Archive | April 23, 2014
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Book Covers Are Judging Me
Originally posted on Tara Sparling writes:
Sometimes it feels like the publishing industry has us all boxed off into dastardly delineated categories. We are either readers of crime, science fiction, sports autobiographies, or bird-watching manuals, but never all four. Everything must be packaged according to its genre, and there are labelling rules. Chick-lit novels use loopy fonts, and…
Positive Messages on Sticky Notes
Originally posted on Project Light to Life:
Several months ago, I wrote a post about how I crossed “Write Inspirational Messages on Sticky Notes and Put Them in Public Places Off my Bucket List.” It was a lot of fun thinking that perhaps, I made someone’s day who came across one or more of the…
Together
Originally posted on Regina Puckett:
Together Regina Puckett I slip through cold rain drops and the morning air Like a woman going on a long journey without a care A slow dance of jumping over puddles and wet grass A day of wonderment where rain drops gather on glass If only we could stay and…
Damned Words 7
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
Anger Falls Zack Kullis It trickles at first, barely perceptible, moving slowly towards an inevitable end. Heat blooms, melting what once was controlled in an icy grip. The trickles collide, begin to coalesce, mingle and fuse. The calm silence swiftly flows towards a thundering rumble. It pushes against…
Slow Children (SIGNS: #AtoZChallenge)
Originally posted on Tale Spinning:
“Adagio!” Mr. James yelled to the seventh grade orchestra. “This is not a race; not a competition! There is no prize for finishing this first. Slowly…slowly…let your instruments blend into each other.” Connor fought the yawn that was coming; he knew if James saw it he’d blow up. All Connor…
Spotlight + GIVEAWAY: Three Princes by Ramona Wheeler
Originally posted on Reflections of a Book Addict:
If you’re a fan of books that fall under the categories of steampunk, Egypt, science fiction, or historical fiction then this giveaway is for you. Thanks to Tor Books we have a hardcover copy of Ramona Wheeler’s Three Princes to give away to one lucky winner. From Goodreads: Lord…
Review- Loving Ellie
Originally posted on Dena Rogers:
Loving Ellie by Lindsey Brookes My rating: 2 of 5 stars I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Ellie Sanders is a pregnant, small town coffee shop owner whose fiancé was just killed in a freak car accident. Her hardworking and stubborn…
Review Rating Guidelines
Originally posted on Dena Rogers:
As you probably already see and as I’ve previously mentioned in my “about me” section, I read a lot and I always try to write an honest review in response to the books I read (whether requested or not) even it it’s a few words about what did or didn’t work for me. I…
Katherine Romaine
Originally posted on MARSocial Author Business Enhancement Interviews:
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/in-the-line-of-duty-3 1. Did you pick your genre or did it pick you? Both. 2. Do you write in multiple genres or just one? Multiple Genres. As soon as you limit yourself to just one genre you begin to lose your creative edge. 3. How much time do…
Will Cohen
Originally posted on MARSocial Author Business Enhancement Interviews:
Age 32 (March 29, 1982) Where you live Salt Lake City, UT 1) How long have you been writing? That’s a bit of a loaded question. I wrote my first film critique column at 12, my first short story when I was 15, my first screenplay when…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 