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THE OWL LADY PRESENTS: “The High Couch of Silistra” by Janet Morris
Her sensuality was at the core of her world, her quest beyond the civilized stars. Aristocrat. Outcast. Picara. Slave. Ruler. The story of one woman’s quest for self-realization in a distant tomorrow. “Estri’s character is most like that of Ishtar who describes herself as “‘a prostitute compassionate am I’” because she “symbolizes the creative submission […]
Dark Horse Delivers Halloween One-Shot ‘The Goon in Theatre Bizarre’
Originally posted on Horror Novel Reviews:
Eric Powell’s long-running book The Goon is an outstanding read with the kind of characters and conflicts that appeal to a very diverse group of readers, as does the stellar artwork. It’s one of the finest books on the market, and in a few weeks we’ll see Powell and…
Dear Indie Authors: Build Your Dream Team
Originally posted on The PBS Blog:
Before we all tuck in this weekend (don’t you just love Fridays?), I have to share what came into my inbox today. Timothy Pike of “Dream, Play, Write” has presented what looks to be a great opportunity for Indie Authors. I couldn’t find a re-blog button so here’s an…
#Read about Guest #Author Robert Eggleton.
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
I didn’t have a choice about whether or not to write Rarity from the Hollow, my debut novel. Nobody put a gun to my head, but same as — the psychological need to begin and follow through on the project had become so intense that…
The Gendered Nature of Being Unencumbered
Originally posted on Sally Ember, Ed.D.:
Great post and insights. Totally different story, though, when you’re a “plus-size” female or wearing those clothes. Plenty of pockets, because no one is concerned with the “male gaze,” or the “sight line” for any reason whatso ever. Hilarious, right? Gain enough weight and you can be unencumbered,…
Free Horror Short Story from Dark Chapter Press
Originally posted on David Basnett:
Dark Chapter Press From the blog at Dark Chapter Press The return of our monthly flash fiction competition attracted much interest and a great response from writers, both familiar to us here at Dark Chapter Press, and new. Such a response is great news for us here in the DCP…
Really Bad Book Reviews
Originally posted on bookarahma:
Ever read a book review so bad that you wanted to obliterate it from existence, be it on Amazon, Booktube or Goodreads? I just did. I’m still in shock. Sometimes, a bad review can be funny. Like when you see someone bragging about having found this “obscure” literary masterpiece that you’ve…
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