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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 Kent has entered Vocal’s Limerick and Tautogram challenges. Pop on over for some poetic fun!
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 Kent has entered Vocal’s Ludicrous Limerick poetry competition. Pop on over for some chuckles and a bit of thoughtfulness too!
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.
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 …
#BookReview: Menagerie by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites @StoryEmpire #shortstories Read more »
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 Kent has entered Vocal’s Time Travel short story competition. If you could go back in time to change history, what would you do?
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 …
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 …
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 …
#Health Update for Harmony #Fribromyalgia and @vocal_creators #TopStories! Read more »
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
#BookReview: Sorrowful Soul at Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore today! #Poetry #Grief @sgc58 Read more »
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 …
#NewBook: Menagerie by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites #shortstories #supernatural Read more »
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 …
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 …
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 …
#NewBook: The Last Drive by John Howell @HowellWave #ParanormalFiction #MysteryThriller Read more »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …