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BOOK LAUNCH: Dyndaer by Joshua Robertson

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Christie |

Fans of the Kaelandur series, behold! Joshua Robertson is back with the second book and it promises to be a fast-paced sword and sorcery fantasy that picks up right where book one left off. Here are three excerpts to whet your appetite. … Continue reading →

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Author Chat: Elizabeth Marx

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Christie |

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Elizabeth Marx is a prolific writer of multiple genres and series. Every time we get a manuscript from her, we’re amazed that she can write so much so quickly! But she’s got what it takes to hit home with her … Continue reading →

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RELAUNCH! Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic by Marnie Cate

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Christie |

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To celebrate the relaunch of Marnie Cate’s beloved first novel, Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic, get it on Kindle for $0.99 / £0.99 beginning October 29, 2015 through November 4, 2015! Author: Marnie Cate Title: Remember: Protectors of the Elemental … Continue reading →

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Prerelease Excerpts from ANAERFELL by Joshua Robertson & J.C. Boyd

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Christie |

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Joshua Robertson and J.C. Boyd’s’s Anaerfell comes out October 31, and we’ve got not one, not two, but three excerpts for you to enjoy! Not sure if this is the Halloween read you’re looking for? Just check out the blurb. One word: … Continue reading →

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Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Christie |

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by Anita Stratos, Proof Positive editor Picture this: you’re craving apple pie – one of those “just gotta have it” days – so you go to your favorite café and order up a slice. Your mouth waters when the server … Continue reading →

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Inedible Spelling Mistake

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Christie |

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If you read this carefully, you’ll realize this menu item would be dangerous to consume…and potentially disgusting. What funny misspellings have you seen lately?

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Dear Authors: My Editing Education and Experience

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Christie |

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Dearest authors, I’ve heard the question time and time again: what qualifies me to be an editor and own an editing company? I’ve gotten many questions about my education and my experience, so here’s a video in which I talk … Continue reading →

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Author Chat: Marnie Cate

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Christie |

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Have you ever thought of something fantastic that inspired you to write, whether it was a sentence or an image or even a general idea? Marnie Cate has, and she wrote and published her first book based on it. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Author Chat: Bradley Cannon

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Christie |

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Did you ever wonder what might happen if you didn’t die when you were meant to? Author Bradley Cannon explores the possibilities of this in his first novel, Extended Stay. And don’t be afraid to love his work – he’s got … Continue reading →

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Awethors Event: Interview with Sunshine Somerville

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Christie |

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Our eighth awesome author in the countdown until the Get Down With The Awethors Facebook event on April 12 is Sunshine Somerville (how cool is her name?!). She’s going to have some fun competitions at the Awethors event with multiple chances to win her … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: monday blogs

BOOK LAUNCH: Dyndaer by Joshua Robertson

Author Chat: Elizabeth Marx

RELAUNCH! Remember: Protectors of the Elemental Magic by Marnie Cate

Prerelease Excerpts from ANAERFELL by Joshua Robertson & J.C. Boyd

Do your words serve your story – or do they serve you?

Inedible Spelling Mistake

Dear Authors: My Editing Education and Experience

Author Chat: Marnie Cate

Author Chat: Bradley Cannon

Awethors Event: Interview with Sunshine Somerville

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