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  • Defeated

    Originally posted on The Official Colonel Sanders Podcast: So there I am, lying on my back on the kitchen floor, out of breath, hands frozen numb. My wife’s feelings are hurt, my dog’s locked up, and the baby’s crying. And I just kept thinking one word: Defeat.  As I’m sure you’ve all heard on the news,…

  • Nerdy Crafts: DIY Comic Book Lamp Shade

    Nerdy Crafts: DIY Comic Book Lamp Shade

  • Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee

    The Silent Eye “I read the brochure for the workshop,” she said, trying to look only partly interested. “Ah, good,” I replied. It’s a long-practiced routine between us, this mutual act of mind-fishing. She sipped her coffee, waiting for my silence to break . . . Nothing . . . ” . . . And…

  • Fly on the wall

    Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo: “Leave it where I can find it easily.” This was said with a grin of pure, unholy glee. I duly placed the small, plastic object in a convenient location, knowing full well what he was going to do with it. I didn’t have to know the details.…

  • A little help from my friends?

    A little help from my friends?

    First off, my book release has been delayed until March 31st (big sad face)…paperbacks are a pain. Second, I’ve created a “Thunderclap” to help get the word out on release day, and I need some help! I’m actually not entirely sure what a Thunderclap is…but as far as I can tell, it’s about me shamelessly…

  • Almost a re-run at The Writer’s Room.

  • How to make a living as a writer

  • What’s Your First Draft Like? – Sinead Crowley

    Originally posted on Rebecca Bradley: Today we are taking a look at crime writer Sinead Crowley’s first draft process and not only are we talking about her process, but there is a bonus at the end, so make sure you keep reading! Sinéad is Arts and Media Correspondent with RTE News in Ireland, working for…

  • Written Acts of Kindness Award for the best Ape in the World

    Written Acts of Kindness Award for the best Ape in the World

    Originally posted on The Bingergread Cottage: I was flattered to bits to be given this award by my great pal, Seumas Gallacher so I am passing it on to the most selfless author-aider I know. Chris (The Story Reading Ape) Graham. Through his blog, plus sharing interviews all over the internet, The Ape has given…

  • The Future looks a Little Brighter…

    14-year-old’s reversible poem takes web by storm… When this poem is read from start to finish, it paints a pessimistic picture about a world where a generation is obsessed with money and power. But by following the instruction at the end – “read from bottom to top now” – the meaning – like the poem…

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  • Defeated

    Originally posted on The Official Colonel Sanders Podcast: So there I am, lying on my back on the kitchen floor, out of breath, hands frozen numb. My wife’s feelings are hurt, my dog’s locked up, and the baby’s crying. And I just kept thinking one word: Defeat.  As I’m sure you’ve all heard on the news,…

  • Nerdy Crafts: DIY Comic Book Lamp Shade

    Nerdy Crafts: DIY Comic Book Lamp Shade

  • Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee

    The Silent Eye “I read the brochure for the workshop,” she said, trying to look only partly interested. “Ah, good,” I replied. It’s a long-practiced routine between us, this mutual act of mind-fishing. She sipped her coffee, waiting for my silence to break . . . Nothing . . . ” . . . And…

  • Fly on the wall

    Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo: “Leave it where I can find it easily.” This was said with a grin of pure, unholy glee. I duly placed the small, plastic object in a convenient location, knowing full well what he was going to do with it. I didn’t have to know the details.…

  • A little help from my friends?

    A little help from my friends?

    First off, my book release has been delayed until March 31st (big sad face)…paperbacks are a pain. Second, I’ve created a “Thunderclap” to help get the word out on release day, and I need some help! I’m actually not entirely sure what a Thunderclap is…but as far as I can tell, it’s about me shamelessly…

  • Almost a re-run at The Writer’s Room.

  • How to make a living as a writer

  • What’s Your First Draft Like? – Sinead Crowley

    Originally posted on Rebecca Bradley: Today we are taking a look at crime writer Sinead Crowley’s first draft process and not only are we talking about her process, but there is a bonus at the end, so make sure you keep reading! Sinéad is Arts and Media Correspondent with RTE News in Ireland, working for…

  • Written Acts of Kindness Award for the best Ape in the World

    Written Acts of Kindness Award for the best Ape in the World

    Originally posted on The Bingergread Cottage: I was flattered to bits to be given this award by my great pal, Seumas Gallacher so I am passing it on to the most selfless author-aider I know. Chris (The Story Reading Ape) Graham. Through his blog, plus sharing interviews all over the internet, The Ape has given…

  • The Future looks a Little Brighter…

    14-year-old’s reversible poem takes web by storm… When this poem is read from start to finish, it paints a pessimistic picture about a world where a generation is obsessed with money and power. But by following the instruction at the end – “read from bottom to top now” – the meaning – like the poem…

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