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Anthology Update: PRICING: Free, $0.99, or something else? What do YOU do as a shopper?

Whether you plan to send a story for the anthology or not, I need your help.   We are all consumers. What strikes you as the best strategy here? Free or $0.99, or something else? What has YOUR buying experience been in the past?   The idea for an anthology was hatched after or during […]

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Word Weaver Winner’s Profiles: First Place Winner Heather Kindt

The winners of July’s Word Weaver Writing Contest share their thoughts on the contest, writing in general, and other stuff. Our first place winner in the contest, Heather Kindt, wrote an amazing story that absolutely grabbed me from the first sentences. You can see a smart, witty style in her prose, and the story she submitted […]

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Never Comment On A Bad review – OR SHOULD YOU?

If you spend any time in an author forum, you’ll eventually see somebody advise everyone else to never reply to a bad review. All present will knowingly nod their heads. Horror stories abound. Timid writers agree that they heard about/saw/experienced Satan himself undo the seventh seal and the bats of Hell descended upon their book. […]

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Time for BRAG OF THE WEEK. What have you accomplished this week?

Writing or otherwise, let’s get to know each other better.   Pat yourself on the back in the comments section below.  

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Anthology Update: Joanne Larner has made the cut!

Getting pretty full in there now. Who else will be joining the team??? The Box Under The Bed

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Anthology Update: Christine Valentor has made the cut!

I loved Christine’s story. Loved it. Wait until you read it!! Gang, there are so many good stories going into this thing, it’s hard to believe it’s really happening.   This is exciting. REALLY exciting!

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What Do YOU Think?

I’m interested in getting your thoughts about stuff I see and hear, quotes I read, stuff that passes as knowledge – and starting an authorey conversation. It’s almost too cute because it’s pithy and humorous but it’s extremely GREAT, AMAZINGLY AWESOME advice from a real master. Push yourself to the scary places, places where you […]

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Anthology Update: T. A. Henry has made the cut!

A story by T. A. Henry will be included in our anthology! What a GREAT story she is contributing, too. You’ll love it.   Stay tuned for more amazing announcements.

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What Do YOU Think?

I’m interested in getting your thoughts about stuff I see and hear, quotes I read, stuff that passes as knowledge – and starting an authorey conversation. This gives you permission to not say everything in chapter one, and to remember to sprinkle in a few surprises along the way. What are YOUR thoughts on this […]

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Anthology Update: Annette Robinson has made the cut!

That’s right, Annette’s amazing story “Betrayal” has been added to our anthology, bringing the total to 13 as of this writing (which is actually Sunday afternoon). Annette was a Word Weaver Writing Contest winner in April and a sponsor of our July contest, but she’s also a pretty terrific writer. Congratulations, Annette!   Stay tuned […]