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  • Before The Flight – Part 1

    Before The Flight – Part 1

    Originally posted on Allison Maruska: A few weeks ago, I handed off a final copy of Drake and the Fliers to some proofreaders. One of them asked if there was a story before the book, describing what took place before we join Drake in the office tower. There isn’t, but her question gave me an idea. Welcome…

  • Guest Post: GET A REAL JOB! by A Momma’s View

    Guest Post: GET A REAL JOB! by A Momma’s View

    Originally posted on MiddleMe: One of my new readers, A Momma’s View wrote a very interesting article that I enjoyed very much and wanted to share you all here. You know, I am always on a hunt for career inspiring articles and her title just caught my eye as I was browsing through my email. Skipping…

  • A Little Wow Moment

    Originally posted on A Momma's View: It’s not my birthday, it’s not an anniversary. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet and Christmas is still a couple of weeks away. And still, I got such a great surprise today! I thought long and hard about if I should write this post or not. I tell you…

  • Today’s Quote

    some days it’s hard, but I do try…

  • What First Dates can Teach You About Writing Dialogue

    What First Dates can Teach You About Writing Dialogue

    Drew Chial When you want extra anchovies on your pizza you ask the person on the other end of the phone. When you want a pair of acid wash pre-frayed jeans you ask a clerk where to find them. When you want a tall non-fat half caff Latte you ask a barista for one. When…

  • “My Blog Sucks And I’m Kinda Clueless”

    Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: it was a dark, scary place This is a LONG one. Wade through it. Dear Dan, My blog sucks and I’m kinda clueless about what to do with it…” Okay, nobody said that… directly. Indirectly, LOTS of you have. And lots of blogs scream it. Not to worry. I’m here…

  • My sad story if you really wanna know

    Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: Who has that kind of time? You do. By the time I had the MS done for my first book, it was so long it could’ve been two books – so I cut it in half and released book 2 shortly after book 1. (It/they were a compilation of vignettes…

  • 71 Awesome Tips That Will Make Your Blog Successful | Mostly Blogging

    71 Awesome Tips That Will Make Your Blog Successful | Mostly Blogging

    Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: 71 pieces of blogging advice. Tips  to help new and veteran bloggers succeed at growing their blogs. Source: 71 Awesome Tips That Will Make Your Blog Successful | Mostly Blogging

  • Murder Etc

    Murder Etc

    Cynthia Harrison While writing away on my happy Christmas story, the novel I decided to write when the one I’d been working on got too bloody and I needed a break from the gore so I went to humor and seasonal cheer… Somebody got killed. I didn’t see it coming but after it happened I…

  • MEDUSA

    MEDUSA

    Originally posted on The Falling Thoughts: The Moonlight travels to the earth To kiss your soft cheeks and be felt by you Red roses become wet and more red when they get close and kissed by you A firefly asks for direction when he loses his way The honey bee always wants to sit on…

  • Before The Flight – Part 1

    Before The Flight – Part 1

    Originally posted on Allison Maruska: A few weeks ago, I handed off a final copy of Drake and the Fliers to some proofreaders. One of them asked if there was a story before the book, describing what took place before we join Drake in the office tower. There isn’t, but her question gave me an idea. Welcome…

  • Guest Post: GET A REAL JOB! by A Momma’s View

    Guest Post: GET A REAL JOB! by A Momma’s View

    Originally posted on MiddleMe: One of my new readers, A Momma’s View wrote a very interesting article that I enjoyed very much and wanted to share you all here. You know, I am always on a hunt for career inspiring articles and her title just caught my eye as I was browsing through my email. Skipping…

  • A Little Wow Moment

    Originally posted on A Momma's View: It’s not my birthday, it’s not an anniversary. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet and Christmas is still a couple of weeks away. And still, I got such a great surprise today! I thought long and hard about if I should write this post or not. I tell you…

  • Today’s Quote

    some days it’s hard, but I do try…

  • What First Dates can Teach You About Writing Dialogue

    What First Dates can Teach You About Writing Dialogue

    Drew Chial When you want extra anchovies on your pizza you ask the person on the other end of the phone. When you want a pair of acid wash pre-frayed jeans you ask a clerk where to find them. When you want a tall non-fat half caff Latte you ask a barista for one. When…

  • “My Blog Sucks And I’m Kinda Clueless”

    Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: it was a dark, scary place This is a LONG one. Wade through it. Dear Dan, My blog sucks and I’m kinda clueless about what to do with it…” Okay, nobody said that… directly. Indirectly, LOTS of you have. And lots of blogs scream it. Not to worry. I’m here…

  • My sad story if you really wanna know

    Originally posted on DAN ALATORRE: Who has that kind of time? You do. By the time I had the MS done for my first book, it was so long it could’ve been two books – so I cut it in half and released book 2 shortly after book 1. (It/they were a compilation of vignettes…

  • 71 Awesome Tips That Will Make Your Blog Successful | Mostly Blogging

    71 Awesome Tips That Will Make Your Blog Successful | Mostly Blogging

    Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: 71 pieces of blogging advice. Tips  to help new and veteran bloggers succeed at growing their blogs. Source: 71 Awesome Tips That Will Make Your Blog Successful | Mostly Blogging

  • Murder Etc

    Murder Etc

    Cynthia Harrison While writing away on my happy Christmas story, the novel I decided to write when the one I’d been working on got too bloody and I needed a break from the gore so I went to humor and seasonal cheer… Somebody got killed. I didn’t see it coming but after it happened I…

  • MEDUSA

    MEDUSA

    Originally posted on The Falling Thoughts: The Moonlight travels to the earth To kiss your soft cheeks and be felt by you Red roses become wet and more red when they get close and kissed by you A firefly asks for direction when he loses his way The honey bee always wants to sit on…