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Killer Stories: Pick Your Poison

If you’re a crime writer, a mystery novelist, or you just need to bump off a character without violence or bloodshed, using poison might be your cup of tea…or maybe in their cup of tea. Sometimes writers think it’s easy … Continue reading

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The Dark New World of YA Neo-Noir Fiction Writing

Dark streets. Shadowy figures. Tough talk. A dead body. Have we just walked into a 1930s Humphrey Bogart film noir movie? No, we’re stepping into one of the hot new contemporary subgenres: YA neo-noir. Noir writing made a big comeback … Continue reading

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How To Destroy Action and Suspense Scenes

You’re reading an action scene; things are really getting hot. Who will live? Will someone die? Is there a chase that’s moving like lightning? You’re reading a suspense scene; it’s really intense. Will the protagonist be discovered? Will the escapee … Continue reading

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Author Chat: Jin Okubo

Yesterday we posted Jin Okubo’s excerpt from his book Kaoru: In Loves Shadow. Today he discusses the book, his different romance writing style, and where his characters come from. ~~~ Is this your first book? How long did it take you to … Continue reading

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Only 99 cents for J.K. Norry’s Trilogy, Walking Between Worlds!

ONE DAY ONLY! Get the entire Walking Between Worlds trilogy for just 99 cents on June 3rd. http://mybook.to/WBWTrilogy About the trilogy Supernatural/Contemporary Fantasy, from author J.K. Norry Demons & Angels (Book I) Meet the unsung heroes of the supernatural… They … Continue reading

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A Sister Author and a Sister Publisher!

With one sister a debuting author and the other a debuting publisher, how can it go wrong? “Forever Looking Forward”. That’s their motto. And that was what they were thinking when they decided to drop everything and just do it. … Continue reading

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BOOK RELEASE: Something in the Water by Ben Starling

Last year on Goodreads, we were lucky enough to meet the super personable and kind author Ben Starling, a guy who’s sure to make a splash in the indie author world. He has just published his second book in his Something series, … Continue reading

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BOOK LAUNCH: Dyndaer by Joshua Robertson

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

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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RELEASE: J.K. Norry’s FALL OF THE WALKER KING

In Hell’s darkest hour We all began to pray Our fallen queen and the Walker King Would rise and save the day Author: J.K. Norry Book: Fall of the Walker King (Walking Between Worlds, Book III) Genre: Contemporary/Philosophical Fantasy Release … Continue reading

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