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Why I don’t journal anymore and what I do instead
I tried to journal a couple of times but it didn’t work, because I thought I had to put a date at the top of every entry. That was more stressful than productive. However, after my seperation with my second husband, I started journaling again. This time, I made sections and started using it not … Read more
Who I Would Want to have Either Coffee or Dinner with, and Why
Hello everyone, Today my post has been inspired by a question that Win Charles asks many of her guests on her podcast called Ask Win. That question is as follows: “If you could have coffee with anyone, living or dead, who would that person be and why?†My answer is as follows: If I … Read more
Four on Friday
First of all, before I send you to visit this original post, I want to thank Rainne for sharing my books.
On another note, please stay tuned for an updated version of Stories Outside the Box, because I am planning to rebrand it Under Electric Eclectic Books, Satisfy your desire.
Finally, along with the genres I read, I also love fantasy, which I will ad to my bio for future posts. I hope you enjoy this post and please go out and pick up one or all of my books for your reading pleasure. Remember, writing from the heart adds value to your life.
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Interview with Ann Harrison-Barnes
Thank you so much for having me on your blog and for featuring me in your “five on Friday” segment. Before I share this with my blogging community, I’d like to give you a little update. Instead of the Non-fiction book I spoke about in the interview, I have another project in the works. I … Read more
Thursday photo prompt: New #writephoto
Here’s a writing prompt challenge for you. Please share your story, poem or essay on your own blog with a pingback to the original post.
Alternating reading with your child
I found this to be an interesting podt, because I have a daughter who doesn’t like to read as much as I wish she would. Maybe if I could hav read alternate pages or paragraphs with her when she was in first or second grade, she’d love to read more. What do you think, is alternately reading with your child a good way to get them interested in reading or not. Read the post and judge for yourselves.
Markets For Writers
Here’s an opportunity for those of you who love to write flash fiction under 500 words.
The Benefits of Hearing Your Book Read Aloud
Have you ever wondered how you can find the trouble spots in your WIP? Why not read it aloud or have someone read it to you. Tex to Speech programs are great for reading books aloud. Personally I have to read my book aloud to myself, using my braille display as I’m so used to the voice of my screen reader. The following post will explain the benefits of hearing your book read aloud to you.
Please comment on the author’s blog and be sure to give this post a like and a share or two.
Experiments in Dream-Space
It’s funny you should mention that, because some dreams stay with me long after I wake up. Maybe that means that you should revisit those characters again.
Editors and Beta Readers – Vital for Independent Authors
As Indie authors, we must do all we can to make our books stand out above the crowd. Here are a couple of tips you need to take into consideration if you plan to self-publish your book, instead of finding an agent and working with a traditional publisher.
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Tuesday Talk with… author Ann Harrison-Barnes
Let me give you a couple of updates. First of all, I find that I also like reading fantasy. I’m currently reading Make Me No Grave by Hayley Stone through audible. The nonfiction book has been put on hold for now. In its place, I am releasing a fantasy novelette entitled Winter Haven Rescue on … Read more
Smashwords vs. Draft2Digital – by Melinda Clayton…
Good morning everyone,
I’m sharing a post that I feel is valuable to all indie authors, because it gives you even more options to choose from. Although this post originated on another blog, I’m pressing it from Chris The Story Reading Ape’s blog, because there’s no links to reblog the original post.
Please comment on the original blog, give it a like and a share or two.
Happy writing and God bless.
Original Song – Free the Fae Folk – Excerpt From My Short Story
Here is an example of how songs can be used in our work.
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Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Sophia Tsegaye
Here’s a fabulous interview with a children’s author.
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Why you need to define success for you
Here’s a blog post that will help you figure out your definition of success.