an - [Push Me Off the Cliff by Marina Osipova @marosikok #NewBook #Russia](https://harmonykent.co.uk/push-me-off-the-cliff-by-marina-osipova-marosikok-newbook-russia/) - Hi everyone. It gives me great pleasure to host fellow author and friend, Marina Osipova, with her latest book, Push Me Off the Cliff. I've read other books of hers, and they show the adversity of wartime Russia in all its stark horror, as well as human bravery and perseverance. I'll let Marina tell you - [Using Lists Within WordPress Reader](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-lists-within-wordpress-reader/) - Hi everyone. Over at Story Empire, Mae has an incredibly helpful post on how to use Wordpress Reader and lists. I've followed her instructions, and my inbox is now much more manageable. Well worth checking out >>> Hola, SEers. Not only is it Cinco de Mayo, but it’s also a Mae Day on Story - [A quick Look at Books that Have been Challenged or Banned | Story Empire #CancelCulture?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-quick-look-at-books-that-have-been-challenged-or-banned-story-empire-cancelculture/) - Hi everyone. John has an excellent article over at Story Empire today. I cannot believe some of the books now banned. Well worth a look >>> Hi SEers, John with you again. Happy Arbor Day. Hug a tree or better yet, plant one. The last two times I have been exploring the idea of - [#BookReview: Brother's Keeper by Jan Sikes @JanSikes3](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-brothers-keeper-by-jan-sikes-jansikes3/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for an author I've known and loved for a long time, Jan Sikes, with her short story, Brother's Keeper. Jan always comes up with some wonderful story premises that truly put her characters through the tough stuff >>> About the Book: Quentin Marks’ mother can only love - [Fiction Dialogue 201 | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fiction-dialogue-201-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Staci has an excellent post all about advanced dialogue techniques over at Story Empire. Well worth a look. Sorry I've missed some posts. I had my first COVID vaccination on Friday, and it wiped me out until this morning. Have a lovely day, all >>> Ciao, SEers! My first post for Story Empire - [Don’t Talk Like That: How to Write Good Dialogue–Punctuation | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dont-talk-like-that-how-to-write-good-dialogue-punctuation-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. I have another post on Story Empire all about how to write good dialogue >>> Hi SErs! Harmony here 🙂 Today, I’d like to take another look at dialogue. Because this is such a large topic, I have spread the topic over a few posts. As the post title suggests, we’ll… - [#BookReview: Just Her Poetry by Denise Finn @dlfinnauthor and Summer Magic by Marcia Meara @MarciaMeara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-just-her-poetry-by-denise-finn-dlfinnauthor-and-summer-magic-by-marcia-meara-marciameara/) - Hi everyone. I'm pleased to be able to say the tablets I began a couple of weeks ago continue to help my breathing. I have my chest x-ray appointment for May 4th, and my first COVI-19 jab tomorrow ... everything crossed! On a happy note too: Today, I have book reviews for authors I have - [#BookReview- Two nail-biting #mysteries by @Harmony_Kent and Tamara Ferguson @TammysDragonfly](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-two-nail-biting-mysteries-by-harmony_kent-and-tamara-ferguson-tammysdragonfly/) - Hi everyone. I'm thrilled to wake up to another fab review for The Vanished Boy. This one is over at Jacquie's place. As you've no doubt guessed ... I'm doing my happy dance :) There's also a great review for Tamara Ferguson's mystery/suspense romance read as well >>> Slow burn suspense reads that are - [ Harmony Kent’s THE VANISHED BOY #bookreviews #mystery – @stacitroilo and @MaeClair1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-kents-the-vanished-boy-bookreviews-mystery-stacitroilo-and-maeclair1/) - Hi Everyone! Iam so thrilled to say I had two amazing book reviews hit the web yesterday from Mae Clair and Staci Troilo for The Vanished Boy. Most of you will probably have seen them, but if you haven't, I'd be delighted if you could pop over and take a took! :) I'd like to - [Writing Styles: Extroversion and Introversion | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-styles-extroversion-and-introversion-story-empire/) - Hi everyone! Gwen has an excellent and insightful post over at Story Empire today. Well worth a look >>> Hello SE friends, Gwen with you today, and together we’ll be exploring how extroversion or introversion affects our writing. Let’s begin with a story. My husband and I are regulars at Panera Bread.… Source: Writing Styles: - [House of Sorrow: Summers, Children, and Baseball by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites](https://harmonykent.co.uk/house-of-sorrow-summers-children-and-baseball-by-joan-hall-joanhallwrites/) - Hi everyone, it gives me great pleasure to have friend and author, and fellow Story Empire contritutor, Joan Hall over to visit today. Help yourselves to refreshments and get ready to be entertained :) >>> Thank you for hosting me today, Harmony. I appreciate the opportunity to tell your readers about my newest release. - [The Importance of Alt Text | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-importance-of-alt-text-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, Mae has a good post over at Story Empire about why and how to use Alt Text on any images we put on our blogs >>> Hi, SEers. Welcome to the first Mae Day of April. Thanks for visiting with me today. Let’s chat alt text. I’ve blogged about this on - [Harmony is on tour! Day 5](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-on-tour-day-5/) - Hi everyone. I released my latest novel, The Vanished Boy, this weekend and this week I'm on tour! Today, I'm with Craig Boyack. I'd be delighted if you came to visit ... Craig's blog: https://coldhandboyack.wordpress.com/2021/04/16/the-vanished-boy-newbook/ A little bit about Craig, a fellow author and friend ... "I’m on the verge of being an empty nester, - [Harmony is on tour! Day 3](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-on-tour-day-3/) - Hi everyone. I released my latest novel, The Vanished Boy, this weekend and this week I'm on tour! Today, I'm with Joan Hall and John Howell. I'd be delighted if you came to visit ... Joan's blog: https://wp.me/p9CiJH-22f A little bit about Joan, a fellow author and friend ... "Joan Hall likes to create - [Useful Writing Tools](https://harmonykent.co.uk/useful-writing-tools/) - Hi everyone. Joan has an excellent post on Story Empire with some great tools and ideas >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. You’ve probably heard the terms planner, plotter, and panster. Some writers must have a detailed outline before writing the first word of a novel. Others write… Source: Useful Writing Tools - [Harmony is on tour! Day 4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-on-tour-day-4/) - Hi everyone. I released my latest novel, The Vanished Boy, this weekend and this week I'm on tour! Today, I'm with Mae Clair. I'd be delighted if you came to visit ... Mae's blog: https://wp.me/p2dMh0-3Q6 A little bit about Mae, a fellow author and friend ... "They say everyone has a story to tell. - [Harmony is on tour! Day 2](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-on-tour-day-2/) - Hi everyone. I released my latest novel, The Vanished Boy, this weekend and this week I'm on tour! Today, I'm with Staci Troilo. I'd be delighted if you came to visit ... Staci's blog: https://stacitroilo.wordpress.com/2021/04/13/the-vanished-boy/ A little bit about Staci, a fellow author and friend ... "Bonus! Ten (Little Known?) Facts About Me In - [What to Do With Books That Are Insensitive to Social Norms | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/what-to-do-with-books-that-are-insensitive-to-social-norms-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. John has an excellent and thought-provoking post at Story Empire today. What are your thoughts? >>> Hi SEers, John here with you today. The last time we were together, I talked about sensibilities in writing. I made the point that authors should be careful when writing characters of a spec… Source: - [Harmony is on tour!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-is-on-tour/) - Hi everyone. I released my latest novel, The Vanished Boy, this weekend and this week I'm on tour! Today, I'm with Denise Finn and Gwen Plano. I'd be delighted if you came to visit ... Gwen's blog: https://www.gwenplano.com/blog-reflections/harmony-kent-is-on-tour A little bit about Gwen, a fellow author and friend ... "Between travels with my husband and visits - [The Vanished Boy by Harmony Kent @harmony_kent #NewBook #suspense](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-vanished-boy-by-harmony-kent-harmony_kent-newbook-suspense/) - Hi everyone. I'm thrilled to say that my latest novel, The Vanished Boy, is now available to buy on Amazon in both paperback and eBook. It's taken me a while longer than I'd planned, lols. And in more good news, the new tablets I'm on to reduce to Leukotrienes my body produces are helping - [Words of Wisdom](https://harmonykent.co.uk/words-of-wisdom/) - Hi everyone. Staci has a lovely post over at Story Empire today. Wonderful words of wisdom, reflection, and inspiration. Well worth a look >>> Ciao, amici! This will not be my usual post. I find myself being very introspective these days. Over the years, there are certain dates that take on different meanings to - [A trick that works | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-trick-that-works-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, Craig has a great post over at Story Empire today, all about using ambient sound while writing. Well worth a look >>> Hi gang, Craig with you again. I’ve been toying with something I think you’ll be interested in. First you get some background. When I started writing I used to play - [House of Sorrow: Legends of Madeira #BookReview and #NewBook from Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites](https://harmonykent.co.uk/house-of-sorrow-legends-of-madeira-bookreview-and-newbook-from-joan-hall-joanhallwrites/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review from author and friend and Story Empire co-author, Joan Hall. I bought this short novella yesterday and read it in one sitting >>> About the Book: Dream home or damned home? Ruth Hazelton is over the moon when her husband Lee agrees with the nineteenth-century Victorian - [WRITING AND OUR HEALTH](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-and-our-health/) - Hi everyone. Denise has a post about writing and regular movement over at Story Empire. I'm a day late sharing this one, but it's well worth a look if you haven't seen it yet. Some great tips and pointers >>> Hi SEers! Denise here, and today I’m going to talk about how writing affects - [Don’t Talk Like That: How to Write Good Dialogue–Tags & Beats](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dont-talk-like-that-how-to-write-good-dialogue-tags-beats/) - Hi everyone. I have the second on a series of posts on how to write good dialogue over at Story Empire >>> Hi SErs! Harmony here 🙂 Today, I’d like to take another look at dialogue. Because this is such a large topic, I have spread the topic over a few posts. As - [#BookReviews: #Poetry Magical Whispers by Balroop Singh @BalroopShado and Midnight Haiku by Sue Vincent @SCVincent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreviews-poetry-magical-whispers-by-balroop-singh-balroopshado-and-midnight-haiku-by-sue-vincent-scvincent/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have two book reviews for you from a couple of authors I have met via the wonderful invention that is the world wide web. The two books are poetry from Balroop Singh and Sue Vincent and are well worth a read. (Since scheduling this post, Sue sadly passed away on March - [show, don’t tell](https://harmonykent.co.uk/show-dont-tell/) - Hi everyone, Gwen has a wonderful post on how photos can help us tremendously in our perspectives and writing over at Story Empire >>> Hello SE friends! Gwen with you today to share a discovery. Yep, I stumbled upon a jewel quite unexpectedly. My household is humming with all things related to moving. Boxes - [Into Spirit…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/into-spirit/) - Sad news today ... Keeping Sue's family in my thoughts xx Sue Vincent 14th September 1958 – 29th March 2021 R.I.P Source: Into Spirit… - [Is Your Writing a Business or a Hobby? | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/is-your-writing-a-business-or-a-hobby-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, Mae has a useful post on differentiating between business and hobby when it comes to tax reporting on your writing income and expesense. Check it out over at Story Empire >>> Hi SEers! Welcome to another Mae Day on Story Empire. Recently, a post I made about being a disciplined writer, produced - [#BookReview: Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner @k_faulkner](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-greenwich-park-by-katherine-faulkner-k_faulkner/) - Hi everyone. My breathing remains troublesome, and I started an additional inhaler on top of everything else last week. Still no news on when I'll have the chest x-ray. The waiting is hard. Today, I have a book review for you from an author I came across via NetGalley. After previous blog discussions, I have - [Research – Love It or Hate It | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/research-love-it-or-hate-it-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Joan has a great post over at Story Empire all about research for writing . One of her lines had me laughing aloud in recognition. What do you think? >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. I have a confession to make. When I first began writing fiction, I hated to - [Avoiding Insensitivity in Characters or Story](https://harmonykent.co.uk/avoiding-insensitivity-in-characters-or-story/) - A brave and thought-provoking post from John over at Story Empire and well worth a look. We'd all love to hear your thoughts! >>> Hi SEers, John here with you again. Today I want to discuss authorship in light of the changing environment within our social framework. What do I mean by that statement? Well, - [#BookReview: The Cipher (Nina Guerrera 1) by Isabella Maldonado @authorbella1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-cipher-nina-guerrera-1-by-isabella-maldonado-authorbella1/) - Hi everyone. Still no health updates or improvements, I'm afraid. I'm still waiting to have the chest x-ray. If there's nothing by tomorrow, I shall have to ask my GP surgery to chase it up. Today, I have a book review for you from another author I'm new to and now love. This is the - [#BookReview: 29 seconds by TM Logan @TMLoganAuthor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-29-seconds-by-tm-logan-tmloganauthor/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for an author I discovered via Kindle Unlimited. T M Logan has become a to-check-out author and is well worth a read >>> About the Book: Give me one name. One person. And I will make them disappear . . . When Sarah rescues a young girl - [Introducing Emily Fortney and The Camilla Crim Series @Emily_Fortney](https://harmonykent.co.uk/introducing-emily-fortney-and-the-camilla-crim-series-emily_fortney/) - Hi everyone! Today it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author Emily Fortney, who wants to tell you all about her book The Sacrifice of One--the first in her Camilla Crim series. Take it away, Emily >>> I’m so excited to be on Harmony’s blog today! Harmony and I met while I was - [Basic Plots: Vonnegut’s Good News Bad News](https://harmonykent.co.uk/basic-plots-vonneguts-good-news-bad-news/) - Hi everyone. Staci has her final post in a series all about basic plots over at Story Empire. Well worth a look >>> Ciao, SEers. I’ve been talking about Vonnegut’s five basic plots. So far, I’ve discussed Man in Hole, Boy Meets Girl, Cinderella, and From Bad to Worse, which you can find by - [I learned a new word | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/i-learned-a-new-word-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Craig has a fun and informative post all about 'picaresque' over at Story Empire. I always love the examples he gives! >>> Hi Gang. Craig with you again, and I learned a new word. (Not that I’m likely to remember it at my age, but writing it down helps.) I’m sharing - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Weekly News – #Paranormal Marcia Meara, #Supernatural Adele Marie Park, #Poetry Harmony Kent, #Adventure Audrey Driscoll.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-weekly-news-paranormal-marcia-meara-supernatural-adele-marie-park-poetry-harmony-kent-adventure-audrey-driscoll/) - Hi everyone. Sally has my book of poetry showcased with a wonderful review over at her cafe and bookstore today. Also showcased are Audrey Driscoll, Marcia Meara, and Adele Marie Park. Well worth checking out. What a wonderful way to start a Friday! :) >>> Welcome to the Cafe and Bookstore Weekly News – - [#NewBook: The Seal's Temptation by Jacquie Biggar @JacqBiggar](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-seals-temptation-by-jacquie-biggar-jacqbiggar/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author and friend, Jacquie Biggar, with her latest book! I'll let her tell you all about it :) >>> The SEAL's Temptation WoundedHearts Book 7 byJacquie Biggar Genre:Romantic Suspense DEA Agent Maggie Holt knows about Hell... - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – New book on the Shelves – #Poetry – Midnight Haiku: : A Year in Contemplation by Sue Vincent | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-new-book-on-the-shelves-poetry-midnight-haiku-a-year-in-contemplation-by-sue-vincent-smorgasbord-blog-magazine/) - Hi everyone. Sally has a new book out by Sue Vincent over at her cafe and bookstore. I've bought my copy and look forward to reading it! I'd be delighted if you could pop on over and check it out :) >>> Delighted to share the latest release from Sue Vincent is the poetry - [Quotes and Writing](https://harmonykent.co.uk/quotes-and-writing/) - Hi everyone. Today, Denise has a fun post all about quotes and writing over at Story Empire >>> Hi SERers! Denise here. Today I’m going to talk about something I appreciate, quotes. Growing up, I heard many quotes that would make me think. There were a few my great-grandmother would repeat to… Source: - [#BookReview: Pink and Purple Bob by Crystal Napolitano @crystalnapolit2](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-pink-and-purple-bob-by-crystal-napolitano-crystalnapolit2/) - Hi everyone. I hope this finds you all well. No health updates for me this week. We're still waiting and seeing. Today, I have a children's book review for you from an author I'm new to and enjoyed. Next week, I have a review for the first book in a 2-book crime-thriller series, which I'm - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – #FREE Book Marketing Opportunities 2021 – Making the most of your promotion Sally Cronin | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-free-book-marketing-opportunities-2021-making-the-most-of-your-promotion-sally-cronin-smorgasbord-blog-magazine/) - Hi everyone. Sally has a great round-up and explanation of all her promotional activities for us writers over on her book blog today. I appreciate this wonderful lady so much! >>> There are a few things going on in the Cafe and Bookstore and I thought this was a good time to have a recap - [Don’t Talk Like That: How to Write Good Dialogue–Name Dropping](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dont-talk-like-that-how-to-write-good-dialogue-name-dropping/) - Hi Everyone! Today, I have the first post in a series on how to write good dialogue over at Story Empire. Enjoy! :) >>> Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Hi SErs! Harmony here 🙂 Today, I’d like to take a look at dialogue. Because this is such a large topic, I plan to - [Another reason to read and write…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/another-reason-to-read-and-write/) - Hi everyone. Gwen has a wonderful post at Story Empire today all about how reading and writing help our brains. Well worth a look >>> Hi, SEers! Gwen with you today. After learning that March is Brain Injury Month, I thought it might be interesting to share some medical benefits of reading and writing. - [Are You a Disciplined Writer? | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/are-you-a-disciplined-writer-story-empire/) - 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 discipline of writing. Many of us have been writing since childhood. That’s no… Source: Are - [#BookReview: Hadley & Grace by Suzanne Redfearn @SuzanneRedfearn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-hadley-grace-by-suzanne-redfearn-suzanneredfearn/) - Hi everyone. First of all, I’d like to apologise for not visiting as many blogs as I would have liked lately. I’ve struggled with my breathing again and am on a course of yet more steroids. With my inhaler ramped up to the maximum dose, my health team want me to have a chest x-ray - [March Book Reviews Part 1! @PTLPerrin @ColleenChesebro @teagangeneviene @harmony_kent #IARTG #ASMSG #WritingCommunity #BookReviews #WhatToRead #MustRead – Author D.L. Finn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/march-book-reviews-part-1-ptlperrin-colleenchesebro-teagangeneviene-harmony_kent-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity-bookreviews-whattoread-mustread-author-d-l-finn/) - 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 out :) >>> Slices of Soul by Harmony Kent “Slice of Soul” is a - [Picture It, Portray It, Pen It](https://harmonykent.co.uk/picture-it-portray-it-pen-it/) - 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 begin my revisions of The Vanished Boy! :) >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with - [#NewRelease – The Emissary Trilogy by … ME! | The Write Stuff](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newrelease-the-emissary-trilogy-by-me-the-write-stuff/) - 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 my Emissary novellas are now available in one eBook, cleverly entitled The Emissary Trilogy. If - [#BookReview: Or Not ...](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-or-not/) - 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 of Later by Stephen King, which released in the UK yesterday, and I read it in - [Cover Reveal: House of Sorrow #legendsofmadeira – Joan Hall](https://harmonykent.co.uk/cover-reveal-house-of-sorrow-legendsofmadeira-joan-hall/) - 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 this. Fantastic cover and blurb! >>> Hey, everyone! It’s been a long time coming - [Basic Plots: Vonnegut’s From Bad to Worse | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/basic-plots-vonneguts-from-bad-to-worse-story-empire/) - 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, Boy Meets Girl, and Cinderella, which you can find by clicking the links. Today, I’m - [Expansion Pack: Comedy wrap up](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-comedy-wrap-up/) - 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 to wrap up the mini-series about writing comedy. In the previous two posts, we gave - [The Writing Spark | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-writing-spark-story-empire/) - 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 SEers! Denise here, and I’m going to talk about that spark that started me - [How to use Mac in Cloud for working with Mac-only Software on a PC | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-use-mac-in-cloud-for-working-with-mac-only-software-on-a-pc-story-empire/) - 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 >>> Mac in Cloud Hi SErs! Harmony here 😁 Back in January 2020 (I know, how - [Holistic Reviews | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/holistic-reviews-story-empire/) - 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, I hope to spark a smile or two. Earlier this week, I was reminded of - [Faded ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #37 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/faded-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-37-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - 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. - [The Importance of Setting | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-importance-of-setting-story-empire/) - 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 characters and plot. We know where our novel is set, but how much time do - [#BookReview: Sleighed by W J Scott @WendyJayneScott](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sleighed-by-w-j-scott-wendyjaynescott/) - 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 himself in strife on his first day! He’s sent to care for the reindeer and - [#BookReview: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo @LBardugo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-ninth-house-by-leigh-bardugo-lbardugo/) - 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. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands by a hippie mom, Alex dropped out of school - [Getting it Done with Writing Sprints](https://harmonykent.co.uk/getting-it-done-with-writing-sprints/) - 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 weather for staying indoors to write. You’re near the end. You can see the end - [Do You Participate in Prompts? Maybe You Should | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/do-you-participate-in-prompts-maybe-you-should-story-empire/) - 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 team. If you are allowed the time off, I hope you have a wonderful day. - [Ghost Van ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #36 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/ghost-van-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-36-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - 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. - [Basic Plots: Vonnegut’s Cinderella | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/basic-plots-vonneguts-cinderella-story-empire/) - 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 worth a look >>> Ciao, SEers. I’ve been talking about Vonnegut’s five basic plots. So - [Expansion Pack: The Return of Comedy | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-the-return-of-comedy-story-empire/) - 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 last post was pretty popular, so why not a sequel. The previous post contained a - [Short Stories | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/short-stories-story-empire/) - 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 of the night or the shower, I write it down. It can be the first - [How to Make a Video Using Canva](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-make-a-video-using-canva/) - 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! >>> Hi SErs! Harmony here 😁 Today, I have another Canva tutorial for you. This one - [#amwriting #FridayFiction Part 4 #TheVanishedBoy @harmony_kent #newbook #crimethriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/amwriting-fridayfiction-part-4-thevanishedboy-harmony_kent-newbook-crimethriller/) - 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. - [Co-authorship Part IV: Conclusion | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/co-authorship-part-iv-conclusion-story-empire/) - 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 Howell began with an overview, and you can find his first post here. I continued - [Sue Vincent Rodeo Classic | Myths of the Mirror](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sue-vincent-rodeo-classic-myths-of-the-mirror/) - 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 share this, and you bet I’m saddling up! For those of you who don’t know - [#BookReview: Every Missing Thing by Martyn Ford @Martyn87](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-every-missing-thing-by-martyn-ford-martyn87/) - 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 disappearance gripped the nation. Just as his parents are starting to piece together a life - [#BookReview: An Ordinary Life by Amanda Prowse @MrsAmandaProwse](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-an-ordinary-life-by-amanda-prowse-mrsamandaprowse/) - 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 last extraordinary dance. Christmas Eve, 2019. Ninety-four-year-old Molly lies in her hospital bed. A stroke - [Blogging Breaks: The Good, Bad, and Ugly | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/blogging-breaks-the-good-bad-and-ugly-story-empire/) - 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 two-month break from blogging. I’d only planned one—November, to participate in NaNoWriMo—but end… Source: Blogging - [Empty Planet ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #34 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/empty-planet-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-34-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - 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. - [Pesky Words](https://harmonykent.co.uk/pesky-words/) - 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 once in a while, lols. Head on over and check it out >>> Hey - [#amwriting #FridayFiction Part 3 #TheVanishedBoy @harmony_kent #newbook #crimethriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/amwriting-fridayfiction-part-3-thevanishedboy-harmony_kent-newbook-crimethriller/) - 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. - [Writing Coherency – Co-Authorship Part Three | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-coherency-co-authorship-part-three-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Today, John has part three of how to co-author up on Story Empire. Well worth a look! >>> Hi SE ers, The Last two posts on co-authorship covered the informal and formal elements needed for a successful co-authorship relationship and how to create a shared vision. If you missed th… Source: - [#BookReview: A Splendid Ruin by Megan Chance @MeganSChance](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-a-splendid-ruin-by-megan-chance-meganschance/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from an author new to me. Although I don't usually go in for historical fiction, I'm so pleased I gave this one a look. A Splendid Ruin is a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I'll definitely be checking out Megan's other books :) About the - [Basic Plots: Vonnegut’s Boy Meets Girl | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/basic-plots-vonneguts-boy-meets-girl-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. For those who missed it yesterday, Staci has an interesting post on basic plots over at Story Empire. Well worth a look >>> Ciao, SEers. Last time I was here, I talked about the first of Vonnegut’s five basic plots, Man in Hole, which you can find by clicking the link. Today, - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Updates – Reviews – #Humour Lizzie Chantree, #Design Valentina Cirasola, #Writing Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-reviews-humour-lizzie-chantree-design-valentina-cirasola-writing-harmony-kent/) - Hi everyone. I had a wonderful surprise when I logged on this morning! Sally has showcased my book, Polish Your Prose, over at her bookstore and cafe today (doing my happy dance)! And I must give a special thanks to Joanna Cates for her wonderful review! Sally and Joanna have made my whole day! :) - [Ocean of Existence: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #33 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/ocean-of-existence-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-33-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - 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. - [Expansion Pack: Comedy | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-comedy-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Today, Craig has a great post all about comedy in fiction with some fun examples. Check it out over at Story Empire >>> Hi, Gang. Craig with you again, and we’re going to try something different. It won’t work for everyone, but what does in this business? I’m of the belief that - [#amwriting #FridayFiction Part 2 #TheVanishedBoy @harmony_kent #newbook #crimethriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/amwriting-fridayfiction-part-2-thevanishedboy-harmony_kent-newbook-crimethriller/) - 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. - [Poetry and Fiction | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/poetry-and-fiction-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Today, Denise has her first ever SE post over on Story Empire. A Great look at poetry and writing >>> Hello SEers! This is D.L. Finn, Denise, and I’m excited to be here today and part of such an accomplished group of authors. For my first post, I decided to talk about something - [#BookReview: The Boy Between: A Mother and Son’s Journey From a World Gone Grey @MrsAmandaProwse](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-boy-between-a-mother-and-sons-journey-from-a-world-gone-grey-mrsamandaprowse/) - #post_excerptHi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from a well-known author, who I am fairly new to. Today's book is a bit different from my usual in that it is a non-fiction read. This is a much needed book about depression, written from the standpoint of a sufferer and his family >>> - [How To Animate your Book Cover | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-animate-your-book-cover-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, today, I'm over at Story Empire with a how-to post on animating your book cover for marketing and online media >>> Hi SErs! Harmony here. Animated book covers have become all the rage for social media promotion. So, today, I’d like to show you how to animate a book cover. I’ve discovered - [Blood Moon: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #32 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/blood-moon-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-32-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - 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.