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Multi-Genre Author ~ Editor ~ Book Designer ~ Writing Coach
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 Lisa Ann McCarthy
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Yes, I have considered writing under a pseudonym. Given the deep...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Amy Klco
April 2025 Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Probably not, but I would if I had something to share...
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Dangerous Women by George R.R. Martin (and others)
Click The Cover To Order! This was an interesting collection of short stories written by a host of superb authors, about women, dangerous...
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Zebulon by R.L. Heron
Click The Cover To Order! Written by friend, and fellow Indie Author, R.L. Herron, this is an interesting collection of short stories. ...
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Accidentally Yours by Joan H. Young
Click The Cover To Order! I was given the rare invitation to read an advance copy of Joan H. Young's new book, Accidentally Yours . It's...
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Dark Doorways by Peggy Christie
Click The Cover To Order! One of the best things about being friends with authors is that you get to glimpse tiny little pieces of them...
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Three Distinctive Works by Chavonne D. Stewart
Click The Cover To Order! Getting Started In preparation for the October Virtual Book Festival, I read three very distinctive works by...
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American Fries by Jared Morningstar
Cllick The Cover To Order! This is an interesting collection of poetry and short stories, each with a very particular perspective on...
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A Slice of Fear by Andrew Allen Smith
Click The Cover To Order! After reading A Slice of Fear  by Andrew Allen Smith, one resounding phrase echoed in my brain. It was the old...
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Chicken Butt Hair by D.A. Reed
Click The Cover To Order! This book was a complete delight to read! In this age when so many people are complaining about the foibles in...
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Witness Testimony and Other Tales by P.A. O'Neil
Click The Cover To Order! Witness Testimony  was an interesting and engaging collection of short stories.  When I first began reading, I...
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Writing with Hemingway at City Park Grill by Stewert James
This was a fun and interesting collection of short stories, and a short novelette. The entire book takes place in the northern Michigan...
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Shifting Sands by Emma Palova
Click The Cover To Order! Imagine a Venn diagram. Each circle is a distinct segment of life.  Now, add to each sphere the spice of...
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The Theft by Andrew Allen Smith
Click The Cover To Order! As I read, I often notice that those delicate moments in between the plot explosions and character epiphanies...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Jared Morningstar
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? I have never considered writing under a pseudonym, although I...
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Inside The Indie Author: A Conversation with Mikel Classen
Have you ever considered writing under a pseudonym, and why or why not? Not. I like to take credit for my own work. Besides the checks...
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