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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 with Magnolia Xen
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Yes, I write under my pseudonym. I am an accountant and don’t want my clients connecting my spicy shifter romance writing with how I handle their money. I’m starting to slowly transition from being a full-time accountant to a full-time author, but I think I will continue to write under my pseudonym. What is your “go-to” method for working through or around writer’s block? I’m a panster, so for this reas
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Journal of an Outlaw by Mick McArt
I discovered Mic McArt about two years ago, at an event in Midland, Michigan. My delay in reading has nothing to do with the caliber of his writing. When it comes to books, I tend to buy at a rate that far outmatches my pace at reading. I found Mick to be a wonderful person, filled with enthusiasm and passion for his work. After hearing a bit about his books (this is the first in a series) I felt compelled to purchase it. I'm happy I did! Journal of an Outlaw pokes fun at
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Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
Click To Order! As one who loves, loves, loves the potential for the Great Library of Alexandria to carry on past it's centuries of mythical destruction, I was thrilled to discover this book. The idea that Rachel Caine found a potential loophole for the Library to retain all it's knowledge, and share it with the world through Alchemy, is a wonderful fantasy. Now, when you mix in the politics that always comes with the powerful controlling anything, most especially knowledge
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POE Prophecies: The Raven by P. Anastasia
Click Cover To Order I picked up this book because I'd heard a lot of buzz around the series, and I was curious. I've always been a big fan of Edgar Allan Poe, and I was intrigued by the idea of a series of YA novels that incorporated his written legacy into a story infused with magic. Sadly, I didn't find the depth of story I hoped for. Yes, this is the first book in a series of seven, written for a young adult audience... but because it was so remarkably short, it felt mo
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The Shadow Realm Chronicles by E.M. Reed
Frequently, I reach for young adult novels to stay connected to my younger self, and to discover the stories adults either can't imagine...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Nevah Ann and "Double-Edged War: Holding Ground"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 227 Double-Edged War: Holding Ground Book One of The Ruins of War Series Written by Nevah Ann...
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Indie Reads Aloud: Liz Bullard and "New Moon"
Indie Reads Aloud Radio Episode # 222 New Moon Book One of The Prophecy Trilogy Written by Liz Bullen In the wake of a devastating war,...
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