Published on February 10, 2022
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When I was nine years old, I managed to get my hands on “Forever” by Judy Bloom. I devoured it. And, I came away a much more “knowing” 9-year-old girl. I won’t go into details but, at my maturity level back then, I had no business reading graphic teenage sex scenes and part of me changed during and after reading that book…
Published on January 27, 2022
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Should I make up a fictitious hospital name for use in my novel? Yes. Read why.
Published on January 20, 2022
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Is it cold there? It’s downright frigid here! In fact, we’ve had 9 inches of snow in NW Georgia in the past 2 weeks! What better way to stay warm than by entertaining US with a fantastic story on this cozy weekend?!
Published on December 17, 2021
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Every writer’s work should be published based on its merit; not on whether the writer is marginalized…or not. Do you agree?
Published on November 4, 2021
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There are only 51 days until Christmas. That’s 36 business days. Most full-service print on demand/publishing services firms take around 4-6 months to get a book to market. Some offer rush services but NONE of them offers a 2-week publishing program…except BookLocker…
Published on November 4, 2021
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I would like them to write short stories for NaNoWriMo…
Published on October 29, 2021
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Flying leaves and candy wrappers, an aging mansion, a magician, and a very worried town! Do NOT miss the top three winning stories!!
Published on October 21, 2021
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One of the niche areas within speculative fiction that has exploded in popularity is alternate history…
Published on October 15, 2021
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Unlike other genres, the setting in Gothic fiction is so important that it is often considered a character in itself.
Published on October 1, 2021
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Writers may feel the pull toward the dark side, but writing horror is far from easy.