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32 Calls for Submissions in October 2018 – Paying Markets – by Erica Verrillo…

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What Do You Want to Write But Haven’t Yet? – by Jami Gold…

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I sawan interesting question on Twitter by author Delilah S. Dawsonthe other day:

“Is there anything you’ve wanted to write that you haven’t attempted yet? Themes, characters, genres?”

As authors, we often have more ideas for stories than we actually write. Some we might not write because we realize we’re not passionate enough about the idea to put in the work of actually writing the story. But for some ideas, we might have other reasons behind our decision to not write.

Delilah’s question prompted me to think about those “other” reasons. Why might we not write a story idea that we’re passionate about—and is there anything we can do to overcome those reasons?

Let’s take a look at a list of reasons we might have for not writing a story idea we love and see how we might approach overcoming each of those reasons.

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Book Promotion: Do This, Not That – by Amy Collins…

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on The Book Designer:

Does any of this sound familiar?

  • “I wrote this book so that I could make a living as a writer.”
  • “My goal is to quit my day job.”
  • “I plan on retiring on my book income.”

If any of those sentiments have crossed your mind or your lips, this month’s DO THIS NOT THAT is for you. (You are not going to like it… but keep reading.)

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4th Halloween-Poem Contest – Jury introduction – and Start Up

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JURY:

I am honored to announce that the following authors have agreed to participate as judges in the jury who will decide on the winners of the contest:

Author Kathryn Jenkins
Author Janis Beck
Author A. J. Alexander

Thank you, authors, for your effort to be part of this contest!

There will be three winners in the 4th Halloween poem contest. Each of them is free to choose from the following prizes:

E-Books-set of “A Father’s Protection” and “An Elf, A Dragon And a God’s Intervention“, written by K. M. Jenkins
E-book of “Angelic Confessions” written by Jan Marie
E-books-set of “Journey to Aviad” and “Ancient Voices: Into The Depths” written by Allison D.  Reid

I’m very grateful for these excellent authors to offer one or two of their books as a prize in this contest. Thank…

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“The Truth Inside” (New Beginnings Book 1) By Trish Edmisten – #Romance, #TransgenderRomance, #LGBT, #NewAdult&College

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For as long as he can remember, Nate’s dreamed of being an MMA fighter. Nothing is going to stand in his way, and no one is going to distract him. Everything is going according to plan when Natalie comes along. Even though he wasn’t looking for love, Nate can’t help falling fast and hard. Smart, sweet and supportive, she seems too good to be true, but it’s actually the other way around. Nate isn’t good enough for her, and he’s keeping a secret that will change everything between them. One day, she’ll see the truth inside of him. Until then, Nate’s determined to keep Natalie in his life for as long as he can.
This book is an 86K word novel with no cliffhanger and a guaranteed HEA. Although it’s the first in a series, each book can be read as a stand-alone.
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“Viral Dawn: (Viral Series Book 1) by Skyler Rankin – #Action&Adventure, #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense, #Romance, #Thriller

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What if your world changed in a split second, destroying everything you thought you knew and thrusting you into a world where your very survival depends on every move you make, every decision, and every step you take? Every. Move. Matters.
An explosion at the army depot unleashes a deadly cloud carrying a genetically engineered virus that turns people into flesh-eating zombies. High school senior, Casey Williams has taken refuge at the school with friends and others who managed to survive the blast and ensuing viral outbreak. They’re safe. For now. But supplies are running short, and tempers are running shorter as Casey realizes the time is coming they will need to get out. She is determined to lead her friends to safety only to discover that she’s led them into even greater danger. Determined to save her friends, she fights the living and the undead in her quest to…

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“Captive” (A New Life Book 1) by Samantha Jacobey – #Action&Adventure, #Mystery, #Thriller, #Suspense, #Romance

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A New Life Series is an epic adventure. TORI FARRELL’s life IS one wild story… escaped from a biker gang and running from drug lords… used by the FBI and hoping to protect her present from her past… IT’S DARK – IT’S BRUTAL, and it’s WORTH EVERY MINUTE OF IT!! (Mature read, 18+ for graphic sexual content and violence, including rape)

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Dark, Gritty, Street Violence and Sex

By Laurie Christensen

As a child Tori was ripped from her family, forced into a life of violence being owned and trained by bikers, formerly Special Forces, who raise her to be an evil so bad she even consumes them. In trying to get out, she gets entangled with the FBI who try to manipulate her into being the destructive force needed to take down The Organization an evil conglomerate with fingers in everything and muscle to back…

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“Major” (The M Series, Book Seven) by Ryanne Anthony – #Romance, #Billionaires, #Multicultural, #Interracial

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Major and his former college lab partner, Jillian Elliott, discussed her sexual frustration with her fiancé and, finally seeing Jillian for the sexy, vibrant woman she was, Major offered his services. A skeptical Jillian accepted, and from their first encounter, they found they were beyond compatible in bed. They agreed to be sex partners, for two years, then Jillian would be a bride to the man her parents were forcing her to marry, Jason Sampras; a guy who was described with every negative word known to man.
The night before her wedding, Major and Jillian spend it enjoying one another… with Major trying to find the nerve to tell Jillian he wants her for life.
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This one gutted!

This book is so deep and wrenching! Twists and turns and rawness on damn near every page. I’m going to get the last…

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“Into the Wilderness” (The Wilderness Series, Book #2) by Pamela Ackerson – #Romance, #Westerns, # ScienceFiction, #Fantasy, #Time Travel

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 The time-travel saga continues with book 2.
A magnificent, timeless adventure that tugs at the heart weighs the soul, and measures the human strength and spirit. The Wilderness time travel series continues with this historically detailed story of love, war, and fantastic adventure.
Dr. Karen Anderson returns to the past, to the Lakota and her life with Standing Deer. The Little Big Horn Battle – Custer’s Last Stand looms, ending a lifestyle the People have always known. Over the span of time, they fight for freedom and the promise of tomorrow.
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Absolutely Fantastic!

By Cinderella 7

I loved this story so much! However, it ended way too soon, I wanted to see them reunite and help the people (Indians). Why couldn’t you have made it longer? Authors do this quite often, and it saddens me. But I will read this story over again often, you can…

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