‘Come on, guys. This isn’t funny,’ The utter silence persists. Not even a sigh of a breeze disturbs the foliage. I startle at the eerie hoot of a lone owl. ‘All right, already. The joke’s on me. You win.’ I wait, half afraid and half hopeful. - [Co-Authorship Part II: Shared Vision | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/co-authorship-part-ii-shared-vision-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, Gwen has a wonderful post over at Story Empire today bringing us part 11 of the 'Shared Vision' series of posts >>> Hello SE readers, Gwen with you today, and it’s my pleasure to offer Part II of the four-part series on co-authorship. Last week, John Howell mentioned that he and I - [#amwriting #FridayFiction Part 1 #TheVanishedBoy @harmony_kent #newbook #crimethriller](https://harmonykent.co.uk/amwriting-fridayfiction-part-1-thevanishedboy-harmony_kent-newbook-crimethriller/) - 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. - [When You’re Stuck: WIP Staying Power | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/when-youre-stuck-wip-staying-power-story-empire/) - Hi everone. Mae has a great post over on Story Empire today, all about how to stick with a troublesome work in progress >>> Hi, SEers. Mae here today for my first post of 2021! I hope all of you had a spectacular New Year. Let’s hope 2021 is going to be FAR BETTER than - [#BookReview: Her Last Holiday by C L Taylor @callytaylor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-her-last-holiday-by-c-l-taylor-callytaylor/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from a favourite author of mine C L Taylor. I received a free ARC of this book via NetGalley and Avon Books >>> About the Book: You come to Soul Shrink to be healed. You don’t expect to die. Two years ago, Fran’s sister - [Which Way Do I Go? Critique Groups, Critique Partners, or Beta Readers | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/which-way-do-i-go-critique-groups-critique-partners-or-beta-readers-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Today, Joan is talking all about the differences with critique and beta readers. You'll find her informative post over on Story Empire >>> Hey, SE Readers. Happy 2021. Joan here today. No matter if you’re a beginning writer or have been writing for years, you’ve probably heard the terms critique groups, critique partners, - [#NewBook by Vashti Quiroz-Vega @VashtiQV: The Rise of Gadreel](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-by-vashti-quiroz-vega-vashtiqv-the-rise-of-gadreel/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to host fellow author and friend, Vashti Quiroz-Vega while she showcases her latest book. I have this whole series on my TBR and can't wait to get to it. I'll let Vashti tell you more >>> - [Beacon in the Dark: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #31 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/beacon-in-the-dark-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-31-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - 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. - [Co-Authorship a View in Four Parts – Part One](https://harmonykent.co.uk/co-authorship-a-view-in-four-parts-part-one/) - Hi everyone. John has a great post on Co-Authoring over at Story Empire today. Well worth checking out >>> Hi, SE ers John here. Today I’m going to kick off a four-part series of posts on co-authorship. I will begin the subject by discussing the elements of co-authorship. Then on January 15th Gwe… Source: - [Meet Joanna Cates and her debut novel: Love is Crystal Clear](https://harmonykent.co.uk/meet-joanna-cates-and-her-debut-novel-love-is-crystal-clear/) - #post_excerptHi everyone. Today, it gives me enormous pleasure to introduce a brand new author with her debut novel ... Joanna Cates. - [Basic Plots: Vonnegut’s Man in Hole](https://harmonykent.co.uk/basic-plots-vonneguts-man-in-hole/) - Hi everyone! Today, Staci has an excellent post over on Story Empire on basic plots. I love this one on Vonnegut's Man in Hole >>> Ciao, SEers. I’m back again to talk about story structure (admittedly an obsession of mine). Love him or hate him, one of the twentieth centuries most influential and prolific - [Is It A Bird?: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #30 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/is-it-a-bird-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-30-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again ...fun flash fiction from Suzanne Burke. I'm right at the 750 word limit this week. Here's the short story I came up with >>> Image by RENE RAUSCHENBERGER from Pixabay Is It A Bird? ‘Is it a bird?’ Josh turned an incredulous stare on Mac. ‘Since when - [The Bag of Marbles](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-bag-of-marbles/) - Hi everyone! Happy New Year! Today, Craig has a great post over on Story Empire all about ... Marbles! ... and writing.Some great ideas and thoughts there :) Hi, Gang! Craig with you again, and it’s time to manipulate one of my old parenting lessons into a writing post. This involves advice to my children, - [#NewBook: Ghostly Interference by Jan Sikes @JanSikes3](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-ghostly-interference-by-jan-sikes_jansikes3/) - Hi everyone. I hope you've had a good Chistmas. Today it gives me great pleasure to have fellow author and friend, Jan Sikes, over to visit. She has a new book that's just released. I'll let Jan tell you all about it. In the meantime, help yourself to mince pies and drinks ... we've plenty! - [2020 #Authors Who Have Stayed With Me @callytaylor @DotHutchison @LynneBarrettLee @DMPulleyAuthor @rachelcaine @michaelcarey191 @Mark__Lawrence @longshotauthor @Dwallacepeach @NaminaForna @LBardugo @stacitroilo @TerryTyler4 @sgc58 @itsmcronin](https://harmonykent.co.uk/2020-authors-who-have-stayed-with-me-callytaylor-dothutchison-lynnebarrettlee-dmpulleyauthor-rachelcaine-michaelcarey191-mark__lawrence-longshotauthor-dwallacepeach-naminaforna-lbardugo_stacitroilo_te/) - Hi everyone! Happy New Year's Eve. Here's wishing you all a fabulous 2021. This year, I've discovered 10 writers new-to-me and one re-discovered, who have moved me and stayed with me long after I've read their books. Today, I wanted to share that talent with you. Who knows, maybe you'll discover a new favourite author from today's post :) - [#BookReview: The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin @itsmcronin @susanW1F #LenniAndMargot](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-one-hundred-years-of-lenni-and-margot-by-marianne-cronin-itsmcronin_susanw1f_lenniandmargot/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from debut author Marianne Cronin. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. This is by far the BEST book I've read this year ... and, perhaps, ever. It's that good. This is definitely an author to check out. - [#Christmas #Wishes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/christmas-wishes/) - [Q & A with D.G. Kaye, featuring Sally Cronin #BookLaunch- #Recommended](https://harmonykent.co.uk/q-a-with-d-g-kaye-featuring-sally-cronin-booklaunch-recommended/) - Hi everyone. Super supporter, author, and friend Sally Cronin is up at Debby Kaye's place today for some fun and interesting Q & As and a great excerpt from her latest book >>> Q & A with D.G. Kaye, #Recommended #Reading, Sally Cronin, Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries Source: Q & A with - [Three Literary Elements: Symbolism | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/three-literary-elements-symbolism-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Happy Friday! Over on Story Empire today, Staci has a great post all about symbolism in writing. Check it out below >>> Ciao, SEers. Today is a two-fer. I’m writing the last of my posts on literary elements, and I’m also writing my last post of the year. And what a year it’s - [Plants and Payoffs | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/plants-and-payoffs-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Craig is over at Story Empire today with an interesting post all about plants and payoffs >>> Hi Gang. Craig with you once again. Since today isn’t a holiday, I feel no compulsion to make some kind of arbitrary holiday tie in. That can be almost scary. Last night (Writing this days ahead) - [#BookReview: SisterSong by Lucy Hounsom/Holland @silvanhistorian](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sistersong-by-lucy-hounsom-holland-silvanhistorian/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from author Lucy Hounsom/Holland. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. I enjoyed this read tremendously. - [#BookReview: Fragile by Sarah Hilary @sarah_hilary](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-fragile-by-sarah-hilary-sarah_hilary/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from author Sarah Hilary. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. I enjoyed - [New Book Release – #Shortstories – Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries: Sometimes Bitter, Sometimes Sweet by Sally Cronin](https://harmonykent.co.uk/new-book-release-shortstories-life-is-like-a-bowl-of-cherries-sometimes-bitter-sometimes-sweet-by-sally-cronin/) - Super supporter, author, and friend, Sally Cronin has a new book of short stories out. You can find out all about it by clicking on the link to her post. I'm looking forward to reading this one! >>> :) I wasn’t sure if I would make it before Christmas, but thanks to David who - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Twenty](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-twenty/) - Hi everyone. I'm over at Story Empire today with the penultimate post in my how-to-publish-to-KDP series. Lots of changes lately on Amazon's Author Central, so make sure you check this out! ... Have a great weekend, everyone :) >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part twenty in the post series dedicated to - [#BookReview: Call me Mummy by Tina Baker @TinaBakerBooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-call-me-mummy-by-tina-baker-tinabakerbooks/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you from debut author, Tina Baker. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. I enjoyed this read tremendously. - [The Challenge of Persuasive Speech | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-challenge-of-persuasive-speech-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Gwen Plano has an excellent post about using persausive speech over on Story Empire today >>> Hello, SE readers. It’s been a month since I last wrote, and what a month it’s been. We’ve seen riots, listened to yelling pundits, been quarantined off and on, won or lost an election … need I - [#BookReview: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-four-winds-by-kristin-hannah/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you an author I admire, Kristin Hannah. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. I enjoyed this read as much as I've enjoyed other works by this writer. - [What’s In a Edit? | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/whats-in-a-edit-story-empire/) - Check out this great post on editing and what a manuscript needs from Joan Hall over on Story Empire today >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Let’s talk about editing. I recently read a book that had a good plot. The story was intriguing. The writing grammatically correct. I didn’t find any - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – #Authors – Blogging Anne R. Allen, #Networking Lizzie Chantree, #Inspiration Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-authors-blogging-anne-r-allen-networking-lizzie-chantree-inspiration-harmony-kent/) - Christmas came early! I had a lovely surprise this morning when I finally dragged myself to my computer, lols. Sally has featured my book, Creative Solutions, on her Christmas fair alongside two other great authors. I'd be thrilled if you could hop on over there and leave some love >>> :) Welcome to the Christmas - [Random Funnies – Because we all need a humour boost… | Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/random-funnies-because-we-all-need-a-humour-boost-chris-the-story-reading-apes-blog/) - A little Friday Fun ... for some laugh-out-loud funnies, check out Chris's blog >>> :) Post by @Storyreadingape. Source: Random Funnies – Because we all need a humour boost… | Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog - [How to Restart Stalled Creativity the Easy Way](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-restart-stalled-creativity-the-easy-way/) - Check out this great post on getting unstalled by John Howell over at Story Empire today >>> Hi, SEers, it is John with you again. The last couple of times, I have talked through some of the emotional sides of writing. I did a post on burnout and one on motivation. If you missed them, - [#BookReview: The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna @NaminaForna](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-gilded-ones-by-namina-forna-naminaforna/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you by an author new to me, Namina Forna. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. I enjoyed this read so much that I'll have to check out her other books. - [#NewBook: The Culmination by Gwen Plano @gmplano](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-the-culmination-by-gwen-plano-gmplano/) - Hi everyone. Today, it gives me great pleasure to have my good friend and fellow author, Gwen Plano, over to visit. Even more special, is that Gwen has some exciting news to share! - [Three Literary Elements: Subject](https://harmonykent.co.uk/three-literary-elements-subject/) - Staci Troilo has a great post all about subject over on Story Empire today >>> Ciao, SEers. Last time, we talked about the first of the literary elements—theme. If you missed that post or would like to review it, you can find it here. Today, we’re going to discuss the second… Source: Three Literary Elements: - [Leftovers Anyone?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/leftovers-anyone/) - Check out a great post on recycling story ideas by Craig Boyack over at Story Empire >>> Hi gang, Craig with you again. Somehow, I wound up with Black Friday this year. I struggled to come up with a relevant post. I like the name Black Friday, but I’ve already done naming tricks. I thi… - [#WhyWriteWrong? – #10 | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/whywritewrong-10-story-empire/) - Another great post from Marcia Meara over at Story Empire today ... you get 'hung' up on this one! >>> Happy Fall, Y’all! And a Happy Thanksgiving to our friends here in the United States. It’s Marcia back again with another Why Write Wrong post. Quick & easy today: I have a pair of - [Chaos: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #26 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/chaos-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-26-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again ... Friday fun flash fiction ... on a ... Tuesday! ... I was, erm ... musing, lols. Here's the short story I came up with >>> - [#NewBook @gmplano The Culmination - from the desk of Gwen M. Plano](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-gmplano-the-culmination-from-the-desk-of-gwen-m-plano/) - Check out Gwen PLano's latest book ... The Culmination! A great read :) >>>Source: blog reflections - from the desk of Gwen M. Plano - [The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon by @startrailsIV @FreshInkGroup](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-curse-of-dead-horse-canyon-by-startrailsiv-freshinkgroup/) - Author, Marcha Fox showcases her latest book, The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon, which she's co-authored with Pete Risingun. - [Announcing my Brand-new #EtsyShop!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/announcing-my-brand-new-etsyshop/) - Over the last couple of days, I opened my first ever Etsy shop ... https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DigiDelightDesigns - [#BookReview: Pippo and Clara by Diana Rosie](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-pippo-and-clara-by-diana-rosie/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you by an author new to me, Diana Rosie. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. I enjoyed this read so much that I'll have to check out her other books. - [Boy to Man: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #24 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/boy-to-man-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-24-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again ... Friday fun flash fiction! This week's picture had my muse ... um, musing! Here's the short poem I came up with >>> - [#GuestDayTuesday – The Gift of Blogging by Sally Cronin](https://harmonykent.co.uk/guestdaytuesday-the-gift-of-blogging-by-sally-cronin/) - Hi everyone! I hope this week is being kind to you so far. Today, Blogger and supporter extraordinaire, Sally Cronin, is chatting over at Marcia Meara's place. I had to hop straight onto my computer to share this, as this lady holds a special place in my heart >>> Today, I’m pleased to announce - [Update to An Apology](https://harmonykent.co.uk/update-to-an-apology/) - Hi everyone. Further to my going offline for a while the other week, I now have some blood tests, which may explain why I have no energy. - [#BookReviews – From Divinity to Carnality @HowellWave @MarciaMeara @JessicaBakkers #Mustreads](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreviews-from-divinity-to-carnality-howellwave-marciameara-jessicabakkers-mustreads/) - Hi everyone. Yesterday, I discovered a wonderful review for my original Interludes book, along with fab reviews for John Howell and Marcia Meara ... hop on over to Jessica's place and check them out (the review for Interludes will have you laughing out loud!) >>> Eternal Road: The Final Stop – John Howell When I - [#BookReview: Your Neighbour's Wife by Tony Parsons](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-your-neighbours-wife-by-tony-parsons/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you by an author new to me, Tony Parsons. I discovered this book via NetGalley and received a free ARC of this book. I enjoyed this read so much that I'll have to check out his other books. - [The Ballad of Mrs Maloney by C S Boyack @Virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-ballad-of-mrs-maloney-by-c-s-boyack-virgilante/) - Author Craig Boyack is promoting a new book with a Halloween theme to it. It’s called The Ballad of Mrs. Molony, and it’s the third book in The Hat Series. - [An Apology](https://harmonykent.co.uk/an-apology/) - Hi everyone. Just a quick post today to apologise for both my absences online up to now, and for more to come this week. I'm exhausted. Plain and simple. And I need to take some down time. "I'll be back." (sans ole Arnie's muscles! lols). - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore Author Update Release – #Poetry Geoff Le Pard, Reviews -#Dystopian Harmony Kent, #WWII Marina Osipova](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-update-release-poetry-geoff-le-pard-reviews-dystopian-harmony-kent-wwii-marina-osipova/) - Hi everyone. Yesterday I came home from getting the flu jab and found the most wonderful surprise, which had me sitting there doing my happy dance >>> :) Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Cafe and Bookstore Author Updates with new releases and reviews. The first author today is Geoff Le Pard with a - [#BookReview: The Astral Conspiracy Series by @StaciTroilo-and-The Emissary Book One by @MarciaMeara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-astral-conspiracy-series-by-stacitroilo-and-the-emissary-book-one-by-marciameara/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have two book reviews for you by authors near and dear to me, Staci Troilo and Marcia Meara. - [Astral Conspiracy Series by @StaciTroilo (a.k.a D. L. Cross) #Series #NewBook #mustread #wannaread](https://harmonykent.co.uk/astral-conspiracy-series-by-stacitroilo-a-k-a-d-l-cross-series-newbook-mustread-wannaread/) - Hi everyone! Today, it gives me tremendous pleasure to host fantastic author and friend, Staci Troilo. She has the most readable and wonderful new sci-fi series out now, and it has me hooked. Staci writes the Astral Conspiracy series as D. L. Cross, and it's not to be missed. Okay, I'll stop raving now and will let Staci tell you all about the fab books >>> - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Sixteen | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-sixteen-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Happy Monday! Today, you'll find me over at Story Empire with another installment of my how to publish to KDP set of posts >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part sixteen in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from - [Women In Science Fiction: Fallout](https://harmonykent.co.uk/5377-2/) - Hi everyone, I'm over a Y Correa's blog today as part of September's Science Fiction month :) >>> #WomenInSciFi Featuring Harmony Kent - [Child's Play: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #19 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/childs-play-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-19-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again ... Friday fun flash fiction! This week's picture had my muse sprinting away. And because I'm immersed in Staci Troilo's Astral Conspiracy Series right now, and loving it, then of course my mojo went the way it did. Without further ado, here's my take on this prompt ... - [Encore: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #18 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/encore-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-18-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again ... Friday fun flash fiction! This week's picture had my muse flumouxed for a while. Eventually, on Sunday evening, it came up with a sad piece. Without further ado, here's my take on this prompt ... - [The Devil's in the Detail: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #17 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-devils-in-the-detail-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-17-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again ... Friday fun flash fiction! This week's picture had my muse doing its happy dance :) Without further ado, here's my take on this prompt ... - [In Memorium | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/in-memorium-story-empire/) - A poignant day for sure. The World Trade Center Aftermath of September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Memorial The Pentagon Aftermath of September 11, 2001 Pentagon Memorial Photo by Joan Hall Photo By Joan Hall Shanksville, … Source: In Memorium | Story Empire - [#WomenInSciFi @YCorreaFB #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/womeninscifi-ycorrea-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone. As September is Women in Scifi Month, twice a week, author Y Correa showcases a female sci-fi writer. Today, you'll find out more about Nichola McDonagh and her books over at Jazz's blog >>> - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Fifteen | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-fifteen-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, I'm over at Story Empire today with Part Fifteen in my how-to-publish-to-KDP series. Today's post tackles the mess that's HTML for some of your book descriptions on KDP but not others >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part fifteen in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at - [#BookReview: Liars and Thieves by D Wallace Peach @Dwallacepeach](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-liars-and-thieves-by-d-wallace-peach-dwallacepeach/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you by an author new to me, D Wallace Peach. I loved this read so much that I've now added her other books to my ereader and eagerly await her next book in this series. About the Book: Behind the Veil, the hordes gather, eager to - [](https://harmonykent.co.uk/5334-2/) - Hi everyone, here's the second installment of Women In Sci-Fi over at Y Correa's place >>> - [The Way of the Wild: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #16 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-way-of-the-wild-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-16-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! It's that time of the week again ... Friday fun flash fiction! This week's picture had my muse in a decidedly monosyllabic mood, lols :) So, today, we have one word to express a full idea, packed into a three-beat verse for each aspect of The Way of the Wild ... - [Murder They Wrote: 7 Authors - 7 Genres @MaeClair1 #anthology](https://harmonykent.co.uk/murder-they-wrote-7-authors-7-genres-maeclair1-anthology/) - Murder They Wrote brings together seven authors writing in various sub genres of whodunits. - [Author Y. Correa's Blog: #WomenInSciFi Featuring Rebekah Wagner](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-y-correas-blog-womeninscifi-featuring-rebekah-wagner/) - Hi everyone. Happy Friday! September is Science Fiction month, and fellow author and friend Y Correa is running a Women in Sci-Fi event each Friday and Sunday throughout the month. Today, Rebekah Wagner is over at Y Correa's blog >>> Source: Author Y. Correa's Blog: #WomenInSciFi Featuring Rebekah Wagner - [Major #edit and a new book cover! The Battle for Brisingamen](https://harmonykent.co.uk/major-edit-and-a-new-book-cover-the-battle-for-brisingamen/) - Hi everyone. I hope you're having a good week so far. As of Monday, I started to revise the first book I ever wrote: The Battle for Brisingamen. - [#NewBook Launch: Eternal Road -The final stop by John W. Howell @HowellWave](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-launch-eternal-road-the-final-stop-by-john-w-howell-howellwave/) - It gives me great pleasure to help my fellow author and friend, John Howell, showcase his latest book today: Eternal Road--The Final Stop. - ["Even angels deserve decent working conditions": The Emissary Series by @MarciaMeara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/even-angels-deserve-decent-working-conditions-the-emissary-series-by-marciameara/) - so happy to have over friend and author, Marcia Meara. Help yourselves to beverages and cake, and enjoy a good book ... perhaps the novella series, The Emissary - [#BookReview: Hope by Terry Tyler @TerryTyler4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-hope-by-terry-tyler-terrytyler4/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you by an author I greatly admire, Terry Tyler. 