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Thrillers Bring the Light
Yes, this unsightly wasp with its ugly orange head and relatively large body mass, has arrived on our shores intent on killing innocent little honey bees and, indeed, the occasional human. But just when we think we are in the midst of a Stephen King nightmare, along comes a hero, a savior, a defender of…
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Book Talk 5/15/2020: Jenny Elder Moke’s Hood Traci Kenworth
Book Talk 5/15/2020: Jenny Elder Moke’s Hood Traci Kenworth Hood by Jenny Elder Moke. Disney-Hyperion. June 9, 2020. Netgalley. Amazon’s blurb: You have the blood of kings and rebels within you, love. Let it rise to meet the call. Isabelle of Kirklees has only ever known a quiet life inside the sheltered walls of the…
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To Traditionally Publish or Self-Publish – by Karen Cioffi…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: on Writers on the Move: Whether to publish traditionally or self-publish is the question I get most from my ghosting clients. Most new to the writing arena don’t understand what’s involved with either path. This article will helpfully shed some light on the topic. Continue…
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The Building Blocks of Story: Scenes
Originally posted on Story Empire: Ciao, SEers. Last time, we discussed Dwight Swain’s concepts of scenes and sequels. (If you missed that post, you can find it here.) Remember, a chapter’s scenes can be one of two things, a scene or a sequel. Today, we’re going to go deeper into the concept of scenes. What…
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A long weekend
Originally posted on Entertaining Stories: I took Friday as a vacation day, and Monday was my flex day. This was just what I needed, to be honest. It doesn’t mean I wasn’t productive, but I didn’t hit it full speed either. Start with Friday. Old What’s Her Face had to work, so this was my…
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Book Promo – GRINDERS – by C.S. Boyack…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: Thank you for having me back, Chris. It’s been a while and I’m happy to be here. I am showcasing my newest novel today, Grinders. This is a cyberpunk story set in our near future. I went out of my way to make sure there…



