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The Blog Thingy
Where Emotion and Information are Dispensed Inconsistently... Sometimes
You'll find some interesting stuff here...
a few Op Eds, some Writing Craft Information, Book Reviews, and More. Poke around the categories and see what ruffles your feathers... in a good way!



Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with JL Maynor
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? This was a tough decision, I had thought about it but to be all honest, even with my infinite creativity, I couldn’t figure out a name I liked!! What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? If I am stumped at a chapter, ill either jump to another project, or Ill continue writing past that chapter. Issues with chapter 8? Lets start writing 9. I always have the beginning and the
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Pharoni by Colin Dodds
This is a strange, and at times, mildly interesting story about the complications of friendships and how they mingle with business... what motivates people to make choices, and the payoff, or lack of it, that brings on regret and often apathy. I listened to this story in audio book format. The story, told partly as a narrative, with an almost memoir feel, interspersed with the technical aspects of a screenplay, mingled back and forth without, I felt, a cohesive plot-line.
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Indie Reads Aloud with T.K. Cassidy and "Woodah Thunket and The Girls"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 299 Whoodah Thunket and The Girls Book One of the Whoodah Thunket Series Written by TK Cassidy Three 70+-year-old sisters- Poppet, Aggie, and Neddie - turn to the family business - cat burglary that their father taught them as children - to pay off a gambling debt he left behind. While trying to raise the needed money, the girls climb a rickety ladder to get into a house they think has a safe, outsmart a pretty clever Doberman in another heis
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Indie Reads Aloud with Magnolia Xen and "The Alpha's Potential Mate"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 298 The Alpha's Potential Mate Book One in The Jaiden's Prophecy Duology Written by Magnolia Xen LISTENER ADVISORY: Mature Situations, Strong Language, Violence; Strong Sexual Content Born A Strong Alpha with Powers... Prophesied Ruler of Wolves... And She Hates Heels... Jaidan Emerald Scott is known for being Strong Headed, Frustratingly Sassy and Methodically Determined, but will these traits be enough to win the loyalty of the three most
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Indie Reads Aloud with Evelyn Puerto and "The Girl Who Wrote on Water"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 297 The Girl Who Wrote on Water Book Two in The Royal Mages Series Written by Evelyn Puerto Sometimes a catastrophe isn’t the worst of your problems As dust settles on the buried kingdom of Ymittos, Princess Derya faces a horrifying conclusion: her friend Princess Eliana has perished after failing to break an evil sorcerer’s curse. Which means the next obstacle in the plot to enslave the continent is Derya’s father — the Emperor of Cinar.
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Indie Reads Aloud with Christopher Laird and "The Journey Of Tanis"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 296 The Journey Of Tanis Written by Christopher Laird The Journey of Tanis weaves a interesting narrative that delves into the precipice of annihilation. As a catastrophic Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) hurtles relentlessly toward Earth, threatening to obliterate all life, a web of conspiracies envelops the impending catastrophe. At the heart of this cosmic turmoil is Brianna Alsobrooks, a retired astronaut seeking solace in civilian life, only t
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Indie Reads Aloud with Bill Shaul and "Seven Little Raindrops"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 295 Seven Little Raindrops Written by Bill Shaul Illustrations by Peggy Shaul A children’s picture book tells of the wishes of seven little raindrops for the time they become big raindrops and fall to the earth. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), he has served in various roles in many churches. Wherever h
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Indie Reads Aloud with Gail Kuhnlein and "Into The Thicket"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 294 Into The Thicket Written by Gail Kuhnlein Inspired by a true story, Into the Thicket begins with the moment the author's young son discovered an injured baby rabbit ― an encounter that sparked a heartfelt journey of care and connection. This tender picture book follows a boy and the rabbit he hopes to help, gently exploring themes of compassion, courage, love, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go. It invites young readers to develo
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Indie Reads Aloud with Bill Shaul and "I Don't Wanna Play Fullback"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 293 I Don't Wanna Play Fullback Written by Bill Shaul This Christian novel, written for eight to twelve-year-olds, tells the story of a sixth-grade boy’s struggles with his teacher/soccer coach, culminating in learning a great lesson after the first game of the season. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bill Shaul, a longtime resident of the Metro Detroit area. Since graduating from Maranatha Baptist Bible College (now Maranatha Baptist University), h
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