'We haven't elected a Prime Minister, we've elected a lifestyle'. - [To Pre-Order or Not – That is the Question. A Look at the Benefits of Pre-Order. | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/to-pre-order-or-not-that-is-the-question-a-look-at-the-benefits-of-pre-order-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. John Howell is talking about the other side to the question of whether or not to use the pre-order option when publishing. You'll find him over at Story Empire >>> Hi SEers. John, with you today. I would like to continue the discussion that I started last time. (you can view it - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Spotlight – Life Changing Moments – Do or Die by Harmony Kent | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-spotlight-life-changing-moments-do-or-die-by-harmony-kent-smorgasbord-blog-magazine/) - Hi everyone! Happy Monday! Yesterday, I appeared on Sally's blog and gave away a few secrets, lols. A few of you have visited already, but for those of you who haven't seen the post yet, I'd love for you to pop on over and take a look. You never know what you might discover about - [#NewRelease “Interludes 2: Short Erotic Fiction” by Harmony Kent | Nesie's Place](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newrelease-interludes-2-short-erotic-fiction-by-harmony-kent-nesies-place/) - Hi everyone. I just had the most wonderful surprise! Felicia Denise is showcasing my latest book, Interludes 2, on her blog today. I'd be thrilled if you could pop by and leave us some love! Thanks, folks. Have a fabulous weekend :) From author, Harmony Kent, another best-selling collection of short erotic fiction that will - [The Mad House: ‘Fiction In A Flash Challenge’ Week #15 NEW Image Prompt. Join in the fun! #IARTG #ASMSG @pursoot #WritingCommunity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-mad-house-fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-15-new-image-prompt-join-in-the-fun-iartg-asmsg-pursoot-writingcommunity/) - Friday fun flash fiction! The Mad House. ... Emily does not like this house. - [The Nutshell Catch and the Point of No Return | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-nutshell-catch-and-the-point-of-no-return-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Staci has another post in her 'Nutshell' writing approach over at Story Empire today >>> Ciao, SEers. We’ve been talking about Jill Chamberlain’s Nutshell method of plotting as it relates to Aristotelian comedies and tragedies. Last time, we discussed the protagonist with respect to fl… Source: The Nutshell Catch and the Point of - [Special Items: Fantasy](https://harmonykent.co.uk/special-items-fantasy/) - Hi everyone, if you want some fun fantasy and a bit of dress up today, then hop on over to Story Empire, where Craig will both entertain and inform :) >>> Hi gang, Craig with you again. In my last post, we talked about special items that you might find in a paranormal tale of - [Wp answer, short and sweet!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/wp-answer-short-and-sweet/) - Hi everyone, a blind blogger posted this, and I'd love it if you could visit and share. So many folks struggle with the new block editor for valid reasons. Have a great day, folks :) >>> Heres what the customer service rep at wp said to me when I sent in my complaint. I’ll - [#WhyWriteWrong? | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/whywritewrong-story-empire/) - For a fun and informative post on Why Write Wrong, check out Marcia Meara's post today over at Story Empire :) >>> Hi, Folks! Marcia again. Hope you guys are in the mood for another Why Write Wrong post, because I’ve got one that’s short and sweet, and I can’t wait to share. Some of - [Monday Funnies… | Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/monday-funnies-chris-the-story-reading-apes-blog/) - For some Monday giggles and fun, head on over to Chris's place :) >>> Source: Monday Funnies… | Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog - ["Fiction In A Flash Challenge” Week #14 NEW Image Prompt. @pursoot #IARTG #ASMSG #WritingCommunity.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-14-new-image-prompt-pursoot-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! I hope you've had a good week. My muse jumped on this week's picture fiction prompt from Soooz, and I have a bit of flash fiction for you, entitled Alienated. I was determined to write this one in 100 words. Not one more. Not one less. I'd love to know what you think - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Fourteen](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-fourteen/) - Hi everyone. Happy Friday! Today, I'm over at StoryEmpire to show you more on how to self publish to KDP >>> :) Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part fourteen in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer and on sale - [Character Evolution and A New Book from C. S. Boyack! @Virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/character-evolution-and-a-new-book-from-c-s-boyack-virgilante/) - Hi everyone! Today, it gives me great pleasure to have Craig over for coffee and biscuits. - [#BookReview: The Searcher by Tana French](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-searcher-by-tana-french/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you by an author I greatly admire, Tana French. I received a free ARC of this book via Netgalley. - [#BookReview: The Thing About Kevin by @BeemWeeks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-thing-about-kevin-by-beemweeks/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you by an author I greatly admire, Beem Weeks. His short fiction is great. - [Sex, Comedy, and Werewolves!!!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sex-comedy-and-werewolves/) - Hi everyone! I hope you had a good weekend. I opened a message in Twitter this morning to find a link to my first review for Interludes 2! Yay! - ["Fiction In A Flash Challenge” Week #13 NEW Image Prompt. @pursoot #IARTG #ASMSG #WritingCommunity.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-13-new-image-prompt-pursoot-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity/) - Hi everyone! I hope you've had a good week. My muse ran wild with this week's picture fiction prompt from Soooz last night, and I have a bit of flash fiction for you, entitled The Undoer. The image prompt comes from Soooz's blog: https://sooozburkeauthor.wordpress.com/2020/08/14/fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-new-image-prompt-week-13-pursoot-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity/ The Undoer Millennia ago, they believed they’d destroyed the key. Millennia - [Interludes 2 – New Release – Harmony Kent @harmony_Kent – Writing and Music](https://harmonykent.co.uk/interludes-2-new-release-harmony-kent-harmony_kent-writing-and-music/) - AAANNNDDD ... the final tour stop of my Interludes 2 release bonanza. This is from my stop at Jan Sikes's place yesterday. If you haven't seen the final teaser excerpt yet, I've had a few folks comment that it's laugh out loud funny, so be sure to check it out :) >>> I am - [Guest Author Harmony Kent’s New Release “Interludes 2!” #PreOrder #IARTG #ASMSG #WritingCommunity @harmony_kent – Author D.L. Finn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/guest-author-harmony-kents-new-release-interludes-2-preorder-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity-harmony_kent-author-d-l-finn/) - A bit belated due to major website issues ... but!!!! here's my tour stop at Denise Finn's place from Wednesday! Another great sneak peek :) >>> I’m thrilled to have fellow author, Harmony Kent here today to talk about her upcoming release, “Interludes 2!” I’ve picked up my copy:) Thanks so much for having - [Harmony Kent. Book Release. | Lizzie Chantree](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-kent-book-release-lizzie-chantree/) - Hi everyone. I'm over at Lizzie's place today with another Interludes 2 teaser >>> :) Happy Monday everyone. This week I’m posting a special post for friend and fellow author, Harmony Kent. Harmony has a new book coming out soon, which is the sequel to Interludes, a book of sh… Source: Harmony Kent. Book - [](https://harmonykent.co.uk/5167-2/) - Hi everyone. I hope you had a great weekend. Today, I'm visiting with Stephen Geez. Pop on over for a sneak peek of Interludes 2! :) >>> https://stephengeez.wordpress.com/2020/08/09/guest-blogger-harmony-kent-intros-her-steamy-new-collection-of-romantic-erotica/ - [Introducing THE NINE #newrelease #scifi #aliens – Staci Troilo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/introducing-the-nine-newrelease-scifi-aliens-staci-troilo/) - Lots happening in the blogoverse today! Staci has a new book out in her Astral series. Check it out here >>> Ciao, amici! I told you the books in this series were going to start dropping quickly once they started. And they are. Today, I’m happy to announce Astral Conspiracy Book 3, The Nine, is - [Success, despite the timing | Entertaining Stories](https://harmonykent.co.uk/success-despite-the-timing-entertaining-stories/) - Craig Boyack has a new book out! If you enjoyed Voyage of the Lanternfish novel, you'll love this one. Check it out at Craig's blog >>> Amazon finally came through, but I’d like to have had a few more hours to work on this project. HMS Lanternfish is now a book for sale. It’s - ["Fiction In A Flash Challenge” Week #12 NEW Image Prompt. @pursoot #IARTG #ASMSG #WritingCommunity.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-12-new-image-prompt-pursoot-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity/) - I hope you've had a good week. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to the weekend. My muse developed a very weird mood today, and I have a bit of flash fiction for you, entitled The Dead Hour. - [Author Harmony Kent Prepares New Release! | The Indie Spot!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-harmony-kent-prepares-new-release-the-indie-spot/) - Hi everyone! It's Friiidddaaaaaaay! I hope you all have a great weekend. Today, you'll find another rather spicy excerpt of Interludes 2 over at Beem's place. I'd love ot see you there :) >>> Greetings, readers! I am honored to host author Harmony Kent on The Indie Spot. Not only is Harmony a stellar - [Pre-order: Interludes 2 by Harmony Kent @harmony_kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/pre-order-interludes-2-by-harmony-kent-harmony_kent/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm partying over at Mae's place. I'd love it if you could join us for another 'sneek peek' of my latest book, Interludes 2 :) >>> Today, I’m hosting my friend and Story Empire colleague, Harmony Kent, who is here to share her upcoming release, Interludes 2. I know you’ll roll - [Featured Author Harmony Kent @harmony_kent with her #NewRelease #Pre-Order ‘Interludes 2’ #IARTG #ASMSG #WritingCommunity – Welcome to the World of Suzanne Burke.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/featured-author-harmony-kent-harmony_kent-with-her-newrelease-pre-order-interludes-2-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity-welcome-to-the-world-of-suzanne-burke/) - Hi everyone. It's the middle of the week! Happy Wednesday. For another sneek peak at my latest book Interludes 2, you'll find me over at Soooz's place today :) >>> Hello and thanks so much for joining me. Today I’m delighted to be hosting talented author Harmony Kent with her latest release … “Interludes 2.” - [Yvette M. Calleiro's Author Blog: Author Spotlight and New Book Promo - Harmony Kent's Interludes 2](https://harmonykent.co.uk/yvette-m-calleiros-author-blog-author-spotlight-and-new-book-promo-harmony-kents-interludes-2/) - Hi everyone, you'll find me over at Yvette's place today with another naughty peak at my latest book :) >>> Young adult paranormal/fantasy novels: Chronicles of the Diasodz Source: Yvette M. Calleiro's Author Blog: Author Spotlight and New Book Promo - Harmony Kent's Interludes 2 - [Harmony Kent Is Back! – Sarah Stuart – Romantic Suspense](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-kent-is-back-sarah-stuart-romantic-suspense/) - Hi again! Okay, so it seems I'm all over the web today, lols. You'll find another 'sneek peek' of my latest book Interludes 2 over at Sarah Stuart's place today >>> And Harmony has a secret, or she had from me. I missed her first collection of Erotica, and she has written a second! - [Meet Guest Author, Harmony Kent… – Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/meet-guest-author-harmony-kent-chris-the-story-reading-apes-blog/) - Hi everyone! Happy Monday! I hope today finds you all safe and well and somewhat rested. I'm thrilled to be up in The Story Reading Ape's Author's Hall of Fame and would love it if you could stop by ... you might even learn something new about yours truly :) >>> People have often - ["Fiction In A Flash Challenge” Week #11 NEW Image Prompt. @pursoot #IARTG #ASMSG #WritingCommunity.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fiction-in-a-flash-challenge-week-11-new-image-prompt-pursoot-iartg-asmsg-writingcommunity/) - I hope you've had a good week. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to the weekend. My muse developed a playful mood today, and I have a bit of flash fiction for you, entitled In the Wild. - [Interludes 2 – A New Book from Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/interludes-2-a-new-book-from-harmony-kent/) - Hi everyone. Today, you'll find me lurking at John Howell's place hogging all the coffee and cakes. For another sneek peek at Interludes 2, pop on over. We'd love to see you :) >>> I am so pleased to have Harmony Kent visit Fiction Favorites. I have known Harmony for a number of years and - [Guest Author Interludes 2 by @Harmony_Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/guest-author-interludes-2-by-harmony_kent/) - Hi everyone! Today, I'm visiting Joan's place to talk some more about my latest book. For another sneak peek, check it out >>> Hey everyone. Today I’d like to welcome back Harmony Kent to my site. She has a new book coming up for release soon and is here to talk about it. Thanks - [Introducing THE STONES #newrelease #scifi #aliens – Staci Troilo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/introducing-the-stones-newrelease-scifi-aliens-staci-troilo/) - Exciting news! Fellow author and friend, Staci Troilo has a new book out today! You can find out more on her blog >>> I'm looking forward to re-reading book one and then binge reading the rest once they're all out :) Ciao, amici! I know I was starting to sound like a tease. But this - [Harmony Kent’s Hot New Release: INTERLUDES 2](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-kents-hot-new-release-interludes-2/) - Hi everyone. Today, I'm over visiting Staci Troilo's place, where you can find another short teaser from my lates book >>> :) Ciao, amici! For those of us in the northern hemisphere, it’s been a hot summer. But I’m about to turn up the heat today, and you won’t be sorry! Please join me in - [PLEASE BE AWARE of this SCAM TELE-CALL claiming to be from NHS Track &Trace Service…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/please-be-aware-of-this-scam-tele-call-claiming-to-be-from-nhs-track-trace-service/) - Hi everyone, I'm not reblogging as much as I used to so as not to bombard you lovely folks. However, I felt this one was important. Wherever we live, I reckon some sort of scheme like this is going on. Stay safe, everyone >>> The following is copied from a Facebook post by Sally Cronin - [Interludes 2 #newbook #shortfiction | Entertaining Stories](https://harmonykent.co.uk/interludes-2-newbook-shortfiction-entertaining-stories/) - Hi everyone. I'm doing the rounds with my newest book, and today, I'm over at Craig's place. I'd love if you could stop by and show some love. Have a marvellous Monday! >>> Hey everyone, I have a treat for you today. Harmony Kent has a new book to tell us about. Harmony is one - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Twelve | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-twelve-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, I'm over at Story Empire today with the 12th installment of my how-to-publish-to-KDP series of posts. Happy writing and publishing! :) >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part twelve in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer - [Interludes 2 - my newest book of #Short #Erotic #Romance #Fiction is available for Pre-order!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/interludes-2-my-newest-book-of-short-erotic-romance-fiction-is-available-for-pre-order/) - My latest book of short stories of erotic romance fiction, Interludes 2, is available in ebook for pre-order now - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Eleven | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-eleven-story-empire/) - Hi everone. You'll find installment 11 of my how-to-publish-to-KDP post series over at Story Empire today >>> All you need to know on Self-publishing to Kindle >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part eleven in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from - [Who Gate-Keeps the Gate Keepers? #WritingCommunity #IARTG](https://harmonykent.co.uk/who-gate-keeps-the-gate-keepers-writingcommunity-iartg/) - Over the years, I have been drawn in by and supported a few organisations/clubs, which purported to be upholding the high standards of indie writing, only to find out later on that I had been mistaken. - [Top Five Mistakes New Authors Make and How to Avoid Them](https://harmonykent.co.uk/top-five-mistakes-new-authors-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/) - Hi everyone! In case you missed it ... you must see John Howell's seriously way too funny debut post over at Story Empire ... and if you see any size seven feet poking out of the wall, don't worry about it; that's probably dear hubby 😂😂😂 Hello, SEers. I am delighted to be part - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Meet the Authors – #Childrens Nicholas C. Rossis, #Fantasy Vashti Quiroz Vega, #Writing Harmony Kent | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-meet-the-authors-childrens-nicholas-c-rossis-fantasy-vashti-quiroz-vega-writing-harmony-kent-smorgasbord-blog-magazine/) - Hi everyone. Along with two fellow authors, I'm getting some love over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore, and I'd love it you could pop over and check it out. You'll also find out a little more about Nicholas Rossis and Vashti Vega :) >>> There are over 150 authors in the Cafe and Bookstore and - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Share and Extract – #Romance #Suspense – Backstage by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-share-and-extract-romance-suspense-backstage-by-harmony-kent/) - Hi everyone. I hope you've all had a good weekend. Today, one of my older books--a steamy romance with a kick--is getting some love over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore. I'd love if you could pop over and check it out >>> :) Today’s author is Harmony Kent who is sharing an extract from - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Nine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-nine/) - Hi everyone. Those of you following my how-to-publish-to-KDP posts will find the next installment over at Story Empire today >>> Have a great weekend, everyone :) Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part nine in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your - [#BookReview: Blackthorn by Terry Tyler @TerryTyler4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-blackthorn-by-terry-tyler-terrytyler4/) - Hi everyone. Today, I have a book review for you for a book I first came accross on Sally Cronin's online Cafe and Bookstore. If you'd like to see more of her posts, you can check them out HERE. - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Eight | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-eight-story-empire/) - Hi everyone, I'm over at Story Empire again today with another installment in my how-to-publish-to-KDP series. Today, we're looking at how to set up your account >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is part eight in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from - [It's Our 1st #Wedding #Anniversary! And a big thanks to @StephenKing](https://harmonykent.co.uk/its-our-1st-wedding-anniversary-and-a-big-thanks-to-stephen-king/) - I wanted to celebrate my 1st wedding anniversary with you all. - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Updates -#Reviews – #Poetry Frank Prem, #Thriller Toni Pike, #Writers Harmony Kent | Smorgasbord Blog Magazine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-reviews-poetry-frank-prem-thriller-toni-pike-writers-harmony-kent-smorgasbord-blog-magazine/) - Hi everyone, I hope you all had a good weekend. One of my non-fiction books ... Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer ... is getting some love over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore today. I'd love it if you could pop over to visit. Thanks! >>> Welcome to the first of the cafe and bookstore - [#BookReview: On the Edge of a Raindrop by Sarah Brentyn @SarahBrentyn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-on-the-edge-of-a-raindrop-by-sarah-brentyn-sarahbrentyn/) - Book Review of On the Edge of a Raindrop by Sarah Brentyn from Harmony Kent - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Seven B | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-seven-b-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. I hope you managed to get a relaxing weekend. I have the next installment of my how to publish to KDP up on Story Empire today >>> Have a great week :) Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised, here is the second part of the seventh installment in the post series dedicated to - [#Kindle Countdown #Sale starts today!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/kindle-countdown-sale-starts-today/) - Hi everyone, I hope you're all well and having a great weekend. Last week I ran a poll on twitter to see which of my books folks wanted to see discounted. At 46.7%, FALLOUT was the clear winner. So, from today, I have a Kindle Countdown deal running for 7 days. The - [#Bookreview – Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer: Inspirational Tools to Fire Your Imagination by Harmony Kent – Robbie's inspiration](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-creative-solutions-for-the-modern-writer-inspirational-tools-to-fire-your-imagination-by-harmony-kent-robbies-inspiration/) - Hi everyone. After not posting for a while, I have two reblogs as it happens today, lol ... Robbie Cheadle has posted a wonderful review of my book on writing inspiration. I'd be delighted if you could hop on over and show us both some love. Thanks, folks! :) >>> What Amazon says Creative - [#TwoferTuesday No. 2 – #BookSale – ALL My Novels!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/twofertuesday-no-2-booksale-all-my-novels/) - Hi everyone. I've been quiet just lately, and for that you have my apologies. However, I couldn't miss sharing this fabulous deal with you all. Fellow author and online buddy Marcia Meara is offering all of her books ... yes, ALL of them! ... at discounted prices. If you're looking for a new read, hop - [http://mybook.to/FALLOUT is awarded an @IndieBrag Medallion! #Post-Apocalyptic](https://harmonykent.co.uk/http-mybook-to-fallout-is-awarded-an-indiebrag-medallion-post-apocalyptic/) - http://mybook.to/FALLOUT is awarded an @IndieBrag Medallion! #Post-Apocalyptic - [#NewBook: In Search of McDoogal by Mae Clair @MaeClair1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-in-search-of-mcdoogal-by-mae-clair-maeclair1/) - #NewBook: In Search of McDoogal by Mae Clair @MaeClair1 - [Why Write Wrong? #1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/why-write-wrong-1/) - Hi everyone. You must go to Story Empire today and check out Marcia Meara's first SE post! It's a good one ... do you peek, peak, or pique? >>> Hi, Folks! Marcia here, checking in from way down south in central Florida. Hope you’ve all been having a great week, so far. Since this is - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Six B | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-six-b-story-empire/) - Another installment from me over on Story Empire today on how to self publish to Amazon's KDP programme >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised earlier, here is the second part of the sixth installment in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript fro… Source: - [#BookReview: The Hallows by Victor Methos @VictorMethos](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-hallows-by-victor-methos-victormethos/) - #BookReview: The Hallows by Victor Methos @VictorMethos Thomas and Mercer. Great read. Legal thriller. - [#BookReview: Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine @rachelcaine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-stillhouse-lake-by-rachel-caine-rachelcaine/) - Book Review of Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine. - [Update to #coronavirus struggles and #Amazon's rationale for banning ads for my book FALLOUT](https://harmonykent.co.uk/update-to-coronavirus-struggles-and-amazons-rationale-for-banning-ads-for-my-book-fallout/) - Update to #coronavirus struggles and #Amazon's rationale for banning ads for my book FALLOUT - [Fishing for Plots #Plotting #StoryEmpire #WIPs | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fishing-for-plots-plotting-storyempire-wips-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Today, Mae has a great post over on Story Empire about 'fishing' for plots >>> Hi, SEers! It’s Mae Day on Story Empire, and I’m here to talk plotting—and fishing. Early in our marriage, my husband introduced me to flounder fishing. That attachment eventually evol… Source: Fishing for Plots #Plotting #StoryEmpire #WIPs | - [#NewBook: Comes This Time to Float by Stephen Geez @StephenGeez](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-comes-this-time-to-float-by-stephen-geez-stephengeez/) - New Book by author Stephen Geez, Comes this Time to Float, short stories. - [#BookReview: The Book of Koli by M R Carey @michaelcarey191](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-book-of-koli-by-m-r-carey-michaelcarey191/) - Book review of The Book of Koli by M R Carey, author, and Little, Brown Group UK, Orbit. Harmony Kent. Five stars. - [Using The Five Senses: Taste](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-the-five-senses-taste/) - Another great post about using the five senses in writing from Joan Hall today on Story Empire >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan back with you today with the third in a series on using the five senses in writing. Today’s topic is about our sense of taste. If you missed the first two posts, you - [My Struggles with #Coronavirus2019 ...](https://harmonykent.co.uk/my-struggles-with-coronavirus2019/) - Coronavirus and Amazon ... is my book FALLOUT banned now? - [Tips for Writing Action Scenes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/tips-for-writing-action-scenes/) - Check out this great post by Mae Clair over on Story Empire today ... gotta say, I love this picture! >>> Hi, SEers. You’re with Mae today for a look at writing action scenes. Of all the types of scenes that go into constructing a novel, I used to dread action the most. Not - [Character Archetypes: The Herald | Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/character-archetypes-the-herald-story-empire/) - Check out a great post on Heralds by Craig Boyack over at Story Empire today >>> Hi gang, Craig with you today. This is post number four in the character archetypes series. In the Hero’s Journey, there are some common characters that are likely to show up in all stories. This d… Source: Character Archetypes: - [#BookReview: No One's Home by D M Pulley @DMPulleyAuthor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-no-ones-home-by-d-m-pulley-dmpulleyauthor/) - Book Review of No One's Home by D M Pulley. Harmony Kent. Five stars. - [Thanks for the Welcome & a Brief Introduction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/thanks-for-the-welcome-a-brief-introduction/) - Check out Marcia Meara's first post for Story Empire today >>> Happy Wodin’s Day Everybody! I’m Marcia, and I’d like to offer my heartfelt thanks for the wonderful welcome I received yesterday from the gang here at Story Empire and from many of their friends a… Source: Thanks for the Welcome & a Brief Introduction - [#BookReview: Can You See Me? by Lee Lynne @LynneBarrettLee](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-can-you-see-me-by-lee-lynne-lynnebarrettlee/) - five star book review for Can You See Me? by Lynne Lee from Harmony Kent - [A Special Announcement from Story Empire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-special-announcement-from-story-empire/) - Hi everyone. Story Empire doesn't usually post on a Tuesday, but today, they have a super-special announcement to make! >>> Hello, SEers. Mae here, leading off a splashy announcement. If you’ve followed Story Empire for any length of time, you know we don’t post on Tuesdays. But we have something so exciti… Source: A Special - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Six A](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-six-a/) - Hi everyone. I have another post up for my how to publish to KDP series over at Story Empire today >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised earlier, here is the sixth installment (in two parts) in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from yo… - [Using The Five Senses: Smell](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-the-five-senses-smell/) - Check out a great post today from Joan Hall over at Story Empire. How do you use your sense of smell when you write? >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you with the second in a series of posts using the five senses in writing. To read the first part on sight, click here. Today - [#BookReview: Knife Edge by Simon Mayo](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-knife-edge-by-simon-mayo/) - Hi everyone, Today I have a book review for you. This was an ARC read from NetGalley and publishes on the 11th of June. About the Book: You never know where danger may come from... 6.45am. A sweltering London rush hour. And in the last 27 minutes, seven people have been murdered. In a series - [What is Your Style of Learning?