Tag Archive | fiction
If it had been a snake…by the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Reblogged from Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge: Once again they stomped out of the room knowing without looking that their superior was glaring at her through the one way glass. She sat quite still. Except there was that quiet little smile again. Infuriating. Her interrogators…
Words in a Picture: The Wonder of Graphic Novels
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
It is an odd time in the world of graphic novels. Superhero movies remain money making bastions. People laud Alan Moore, Joss Whedon, Neil Gaiman, and others who write graphic novels. Despite these signs of popularity, the New York Times recently eliminated its Graphic Bestseller lists. One of the major centers…
Stop Shoulding on Yourself
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by The Novel Mom Once upon a Grad-School I had a great professor who, at the time, everyone half-discounted because we all thought was “out there and wacky”-as professors can sometimes seem. Most likely because they are alternating between over-caffeinated and slightly drunk to be able to deal with generally…
Review: The Ragnarok Saga – The Rusted Crown by W. H. H. Baker
Originally posted on Happymeerkatreviews:
I was kindly sent a free paperback copy of this book by the publisher Austin Macauley for a review. The Ragnarok Saga: The Rusted Crown is an epic fantasy novel based around Norse mythology, here is my review. When the Norse world comes to an end, one Valkyrie, Skjarla, is cursed…
Hallucinations and Psychology: What Happens When You Read?
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
I’ve talked a bit about the health benefits of writing, but what does reading do to the human body? Luckily the fine folks at the University of Virginia Library have put together an infographic on just that topic. During the first stages of reading, the tactile senses are engaged, and people enjoy…
How to Train Yourself to Stick to Your Own Deadlines
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Meg Dowell I used to be terrible with deadlines. Depending on how much I have going on at one time, sometimes I still struggle. I’m a life-long procrastinator. Sometimes I submit things at 11:58 when they’re due at midnight. It’s easy to think working deadline-based jobs is enough…
Authors Reading Their Own Writing
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
There is something remarkable about hearing authors read their own works aloud. Often they emphasize words that are unexpected, or they add extra shades of meaning to the phrases. With all of today’s modern connectivity, it is easy to hear authors read their works even if the listener can’t afford…
5 Ways to You Can Market for Free
Originally posted on Story Empire:
Hello Story Empire readers! Today is my first official post on this site and I’m really excited to share some thoughts with everyone. Here are five free ways to market your book in some ways you may not have thought about before now. Blog About Your Book Yes, this has…
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