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BECOME A “SUPER FAN” OF MYSTERY THRILLER WEEK
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
If you are already a fan of the Mystery Thriller genres, then you are in for a FAN-tastic surprise. Mystery Thriller Week is rolling out eleven fun-filled mysteriously thrilling days just for you! That’s one whole week and then some. We just couldn’t pack all the excitement into seven days.…
Then And Now
As 2016 comes to an end, I can’t help but marvel at the changes in my life.? I ended last year with the dream of writing a book. I never imagined I would end this year, ?a published author with a totally different book.? I’ve learnt too many things to count. How to write, format,…
Shameless Self-Promotion for 2017
Don Massenzio Hello, I’m really bad at self-promotion. As I sat down and looked at my web site and my book pages with 2017 approaching, I realized how woefully out of date they were. This is no longer the case. Now that they are updated, I figured I would spread the word. I have an […]
Be my guest?
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Just a reminder… If you would like to feature your new book…or promote an old one… If you have a story to share or a tale to tell… If you have useful advice on blogging, writing, publishing… If you are a writer, artist or photographer… Why not…
A Fantasy Tip from History: Book Shrines
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
The Stowe Missal cumdach (8th/9th century). Photo: Dublin, Royal, Irish Academy via medievalbooks.nl In a recent post, I described the many ways Medieval scribes and readers would transport their treasured books. There was one kind of book in particular that demanded its own post. Enter the Irish cumdach or ‘book…
2016 #YearEndWrapUp: #WordPressFails Grade for 2016: F-
Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy:
When I began blogging in 2011, I initially went with Google’s Blogger platform, because a friend of mine was a Blogger user. It was simple and easy to use, but several friends had WordPress blogs, and I liked the way their blogs looked in comparison. So…
This is the Year You Write Your Novel
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
If you’re reading this, chances are you want to write a novel. Whether it’s a goal you’re actively working toward, a regular New Year’s resolution, or the biggest item on your bucket list, you’re in good company. Millions of people desire to tell their stories … and yet only…
Depriving Youth and Defending YA Literature
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
In spite of its seemingly benign nature, young adult literature has received tumultuous responses. Back in August, education consultant Joe Nutt published an article for teachers and educational professionals called “Why Young-Adult Fiction Is a Dangerous Fantasy.” The article reflects the not uncommon belief that YA has directly harmed young people and…
Ranking 25
Today I got a major boost. Returning from work in agony, due to my back problem, and wallowing in self-pity, I sat in front of my computer and checked my downloads for the day. After blinking a few times, I managed to convince myself I wasn’t imagining things. My usual, 4-6 downloads had suddenly multiplied…
Discovered by Disaster: 6 Astounding Archaeological Finds from Environmental Change
The Historic England Blog Those of us working with the past can occasionally be viewed as stuck in it, not wanting things to change, but actually for archaeologists change is our bread and butter. We are obsessed with how, and why, people and their places have changed through time. Sometimes dramatic changes in the environment […]
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