I was thinking the other day about what helps me most as a writer. What have I done that has helped me improve my writing. I broke it down into, reading, writing and feedback. …Reading not only books about writing, but just books in general. Seeing how other writers put sentences together, weave stories, etc. [...]

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She sat alone in the still darkness. The only sound was her nervous, raspy breathing.  Steeling herself, she peeked through the crack between the doors of the cramped supply closet in which she sat.  An overturned table, a broken window; the signs of chaos were everywhere though the cause of the chaos could no longer [...]

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I heart GalleyCat. Yes, I do and I’m not ashamed to say it. It’s one of MediaBistro’s many blogs and in my opinion, it’s one of the best. Between the insider info on the publishing world and the great interviews, I feel that it’s a must read for writers and authors. No, I don’t get [...]

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Laila loved the dandelions, especially when they went to seed. She called them “puffballs” and I never corrected her because I never knew what they were really called, anyway.Laila was six that spring and I thought it was the perfect age. Her easy smile and rapture with the world around her breathed life into me, [...]

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Hey everybody! Today really is a happy Tuesday as I am very happy to introduce, author, mom and creator of ‘PROMO DAY,’ Jo Linsdell. V.R.L: Thanks for being a part of our Featured Writer Series, Jo! You, like our previous guest Cheryl Malandrinos, are a super busy lady! First off, tell us how you got [...]

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Ok, so I’ve been toying with the idea of participating in the #fridayflash phenomenon. (Pardon the slight alliteration. Couldn’t be helped.) A couple of my writerly friends do it and are quite good! Here are two of them: Weezel G.P. Ching I’m truly amazed that they can come up with new stories every Friday, but [...]

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As part of my final edit for “Shaping Fate” I’m doing a wee bit more research on the Black Death to fine tune my manuscript. I’ve been told repeatedly that more little details will help really make everything come together. So for your enjoyment, er, something, I’ve pulled together some fun facts about the plague. [...]

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Ok, I’ve been slack this week. I have no excuses, it was just one of those weeks. So today, to make up for last Friday’s mega depressing post, I bring you a cartoon about my favorite beverage… Coffee. Click here to enjoy 15 Things Worth Knowing about Coffee by TheOatmeal.com. Have a great Friday and [...]

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