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/what-is-your-style-of-learning/) - Check out a great post from Mae Clair today over on Story Empire >>> Hi, SEers! Mae here on a cold February day. If you happen to live in the southern hemisphere and are enjoying beautiful temperate weather, please bottle some and send it up north! Winter doldrums a… Source: What is Your Style of - [Character Archetypes: The Ally](https://harmonykent.co.uk/character-archetypes-the-ally/) - A fun and informative post from Craig Boyack over at Story Empire today >>> Hi gang, Craig with you today. This is post number three in the character archetypes series. In the Hero’s Journey, there are some common characters that are likely to show up in all stories. This … Source: Character Archetypes: The Ally - [Week in Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review-8/) - Lots of writing links to check out over at Joan Hall's place today >>> Hey everyone. It’s Friday again! I’m always glad for weekends. We’ve had lots of rain in the past two weeks. Nothing like our friends in the deep south, but nonetheless, I could u… Source: Week in Review - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Five](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-five/) - Hi everyone, I have another how to publish to KDP post over at Story Empire today >>> SErs. Harmony here. As promised earlier, here is the fifth installment in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer and… Source: How to Publish with - [#BookReview – A BOY NAMED RABBIT by Marcia Meara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-a-boy-named-rabbit-by-marcia-meara/) - A great book review for A Boy Named Rabbit over on Deborah Jay's blog ... I'm looking forward to reading this series! >>> My first review of the year was for book #1 in Marcia Meara’s WAKE-ROBIN RIDGE series, and I’m moving right along with my review for book #2, A BOY NAMED RABBIT. I - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Four](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-four/) - Hi everyone. Today, over on Story Empire, I have another installment on my how to publish series >>> ello SErs. Harmony here. As promised earlier, here is the fourth installment in the post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer an… Source: How to Publish - [Using The Five Senses: Sight](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-the-five-senses-sight/) - Hi everyone. Joan Hall has a great post on using the five senses in writing over at Story Empire today. This is the first of the series and well worth checking out >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you on this Valentine’s Day. My post today is the first of a new series on using - [Week in Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review-7/) - Hi everyone. Joan Hall has her week in review over at her place today with lots of writing related links and this lovely sunrise >>> Hey, everyone. Time to wrap up another week. Happy Valentine’s Day! Last week I wrote that my daffodils were getting ready to bloom. Sure enough, the first blossoms appeared - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – Oh Baubles by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-oh-baubles-by-harmony-kent/) - Oh Baubles gets some love today over at Marcia Meara's place ... doing my happy dance >>> via GIPHY I’m super happy to welcome Harmony Kent here today. Harmony is sharing a wonderful review of her book, Oh Baubles, and I know you’ll enjoy reading it! Don’t forget to pass it arou… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Updates #Reviews -#Shortstories Karen Ingalls, #Thriller Terry Tyler, #Fantasy C.S. Boyack, #Memoir D.G. Kaye](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-reviews-shortstories-karen-ingalls-thriller-terry-tyler-fantasy-c-s-boyack-memoir-d-g-kaye/) - Check out this great collection of books over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore today >>> Delighted to see so many reviews coming through for the authors in the Cafe and Bookstore so I will be adding an extra update in the week to make sure they get showcased. The first author with a re… - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Three](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-three/) - I missed sharing this with you on Friday, due to being unwell, so here it is for any of you who haven't seen this yet ... my latest post in the Publish to KDP series over on Story Empire >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised earlier, here is the third installment in the post - [5 Indies I loved (Just in Time for Valentine’s Day)](https://harmonykent.co.uk/5-indies-i-loved-just-in-time-for-valentines-day/) - My little romance got some love on Friday over at Jacqui Murray's place, along with four other great-looking books. I'm late reblogging as I was under the weather on Friday. Back up to speed now though! >>> If you like the variety and the uniqueness of Indie novels, here’s a great selection for Valentine’s - [#BookReview: Serang by Craig Boyack @virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-serang-by-craig-boyack-virgilante/) - #BookReview: Serang by Craig Boyack @virgilante four stars harmony kent - [Dual Use of Fiction Meta-Content Part 1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dual-use-of-fiction-meta-content-part-1/) - Check out this great post on how to develop your marketing material at the same time you develop your book by P H Solomon over at Story Empire today >>> Good morning Story Empire readers, P.H. Solomon here with you today with a few questions, and maybe a few answers, about your content development. - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – Wake-Robin Ridge Book 1 by Marcia Meara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-wake-robin-ridge-book-1-by-marcia-meara/) - Marcia Meara has a great book review over at her place today for Wake-Robin Ridge ... I have this and book 2 on my ereader waiting for me, and after reading this review, I can't wait to get around to reading this series >>> I had a bit of a mix-up with another author’s post, - [Character Archetypes: The Mentor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/character-archetypes-the-mentor/) - Check out a fun and interesting post today on Characters by Craig Boyack over at Story Empire today >>> Hi gang, Craig with you today. This is post number two in the character archetypes series. In the Hero’s Journey, there are some common characters that are likely to show up in all stories. - [Hode’s Hill Series .99c Sale #GhostFiction #SupernaturalSuspense #ParanormalMystery](https://harmonykent.co.uk/hodes-hill-series-99c-sale-ghostfiction-supernaturalsuspense-paranormalmystery/) - A great deal on Mae Clair's Hodes Hill Series of books today ... check it out at her place >>> Hi, friends. I’ve been away since last Friday afternoon for an extended weekend at the beach. The weather was awesome and it turned out to be one of the best vacays DH and I have - [Week In Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review-6/) - A funny confession, a lovely photo, and some great writing-related links today from Joan Hall over at her place today >>> Sometimes I’m beginning to think doing NaNoWriMo caused some of my brain cells to disappear. For some reason, I can’t seem to get it together. I scrambled at the last minute to get - [Using Goodreads Listopia to Promote Your Books](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-goodreads-listopia-to-promote-your-books/) - Check out this great post from Mae Clair over at Story Empire today ... are you brave enough to ask someone to add your book? >>> Hi, SEers! Mae here today with a small promo tactic you may not be using. This one involves some help from your friends, but it’s another avenue to get - [Wednesday Weirdness: The Ghosts of Time, Part 1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/wednesday-weirdness-the-ghosts-of-time-part-1/) - Fun with Wednesday Weirdness over at Mae Clair's place today >>> We’ve often heard the expression “time stopped.” But can it really? As much as I love time travel speculating about traversing centuries, time flows in a single direction–forward. Despite col… Source: Wednesday Weirdness: The Ghosts of Time, Part 1 - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Updates #Reviews- #WritingProse Harmony Kent, #Fantasy Jack Eason, #Thriller Allan Hudson](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-reviews-writingprose-harmony-kent-fantasy-jack-eason-thriller-allan-hudson/) - One of my older publications ... Polish Your Prose, which is all about how to self-edit your book, is getting some love over at Sally Cronin's place today, along with a revisit of a recent 5 star review that I'm still doing a happy dance over >>> Welcome to the second edition of the Cafe - [Character Archetypes: The Hero](https://harmonykent.co.uk/character-archetypes-the-hero/) - Check out a fun post from Craig Boyack today over at Story Empire >>> Hi Gang, Craig here today. Put on your tinfoil hats, because I’m about to create a wormhole in the writing world. Once Upon a time, I wrote a series about The Hero’s Journey, also known as th… Source: Character Archetypes: The - [#BookReview: Order No.227. From Stalin With Love by Marina Osipova @marosikok](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-order-no-227-from-stalin-with-love-by-marina-osipova-marosikok/) - #BookReview: Order No.227. From Stalin With Love by Marina Osipova @marosikok - [#BookReview: The Bright Side of Darkness by J E Pinto](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-bright-side-of-darkness-by-j-e-pinto/) - #BookReview: The Bright Side of Darkness by J E Pinto, four star read, Harmony Kent, - [#CoverReveal: Grinders by C S Boyack @virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/coverreveal-grinders-by-c-s-boyack-virgilante/) - Cover reveal for C S Boyack's new book, Grinders. Fiction. - [How to Publish with KDP: Part Two](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-part-two/) - Over at Story Empire today, I have the first in a series of posts on how to get your manuscript into both ebook and paperback. For essential formatting necessities, check out today's installment >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. As promised earlier, here is the second installment in the post series dedicated to taking a - [Week In Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review-5/) - Joan Hall shares some great writing-related links today and a gorgeous photo shot from her front porch ... take a look over at her place >>> Wow! It’s already Friday again. Not that I’m complaining, especially since I have a three-day weekend coming up. But time is flying and we’re already over halfway through January.… - [The BookBub Experience](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-bookbub-experience/) - P H Solomon shares an insightful post about advertising with BookBub and how it worked for him. Check it out over at Story Empire >>> Hello, Story Empire readers! We seem to be sharing our November experiences this week. Wednesday it was Joan’s lessons from NaNoWriMo but today it’s another book trip where you get - [Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update #Reviews #Poetry Bette A. Stevens, #Fantasy Fiona Tarr, #Fantasy D.Wallace Peach](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-update-reviews-poetry-bette-a-stevens-fantasy-fiona-tarr-fantasy-d-wallace-peach/) - Check out some great reads and reviews over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore today >>> Welcome to the Friday edition of the Author Update with recent reviews for authors on the shelves of the bookstore. The first author and poet today is Bette A. Stevens and a recent review for her p… Source: Smorgasbord Cafe - [Lessons From NaNo ~ Planning Ahead](https://harmonykent.co.uk/lessons-from-nano-planning-ahead/) - Check out Joan Hall's post on writing and planning over at Story Empire ... are you a planner, a pantser, or a plantser? >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Some of you know I participated in NaNoWriMo back in November. (Thanks, Mae!) In case you aren’t familiar with this annual event, the - [The Light by @MarciaMeara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-light-by-marciameara/) - The Light by @MarciaMeara from the Wake-Robin Ridge series, Marcia Meara, Fiction, new book, - [January Book Reviews! @JacqBiggar @Virgilante @MaeClair1 @teagangeneviene @rhanidchae](https://harmonykent.co.uk/january-book-reviews-jacqbiggar-virgilante-maeclair1-teagangeneviene-rhanidchae/) - Some great books and reviews over at Denise Finn's place ... well worth checking out for your next reads >>> One Dyke Cozy by Rhani D’Chae “One Dyke Cozy” is a short story about two girls that became best friends at eight years old, Shy and Gabby. They are complete opposites but balance each other.… Source: - [Resolutions for Writers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/resolutions-for-writers/) - Check out an intersting post from Mae Clair today, on Story Empire, all about writing goals and resolutions. How do you do it? >>> Hello, SEers! You’re with Mae today, and I’ve got a New Year’s question for you—did you make any resolutions? I rarely do. Well, at least not any I take too seriously, - [#BookReview: Strangers by C L Taylor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-strangers-by-c-l-taylor/) - BookReview: Strangers by C L Taylor, Avon Publishers, Five Stars from Harmony Kent - [#NewBook: Inferno](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-inferno/) - #NewBook: Inferno, Concordant Vibancy 4, All Authors Publishing House, Anthology, - [Macro vs. Micro Thinking](https://harmonykent.co.uk/macro-vs-micro-thinking/) - Craig Boyack has a fun post today over on Story Empire all about writing >>> Hi Gang. Craig here, and you get me twice this week. I was on vacation when I wrote this post. It will go live shortly after I return to my paycheck job. I’d just put in a decent day of - [Week in Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review-4/) - Joan Hall has some useful writing links in her weekly roundup today >>> I’m still trying to get back into the swing of blogging. Amazing what taking a few weeks off will do. Some of you might know I was home with the flu for over a week. (Yes, I took a flu shot, … - [#BookReview: Deadly Waters by Dot Hutchison](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-deadly-waters-by-dot-hutchison/) - #BookReview: Deadly Waters by Dot Hutchison. Me Too Movement. Published by Thomas and Mercer. Five stars. Must read. NetGalley. Harmony Kent. - [#NewBook: Eventide by Mae Clair](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-eventide-by-mae-clair/) - NewBook: Eventide by Mae Clair. Book Review by Harmony Kent. Five stars. Fiction. - [#BookReview: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-mercies-by-kiran-millwood-hargrave/) - #BookReview: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, published by Panmacmillan. Five star review from Harmony Kent. - [Expansion Pack: Character Archetypes + a trick](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-character-archetypes-a-trick/) - Check out some great writing tips over at Story Empire today from Craig Boyack >>> Hi gang. Craig here with you again. Last year sometime, I wrote a series here about The Hero’s Journey. This is a link to PART ONE. Then I went on to write several Expansion Packs. Those are easy e… Source: - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – #Reviews #Mystery James J. Cudney, #Memoir Brigid P. Gallagher, Children Annika Perry, #Romance Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-reviews-mystery-james-j-cudney-memoir-brigid-p-gallagher-children-annika-perry-romance-harmony-kent/) - Oh Baubles got some love just before Christmas over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore. I'm well late reposting because, firstly, I was away and unable to use the internet or my computer, and secondly, I ended up unwell (four viruses back to back and the last one triggered my asthma). Anyhoooo, here it is at - [Featured On the Reef ~ Harmony Kent @harmony_kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/featured-on-the-reef-harmony-kent-harmony_kent/) - Oh Baubles gets some unexpected love On the Reef over at Sarah Brentyn's place today. I'd be delighted if you could check it out >>> On the Reef is a series featuring fabulous indie authors from around the blogosphere and beyond. Titles, covers, and blurbs that catch my eye, new releases, great reads… - [To series or not to series? That is the question.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/to-series-or-not-to-series-that-is-the-question/) - Check out Staci Troilo's post on whether to write a series or not over at Story Empire today >>> Ciao, amici! It’s time for another Friday Writing Question. Today’s is a simple one: Series or Standalone? I’ve written both single titles and sprawling sagas, and I can see a ben… Source: To series or not - [How to Publish with KDP: Overview and Invitation](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-publish-with-kdp-overview-and-invitation/) - Hi everyone ... if you're an indie author, you won't want to miss this upcoming series >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. From January 2020, I plan on running a post series dedicated to taking a step-by-step look at how to get your finished manuscript from your computer and on sale on Amazon … Source: How - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – New Book on the Shelves #Paranormal #Fantasy Wake-Robin Ridge Book 4: The Light by Marcia Meara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-new-book-on-the-shelves-paranormal-fantasy-wake-robin-ridge-book-4-the-light-by-marcia-meara/) - Marcia Meara has a new book out, and it is getting some love over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore today >>> Delighted to feature the latest book by Marcia Meara – Wake-Robin Ridge Book 4: The Light the latest in the Paranormal fantasy series. About the book The Magic is Back! For Robert MacKenzie C… - [Finding your author’s voice](https://harmonykent.co.uk/finding-your-authors-voice/) - Check out this thought-provoking post on finding your author's voice by Craig Boyack over at Story Empire today >>> Hi, Gang, Craig with you again. I need to come up with a post, and this one has been gnawing at me for a while now. Recently, I struggled with a section of a draft I’m - [Presenting: Oh, Baubles by @harmony_kent #NewRelease #ChristmasNovella #ChristmasRomance #CleanRomance](https://harmonykent.co.uk/presenting-oh-baubles-by-harmony_kent-newrelease-christmasnovella-christmasromance-cleanromance/) - My latest book, Oh Baubles, gets some love over at Mae Clair's place today :) >>> Are you in the holiday spirit? I’ll be the first to admit I turn into a sentimental sap for the entire month of December. I’m kind of a sentimental sap the whole year, but I’m ext… Source: Presenting: Oh, - [Seven Encouraging Quotes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/seven-encouraging-quotes/) - Some lovely inspirational quotes from Joan Hall over at Story Empire today >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. The year is winding down and I’m still recovering from NaNoWriMo. More about that to come, but I will say I’m celebrating! Now back to the things at han… Source: Seven Encouraging Quotes - [#BookReview: Born in a Treacherous Time by Jacqui Murray](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-born-in-a-treacherous-time-by-jacqui-murray/) - Book Review of Born in a Treacherous Time by author Jacqui Murray. 4 stars from Harmony Kent. - [Oh, Baubles #TuesdayBookShare @harmony_kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/oh-baubles-tuesdaybookshare-harmony_kent/) - My latest book gets some love today over at Joan Hall's place >>> Happy Tuesday, Readers! It’s the Christmas Season, and I’m delighted to welcme back friend and fellow author Harmony Kent here today talking about her brand-new release, Oh Baubles. I l… Source: Oh, Baubles #TuesdayBookShare @harmony_kent - [Book Review Tuesday: Serang @Virgilante, If Darkness Takes Us @bsmithnovelist, My Baby Wrote Me a Letter @JacqBiggar](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-tuesday-serang-virgilante-if-darkness-takes-us-bsmithnovelist-my-baby-wrote-me-a-letter-jacqbiggar/) - Some great book reviews from Mae Clair today ... I have 2 of these on y ereader waiting for me >>> Hello, and welcome to my first Book Review Tuesday of December! Bear with me, because I plan to share several books I read in November today and next week. After that, Christmas Eve and - [Writing Betwixt #inspiration #creativity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-betwixt-inspiration-creativity/) - Check out this interesting post from Mae Clair over at Story Empire today ... what inspires your creativity? >>> Hello, SE friends! Welcome to the first Mae Day of December. As we transition into a new month and approach the end of the year, I thought it an ideal time to talk about “betwixt moments.” - [My First #BookReview for Oh Baubles!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/my-first-bookreview-for-oh-baubles/) - My First #BookReview for Oh Baubles! Christmas Romance from Harmony Kent - [Friday Fun](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-fun/) - A bit of Friday Fun and news from Harmony - [Author Essentials Part 4: The Budget](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-essentials-part-4-the-budget/) - A useful post about budgeting as a writer from P H Solomon over on Story Empire today >>> Good morning and Merry Christmas, Story Empire readers! PH here again today with another author essentials post. Previous topics covered domain name creation, email address usage and establishing y… Source: Author Essentials Part 4: The Budget - [The “classic” trilogy](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-classic-trilogy/) - Check out this interesting post on Classic Trilogies by Craig Boyack over at Story Empire >>> Hi gang! Craig with you again today. I’m in the middle of writing a trilogy, so take this info with a grain of salt. I’ve done my homework, and I want to share some of that here today. … - [Amazon Paperback now ships in Canada](https://harmonykent.co.uk/amazon-paperback-now-ships-in-canada/) - Amazon Paperback now ships in Canada. - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – New Book on the Shelves #Pre-Order – #SupernaturalThriller – Eventide (A Hode’s Hill Novel Book 3) by Mae Clair](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-new-book-on-the-shelves-pre-order-supernaturalthriller-eventide-a-hodes-hill-novel-book-3-by/) - Hi everyone. I just had to share this book review for Eventide, by Mae Clair, over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore today ... I loved the Hode's Hill Series, as this review shows, lol >>> Although not officially available until after Christmas, the latest book by Mae Clair is on Pre-Order – Eventide (A Hode’s - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – New Collection – #Verse #Short Stories – Life’s Rich Tapestry : Woven in Words by Sally Cronin](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-new-collection-verse-short-stories-lifes-rich-tapestry-woven-in-words-by-sally-cronin/) - Hi everyone, another reblog of a book release ... this one from uber supportive author and blogger Sally Cronin. Hop on over and check out her book of poetry and short stories >>> Delighted to share the news of my own new release today. Life’s Rich Tapestry : Woven in Words is a collection of - [Special Announcement! New Audio Books Available](https://harmonykent.co.uk/special-announcement-new-audio-books-available/) - Hi everyone. I'm thrilled to reblog Don Massenzio's post about his newly released audiobooks. Go check them out at his place :) >>> I know I have been away from my blog for a bit and I’m starting to dive back in. That doesn’t mean that my author life went totally dormant during that time. - [Oh Baubles](https://harmonykent.co.uk/oh-baubles-2/) - Hi everyone! My latest book, a Christmas Romance Novella, gets some love over at Craig Boyack's place today >>> Let’s all welcome Harmony Kent today. She has a fun new Christmas romance story to share with everyone. Take it away, Harmony. *** Hi everyone, Harmony here. I’m so thrilled to be visiting wi… - [Idea Generation: Some of the Work is Done for You](https://harmonykent.co.uk/idea-generation-some-of-the-work-is-done-for-you/) - Hello everyone. Check out this awesome post on idea generation from Staci Troilo over at Story Empire today: if you're ever stuck for story ideas, this isn't to be missed >>> Ciao, amici! I wanted to discuss idea generation today. I’ve always known this was a possibility (and maybe I’ve even subconsciously done this before), - [How do you like each book in a series to end?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-do-you-like-each-book-in-a-series-to-end/) - Hi everyone ... I have a question on writing and reading a series for you over at Story Empire today >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. At the moment, I’m writing a trilogy, and I have a question about how you like for each book in a series to end. Cliffhanger or all tied off - [Researching Other Time Periods](https://harmonykent.co.uk/researching-other-time-periods/) - Check out this great post on writing for specific time periods by Mae Clair over at Story Empire today >>> Happy Monday, SEers! You’re with Mae today as we wind down to the last week of November. If you live in the U.S., that means it’s almost Thanksgiving. I wish you a happy Turkey - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – #Horror Jan Sikes, #Children’s Janice Spina, #Fantasy D.Wallace Peach, #Photography/Blogging Terri Webster Schrandt](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-horror-jan-sikes-childrens-janice-spina-fantasy-d-wallace-peach-photography-blogging-terri-webster-schrandt/) - Welcome to this year’s Christmas book fair where I will be sharing the books of all the authors on the shelves of the Cafe and Bookstore with their most recent review in the last six months. I will… Source: Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – #Horror Jan Sikes, #Children’s Janice Spina, #Fantasy - [A bit about Serang](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-bit-about-serang/) - Check out Craig Boyack's latest book, Serang >>> I think some of you are suffering from tour fatigue, and I am, too. Between two books, it’s been a long process. I hope you’ll indulge me one last post about Serang, and it will be mine… Source: A bit about Serang - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair -New book on the Shelves #Pre-order – Oh Baubles: A Christmas Romance Novella by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-new-book-on-the-shelves-pre-order-oh-baubles-a-christmas-romance-novella-by-harmony-kent/) - My latest book gets some Christmas love over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore Christmas Book Fair ... I'm thrilled! >>> Delighted to share the news of a Christmas themed new release from award winning Harmony Kent.. on pre-order until December 6th at 99p/99c – Oh Baubles: A Christmas Romance Novella. About Oh … Source: Sally’s - [Friday Book Share: A Comprehensive List](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-book-share-a-comprehensive-list/) - Check out today's Friday Book Share from Staci Troilo over at Story Empire >>> Ciao, amici! This is my last book share for the year, so I’m going to do something a little different than usual. I’m choosing five books. That’s right, not one,but five. Why? Tw… - [#CoverReveal: Inferno: Concordant Vibrancy 4](https://harmonykent.co.uk/coverreveal-inferno-concordant-vibrancy-4/) - #CoverReveal: Inferno: Concordant Vibrancy 4 New book short story collection anthology - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – #Writers Denise O’Hagan, #Familydrama Christa Polkinhorn, #Poetry Miriam Hurdle, #Thriller Iain Kelly, #Writers Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-christmas-book-fair-writers-denise-ohagan-familydrama-christa-polkinhorn-poetry-miriam-hurdle-thriller-iain-kelly-writers-harmo/) - My latest non-fiction book, Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer, gets some love over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore Christmas Book Fair, along with a wonderful collection of authors and books >>> Welcome to this year’s Christmas book fair where I will be sharing the books of all the authors on the shelves of - [#NewBook Release: Royal Command Family Saga](https://harmonykent.co.uk/newbook-release-royal-command-family-saga/) - #NewBook Release: Royal Command Family Saga author Sarah Stuart - [Author Essentials Part 3: Website](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-essentials-part-3-website/) - Check out this useful post from PH Solomon over at Story Empire today ... I could have done with knowing all this when I first set up as an author >>> Good morning story Empire readers, P. H. here today with another edition of Author Essentials. Previously to foundation topics were discussed, domain name - [#BookReview: My Main Haiku by Bette Stevens and Little Bandaged Days by Kira Wilder](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-my-main-haiku-by-bette-stevens-and-little-bandaged-days-by-kira-wilder/) - #BookReview: My Main Haiku by Bette Stevens and Little Bandaged Days by Kira Wilder - [#BookReview: I Remember Judy by Verwayne Greenhoe #audiobook](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-i-remember-judy-by-verwayne-greenhoe-audiobook/) - #BookReview: I Remember Judy by Verwayne Greenhoe #audiobook 4 stars - [Write Short, Edit Long / Write Long, Edit Short](https://harmonykent.co.uk/write-short-edit-long-write-long-edit-short/) - Check out this post on editing by Joan Hall over on Story Empire today >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today with a subject near and dear to our hearts. Writing. Okay, little joke there. If you weren’t interested in writing, you wouldn’t be reading this blog. We all know e… Source: Write Short, Edit - [Friday Writing Question](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-writing-question-3/) - Hi everyone. I have a question on whether or not you can read through a book full of errors if the story is a good one ... check it out over on Story Empire >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here for another Friday Writing Question. After years of reading books and enjoying so many different authors, - [#BookReview: Hinting at Shadows by Sarah Brentyn @SarahBrentyn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-hinting-at-shadows-by-sarah-brentyn/) - Book Review of Hinting at Shadows by author Sarah Brentyn . Five stars from Harmony Kent. Short Fiction, Flash Fiction, Micro-fiction - [#BookReview: Eventide by Mae Clair](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-eventide-by-mae-clair/) - #BookReview: Eventide by Mae Clair Five Star read. Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Supernatural, Historical, Lyrical Press, - [Expansion Pack: Stock Characters](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-stock-characters/) - You have to check out this post on Stock Characters by Craig Boyack over at Story Empire. I love it! >>> Hi gang. Craig with you again. Earlier this year, I wrote a series here about The Hero’s Journey. This is a link to PART ONE. Then I went on to write several Expansion - [Oh Baubles: Sneek Peek!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/oh-baubles-sneek-peek/) - Oh Baubles: Sneek Peek! Christmas Romance Novella. - [#BookReview: Who Did You Tell? by Lesley Kara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-who-did-you-tell-by-lesley-kara/) - #BookReview: Who Did You Tell? by Lesley Kara, Random House, Harmony Kent, NetGalley, GoodReads, 4 stars, great read, - [Cool Apps for Writers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/cool-apps-for-writers/) - Check out this fun post on apps for writers from Mae Clair over at Story Empire >>> Would you dare the Write or Die?? >>> Hi, SeERs. It’s another Mae Day on Story Empire. As writers we’re always looking for ways to increase our creativity and our productivity, right? Today, I’m sharing several apps - [Oh Baubles!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/oh-baubles/) - Hi everyone. A very happy Harmony here! My latest book, a Christmas Romance novella just went live on Pre-order :) (Doing my happy dance.) It's a nice quick read at just 64 pages, excluding front and back matter. Here's the cover and blurb for you ... After a tragic accident one Christmas, Charlene loses her - [How to Back-up your Manuscript Easily and for Free](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-back-up-your-manuscript-easily-and-for-free/) - A quick, easy, and FREE method of backing up your precious manuscript >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. It always saddens me beyond measure when I read that a fellow author has lost all their hard work due to a computer failure, lost laptop, or any number of other reasons. W… Source: How to Back-up your - [It worked. It’s a book](https://harmonykent.co.uk/it-worked-its-a-book/) - A new book from C S Boyack with a cover I love! For more about this, check out the original post >>> I allowed myself that extra hour of sleep the time change provided. This isn’t my first book, so I didn’t completely panic when I got up. I went through my morning routine, - [Research: How deep do you go?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/research-how-deep-do-you-go/) - An interesting post on research in writing today by Mae Clair over on Story Empire >>> Hi, SeERs! It’s another Mae Day on Story Empire :) I know research has been discussed multiple times, including some brilliant posts by my colleagues at SE, but I hope you’ll indulge m… Source: Research: How deep do you - [I'm Testing a new way of Commenting ... can you help?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/im-testing-a-new-way-of-commenting-can-you-help/) - Harmony Kent tests her blog comments and announces a new book coming out soon - [A little about blog tours](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-little-about-blog-tours/) - An interesting post on blogging from C S Boyack over on Story Empire today >>> As most of you know, we just finished up our Story Empire – Something Wicked, blog tour. This was a massive effort on our part, and many of you came along for the ride. Whether you followed i… Source: A - [#Book Review: Viral Blues by Craig Boyack @virgilante, and Finding Hunter by Marcia Meara @MarciaMeara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-viral-blues-by-craig-boyack-virgilante-and-finding-hunter-by-marcia-meara-marciameara/) - Viral Blues by C S Boyack ... Four stars Finding Hunter by Marcia Meara ... Five stars Book reviews, great read, goodreads - [#SomethingWickedTour @StaciTroilo @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/somethingwickedtour-stacitroilo-storyempire/) - Today is the fifth and final day of the Story Empire Team's Something Wicked Blog Tour. Today, it gives me great pleasure to host author Staci Troilo, who talks about book 1 in The Astral Conspiracy Series, The Gate. - [#SomethingWickedTour @JoanHallWrites @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/somethingwickedtour-joanhallwrites-storyempire/) - Hello everyone. Welcome to the fourth day of the Story Empire Author's Something Wicked Tour. Today, it gives me great pleasure to welcome my fellow author and friend Joan Hall. Get ready for Something Wicked >>> - [#SomethingWickedTour @MaeClair1 @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/somethingwickedtour-maeclair1-storyempire/) - Hello everyone. Welcome to the third day of the Story Empire Author's Something Wicked Tour. Today, it gives me great pleasure to welcome my fellow author and friend Mae Clair. Get ready for Something Wicked - [#SomethingWickedTour @ph_solomon @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/somethingwickedtour-ph_solomon-storyempire/) - Something Wicked Tour Story Empire ... books and chills and thrills - [#SomethingWickedTour @Virgilante @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/somethingwickedtour-virgilante-storyempire/) - Today is the first day of the Story Empire Team's Something Wicked Blog Tour. It gives me great pleasure to host author Craig Boyack today, who tells us all about his latest book in The Hat series, Viral Blues. - [How Do You Write What You Can’t Know?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-do-you-write-what-you-cant-know-2/) - I didn't post this on Wednesday because I had a hospital procedure. And yesterday ended up being a hell of a day, lol... so here's my Story Empire post for you if you haven't seen it yet. Some useful information in here on publishing on Amazon >>> Hello SErs. Harmony here. Today, I have a - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – TheGlade by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-theglade-by-harmony-kent/) - Marcia Meara shares an old but hilarious book review for The Glade over at her place today ... check it out for a few giggles >>> So happy to get back into the swing of things with a wonderful–and wonderfully funny–review of Harmony Kent’s apparently very scary book, The Glade. This is the kind - [#Book Review: Daddy has Cancer Verwayne Greenhoe and A Soldier's Children Jan Sikes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-daddy-has-cancer-verwayne-greenhoe-and-a-soldiers-children-jan-sikes/) - Daddy has Cancer by Verwayne Greenhoe ... Four stars A Soldier's Children by Jan Sikes ... Five stars Book reviews, great read, goodreads - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #Non-Fiction – Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-new-book-on-the-shelves-non-fiction-creative-solutions-for-the-modern-writer-by-harmony-kent/) - My latest non-fiction book, Creative Solutions, gets it's first Five-star review! And Sally has showcased it on her blog >>> Congratulations to Harmony Kent on the publication of Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer…Inspirational tools to fire your imagination. About the book Creative Solutions for the Modern … Source: Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New - [Robert Fear and the Summer of 77](https://harmonykent.co.uk/robert-fear-and-the-summer-of-77/) - Author Robert Fear is here to tell you about himself, his books, and his latest release ... Summer of 77 - [#Bookreview – Fallout by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-fallout-by-harmony-kent/) - My latest novel, Fallout, gets a fantastic review over at Robbie Cheadle's place :) >>> About Fallout WHEN EVERYTHING FALLS APART, WHAT CAN YOU DO? The year is 3040. The location is Exxon 1, part of a six-planet system in settled space. Determined to avoid the mistakes of old Earth, t… Source: #Bookreview – - [Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer #newrelease @harmony_kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/creative-solutions-for-the-modern-writer-newrelease-harmony_kent/) - My latest non-fiction book, Creative Solutions, is getting some love over at Mae Clair's place today :) >>> Happy Monday, everyone! To kick off your week I’ve got a book to fire your creativity and imagination. Good friend, and Story Empire colleague, Harmony Kent, is here with her newest release. This i… Source: Creative Solutions - [The Unrepentant Character](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-unrepentant-character/) - Check out this fun post by Mae Clair on Story Empire today ... what do you do with your unrepentant characters? >>> Hello, SeERs! You’re with Mae today for a discussion on the unrepentant character. The difficult one. The problem child. The-how-the-heck-did-he/she-turn-out-that-way individual. We’ve all en… Source: The Unrepentant Character - [Ready, Set, Go! #writingsprints](https://harmonykent.co.uk/ready-set-go-writingsprints/) - Check out this post on Writing Sprints by Mae Clair over at Story Empire today >>> Hi, SEers. It’s Mae Day on Story Empire. Can you believe October is in full swing? In a short while, we’ll be handing out Halloween goodies to ghosts and goblins during trick-or-treat. I hope you’v… Source: Ready, Set, - [Teaser Tuesday](https://harmonykent.co.uk/teaser-tuesday/) - An older book of mine is chosen for this week's Tuesday Teaser over at Rainne's place today >>> Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by The Purple Booker. Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme that wants you to add books to your TBR! You can also just share what you are curren… - [Book Release: Creative Solutions by @HarmonyKent #TuesdayBookShare](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-release-creative-solutions-by-harmonykent-tuesdaybookshare/) - My latest non-fiction book, Creative Solutions, is getting some love over at Joan's place today >>> Hey everyone! I’m delighted to welcome back friend and fellow author Harmony Kent. Her newest non-fiction book, Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer, releases tomorrow. From what I’… Source: Book Release: Creative Solutions by @HarmonyKent #TuesdayBookShare - [The Indies are Winning](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-indies-are-winning/) - Today, I have three book reviews for you. In order of lowest to highest ratings, here we go for James Patterson, D L Finn, and Beem Weeks. - [Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer](https://harmonykent.co.uk/creative-solutions-for-the-modern-writer/) - My latest non-fiction book, Creative Solutions, gets some love over at Craig's place today >>> Harmony Kent is a dear friend, and a colleague over at Story Empire. She has a new book out that is designed to help us with our fiction. Make her feel welcome today, and use those sharing buttons.… Source: - [Author Essentials Part 1: The Domain](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-essentials-part-1-the-domain/) - A great post on the first essential of building your author platform from PH Solomon over on Story Empire >>> Good morning to all the Story Empire readers, PH here today with a new series for authors. You may find yourself, especially as a new author, with a lot of questions about how to - [Monday Funnies…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/monday-funnies-3/) - Time for a few Monday Funnies over at Chris's place >>> Source: Monday Funnies… - [Harmony Kent - Guest Blog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-kent-guest-blog/) - My latest non-fiction book gets some love today over at Robert Fear's place >>> Source: Harmony Kent - Guest Blog - [Something to think about](https://harmonykent.co.uk/something-to-think-about/) - Check out Craig Boyack's post on blogging and etiquette over at Story Empire >>> Hi gang, Craig here once again with an odd topic this time, etiquette. It may seem like an strange topic for a writing blog, but I promise you it’s applicable. If you read enough about writing you’… Source: Something to - [Monday Funnies…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/monday-funnies-2/) - A few giggles to start your Monday >>> Source: Monday Funnies… - [WordPress Reader Lists](https://harmonykent.co.uk/wordpress-reader-lists/) - A work-around for making lists on your Wordpress reader. A must if your email inbox gets flooded with notifications >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you on this final day of September. In August, I began a more robust blogging schedule. For much of the past year, I pretty much neglected my blog – - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – #Reviews – Mike Biles, Harmony Kent, Jean Lee #Offer from Andrew Joyce](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-update-reviews-mike-biles-harmony-kent-jean-lee-offer-from-andrew-joyce/) - A great list of books over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore today, including an awesome-sauce review of FALLOUT! :) >>> Welcome to the Friday edition of the Cafe and Bookstore Update with reviews for authors on the shelves and an offer today from Andrew Joyce for his book Mahoney. The first author with a recent - [The Audience Resource You’re Avoiding – Goodreads](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-audience-resource-youre-avoiding-goodreads/) - Check out another post on marketing by PH Solomon over on Story Empire today >>> Happy Friday, SE readers! PH here and looking forward to the weekend as I’m sure you are. My last post addressed your biggest resource for marketing and what you need to do to make it work fo… Source: - [Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer – New Release Blitz](https://harmonykent.co.uk/creative-solutions-for-the-modern-writer-new-release-blitz/) - My latest non-fic book gets some love over at BookReviewDirectory .... Author: Harmony Kent Book title: Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer Genre: Non-fiction / Creative writing / Inspiration Published date: October 9th, 2019 Blurb: Creative Solutio… Source: Creative Solutions for the Modern Writer – New Release Blitz - [How Do You Write What You Can’t Know?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-do-you-write-what-you-cant-know/) - Hello SErs. Harmony here. Today, I have a question for you >>> How do you write what you can’t know? Or, more to the point, how do you write it convincingly? My current WIP is set ab… Source: How Do You Write What You Can’t Know? - [Series work… Me?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/series-work-me/) - Check out this post on writing a series by Craig Boyack over on Story Empire today >> How would you keep your ducks in a row? >>> Hi gang, Craig here today. I’m the only person here who has not dabbled in book series. I love a good stand-alone story, and that will never - [Week In Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review-3/) - A lovely photo and some great writing-related links over at Joan Hall's place today >>> Hey, everyone. Wow! September is moving right along. Can you believe the autumn equinox is in three days? I pulled this picture from my September 2008 archives. I was out for an evening walk when I… Source: Week In - [FALLOUT](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-3/) - My latest fiction novel gets lots of love with this great review from Kevin Cooper >>> WHEN EVERYTHING FALLS APART, WHAT CAN YOU DO? The year is 3040. The location is Exxon 1, part of a six-planet system in settled space. Determined to avoid the mistakes of old Earth, the surviving h… Source: FALLOUT - [The One Marketing Tip Staring You in the Face](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-one-marketing-tip-staring-you-in-the-face/) - Check out some tips on marketing by P H Solomon over on Story Empire today >>> Hello, Story Empire readers! PH in the house today and wishing you an enjoyable, productive day. First, let me ask this: have you ever looked for something and never found it and when you do, it wa… Source: - [Glen and Bessie Hyde #MysteryMonday](https://harmonykent.co.uk/glen-and-bessie-hyde-mysterymonday/) - Looking for inspiration? ... Check out this week's Mystery Monday tale over at Joan Hall's place >>> Hey, everyone. I first heard this week’s Mystery Monday years ago on the television show Unsolved Mysteries. You may or may not have heard of this story, but it is an intriguing mystery. Gle… Source: Glen - [#BookReview: The City of Mirrors](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-city-of-mirrors/) - #BookReview: The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin. 5 stars from Harmony Kent - [When You Can’t Find Your Past Participle](https://harmonykent.co.uk/when-you-cant-find-your-past-participle/) - Check out my post about finding the right past participle (not as painful as it sounds!) over on Story Empire >>> Hello SErs. Happy Wednesday. Harmony here :) While writing my current book, Exodus, I ran into a little difficulty … well, it felt more like a brick wall, lol. What tripped me up - [Book Review: Red Eyes in The Darkness by D L Finn #TuesdayBookShare](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-red-eyes-in-the-darkness-by-d-l-finn-tuesdaybookshare/) - A great book review for Red Eyes in the Darkness by D L Finn over at Joan Hall's place ... I just bought my copy >>> Hey everyone. A couple of weeks ago on Story Empire, Craig posted about the length of stories and our short attention spans. (If you haven’t read that post, - [September Book Reviews @WendyJayneScott @Sandra_Cox @BalroopShado @bakeandwrite @StephenBentley8 @MrAlldredge @SpotInMyHeart @WAKENOVELLA @kay_castaneda @BauerJ1138 @bookishaly @llkane2152 @harmony_kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/september-book-reviews-wendyjaynescott-sandra_cox-balroopshado-bakeandwrite-stephenbentley8-mralldredge-spotinmyheart-wakenovella-kay_castaneda-bauerj1138-bookishaly-llkane2152-harmony_ke/) - Some great book reviews here, including one for my latest ...Fallout! Check them out over at Denise's place >>> FALLOUT by Harmony Kent “Fallout” is a post-apocalyptic story that left me thinking and then rethinking again. Set in space where humans settle after the earth becomes uninhabitable, a virus… Source: September Book Reviews - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – The Red Dress by Abbie Johnson Taylor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-new-book-on-the-shelves-the-red-dress-by-abbie-johnson-taylor/) - An inspiring author over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore >>> A welcome to Abbie Johnson Taylor to the Cafe and Bookstore. Abbie has featured here on the blog for Sunday Interview, and it is a pleasure to add her books to the Cafe. Her latest release in July … Source: Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore - [#BookReview: Swamp Ghosts](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-swamp-ghosts/) - #BookReview: Swamp Ghostsby Marcia Meara Romantic Suspense great read - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update #Reviews – Jane Risdon, D.G. Kaye and Balroop Singh](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-update-reviews-jane-risdon-d-g-kaye-and-balroop-singh/) - Three books with three great reviews. Check them out over at ... Welcome to the second of this week’s Cafe and Bookstore updates with recent reviews for some of the authors on the shelves. The first review is for Jane Risdon.. Undercover: Crime Shorts her … Source: Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update #Reviews - [Week In Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review-2/) - A Ghost Tour and Writing Links over at Joan Hall's place today >>> Hey y’all. Time for another Week in Review. This week’s photo is one I took a few years ago. In November 2015, my husband and I visited Vicksburg, Mississippi. We both like history, par… Source: Week In Review - [#BookReview: The Lying Room](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-lying-room/) - #BookReview: The Lying Room by Nikki French. Simon and Schuster UK 1 star review - [The Gate](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-gate/) - A great review for a great book ... Staci Troilo's sci-fi The Gate is getting some love over on Kevin Cooper's blog >>> Landon Thorne is a disgraced archaeologist, a laughing stock in his field because of his unconventional beliefs – he’s an ancient astronaut theorist. No one takes him seriously. Until an alien arma… - [#BookReview: Olive Again](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-olive-again/) - #BookReview: Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout and Penguin Books UK - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – Order No.227. From Stalin With Love by Marina Osipova](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-new-book-on-the-shelves-order-no-227-from-stalin-with-love-by-marina-osipova/) - This short read looks so awesome, I just bought my copy! Check it out now >>> Delighted to add another book to her shelf in the bookstore. A novella – Order No.227. From Stalin With Love by Marina Osipova About the book “It is necessary to defend each position, each me… Source: Sally’s Cafe - [Keeping Up to Date](https://harmonykent.co.uk/keeping-up-to-date/) - It's often the simple ideas which are the best ... check out Joan Hall's great post on how to keep yourself straight while writing a novel over on Story Empire >>> Hi, SE Readers. Joan with you today. In recent weeks, Staci has shared some of the tools she uses when plotting a new novel. - [#BookReview: The Twelve](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-twelve/) - The Twelve by writer Justin Cronin. 5 star Review from Harmony Kent. - [Book Review ~ Swamp Ghosts by Marcia Meara #TuesdayBookBlog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-swamp-ghosts-by-marcia-meara-tuesdaybookblog/) - A great book review for Marcia Meara's Swamp Ghosts over on Joan Hall's blog. I have three of the Riverben books waiting for me to get around to reading them, and now I'm even keener to get started >>> Hey y’all. It’s time for another Tuesday Book Share. I’ve been able to wheedle down my - [Keep a Lid on It with #Scrivener](https://harmonykent.co.uk/keep-a-lid-on-it-with-scrivener/) - A useful post on managing projects in Scrivener over on Story Empire >>> Keep track of a project at any time can be difficult. If your not able to do so things can become a monstrous mess that can consume the good intentions behind your goals. The same is true of managi… Source: Keep a - [The long and short of it](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-long-and-short-of-it/) - A great post positing the question of what's best, long or short? Check it out on Story Empire >>> Hi gang, Craig with you again today. I’ve been pondering word counts lately. There are multiple reasons, both personally and from a marketing standpoint. On a personal basis, I tend to write short.… Source: The - [Book Review: Black Crow Speaks @FrederickAnder2 #shortstories](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-black-crow-speaks-frederickander2-shortstories/) - A fantastic review for an author I've not come across before now, over at Mae Clair's place today >>> (I'm off to buy my copy now, it looks so good) In my post yesterday, I mentioned having read a third book last week but not having the time to write a proper review. Black - [A Different Take on Manuscript Analysis](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-different-take-on-manuscript-analysis/) - Check out this post on Pitch meetings and how these funny videos can help you in your writing and revision over at Story Empire >>> Ciao, amici! When my turn rolls around to post at Story Empire, I almost always tell you how I do something or how the industry does it: dialogue, media kits, story - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – Unknown Reasons by Joan Hall](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-unknown-reasons-by-joan-hall/) - A great review for Joan Hall's Unknown Reasons over at Marcia Meara's place today >>> Happy Tuesday, Everybody! This morning, we are getting the ball rolling with an excellent review of Unknown Reasons: Driscoll Lake Book Two, by Joan Hall. I know you’ll enjoy it and be glad t… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – Unknown Reasons - [How to Get Universal](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-get-universal/) - In case you missed this ... check out how to get universal book links (and why you need them) over on Story Empire >>> Hello SErs, Harmony here :) A while ago, I tried using universal links to take interested folks to my books’ sales pages … the links didn’t work. So, I gave - [#BookReview: The Family](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-family/) - #BookReview: The Family by Louise Jensen. YA, Fiction, 2 star read, - [Confessions and Questions](https://harmonykent.co.uk/confessions-and-questions/) - It's confessions and questions time over at Story Empire today >>> Hi Gang, Craig here again. I decided to park the Expansion Packs for a while. Writing posts here is kind of like dowsing, in that I really don’t know what our readers might want. There is a certain… Source: Confessions and Questions - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update #Reviews – Jeanine Lunsford, Marcia Meara, Judy Penz Sheluk](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-update-reviews-jeanine-lunsford-marcia-meara-judy-penz-sheluk/) - Three authors to check out over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore >>> Welcome to the second of the update posts this week for authors in the Cafe and Bookstore. The first author is Jeanine Lunsford for her book Remembering First Love (The Rivera Sisters Series Book O… Source: Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update - [Week in Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/week-in-review/) - More great writing-related links this Friday over on Joan Hall's blog >>> Hey, Y’all. It’s Friday again. (Yeah!) That means it’s time for another weekly wrap up. I’m changing the format a little this week. Since I decided to add a Thursday Thoughts post… Source: Week in Review - [Friday Writing Question: Who?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-writing-question-who/) - An interesting question and a thought-provoking post over on Story Empire today >>> Hey SE Readers. Joan with you today. It’s time for another writing question. All of us have people who have impacted our lives. Most of the time, we think of people who have had a positive influenc… Source: Friday Writing Question: - [Friday Finds #writetips #humor #qotd](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-finds-writetips-humor-qotd/) - Check out Staci Troilo's Friday post, which has lots of great writing-related links >>> Ciao, amici! How was your week? Mine was a little bumpy, but that seems to be the case for many of my friends. Like my grandma would say, there must be something in the water. I hope your week was - [Housework won’t kill you, but why take a chance?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/housework-wont-kill-you-but-why-take-a-chance/) - Check out a few funny memes over on thestoryreadingape's blog ... I'm definitely that one in the kitchen, lol >>> Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Housework won’t kill you, but why take a chance? - [Smorgasbord Laughter Lines – Misleading, Misdirection and minding your own business, and more one liners…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-laughter-lines-misleading-misdirection-and-minding-your-own-business-and-more-one-liners/) - These are so hilarious, I even emailed the link to hubby, lol ... well worth a look over at Sally's place today >>> Now time for those one liners.. as usual please place your groans rated 1-10 in the comments! Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener. If at first you - [FALLOUT](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-2/) - Fallout is getting lots of love today over at Stephen Geez's blog ... and he's made me a lovely banner! :) >>> Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: https://stephengeez.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/fallout/ - [Sci-Fi Thursday: AATIP](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sci-fi-thursday-aatip/) - Great post today ... do you believe Aliens exist? >>> Ciao, amici. This is the last of the new blog features. Since I’m writing science fiction, I thought it was only right to talk about it. Today, my inaugural topic is the Advanced Aerospace Th… Source: Sci-Fi Thursday: AATIP - [Is Reading Still Popular?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/is-reading-still-popular/) - I don't know about you, but I couldn't live without books >>> Anybody remember the phrase ‘Reading is Fundamental’? First, I didn’t realize it was a nonprofit child literacy organization founded in 1966. Thought it was saying used in Publi… Source: Is Reading Still Popular? - [#BookReview: The Passage](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-passage/) - #BookReview: The Passage by Justin Cronin. Five star read. Apocalyptic. Post-Apocalyptic. - [How To Use Inversion In English To Improve Your Writing](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-use-inversion-in-english-to-improve-your-writing/) - Great post on some of the technical side of writing >>> What is inversion in English? It is when you move the verb before the subject. We use it in questions, but also in many sentences that are not questions. Source: How To Use Inversion In English To Improve Your Writing - [Smorgasbord Laughter Lines – Things are not as they might seem.. and a few more one liners…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-laughter-lines-things-are-not-as-they-might-seem-and-a-few-more-one-liners/) - The way my brain is this week, I can definitely relate ... here are a few funnies to start your day >>> And now a few one liners…..please add your level of groans in the comment section rated between 1 -10…. Politics: Poli, a Latin word meaning ‘Many’. and Tics, meaning ‘… Source: Smorgasbord Laughter - [Fallout ~ New Release by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-new-release-by-harmony-kent/) - FALLOUT is getting some love today over at Joan Hall's place >>> Hey y’all. Today in place of WIP Wednesday, I’m excited to host friend and fellow author, Harmony Kent. She has a brand new soon to be released book and is here to talk about it today. … Source: Fallout ~ New Release by - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New book on the shelves – Pre-Order for August 25th – Fallout: Are You Safe? – Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-new-book-on-the-shelves-pre-order-for-august-25th-fallout-are-you-safe-harmony-kent/) - My book and I are getting some love over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore today >>> Delighted to welcome Harmony Kent to the shelves of the bookstore with her new release on pre-order for August 25th. Fallout: Are You Safe? About Fallout WHEN EVERYTHING FALLS APART, WHAT CAN YOU D… Source: Sally’s Cafe and - [Amazon’s Unwritten Print Pricing Rule – by John Doppler…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/amazons-unwritten-print-pricing-rule-by-john-doppler/) - on Self Publishing Advice: KDP has had a longstanding print pricing requirement that ebooks sold through the platform may not be sold for more than the list price on other retailers or websites. Wh… Source: Amazon’s Unwritten Print Pricing Rule – by John Doppler… - [Don’t Miss the latest book from Harmony Kent. “Fallout” Now available to Pre-Order @harmony_kent #IARTG #Writingcommunity @StoryEmpire](https://harmonykent.co.uk/dont-miss-the-latest-book-from-harmony-kent-fallout-now-available-to-pre-order-harmony_kent-iartg-writingcommunity-storyempire/) - Soooz is hosting me and my book FALLOUT today over at her place >>> Hello and welcome! I’m so delighted to share in the excitement of the PRE-ORDER of this #NEWRELEASE by Harmony Kent. Take a deep breath and dive into FALLOUT. Fallout Blurb WHEN… Source: Don’t Miss the latest book from - [FALLOUT by Harmony Kent ~ a post-apocalyptic dystopia available for pre-order! @harmony_kent #IARTG](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-by-harmony-kent-a-post-apocalyptic-dystopia-available-for-pre-order-harmony_kent-iartg/) - #Fallout is getting some love over at Natalie Ducey's place today >>> Greetings, everyone! Today, I’m thrilled to showcase my fellow author friend, Harmony Kent and celebrate her soon-to-be released novel ~ FALLOUT. It’s available for pre-order! Take it a… Source: FALLOUT by Harmony Kent ~ a post-apocalyptic dystopia available for pre-order! @harmony_kent #IARTG - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – Jan Sikes, M.J. Mallon and Marina Osipova](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-update-jan-sikes-m-j-mallon-and-marina-osipova/) - This looks like a great set of books for your reading list. Check them out at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore >>> Welcome to the first of the author updates this week and the first author with a recent review is Jan Sikes for one of her recent short story releases Voodoo or Destiny: You - [The Idea Storm #writing #creativity](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-idea-storm-writing-creativity/) - What do you do when your brain storms you? Check out Mae Clair's post over on Story Empire >>> Hello, SEers. Mae here today with a look at Idea Storms. Recently, I was in my family room, comfy on the couch, plugging away on blog posts, when I realized something spectacular was happening outs… Source: The - [#ThorsDaySmile or Smiles, As the Case May Be!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/thorsdaysmile-or-smiles-as-the-case-may-be/) - A few funnies to get you smiling ... thought I'd direct you to some Friday fun for my final reblog today >>> Kind of a Mixed Bag Today, But Good for a Giggle Anyway, I hope! :D “When you’re a Jet, you’re a Jet all the way, From your first cigarette to your last - [Writing Tips: 7 Ways To Write Funnier Fiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-tips-7-ways-to-write-funnier-fiction/) - Check out this post on how to write funnier >>> Writing Tips: 7 Ways To Write Funnier Fiction Source: Writing Tips: 7 Ways To Write Funnier Fiction - [Friday Finds #writetips #fiction #qotd](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-finds-writetips-fiction-qotd/) - A great quote and lots of writing-related links over at Staci Troilo's place today >>> Ciao, amici! How was your week? Mine was a mixed bag. I started rolling out some new features on my blog and hope to continue that next week. Every day, Monday through Friday, now has a theme, thou… Source: - [Five For Friday Book Share](https://harmonykent.co.uk/five-for-friday-book-share/) - A great line up of books today over at Story Empire on Five for Friday >>> Hey to all the Story Empire readers and welcome to our latest Friday post. Today, I’m combining a couple of the features we run on Friday’s for a heaping helping of books. We don’… Source: Five For Friday - [Road Trips, Ghost Towns, and The Week in Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/road-trips-ghost-towns-and-the-week-in-review/) - Find ghost towns and writing resources over at Joan Hall's place today >>> Hey, y’all. Time for another weekly wrap up. If you read last week’s post, you know I took a mini-vacation. Last Friday, my husband and I hit the road for a day trip. Call us crazy, but… Source: Road Trips, Ghost Towns, - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – #ShortStory – Jewel by Jan Sikes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-new-book-on-the-shelves-shortstory-jewel-by-jan-sikes/) - Check out some short stories by Jan Sikes over at >>> Delighted to showcase the new book by award winning author Jan Sikes released at the end of June..A short story Jewel. About Jewel For almost eighteen years, Jewel has known little beyond hopelessn… Source: Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the - [“Fallout” Pre-Order by Harmony Kent @harmony_kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-pre-order-by-harmony-kent-harmony_kent/) - FALLOUT is getting some love over at D L Finn's place today >>> I’m excited to have author, Harmony Kent, here today to celebrate her new soon to be released book, “Fallout.” I’ve pre-ordered my copy. Hi, everyone. Harmony here. Many tha… Source: “Fallout” Pre-Order by Harmony Kent @harmony_kent - [Monday Funnies…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/monday-funnies/) - Check out these laughs over at Chris the Story Reading Ape's blog ... I'm a bit late finding these, but I reckon these kinds of giggles are timeless >>> Source: Monday Funnies… - [#CoverReveal: Eventide by Mae Clair (Hode's Hill Series)](https://harmonykent.co.uk/coverreveal-eventide-by-mae-clair-hodes-hill-series/) - author Mae Clair with her latest book, Eventide. I've read End of Day and Cusp of Night, the first two books in the series and loved them both. I'm now eagerly awaiting the release of Eventide. Today, Mae Clair reveals the book cover .... drum roll, please >>> - [10 Completely Free Microsoft Word Alternatives For Writers](https://harmonykent.co.uk/10-completely-free-microsoft-word-alternatives-for-writers/) - An informative post not just on alternative Word software but also on what works best for writing a book. Well worth checking this out >>> There are many free Microsoft Word alternatives. Why pay for all the extra programs you never use? To write, all you need is a word processor. Take your pick. - [WIP Wednesday](https://harmonykent.co.uk/wip-wednesday/) - Another WIP Wednesday post >>> this one from Staci Troilo >>> can you guess who the quote is from? >>> Ciao, amici. I briefly mentioned last Friday that I was revamping my posting schedule. Today, I’m unveiling the second of my changes. Wednesdays are now WIP Wednesdays. I am going to use a ra… - [Avoiding The Use of Clichés](https://harmonykent.co.uk/avoiding-the-use-of-cliches/) - A great post on using cliches (or not) in your writing over at Story Empire >>> Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today. In a recent post, I wrote about overusing similes and metaphors. Today I’m going to talk about other overused phrases in writing—clichés. Unlike similes and metaph… Source: Avoiding The Use of Clichés - [Introducing #WIPWednesday](https://harmonykent.co.uk/introducing-wipwednesday/) - A new feature today over at Joan Hall's place >>> Hey, y’all. A few days ago, friend and fellow author Staci Troilo and I were brainstorming ways to increase the number of blog posts we do and have a planned blogging schedule. I already had the My… Source: Introducing #WIPWednesday - [Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore, New Book on the Shelves – Cold Cream Murders Book Four – Sun Scream by Barbara Silkstone](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-new-book-on-the-shelves-cold-cream-murders-book-four-sun-scream-by-barbara-silkstone/) - Check out this new book over at Sally's Cafe and Bookstore. It looks like a fun read >>> Delighted to show case the fourth book in the Cold Cream Murders Series by Barbara Silkstone.. Sun Scream. About the book A series of peculiar and highly suspicious accidents threaten the life of t… Source: Sally’s Cafe - [Get Ready for FALLOUT!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/get-ready-for-fallout/) - FALLOUT is getting some love today over at Beem Week's place >>> Greetings! Author Harmony Kent has a new release in the works. I’ll let her tell you all about it! Take it away, Harmz. . . Hi, everyone. Harmony here. Many thanks to Beem for hosting me toda… Source: Get Ready for FALLOUT! - [#BookReview: Cold Storage](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-cold-storage/) - #BookReview: Cold Storage by David Koepp. 4 stars. So, all in all, a light, fun, and sometimes cringeworthy read that's easy to complete in one or two sittings. - [Jacquie Biggar’s MENDED SOULS Series #bookreview #supernatural](https://harmonykent.co.uk/jacquie-biggars-mended-souls-series-bookreview-supernatural/) - Another review today for a series by Jacquie Biggar over at Staci Troilo's place today. Well worth a look >>> Ciao, amici! I have a treat for urban fantasy fans today. Not one but TWO book reviews of Jacquie Biggar’s Mended Souls series. It might not be fair to pigeon-hole this series as urban - [Reviewing Meg: Nightstalkers @meg82159 and All the Missing Children (Muddy River Mystery 3) @judypost #BookishTuesday](https://harmonykent.co.uk/reviewing-meg-nightstalkers-meg82159-and-all-the-missing-children-muddy-river-mystery-3-judypost-bookishtuesday/) - A couple more book reviews over at Mae Clair's place today worth checking out >>> Hi, friends. Since I’ve been reviewing books on a regular basis, rather than holding all my reviews for of the end of the month or even splitting them into two parts, I’ve decided to ma… Source: Reviewing Meg: Nightstalkers - [Book Review ~ Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine #TuesdayBookBlog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-stillhouse-lake-by-rachel-caine-tuesdaybookblog/) - Check out this review of Stillhouse Lake over at Joan Hall's place today >>> Hey, y’all. I managed to do a little reading last week. Of course, I didn’t do a lot of writing, but that’s another story. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago friend and fellow author S… Source: Book Review ~ Stillhouse - [#MondayMeme #MondayBlogs](https://harmonykent.co.uk/mondaymeme-mondayblogs-7/) - Check out some Monday Funnies over at Marcia Meara's place today >>> Reading & Writing: It’s not all black and white, you know. Except when it is. Like today! :D Source: #MondayMeme #MondayBlogs - [Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Weekly Round UP – July 29th to August 4th 2019](https://harmonykent.co.uk/smorgasbord-blog-magazine-weekly-round-up-july-29th-to-august-4th-2019/) - Check out this weekly round-up ... something for everyone here >>> Welcome to the weekly round up of posts that you might have missed on Smorgasbord. Thanks for dropping in today, and I wanted to share some news on the current series. The posts from the archives h… Source: Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Weekly - [Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Losing a Bet ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/conflict-thesaurus-entry-losing-a-bet-writers-helping-writers/) - Check out this week's latest entry on the Conflict Thesaurus over at Writers Helping Writers >>> Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some kind. Maybe it’s an internal tug-of-war having to do - [A #Scrivener Compiling Primer](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-scrivener-compiling-primer/) - If you write and publish from Scrivener, you'll want to bookmark this post on compiling by PH Solomon over on Story Empire >>> Happy Monday to everyone! PH back in the house with some additional Scrivener tips, this week covering some compiling basics. This is a point at which you are ready to extract - [The Marfa Lights #Mystery Monday](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-marfa-lights-mystery-monday/) - It's Mystery Monday from West Texas over on Joan Hall's blog >>> Hey, y’all! If any of you have read the “about me” page, you know I love a good mystery. I also enjoy hearing and reading about legends and folklore. Mysteries and unexplained events have generated… Source: The Marfa Lights #Mystery Monday - [#FirstLineFriday #Giveaway – #FreeDownloads](https://harmonykent.co.uk/firstlinefriday-giveaway-freedownloads-2/) - Can you guess this week's answer and be in with a chance to win?? >>> It’s time for our 3rd #FirstLineFriday Trivia Quiz, and I’m going to try to do this as simply and neatly as possible. You may refer to the Rules in the Black header bar at the top of th… Source: - [Friday Finds #writetip #fiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-finds-writetip-fiction/) - A great quote, useful writing links, and a thought-provoking post on doubt and courage over at Staci Troilo's post today >>> Ciao, amici! First, let me start by saying yes, the title is different but no, the content hasn’t changed. I’m adjusting my blog calendar a bit and thought I’d change the title of… - [August, Vacations, and The Week In Review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/august-vacations-and-the-week-in-review/) - Some writing links over at Joan Hall's blog today >>> Hey y’all. (Yes, I’m showing my Texas roots.) It’s been months, but I’ve decided to bring back a regular Friday feature. I enjoyed writing my week in review posts. Last fall… Source: August, Vacations, and The Week In Review - [Five For Friday: Funny Writing Memes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/five-for-friday-funny-writing-memes/) - Time for a little Friday Fun over at Story Empire today >>> Hello SErs! Harmony here. It’s Friday :) And time for some Friday fun on Five for Friday … Five funny writing memes … 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. That’s it from me. … Source: Five For Friday: Funny Writing Memes - [FALLOUT #NewRelease – Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-newrelease-harmony-kent/) - FALLOUT is getting some love over at Jan Sikes' place today >>> :) I am happy to bring a new book release from a fantastic author, Harmony Kent! Fallout Blurb: WHEN EVERYTHING FALLS APART, WHAT CAN YOU DO? The year is 3040. The location is Exxon 1, part of a six-p… Source: FALLOUT #NewRelease - [Judi Lynn’s #cozymystery THE BODY IN THE GRAVEL #bookreview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/judi-lynns-cozymystery-the-body-in-the-gravel-bookreview/) - Check out a 5 star review for The Body in the Gravel (I love that title!) >>> Ciao, amici! I know I usually post reviews on Tuesdays, but this week Marcia Meara was kind enough to post a review of one of my books on her site, and Joan Hall reviewed another of my - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – Finding Hunter by Marcia Meara](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-finding-hunter-by-marcia-meara/) - Check out this review for Finding Hunter by Marcia Meara ... I have this and the first book, Swamp Ghosts, on my ereader waiting for me to get to them. This review has certainly whetted my appetite >>> I hope you’ll indulge me this afternoon, folks. I decided I was overdue in sharing one of - [Book Review: The Scout by D.L.Cross #sci-fi #aliens](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-the-scout-by-d-l-cross-sci-fi-aliens/) - Check out Mae Clair's review for The Scout: Dark Crossings >>> Closing out my July reading is a standalone novella that I was super-excited to have land on my Kindle. D.L.Cross gives us a peak into both the Invasion Universe and her Astral Conspiracy series (I… Source: Book Review: The Scout by D.L.Cross #sci-fi #aliens - [Expansion Pack: The Stakes Character](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-the-stakes-character/) - Check out a great writing post on Stakes Characters by C S Boyack over on Story Empire today >>> Oh, and you get a video of a cute hippo thrown in! :) Hi gang, Craig here again with another Expansion Pack. These are designed to enhance the series I wrote about The Hero’s Journey, also - [My Guest Today is Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/my-guest-today-is-harmony-kent/) - FALLOUT is getting some more love over at Sarah Stuart's place today >>> Hi, everyone. Harmony here. Many thanks to Sarah for hosting me. I have a new book on preorder called FALLOUT, which is a post-apocalyptic dystopia. This novel started out life by playing a … Source: My Guest Today is Harmony - [“COMPASSION” (poem) by Bette A. Stevens](https://harmonykent.co.uk/compassion-poem-by-bette-a-stevens/) - Check out this lovely poem from Bette A Stevens ... I've just bought a Kindle copy! >>> Compassion… Compassion in life Is a beautiful thing Sharing its beauty Gives others their wings Stirring love into each Little thing that we do Is sure to help their dreams And our dreams come true… Source: “COMPASSION” - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – The Gate by D. L. Cross](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-the-gate-by-d-l-cross/) - Awesome review for Staci Troilo's The Gate over on Marcia Meara's blog today >>> So happy to have D. L. Cross joining us this morning with a review of her book The Gate. Folks, I’ve read this one, and trust me, you’ll enjoy it as much as I did, I’m sure! Thank… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday - [July Book Reviews, Part Two @bakeandwrite @meg82159 @harmony_kent @MarciaMeara @BetteAStevens #BookishTuesday](https://harmonykent.co.uk/july-book-reviews-part-two-bakeandwrite-meg82159-harmony_kent-marciameara-betteastevens-bookishtuesday/) - Check out some great book reviews over at Mae Clair's place today ... I'm honoured to have my book FALLOUT up there with some great titles >>> Hello, and welcome to the second half of my book reviews for the month of July. If you missed, part one, you can find it here. Summer heat - [Book Review ~ The Scout by D L Cross](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-the-scout-by-d-l-cross/) - A great book review for The Scout over on Joan Hall's blog >>> Hey, Readers. Hope you are enjoying the summer. So far, it’s been a relaxing one for me. I’ve endeavoured to do more reading and have made a little progress with my Goodreads challenge.… Source: Book Review ~ The Scout by D L - [#GuestBlogger Harmony Kent on Her New Release #Fallout](https://harmonykent.co.uk/guestblogger-harmony-kent-on-her-new-release-fallout/) - My book FALLOUT is getting some love today over at Marcia Meara's place >>> This morning, it is my great pleasure to welcome author Harmony Kent to the Write Stuff. Harmony is going to tell us about her latest book, and I know you guys will be as eager to read this one as … - [Silent Mayhem](https://harmonykent.co.uk/silent-mayhem/) - A great book review over on Kevin Cooper's blog >>> Some things in life defy comprehension, but that doesn’t make them any less real. Or deadly. When a familiar crow drops a cryptic scroll at Shawnee Daniels’ feet, she’s compelled to open it, even t… Source: Silent Mayhem - [Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Being Forced to Move ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/conflict-thesaurus-entry-being-forced-to-move-writers-helping-writers/) - Another great conflict for your conflict thesaurus and writing stash over on Writers Helping Writers >>> Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some kind. Maybe it’s an internal tug-of-war having to - [New Release! The Ark of Manhattan: A Short Story](https://harmonykent.co.uk/new-release-the-ark-of-manhattan-a-short-story/) - An interesting short story from Ryan Lanz ... I just picked up my copy >>> Hi all! Announcing my newest short story: The Ark of Manhattan. Check out the summary: Nobody’s jealous of David’s life. He’s worked the same dead-end job for years, rid… Source: New Release! The Ark of Manhattan: - [How to Track a Scrivener Project with Meta-Data](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-track-a-scrivener-project-with-meta-data/) - Find another great way of getting the most out of Scrivener for your writing projects over on Story Empire today >>> Happy Monday to all the Story Empire readers. PH here today with another Scrivener tip that may help you with a writing project – tracking your WIP with meta-data. I’ve written about th… - [#FirstLineFriday – #Giveaway – #FreeDownloads](https://harmonykent.co.uk/firstlinefriday-giveaway-freedownloads/) - It's Fun Friday time over at The Write Stuff ... It’s #FirstLineFriday time again! Last week was a learning experience for me, but I think I’ve worked out most of the kinks. For full instructions, you may click the Rules & Instruc… Source: #FirstLineFriday – #Giveaway – #FreeDownloads - [World-building: Creating a Credible Magic System ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/world-building-creating-a-credible-magic-system-writers-helping-writers/) - Check out this great post on using magic in your world-building by Justin Attas over on Writers Helping Writers ... Hi everyone! Today we have a new face at the blog: author and ghostwriter Justin Attas. He’s in love with world-building and has some great ideas on how to ensure the magic systems we create - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-14/) - Some great links and resources over at Staci Troilo's place today ... Ciao, amici! How was your week? If you read my Tuesday post, you know I had a release—one I wasn’t expecting and had to hurry to prepare for (The Scout). But that actually wasn’t … Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Friday Book Cover: Old Bones by Preston and Child](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-book-cover-old-bones-by-preston-and-child/) - It's Friday Book Cover Day over at Story Empire ... Happy Friday, SEers! It’s Mae again, second time this week, and today I get to trot out a favorite book cover. I always have a hard time with this because there are sooooo many good covers. I… Source: Friday Book Cover: Old Bones by Preston - [Three brilliant books…](https://harmonykent.co.uk/three-brilliant-books/) - Jewel in the Mud gets a fantastic review along with two other greats over at Gwen Plano's blog ... Over the summer, I’ve read three non-fiction books which address the topic of the purpose of life. The three writers are very different from one another, and yet their advice and conclusions are in… Source: - [Indie Book Reviews: Part I](https://harmonykent.co.uk/indie-book-reviews-part-i/) - Three reviews on three books over at mythsofthemirror ... The best thing about spending the last 2 months driving between Oregon and Washington, living out of a suitcase, and ignoring my bossy muse has been catching up on reading. Indie books were gifts f… Source: Indie Book Reviews: Part I - [Fallout by @harmony_kent #postapocalyptic #dystopian #preorder](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-by-harmony_kent-postapocalyptic-dystopian-preorder/) - Another post for FALLOUT and an awesome review from Mae Clair! ...I'm grinning from ear to ear ... Today, it’s my pleasure to welcome Harmony Kent. Aside from being a skilled and diverse writer, Harmony is also an editor and one of my co-authors at Story Empire. If you’re not already following h… Source: Fallout - [#BookReview: The Scout](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-scout/) - The Scout, D L Cross, Staci Troilo, Aliens, Sci-Fi, Fiction, short story, 5 star read, book review, Harmony Kent, - [My 5-Star Review of S. Burke’s Paranormal Anthology Mind-Shaft](https://harmonykent.co.uk/my-5-star-review-of-s-burkes-paranormal-anthology-mind-shaft/) - Check out this great review for Mind-Shaft over at Stephen Geez's blog ... Mind-Shaft is a collection of five paranormal short stories along with one that is more of a novella. I thoroughly enjoyed every tale, all of which reminded me of my old favorite of the TV antholog… Source: My 5-Star Review of S. - [A Word About Research](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-word-about-research/) - Check out this post by Staci Troilo on research for writing over at Story Empire today ... Ciao, amici! I should be writing, but I took a break after I got sucked down the world’s largest rabbit hole. Research. I don’t mind doing it. In fact, it’s probably kind of a si… Source: A Word - [Harmony Kent’s latest masterpiece](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-kents-latest-masterpiece/) - Me and my books are getting some love over on Gwen Plano's blog today ... Author Harmony Kent has written another masterpiece, and I’m pleased to showcase it today. Her new book, FALLOUT, takes the reader to year 3040. The location is Exxon 1, part of a s… Source: Harmony Kent’s latest masterpiece - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Simple” by Anita Dawes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-simple-by-anita-dawes/) - Another great book review over at Marcia Meara's place .... This afternoon, I’d like to welcome Anita Dawes to The Write Stuff. Anita is sharing a review of her novel, Simple, and I know you’ll enjoy reading this one. Don’t forget to share… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Simple” by Anita Dawes - [#BookReview: Voyage of the Lanternfish](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-voyage-of-the-lanternfish/) - #BookReview: Voyage of the Lanternfish by Craig Boyack. 5 star read, action, adventure, magical realism, fantasy, magical read, Harmony Kent, book review, - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – CrossFire by Jaye Marie](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-crossfire-by-jaye-marie/) - It's Share a Review Day over on Marcia Meara's blog ... This morning, please help me welcome Jaye Marie to The Write Stuff. Jaye is sharing a review of her book CrossFire, and I know you’ll enjoy reading this one. Please don’t forget to shar… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – CrossFire by Jaye Marie - [A Surprise Release #TuesdayBookBlog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-surprise-release-tuesdaybookblog/) - Ooh, an extra Invasion Universe treat! Just bought my copy! ... head over to Staci Troilo's place for a giggle and more details :) Ciao, amici! I have an embarrassing story to share. Why would I share something that makes me look bad? Because in hindsight, it’s kind of funny. And it also leads - [July Book Reviews, Part One @rijanjks @Wendy_Walker @riley_sager ‏@bakeandwrite](https://harmonykent.co.uk/july-book-reviews-part-one-rijanjks-wendy_walker-riley_sager-‏bakeandwrite/) - Book reviews gallore over at Mae Clair's blog today ... It’s been hot. Extremely hot. We’ve had heat indexes topping 110. A few days ago the standard temperature was 99. My pool (at night) was 91.5. How warped is that? As a result, I didn… Source: July Book Reviews, Part One @rijanjks @Wendy_Walker @riley_sager ‏@bakeandwrite - [FALLOUT](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout/) - Another day ... another blog appearance ... yep, me and that darn book are on the web again, lol, this time at Mary L Schmidt's place ... Hi, everyone. Harmony here. Many thanks to Mary for hosting me today. I have a new book on pre-order called FALLOUT, which is a post-apocalyptic dystopia. This novel - [The aliens are coming!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-aliens-are-coming/) - Staci Troilo's awesome Sci-Fi, The Gate, is getting some love over on Judi Lynn's blog today ... I’ve mentioned Staci Troilo before in my blogs. She has a great webpage and offers generous writing advice and links on it once a week. She’s also a great writer. And, under the pen … Source: The aliens - [When Are You at Your Most Creative? #writing #creativethinking](https://harmonykent.co.uk/when-are-you-at-your-most-creative-writing-creativethinking/) - When's your best time to write? ... Check out Mae Clair's post over on Story Empire today ... Hello, SEers. It’s Mae Day on Story Empire, and I’d like to lead off with a question: When are you at your most creative? Are you a morning lark or a night owl? Our internal clock works - [Fallout, by Harmony Kent](https://harmonykent.co.uk/fallout-by-harmony-kent/) - My latest book is getting some love over on Craig Boyack's blog today ... Hey everyone. One of my great pleasures is to help my fellow authors with their promotions. Harmony Kent is an old friend and she’s touring her newest book around right now. Please make her f… Source: Fallout, by Harmony Kent - [#BookReview: Rewind](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-rewind/) - #BookReview: Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard. 3 star read, murder, fiction, harmony kent, book review, - [#FirstLineFriday – New #GiveawayContest – #BookTrivia](https://harmonykent.co.uk/firstlinefriday-new-giveawaycontest-booktrivia/) - A fun Friday competition over at Marcia Meara's blog today ... Earlier this week, I mentioned that I would be starting a little giveaway contest today, and here I am, doing just that. If you’re like me, you probably have a head stuffed full of trivia, mu… Source: #FirstLineFriday – New #GiveawayContest – #BookTrivia - [Avoiding First Chapter Blunders](https://harmonykent.co.uk/avoiding-first-chapter-blunders/) - Check out this great post on how to write your first chapter by Ryan Lanz ... by Ryan Lanz You’ve got your idea. Your characters are fleshed out. The setting is crystallized in your mind. You power up the laptop, and you place your fingers on the keys. Chapter … Source: Avoiding First - [Friday Book Share – The Body Keeper by Anne Frasier](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-book-share-the-body-keeper-by-anne-frasier/) - Friday book share today over on Story Empire ... P H Solomon talks about The Body Keeper by Anne Frasier ... Hello and happy Friday to all the Story Empire readers. We’ve been deviating from our regular Friday schedule for some time and today, I do so again with a Book Share post. Anne - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-13/) - Some great links and author resources today over at Staci Troilo's place ... Ciao, amici! How’s it going? I’ve seen some wonderful vacation pics from a few of you. I hope you’re all enjoying your summer. I was not on vacation this week. (Or at all this sum… Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing - [#BookReview: The Gate](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-gate/) - #BookReview: The Gate by D L Cross. 5 star rating from Harmony Kent. Sci fi, aliens, invasion. Highly recommended read. Staci Troilo. Kiera Beck. - [Yvette M. Calleiro's Author Blog: Author Spotlight - Harmony Kent!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/yvette-m-calleiros-author-blog-author-spotlight-harmony-kent/) - My new book is getting some love over at Yvette M. Calleiro's place today ... Source: Yvette M. Calleiro's Author Blog: Author Spotlight - Harmony Kent! - [Sugar & Snails, on #LisaBurtonRadio](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sugar-snails-on-lisaburtonradio/) - It's all sugar and snails and intriguing tales over at Craig Boyack's place today ... Don’t touch that dial! You’ve landed on Lisa Burton Radio. The only show that brings you interviews with the characters from the books you love. I’m your host Lisa the robot girl, and my special gu… Source: Sugar & Snails, - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Partners in Time” by Stevie Turner](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-partners-in-time-by-stevie-turner/) - Check out this awesome book review, shared on Marcia Meara's blog ... so many good books to read just lately ... This afternoon, we have the pleasure of reading a terrific review of Stevie Turner’s book, Partners in Time. I have no doubt you’ll all enjoy this one, and will be eager to share it - [Using Similes and Metaphors](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-similes-and-metaphors/) - A great post from Joan Hall today over on Story Empire, where she talks about using similes and metaphors in our writing ... Hi, SE Readers. Joan here today. We’ve all heard of similes and metaphors. Most of us have probably used them in our writing at some point. Using a simile or metaphor is - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “The Bright Side of Darkness” by Jo Elizabeth Pinto](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-the-bright-side-of-darkness-by-jo-elizabeth-pinto/) - It's 'share a review' day over on Marcia Meara's blog today ... here's her review of a great-looking book ... So happy to welcome today’s special guest, Jo Elizabeth Pinto, who is sharing a review of her book, The Bright Side of Darkness. I know you folks will all enjoy reading and sharing this revie… Source: - [Blessed Mayhem](https://harmonykent.co.uk/blessed-mayhem/) - Check out this great book review over on Kevin Cooper's blog ... A chance encounter . . . a deadly predicament . . . a lethal decision. The infamous Mr. Mayhem is not your average serial killer. Reminiscent of the beloved Hannibal Lecter, minus his thirst for fl… Source: Blessed Mayhem - [Harmony Kent’s FALLOUT #bookrelease #excerpt #review](https://harmonykent.co.uk/harmony-kents-fallout-bookrelease-excerpt-review/) - My latest book is getting some love (and a fab review!) over at Staci Troilo's place today ... :) Ciao, amici! You know how much I love having authors share news on my site. Today I have the privilege of hosting a repeat visitor—Harmony Kent! Harmony is not only a multi-genre author, she&… Source: Harmony - [Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Seeing an Ex with Someone New ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/conflict-thesaurus-entry-seeing-an-ex-with-someone-new-writers-helping-writers/) - Another great thesaurus entry from Writers Helping Writers ... Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some kind. Maybe it’s an internal tug-of-war having to do with … Continue reading → Source: Conflict - [#Bookreview #Poetry : My Maine: Haiku through the Seasons by Bette A. Stevens](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-poetry-my-maine-haiku-through-the-seasons-by-bette-a-stevens/) - This looks like a lovely book of poetry. Check out the full review of Bette Stevens' book over on Robbie Cheadle's blog ... What Amazon says Inspired by The Pine Tree State—Maine’s diverse landscape, natural beauty, rural communities, and independent people—the author’s 150 haiku poems, along with her photographs, refle… Source: #Bookreview #Poetry : My - [#BookReview: The Undoing of Arlo Knott](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-undoing-of-arlo-knott/) - #BookReview: The Undoing of Arlo Knott by Heather Child. 5-star review from Harmony Kent. What would you do if you could rewind time a little and undo your mistakes? - [Is There A Difference Between Participial Phrase And Gerund?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/is-there-a-difference-between-participial-phrase-and-gerund/) - As ever, all the terminology has my eyes glaze over and my brain stall, lol, but there's some good stuff in here ... the examples are great ... so for a bit of grammar help, read on ... :) A participial phrase uses a present or past participle to describe the subject of a - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-12/) - Some great writing links over at Staci Troilo's place today ... Ciao, amici! Happy Friday! I’m glad you’re here. I know it’s sometimes hard coming back to a full week of work after a holiday, and by day five, you’re exhausted. So thanks … Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Friday Book Share: Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-book-share-stillhouse-lake-by-rachel-caine/) - Friday Book Share over on Story Empire today ... just bought a copy on ebook ...looks great! ... not looking at my TBR. Not looking at my TBR. NotlookingatmyTBR. Not ... argh! :) Ciao, SEers. It’s time for a Friday book share. Today, I’m going to talk about a book from the psychological thriller genre, - [Introducing Harmony Kent.](https://harmonykent.co.uk/introducing-harmony-kent/) - I'm being showcased with my new book over on Lizzie Chantree's blog today! Please hop over and show us some love. A huge, huge thanks to Lizzie for hosting me today. Author blog tour and book launch. Meet Harmony Kent. Source: Introducing Harmony Kent. - [Stillhouse Lake Series by Rachel Caine #bookreview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/stillhouse-lake-series-by-rachel-caine-bookreview/) - Check out some good reviews for these great-looking books over on Staci Troilo's blog today ... Ciao, amici. Today’s review is actually a three-fer. I want to discuss the first three books in the Stillhouse Lake series by Rachel Caine. I’d discuss all four, but the fourth hasnR… Source: Stillhouse Lake Series by Rachel Caine - [That Moment When You Realise ...](https://harmonykent.co.uk/that-moment-when-you-realise/) - That this isn't going to be a big book but needs to be three books, lol! Harmony Kent gets a writing surprise. Good or bad? Time will tell! - [#BookReview: A Maiden So Bewitching](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-a-maiden-so-bewitching/) - Book Review, Colm Herron, Harmony Kent, A Maiden So Bewitching, 5 Stars, Great Read, Fiction, Irish Fiction, Ireland, - [Expansion Pack: The Egg Scene](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-the-egg-scene/) - Check out this great post on egg scenes from Craig Boyack over on Story Empire today ... Hi gang, Craig here again with another Expansion Pack. These are designed to enhance the series I wrote about The Hero’s Journey, also known as the Writing Monomyth. It’s worth repeating that none … Source: Expansion Pack: The - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Allow Yourself to be a Better Person ” by Balroop Singh](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-allow-yourself-to-be-a-better-person-by-balroop-singh/) - This morning, please welcome Balroop Singh to The Write Stuff. Balroop is sharing Allow Yourself to be a Better Person, a non-fiction work designed to help us discover how to become the best perso… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Allow Yourself to be a Better Person ” by Balroop Singh - [Royal Command Family Saga, plus bonus story!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/royal-command-family-saga-plus-bonus-story/) - Sarah Stuart is looking for ARC readers. If you'd like a free copy of her books, please check out this post ... Have you ever wondered what happened after the sizzling end of Sweet Temptation: the Agony and the Ecstasy of Passion? If you would like an ARC of all but the bonus story, please - [Conflict Thesaurus Entry: A Deadline Being Moved Up ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/conflict-thesaurus-entry-a-deadline-being-moved-up-writers-helping-writers/) - Check out this great post on increasing conflict in your story ... Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some kind. Maybe it’s an internal tug-of-war having to do with … Continue reading - [How to Set Project Targets in Scrivener](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-set-project-targets-in-scrivener/) - One way to avoid your workspace looking like this ... :) Hello SErs. Harmony here. While P H Solomon is our resident expert on all things Scrivener, today I’d like to share a tool that I came across earlier this year, and it has made such a differe… Source: How to Set Project Targets in - [Five For Friday: Summer Activities](https://harmonykent.co.uk/five-for-friday-summer-activities/) - Check out Five for Friday from Joan Hall over on Story Empire today ... Hi, SE Readers. Joan here with another Five for Friday post. For those of you living in the US, I hope you enjoyed the holiday yesterday. And for our Canada friends, a belated Happy Canada Day. It&… Source: Five For Friday: - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-11/) - Some great writing links and resources over at Staci Troilo's place today ... Ciao, amici! Happy Independence Day! Yes, I’m a day late. But when you think about it, the holiday is kind of arbitrary. Independence was actually declared on July 2. Congress approved the De… Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Book Review: The Grace Year](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-the-grace-year/) - The Grace Year. Kim Liggett. Penguin. Five Stars. Harmony Kent's Review. Great Read. Dystopia. - [There Goes That Sound](https://harmonykent.co.uk/there-goes-that-sound/) - Check out this great new album over on Kevin's blog ... My debut album, There Goes That Sound is now completed and available to stream or download around the globe folks! Amazon Digital Spotify / Deezer iTunes/Apple Music Google Play Routenote Ther… Source: There Goes That Sound - [Trading Knives](https://harmonykent.co.uk/trading-knives/) - Check out this book review from Kevin over on his blog ... Corgren more than holds his own in the prize fighting rings where skill with a knife is the only mercy he’ll find. While an old enemy haunts his memory, new ones gather with each victory gain… Source: Trading Knives - [Writing Your Novel’s Blurb](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-your-novels-blurb/) - Check out this great post on writing Book Blurbs from Staci Troilo over on Story Empire today ... Ciao, amici. We’re wrapping up the Story Bible series of posts today. If you missed one or more of the posts, you can find them, in order of post date, by clicking the following links: Story … - [June Book Reviews, Part Two](https://harmonykent.co.uk/june-book-reviews-part-two/) - Check out these awesome book reviews over at Mae Clair's place today ... looks like even more for my TBR, yikes! I’m back again with the second half of my reviews for June. If you missed part one, you can find it here. Summer is a huge reading time for me, with pool season - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Gateway to Magic” by Annabelle Franklin](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-gateway-to-magic-by-annabelle-franklin/) - Check out this great book over on Marcia Meara's place. Even though this is for kids, it looks right up my street! ... This afternoon, please help me welcome author Annabelle Franklin, who is here to share a great review of her children’s book, Gateway to Magic. This is sure to be a tale your - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Someone Close to Home” by Alex Craigie](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-someone-close-to-home-by-alex-craigie/) - Check out this great review on Marcia Meara's blog today ... Today, I have the pleasure of introducing one of the nicest people I’ve met online, Alex Craigie. Alex (a/k/a Trishthetrout) is sharing a lovely review of her book, Someone Close to Home. Thi… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday – “Someone Close to Home” by Alex Craigie - [#BookReview: Unclear Purposes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-unclear-purposes/) - Book Review for Unclear Purposes by Joan Hall. - [Sue Coletta’s RACKED #bookreview #suspense](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sue-colettas-racked-bookreview-suspense/) - This looks like a fantastic read. Check out the review over on Staci Troilo's place today ... Ciao, amici. Today, I want to share my early thoughts on Sue Coletta’s upcoming release, Racked. Sue has two ongoing series at the moment, and I’m hard-pressed to say which I enjoy more… Source: Sue Coletta’s RACKED #bookreview - [June Book Reviews, Part One](https://harmonykent.co.uk/june-book-reviews-part-one/) - Check out a few reviews on good-looking books over at Mae Clair's place today ... Happy July! It’s a new month and that means new book reviews! I should have broken this post into a mid-June post, followed by one the latter half of the month. But I didn’t do a lot of reading - [Conflict Thesaurus Entry: Taking Advice from the Wrong Person ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/conflict-thesaurus-entry-taking-advice-from-the-wrong-person-writers-helping-writers/) - Check out this Conflict Thesaurus post over on Writers Helping Writers today ... what might happen if you took advice from the wrong person? ... Conflict is very often the magic sauce for generating tension and turning a ho-hum story into one that rivets readers. As such, every scene should contain a struggle of some - [Can the Writing Gene be Inherited?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/can-the-writing-gene-be-inherited/) - Check out this thought-provoking post from Mae Clair over on Story Empire today ... Hello, SEers! Mae here with you today as we enter a new month. Happy first day of July! In June, I raised the question “are writers born or made?” Today, I want to follow up with anothe… Source: Can the Writing - [Book Cover Friday: The Feed](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-cover-friday-the-feed/) - Which book cover would draw you more? Head on over to Story Empire today to see my Friday Book Cover post ... Hello SErs! Harmony here :) Today is book cover Friday, and I thought I’d compare two versions of a cover for the same book, THE FEED, by Nick Clark Windo. The first is - [#ThorsDaySmile – Summer In Florida](https://harmonykent.co.uk/thorsdaysmile-summer-in-florida/) - Check out this bit of Thursday fun over on Marcia Meara's blog ... It’s here. Summer in Florida, where weeks of triple digit temps keep most of us locked safely inside our air-conditioned houses. But for those brave souls who venture forth to pursue trivial … Source: #ThorsDaySmile – Summer In Florida - [Introducing the Conflict Thesaurus ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/introducing-the-conflict-thesaurus-writers-helping-writers/) - Check out this great upcoming author resource over on Writers Helping Writers today ... Can't wait to see these :) What elevates a story from good to great? CONFLICT. A car breakdown in the middle of the zombie apocalypse. A jealous ex who is interfering with the hero’s new relationship. A loss of power when - [Expansion Pack: Fanatic Fans](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-fanatic-fans/) - Check out this great post on writing fiction that makes readers want more by Craig Boyack over on Story Empire ... Hi, gang. Craig here again with another of my Expansion packs. These are intended to enhance your stories without being absolute requirements. They mix in well with the series I wrote about The Her… - [Where You Can Find Content for Your Newsletter](https://harmonykent.co.uk/where-you-can-find-content-for-your-newsletter/) - Check out this post on finding newsletter content over on Story Empire today ... 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. Newsl… Source: Where You Can Find - [My Latest Book is getting some love ...](https://harmonykent.co.uk/my-latest-book-is-getting-some-love/) - My latest book is out on David Perlmutter's webpage! Thanks so much for this kindness, David. Check out all the great books he's showcasing this week! ... http://www.davidpperlmutter.com/ - [Friday Writing Question: Hooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-writing-question-hooks/) - Check out this great writing question over on Story Empire today ... Ciao, SEers. It’s my turn for the Friday Writing Question, and I think I have an interesting one for you. It’s interesting to me, anyway, since I agonize over my novel openings. Hooks. … Source: Friday Writing Question: Hooks - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-10/) - Check out some great writing links and author resources over on Staci Troilo's blog today ... Ciao, amici! How was your week? Mine was a hodgepodge of work and family activities. No two days were the same. I kind of like that (although not when it involves loved ones having surgery—my… Source: Author Inspiration and - [Using a Professional Editor](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-a-professional-editor/) - Check out this great post about getting your book edited by Joan Hall over 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… Source: Using a Professional - [So it begins](https://harmonykent.co.uk/so-it-begins/) - Check out this brilliant post on writer's doubt by Craig Boyack ... He stares at me through obsidian black eyes. Eyes as black as his heart. How I allowed this creature to live in my writing cabin is beyond me. My sanctuary. My place of creativity and fun, invaded … Source: So it begins - [Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Professional Athlete ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/occupation-thesaurus-entry-professional-athlete-writers-helping-writers/) - Check out another great Occupational Thesaurus post over on Writers Helping Writers ... Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your story, they might be trying to get that job or … Continue - [How You Can Improve Newsletter Results](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-you-can-improve-newsletter-results/) - Check out a useful post on creating and sending author newsletters by P.H. Solomon over on Story Empire today ... Hello to all the Story Empire readers, PH here today. I hope everyone had a good Father’s Day weekend and good time spent with family. If you’ve tried running a newsletter, you may have… - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-9/) - Lots of great writing links and a bit of fun over at Staci Troilo's place today ... Ciao, amici! I’ve been busy with rewrites and revisions this week, which (for me) is a combination of glee, stress, and oh-my-god-how-do-I-suck-this-much. I’ll admit to writing a few be… Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Expansion Pack: The Villain’s Journey + The Monster](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-the-villains-journey-the-monster/) - Check out this great post on writing villains by C S Boyack over on Story Empire ... Hi Gang, Craig with you again. Time for another Expansion Pack that ties in with The Hero’s Journey, also known as the Writing Monomyth. This time we’re dealing with our villains. Before you go all… Source: Expansion Pack: - [Careful Who You Kill](https://harmonykent.co.uk/careful-who-you-kill/) - Do you kill as you go along, or do you wait a bit? ... Hello SErs. Harmony here. My current WIP is the first time I’ve written first draft without doing any editing. None at all. At first, I found it tough. But by now, having reached near the end… Source: Careful Who You Kill - [Unclear Purposes Blog Tour](https://harmonykent.co.uk/unclear-purposes-blog-tour/) - Check out a great excerpt from Joan Hall's latest book over on Craig Boyack's blog today ... Joan is a good friend, and has the final book of her trilogy available right now. She’s also one of my compatriots over at Story Empire. Make her feel welcome and share her excerpt across you… Source: Unclear - [#MondayMeme #MondayBlogs](https://harmonykent.co.uk/mondaymeme-mondayblogs-6/) - Head on over to Marcia Meara's place for a giggle with some Monday Memes ... okay, I'm late reblogging, lol. So, have a giggle on Tuesday instead :) I swore I would keep today’s memes focused on writing, reading, or books in general. I may have lied. :shock: Laugh anyway, please. It’s good for what - [#BookReview: The Warehouse](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-warehouse/) - Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for the ARC of this book. The Warehouse is a believable not-too-far-into-the-future dystopian mystery. Though there is some future tech in there, it's not a hardcore sci-fi but more general. - [Are Writers Born or Made?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/are-writers-born-or-made/) - An interesting question ... check out the post and discussion over on Story Empire today ... Hello, SEers. Mae here with you today. Recently, I’ve been thinking about stories I wrote when I was younger. Much, much younger. It made me realize how long I’ve been creating characters and world… Source: Are Writers Born or - [How to Tweak Your Newsletter](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-tweak-your-newsletter/) - Check out this great post from P H Solomon over on Story Empire today ... Happy Friday to all the Story Empire readers! Today I’m veering a bit off course from a regular post format at the end of the work week into the topic of managing a newsletter to gain better … Source: How - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-8/) - Check out this great Friday post from Staci Troilo with some useful author/writing links ... Ciao, amici! I’m super excited today. I wrote THE END on my rough draft of book 2 of the Astral Conspiracy series. I haven’t revealed the title or cover yet, so that’s all I can s… Source: Author Inspiration and - [How You Can Get Neither Nor And Either Or Right Every Time](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-you-can-get-neither-nor-and-either-or-right-every-time/) - Check out this great post on using neither/nor and whether it wants a comma or an and ... You can get neither nor right every time if you know that both clauses must be negative. For either or, both must be positive. It's as easy as that. Source: How You Can Get Neither Nor And - [The Day I Went to Jail](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-day-i-went-to-jail/) - Check out this fun and informative post from Joan Hall over on Story Empire today ... Hi, SE Readers. Joan here today. This is a short post, but the subject is something that could happen to any of us. No, I really didn’t go to jail. At least not a physical place with bars. It’s - [The Detective, An Excerpt from Unclear Purposes by Joan Hall #RomanticSuspense #Mystery](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-detective-an-excerpt-from-unclear-purposes-by-joan-hall-romanticsuspense-mystery/) - Check out an excerpt from Joan Hall's latest book over on Mae Clair's blog today ... great reading! Exciting times! I’m thrilled to have my friend, Joan Hall, as my guest today. She’s brought along a fabulous excerpt from her new release, Unclear Purposes. I’m particularly fond… Source: The Detective, An Excerpt from Unclear Purposes by - [BOOK EXCERPT from UNCLEAR PURPOSES NEW RELEASE by JOAN HALL](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-excerpt-from-unclear-purposes-new-release-by-joan-hall/) - Joan Hall is on tour! Check out her post and book excerpts over at Michele's place today ... Friend and fellow author Joan Hall has just released the final book in her Driscoll Lake series, Unclear Purposes. I’m pleased to have Joan with me today. Let’s give her a war… Source: BOOK EXCERPT from UNCLEAR PURPOSES NEW - [#MondayMeme #MondayBlogs](https://harmonykent.co.uk/mondaymeme-mondayblogs-5/) - And here's for a bit of a giggle over at Marcia's place ... A Little Bit of This, And a Little Bit of That Hope some of it makes you laugh. Laughing is good. Do it often! :D And last, my public safety announcement of the day: DIETING IS DANGEROUS! (You have… Source: #MondayMeme - [#BookReview of S. Burke’s WHATEVER IT TAKES @pursoot #suspense #TuesdayBookBlog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-of-s-burkes-whatever-it-takes-pursoot-suspense-tuesdaybookblog/) - Check out this review for whatever it takes by Suzanne Burke over on Staci Troilo's blog ... Ciao, amici! I have another suspense novel to talk about today. S. Burke’s Whatever it Takes. Blurb: James Kincaid had it all. He’d made it to the ‘A’ list in Hollywood, a town that prized an… Source: #BookReview - [Cusp of Night](https://harmonykent.co.uk/cusp-of-night/) - Check out this awesome review for Cusp of Night by Mae Clair over on Kevin Cooper's blog ... Recently settled in Hode’s Hill, Pennsylvania, Maya Sinclair is enthralled by the town’s folklore, especially the legend about a centuries-old monster. A devil-like creature with uncanny abilities … Source: Cusp of Night - [Planning for Multiple POVs](https://harmonykent.co.uk/planning-for-multiple-povs/) - Check out this great post on story bibles from Staci Troilo over on Story Empire today ... Ciao, amici. We’ve been discussing story bibles. So far, in addition to the overview, we’ve covered the series premise, character sheets, and setting descriptions. Today, I’ll be … Source: Planning for Multiple POVs - [May Book Reviews, Part 2](https://harmonykent.co.uk/may-book-reviews-part-2/) - Check out these great reviews over on Mae Clair's blog today :) ... I’m excited that June is finally here, and pool season has arrived! I spend a lot of time during the summer pool season reading and plotting my WIPs, and am looking forward to my warm weather routi… Source: May Book Reviews, Part - [The Wedding!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-wedding/) - As promised, here are some pictures from my wedding. Hubby and I had a lovely time, and the honeymoon cruising around the Norwegian Fjords was fantastic too! - [The Eyes of a Killer](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-eyes-of-a-killer/) - Excerpt from Unclear Purposes, a new fiction novel by Joan Hall - [Expansion Pack: Fairytales](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expansion-pack-fairytales/) - Check out this great post on story expansion packs by Craig Boyack over on Story Empire today ... Hi Gang, Craig with you again. We’ve spent some time talking about character arc in the past year. My last three posts were about The Hero’s Journey, also known as the Writing Monomyth. I’m not qui… Source: - [It’s Release Day! Unclear Purposes](https://harmonykent.co.uk/its-release-day-unclear-purposes/) - Check out Joan Hall's latest book release. The third and final novel in the Driscoll Lake Series. I've just picked up my copy! ... The day has finally arrived! The third and final book of my Driscoll Lake Series is now available in eBook format with the paperback version soon to come. I’m happy - [Are You Legal?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/are-you-legal/) - Check out this post that any publishing author needs to know about ... Hello SErs. Harmony here :) Today, I’d like to take a look at designing a book cover for your latest master piece while ensuring you don’t break one of the many copyright rules. Whether… Source: Are You Legal? - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-7/) - Some great writing links over on Staci Troilo's blog today ... The importance of family, a Memorial Day wish, and links to great posts for authors. Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Book Cover Friday: Music of The Deep](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-cover-friday-music-of-the-deep/) - Over on Story Empire today, it's Book Cover Friday. Which is your favourite version? ... Hi, SE Readers. Joan here today for this month’s Book Cover Friday. This time I The Music of the Deep by Elizabeth Hall (no relation). It was my first time to read this author, but the title and th… Source: - [Our 5* Review for A Thousand Yesteryears by Mae Clair #ParanormalSuspense @MaeClair1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/our-5-review-for-a-thousand-yesteryears-by-mae-clair-paranormalsuspense-maeclair1/) - Check out this awesome book review for Mae Claire ... “Masterful, bone-chilling fiction…one intense thriller. A Thousand Yesteryears will keep you guessing, gasping and turning the pages for more.” —New York Times bestselling author Kevin O’Bri… Source: Our 5* Review for A Thousand Yesteryears by Mae Clair #ParanormalSuspense @MaeClair1 - [Setting Descriptions](https://harmonykent.co.uk/setting-descriptions/) - Check out this helpful fourth post in the Creating a Story Bible series by Staci Troilo over on Story Empire ... Ciao, amici. Today’s post is a continuation of the Story Bible series. So far, we’ve had an overview and discussed the series premise and character sheets. Today, we’ll cover sett… Source: Setting Descriptions - [How To Decorate Wedding Crutches](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-decorate-wedding-crutches/) - Today is my wedding day! I've put together this post on how I decorated my old, scuffed grey crutches for my wedding. - [How To Help Stop Somebody Stealing Your Blog Posts](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-help-stop-somebody-stealing-your-blog-posts/) - Anyone who blogs or publishes online needs to read this ... Are you doing enough to help stop somebody stealing your blog posts? Source: How To Help Stop Somebody Stealing Your Blog Posts - [The Gate: An Invasion Universe Novel (Astral Conspiracy Book 1) by @StaciTroilo writing as D.L. Cross #SciFi #BookReview](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-gate-an-invasion-universe-novel-astral-conspiracy-book-1-by-stacitroilo-writing-as-d-l-cross-scifi-bookreview/) - Check out Jacquie Biggar's great review of this awesome-looking book by Staci Troilo ... He lost his job. He lost his girl. Now it’s all he can do not to lose his life. Source: The Gate: An Invasion Universe Novel (Astral Conspiracy Book 1) by @StaciTroilo writing as D.L. Cross #SciFi #BookReview - [Soldiering On | Writers In The Storm](https://harmonykent.co.uk/soldiering-on-writers-in-the-storm/) - Check out this great post by Fae Rowen over on Writers in the Storm ... Rae Rowen discusses how perseverance can help a writer through those times of doubt. Source: Soldiering On | Writers In The Storm - [An Example for Building Your Story Bible](https://harmonykent.co.uk/an-example-for-building-your-story-bible/) - Check out Mae Claire's useful post demonstrating using a story bible, over on Story Empire today ... Hi, SE friends! Mae here with you today. Thanks for joining me as I piggyback on the posts Staci Troilo has been sharing about creating a story bible. Be sure to check out Staci’s post on How to - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-6/) - Ciao, amici! Another busy and beautiful week at the Troilo residence come and gone. Our Easter celebration was low-key for us this year. At first, I felt bad about skipping some of our traditions. … Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Friday Book Cover: Differences Across One Genre](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-book-cover-differences-across-one-genre/) - Ciao, amici. It’s my turn to discuss covers today. I’ve done a few where I broke down the features of a single title or a series, discussing font, color, graphic, etc. Today, I thought … Source: Friday Book Cover: Differences Across One Genre - [The Scarlet Ribbon](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-scarlet-ribbon/) - When a dirty blue car mows Maggie down outside her local supermarket, she becomes trapped in the nightmare world of a coma patient.In this very different world, she manages to rescue an abused and … Source: The Scarlet Ribbon - [The Idea Mill #36](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-idea-mill-36/) - It’s been about six months since we visited the old Idea Mill. I’ve save a few articles over that time, but they don’t seem to be showing up as fast as they used to. Then there… Source: The Idea Mill #36 - [How to Write the Best “About The Author” Page Possible](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-write-the-best-about-the-author-page-possible/) - Check out this great post from Nicholas Rossis' blog about writing your author bio ... Writing a book is hard. Still, I’d rather write a 5-novel series than a book blurb. And when it comes to writing a couple of paragraphs about me, aka Author Bio, well, that’s when I rea… Source: How to Write - [Using Real Life Experiences in Fiction](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-real-life-experiences-in-fiction/) - Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today with more of my thoughts on writing. “Truth is stranger than fiction.” Probably everyone has heard this quote or some variation. If you google for who wrote it, you… Source: Using Real Life Experiences in Fiction - [Free Story: What’s in a Name?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/free-story-whats-in-a-name/) - *** Read Infinite Waters for free on Kindle Unlimited *** In April 2018, I posted my thousandth post on this blog. To celebrate, I started sharing here all my short stories. Every couple of weeks, … Source: Free Story: What’s in a Name? - [#ShareAReviewDay Tuesday is Back!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/shareareviewday-tuesday-is-back/) - In an ongoing effort to bring back some of this blog’s most popular features, I hereby announce the resumption of #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday. For full instructions on how you can share your fav… Source: #ShareAReviewDay Tuesday is Back! - [How to Change Formatted Content in Scrivener](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-change-formatted-content-in-scrivener/) - Hello to all the Story Empire readers, PH here today with a Scrivener tip I hope you’ll find useful. Ever realized your formatting is incorrect throughout your documents? It could be simple … Source: How to Change Formatted Content in Scrivener - [#bookreview: THE BODY IN THE WETLANDS by Judi Lynn](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-the-body-in-the-wetlands-by-judi-lynn/) - Ciao, amici! Happy Tuesday. I have another review for you. Not long ago, I read, thoroughly enjoyed, and reviewed Judi Lynn’s cozy mystery, The Body in the Attic. You can read that post here.… Source: #bookreview: THE BODY IN THE WETLANDS by Judi Lynn - [#MondayMeme #MondayBlogs](https://harmonykent.co.uk/mondaymeme-mondayblogs-4/) - Thinking we need some Monday smiles, so our writing/reading memes are somewhat on the silly side today. Except for those that aren’t. Enjoy! :D Source: #MondayMeme #MondayBlogs - [The 3-Act Emotional Arc For Showing Shame In Fiction | Writers In The Storm](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-3-act-emotional-arc-for-showing-shame-in-fiction-writers-in-the-storm/) - Lisa Hall-Wilson shares a brilliant lesson on using shame in your character's emotional arc. Source: The 3-Act Emotional Arc For Showing Shame In Fiction | Writers In The Storm - [Friday Writing Question: Draft or Edit](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-writing-question-draft-or-edit/) - Hi, SEers! Mae here today with something for you to ponder. During the course of life, there are many mind-boggling questions that cross our paths. Which came first—the chicken or the egg? If a tre… Source: Friday Writing Question: Draft or Edit - [Book Review: The Other Half of Augusta Hope](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-the-other-half-of-augusta-hope/) - Today, I'm posting a book review from an ARC via Netgalley. - [Plot, Inner Change, Evocative Writing—What Really Rivets Readers? ~ WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®](https://harmonykent.co.uk/plot-inner-change-evocative-writing-what-really-rivets-readers-writers-helping-writers/) - Here’s a counterintuitive fact: Writers spend way too much time obsessing about “the writing.” They sweat over the words, the technique, the language, the flow, the use of metaphor, and hey, are there enough sensory details? Fact: In and of … Continue reading → Source: Plot, Inner Change, Evocative Writing—What Really Rivets Readers? ~ WRITERS - [New Pen Name and New Cover](https://harmonykent.co.uk/new-pen-name-and-new-cover/) - Check out this awesome new book release from Staci Troilo ... I've pre-ordered mine! ... Check out the amazing new cover for The Gate, book one of the five-book Astral Conspiracy Series, part of the Sterling and Stone Invasion Universe. Source: New Pen Name and New Cover - [How to use IFTTT (If This, Then That) with Twitter](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-use-ifttt-if-this-then-that-with-twitter/) - Hello SErs! Harmony here. With all the recent changes to Twitter’s tweeting and auto-tweet rules, I thought it might be useful to talk about how we can use the IFTTT platform to help us out a… Source: How to use IFTTT (If This, Then That) with Twitter - [21 Questions You Can Use To Help You Sell More Books](https://harmonykent.co.uk/21-questions-you-can-use-to-help-you-sell-more-books/) - Here are 21 questions that you can consider using to improve your book description to get more attention, which could help you sell more books. Source: 21 Questions You Can Use To Help You Sell More Books - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-5/) - Ciao, amici! Did you know this week was National Library Week? I’ve been celebrating with a post here and there on Facebook and Instagram. But I couldn’t let the week go by without ment… Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Friday Book Share: The Last Fifty Pages](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-book-share-the-last-fifty-pages/) - Check out this excellent writing tool for finishing your novel ... Hello SErs! Harmony here. Today is the day for a book share, and I’ve chosen The Last Fifty Pages by James Scott Bell. Staci Troilo first put me on to this little gem of a book, and it’… Source: Friday Book Share: The Last Fifty Pages - [That hero’s journey, monomyth thingie](https://harmonykent.co.uk/that-heros-journey-monomyth-thingie/) - Hi gang, Craig here with you again. An understanding of story structure is important to our efforts, and I’m taking on one of the biggest ones. I’ll have to break this into several posts so it does… Source: That hero’s journey, monomyth thingie - [Cover Reveal: Whatever it Takes by S. Burke #Pre-Order #PsychologicalThriller #Suspense](https://harmonykent.co.uk/cover-reveal-whatever-it-takes-by-s-burke-pre-order-psychologicalthriller-suspense/) - I've pre-ordered mine ... have you? ... Check out Suzanne Burke's new book release over on Mae Clair's blog today ... I’m delighted to be able to take part in the cover reveal blog splash for Whatever it Takes by my good friend Suzanne Burke. I was a beta reader on this book and am thrilled - [Book Review: A Nearly Normal Family](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-a-nearly-normal-family/) - Today, I'm posting a book review from an ARC read via NetGalley. - [The Series Premise](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-series-premise/) - Ciao, amici. Last time, I gave you a rundown of what goes into a series bible. This time, we’re going to discuss the first item that goes in the bible—the series premise. A while ago, I… Source: The Series Premise - [This Week in Indie Publishing](https://harmonykent.co.uk/this-week-in-indie-publishing-5/) - Independent writers are choosing their own paths to success Until recently, if you were a writer who had a novel or other work, there was essentially a single path to follow: you tried to find an a… Source: This Week in Indie Publishing - [Another Sneak Peek!](https://harmonykent.co.uk/another-sneak-peek/) - a sneak peek from my wedding hair trial. I love it. Considering my hair is superfine, I can't believe what hairdresser Freya did for me on this! - [Writing a Choose Your Own Adventure (With a Demo!)](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-a-choose-your-own-adventure-with-a-demo/) - Image – Wikipedia If any of you are as old as me, you might remember the ‘choose your destiny’-type books from the 80s and 90s. In particular I remember the Stephen Jackson and Ia… Source: Writing a Choose Your Own Adventure (With a Demo!) - [A Master’s Self Doubt](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-masters-self-doubt/) - Once again, it was my friend, Krystallia, who alerted me to the awesome creativity of Melissa Ng (pronounced “Eng”), creator of Lumecluster–“where dreamers find courage.R… Source: A Master’s Self Doubt - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-4/) - I started this week with the best of intentions, then I was derailed almost immediately. But I’m determined to have a better week next week. It’ll be a busy one, for sure, yet I know it… Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Five for Friday: Books You Never Forget](https://harmonykent.co.uk/five-for-friday-books-you-never-forget/) - Check out a great post on books that stay with you by Mae Clair over on Story Empire today :) Hello, SEers, and welcome to another Five for Friday. For “Mae Day,” I want to trot out five books that greatly influenced my life as a writer. We all have them, right? Those books that - [The Pilgrimage](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-pilgrimage/) - Hello everyone. Today is Stock Photo Challenge day over on Don Massenzio's blog. The Rules: Write a story, poem or other type of prose of 100 words or less and post it on your blog. - [Three's a Crowd](https://harmonykent.co.uk/threes-a-crowd/) - Hello everyone. Today is Stock Photo Challenge day over on Don Massenzio's blog. The Rules: Write a story, poem or other type of prose of 100 words or less and post it on your blog. - [Sneak Peek](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sneak-peek/) - A sneak peek from my wedding make-up trial yesterday. I love it. Shauna from Affina Beauty Salon in Liskeard really made my eyes pop! - [Free Story: A Twist of the Tail](https://harmonykent.co.uk/free-story-a-twist-of-the-tail/) - *** Read Infinite Waters for free on Kindle Unlimited *** In April 2018, I posted my thousandth post on this blog. To celebrate, I started sharing here all my short stories. Every couple of weeks, … Source: Free Story: A Twist of the Tail - [March Book Reviews, Part 2](https://harmonykent.co.uk/march-book-reviews-part-2/) - Check out more great book reviews from Mae Clair on her blog today ... I’m back with part two of my reviews for books I read in March. If you missed part one, you can find it here. To read the blurbs and learn about each title below, click the Amazon link after … - [On Becoming a Writer (Part Two)](https://harmonykent.co.uk/on-becoming-a-writer-part-two/) - Check out this great post on becoming a writer (part 2) by Joan Hall over on Story Empire today ... Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today with the second part of my post On Becoming a Writer. If you haven’t read the first part, you can do so by clicking here. If you follow or - [#MondayMeme – #MondayBlogs](https://harmonykent.co.uk/mondaymeme-mondayblogs-3/) - Great Monday Meme over on Marcia Meara's blog ... :) A lot is happening around here at present–will fill you in on details in another post–so I’m keeping it short today. But I hope you’ll enjoy this one, anyway. I sure did, si… Source: #MondayMeme – #MondayBlogs - [March Book Reviews, Part 1](https://harmonykent.co.uk/march-book-reviews-part-1/) - I’m so excited it’s April. Spring has arrived and all of the nasty white stuff is gone. That’s reason for celebration! Another reason is all the great books I read last month, reviews of which I’m … Source: March Book Reviews, Part 1 - [#bookreview Sue Coletta’s SILENT MAYHEM #suspense #novel #TuesdayBookBlog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bookreview-sue-colettas-silent-mayhem-suspense-novel-tuesdaybookblog/) - Ciao, amici! Another Tuesday, another book review. I’m excited to share my thoughts on the latest installment of Sue Coletta’s Mayhem Series: Silent Mayhem. Blurb: Some things in life d… Source: #bookreview Sue Coletta’s SILENT MAYHEM #suspense #novel #TuesdayBookBlog - [This Week in Indie Publishing](https://harmonykent.co.uk/this-week-in-indie-publishing-4/) - A great rundown on this week in Indie Publishing, via Don Massenzio's blog ... Plagiarism, ‘book-stuffing’, clickfarms … the rotten side of self-publishing Scams are rife, particularly when some authors can rake in thousands each month – but high-profile victims of plag… Source: This Week in Indie Publishing - [How to Hone Your Elevator Pitch](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-hone-your-elevator-pitch/) - Check out this great post on pitching your books by P H Solomon over on Story Empire today ... Me-me-me-me. Uh-hmmm. Since I’m warmed up, here’s my best singing demonstration. April fool’s joke, Story Empire readers, I’m not going to show off my singing pitch today (I… Source: How to Hone Your Elevator Pitch - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-3/) - Inspiration and resources over on Staci Troilo's blog today ... Everything about this past week was insane. Site issues, blog schedule, writing goals, editing demands, family situations. So this quote by Terri Guillemets jumped out at me. Source: Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links - [Bonus Friday: Favorite Book](https://harmonykent.co.uk/bonus-friday-favorite-book/) - Our favourite books and why ... over on Story Empire's blog today :) Hey, SEers! This is one of those months with five Fridays in it. That means today is a group post. The theme for today is Favorite Book Written and Why. We’re each going to tell you our perso… Source: Bonus Friday: Favorite Book - [How to Write a Novel](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-write-a-novel/) - My journey on writing my latest novel. I fell into a rut and struggled to finish anything. I needed help. Teacher, Holly Lisle, turned my writing life around. - [Free Transparent Logos and Images](https://harmonykent.co.uk/free-transparent-logos-and-images/) - Check out this great free PNG resource via Nicholas Rossis's blog today ... I recently posted about free fonts and free 3D mockups. This latest resource rounds up nicely these two design-related posts by throwing some great images into the mix. PNGkey has a stunning number… Source: Free Transparent Logos and Images - [Nudging that magic along](https://harmonykent.co.uk/nudging-that-magic-along/) - Check out this great post by Craig Boyack over on Story Empire today, all about how to make your characters suffer ... Hi Gang, Craig with you again. You’ll hear authors talk pretty frequently about how their characters take over and improve the story beyond what they had outlined. When this happens its magical, an… - [Sammy: Hero At Age Five](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sammy-hero-at-age-five/) - New from Mary L Schmidt, 'Sammy Hero At Age Five' tells her son's story of his fight with cancer, as in Mary's 'When Angels Fly', but this time from Sammy's point of view. Available now. - [How to Create a Story Bible](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-create-a-story-bible/) - Check out this great post on using a story bible for your writing by Staci Troilo over on Story Empire ... Ciao, amici. Lately, I’ve been in planning mode. I’m one book into a five-book series, and if you’ve ever written a series, you know there’s a lot to keep track of and a lot… - [Guest Post – D.L.Finn – “Just Her Poetry Seasons of a Soul.”](https://harmonykent.co.uk/guest-post-d-l-finn-just-her-poetry-seasons-of-a-soul/) - Check out D. L. Finn's new release over on John Howell's blog today ... I am very pleased to welcome D.L.Finn to Fiction Favorites on this TGIF Friday. She is launching her first book of poetry and it is great to have her here to tell you about it. Thank you, John, for… Source: Guest - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links-2/) - Check out this week's writing links and some talk on good and bad writing days over on Staci Troilo's blog ... Since I started a new project, I thought my quote of the week should reflect that. I struggled with which one to choose, then finally chose these wise words from Sylvia Plath. Source: - [How Do Covers Become Covers?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-do-covers-become-covers/) - Check out this great post on designing book covers by P. H. Solomon over on Story Empire ... Hello and happy Friday to all the Story Empire readers. P. H. Solomon here today with our post about covers. Normally, one of us shares something about some covers we like and why. Today, I wanted… - [Write Drunk Edit Sober Is Only Sound Idiomatic Advice](https://harmonykent.co.uk/write-drunk-edit-sober-is-only-sound-idiomatic-advice/) - Was it Ernest Hemingway who said, write drunk edit sober? No one really knows, but the expression is now accepted as popular advice for many new writers. Source: Write Drunk Edit Sober Is Only Sound Idiomatic Advice - [As the Author World Turns on Amazon Book Review Policies](https://harmonykent.co.uk/as-the-author-world-turns-on-amazon-book-review-policies/) - Why does Amazon remove reviews? ... check out this post by Judith Briles ... By Judith BrilesAmazon: Love it … or hate it … but, you gotta deal with it."Why are my reviews being removed?" is an ongoing question that authors ask. There isn’t a live program that I do t Source: As the Author - [kongo.com – Four Related Novellas](https://harmonykent.co.uk/kongo-com-four-related-novellas-2/) - Great excerpt from Don Massenzio's great new book ... The March 29th release of my book, kongo.com is getting closer. It’s a bit different than your typical novel or short story collection. It is comprised of four related novellas that each tell a dis… Source: kongo.com – Four Related Novellas - [The Snapshot](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-snapshot/) - From Don Massenzio's stock photo challange: Write a story, poem or other type of prose of 100 words or less and post it on your blog. - [Using Horoscopes for Characterisation](https://harmonykent.co.uk/using-horoscopes-for-characterisation/) - Hello SErs. Harmony here. Today I wanted to look at characterisation. Making my characters look, sound, and feel different has always been a challenging part of writing for me, and I’m always… Source: Using Horoscopes for Characterisation - [Book Review: Twisted](https://harmonykent.co.uk/book-review-twisted/) - Today, I'm posting a book review from an ARC read via NetGalley. - [Confession: Sometimes I Still Think My Writing Is Trash](https://harmonykent.co.uk/confession-sometimes-i-still-think-my-writing-is-trash/) - Check out this post from the Novelty Revisions blog via Don Massenzio with the topic: Confession: Sometimes I Still Think My Writing Is Trash Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Confession: Sometimes I Still Think My Writing Is Trash - [Writing The Ending](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writing-the-ending/) - Check out this post on writing endings from Uninspired Writers via Don Massenzio ... Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Writing The Ending - [#MondayMeme – #MondayBlogs](https://harmonykent.co.uk/mondaymeme-mondayblogs-2/) - Hilarious Monday Memes from Marcia Meara Writes ... Attention Writers! Words Make a Difference. Sign(s) of the Times! :D Source: #MondayMeme – #MondayBlogs - [I Know Who You Are](https://harmonykent.co.uk/i-know-who-you-are/) - Hello everyone. I hope you're all doing well this Monday. Today, I have a book review for you. This is from an ARC copy via Netgalley. - [Choosing your Audiobook Voice](https://harmonykent.co.uk/choosing-your-audiobook-voice/) - As audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing, I have been researching that market. One thing I realized is that choosing a narrator is probably the most important decision you make w… Source: Choosing your Audiobook Voice - [This Week in Indie Publishing](https://harmonykent.co.uk/this-week-in-indie-publishing-3/) - This week in Indie Publishing from Don Massenzio .. Want to Turn Your Comic Book Idea Into a Million-Dollar Business? Here’s the First Step Comic books are kind of a big deal these days. Total revenue for the comic book publishing industry in … Source: This Week in Indie Publishing - [On Becoming a Writer (Part One)](https://harmonykent.co.uk/on-becoming-a-writer-part-one/) - Hey, SE Readers. Joan here today talking (writing) about writing. Is there any other topic? Seriously, I live, breath, and think writing. It’s in my blood. It’s something I must do. I was around te… Source: On Becoming a Writer (Part One) - [kongo.com – Four Related Novellas](https://harmonykent.co.uk/kongo-com-four-related-novellas/) - I am very excited about the upcoming release of my book, kongo.com. It’s a bit different than your typical novel or short story collection. It is comprised of four related novellas that each … Source: kongo.com – Four Related Novellas - [Writers, are you using Twitter hashtags for engagement?](https://harmonykent.co.uk/writers-are-you-using-twitter-hashtags-for-engagement/) - When it comes to social media, we all have platforms we like and others we tolerate—the latter because we feel a need to be there. Several months ago I abandoned Facebook, a platform I only tolera… Source: Writers, are you using Twitter hashtags for engagement? - [End of Day by @MaeClair1 #Mystery #BookReview @KensingtonBooks](https://harmonykent.co.uk/end-of-day-by-maeclair1-mystery-bookreview-kensingtonbooks/) - The book is filled with expressive passages that let the reader immerse themselves in the world Clair has so perfectly created. Source: End of Day by @MaeClair1 #Mystery #BookReview @KensingtonBooks - [Free Fonts](https://harmonykent.co.uk/free-fonts/) - In my previous post, I wrote about DIY Book Design; a website that lets you create 3D mockups of your book for free. But that implies you’ve already designed your book cover. And sometimes yo… Source: Free Fonts - [This Week in Indie Publishing](https://harmonykent.co.uk/this-week-in-indie-publishing-2/) - New Platform Connects Self-Published Authors With Readers Elaine Pofeldt Contributor It’s not easy to promote a book, and for self-published authors on a tight budget, it can be especially challeng… Source: This Week in Indie Publishing - [In Summary… The Synopsis](https://harmonykent.co.uk/in-summary-the-synopsis/) - Ciao! Staci here again. I’m wrapping up my WIP and about to start another. That — plus the fact that more than one person has asked me about this lately — made me think it might b… Source: In Summary… The Synopsis - [Stuck in the Middle With You*](https://harmonykent.co.uk/stuck-in-the-middle-with-you/) - A great post on getting stuck in the middle of a book ... Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Stuck in the Middle With You* - [Friday Book Share ~ Fav Writing Books](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friday-book-share-fav-writing-books/) - Hey SE Readers. It’s Friday and time for another book share. I usually share a work of fiction (after all this site is about writing fiction), but today I’m going to do something a little different… Source: Friday Book Share ~ Fav Writing Books - [Author Inspiration and This Week’s Writing Links](https://harmonykent.co.uk/author-inspiration-and-this-weeks-writing-links/) - Time was on my mind this week (as I rushed to make my deadline and feared the ticking clock), so I thought this quote by Henry David Thoreau was appropriate: - [Sisters are Doing It on International Women's Day](https://harmonykent.co.uk/sisters-are-doing-it-on-international-womens-day/) - Hello everyone. Today is International Women's Day, and I am celebrating by taking part in something special. Take five minutes out to relax and listen to Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox while a few female authors cavort on video for all the world to see ... - [A Free Mockup Book Cover Maker](https://harmonykent.co.uk/a-free-mockup-book-cover-maker/) - I recently discovered DIY Book Design (thank you, Krystallia!) and just had to share the news. DIY Book Design has a number of useful tools and tutorials, all aimed at helping you produce the perfe… Source: A Free Mockup Book Cover Maker - [The Four Essentials That Will Help You Sell Books On Amazon](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-four-essentials-that-will-help-you-sell-books-on-amazon/) - You want to sell books on Amazon and other retailers. If you get the four basics right before you self-publish, you will have much more chance of sales success. Source: The Four Essentials That Will Help You Sell Books On Amazon - [What Exactly Is The First Draft? – From Rachel Poli’s Blog](https://harmonykent.co.uk/what-exactly-is-the-first-draft-from-rachel-polis-blog/) - The first draft is something everyone seems to dread. How do you start? How long will it take? The blank page can really take a toll on you and your creativity. But what exactly is the first draft?… Source: What Exactly Is The First Draft? – From Rachel Poli’s Blog - [Friendship](https://harmonykent.co.uk/friendship/) - Great response to a fiction prompt ... Stock Photo Challenge Don Massenzio will post a new stock photo each week on Wednesday morning. You mission, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story, poem or other type of prose of 100 … Source: Friendship - [The Pact](https://harmonykent.co.uk/the-pact/) - From Don Massenzio's Stock Photo Challenge: Write a story, poem or other type of prose of 100 words or less - [Expanding on living documents](https://harmonykent.co.uk/expanding-on-living-documents/) - Hi gang, Craig here again. I’ve written about my living documents here before. You can check out this post from 2016. I’m still a big believer in living documents, but it’s become… Source: Expanding on living documents - [Voyage of the Lanternfish by C.S. Boyack #RBRT #BookReview @Virgilante](https://harmonykent.co.uk/voyage-of-the-lanternfish-by-c-s-boyack-rbrt-bookreview-virgilante/) - The author sent me an ARC of this book (mobi format) in exchange for an honest review (member of Rosie’s Book Review Team). My rating: :star: :star: :star: :star: :star: (five stars) Plot (by Goo… Source: Voyage of the Lanternfish by C.S. Boyack #RBRT #BookReview @Virgilante - [VOYAGE OF THE LANTERNFISH BOOK REVIEW](https://harmonykent.co.uk/voyage-of-the-lanternfish-book-review/) - I love a good pirate book—who doesn’t. So when Mr. Boyack, one of my go to authors, wrote one, I knew I had to read it. Boyack didn’t disappoint. Voyage of the Lanternfish had it all, and more. His… Source: VOYAGE OF THE LANTERNFISH BOOK REVIEW - [How To Choose Your Fonts And Colours For Book Cover Design](https://harmonykent.co.uk/how-to-choose-your-fonts-and-colours-for-book-cover-design/) - The most important elements of great book cover design are your selection of fonts and colours for your book title. White titles and sans serif fonts work best. 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