Big news! Soon Broken Shutters in eBook format will be available on almost every book platform and in every country available! Other formats coming soon! Update on my Amazon FREE Kindle promotion I offered Broken Shutters for FREE on Kindle for five days. I enlisted both Book Butterfly and The Fussy Librarian to assist me … Continue reading Broken Shutters Update and Distribution News
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Adventure, Danger, and Being a Crazy GenX Kid
Sending this out there again. I think it was bad timing last night.
Ever since I was a child, I have loved to travel.
I was the perfect travel kid. Even when I went places with just me and my parents, I could always find things to do to keep myself busy. Of course, being a Gen X kid, I had no fear and would wander off wherever we were and do my own thing. I was given a wristwatch and told to meet my parents at a specific time to head back to the hotel. I was about 12 or 13 when that started.
I remember being in Wildwood, NJ, with a pocket full of tickets for rides and a few bucks. I’d spend an entire evening riding the same rollercoaster repeatedly because I enjoyed sitting in that rickety old car on that old wooden coaster all alone, watching the lights of the boardwalk and hearing the sounds rising from the boards…
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Writing Romance: Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Crafting Relationships – by Bella Rose Pope…
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog
on The Write Life:
I’ll be the first to admit that there’s a serious problem with romantic relationships in literature nowadays.
And worse, this issue seems to be overlooked by the large majority of writers — until it’s too late, that is.
The problem: The unrealistic and unhealthy portrayal of romantic relationships.
There. I said it. And now people can take notice because yes, there is a serious lack of realism when it comes to the romantic relationships in books.
Authors are writing relationships that are meant to be exciting and intense, but their execution of those couples can be flawed in sometimes very harmful, although unintentional ways.
There’s nothing wrong with writing romance. In fact, adding a romantic relationship to your book can help you write a good story. The dynamic of love can:
- Up the stakes
- Make readers more emotionally invested in the characters
- Create contrast…
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4 New Agents Seeking Commercial, Speculative Fiction, LGBTQ, Women’s Fiction, YA, Nonfiction, Memoir and more – by Erica Verrillo…
Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog
on Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity:
Here are four new agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the extra mile for their clients.
Monica Rodriguez is looking for Fiction: Action/Adventure, Children’s, Commercial, Family Saga, Fantasy, General, Graphic Novel, Historical, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ, Literary, Middle Grade, Mystery, New Adult, Picture Books, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult; Non-Fiction: Cookbooks, Humor, Journalism, LGBTQ, Memoir, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Travel.
Cheyenne Faircloth is most interested in manuscripts from underrepresented communities, i.e. queer, BIPOC, AAPI, neurodivergent, and disabled voices. Her interests include YA, Southern Gothic, folkloric elements, gothic romances, fantasy stories with political elements, non-western mythology, sports romances in conversation with institutional issues/sexism/gender, and creatures from myth told through a queer allegorical lens.
Geula Geurts is interested in literary fiction, creative non-fiction, lyric essays, memoirs and poetry.
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I’m Actually Blushing Right Now
So…this happened lol I was approached for an interview for this copywriter magazine and accepted. I wasn’t sure if they’d use mine but they did. I’m …I’m Actually Blushing Right Now
Schizophrenia, Drugs and Death | Scott’s Story
Schizophrenia, drugs, and death are a chapter of my life I'd pushed aside for a long time because after my mother passed from Alzheimer's and dementia, I didn't want to deal with my mentally ill older brother anymore. When she was alive, I only tolerated his presence in my life because of the love she bore him. I had so many emotions about him and how his mental illness, drug abuse, criminal behavior, years and years of institutionalization, and absolute refusal of any help had torn my family apart since I was eleven years old.
Stankiewicz Copywriting Plug
Hi everyone! As I've mentioned previously on the blog, I started a new website for my copywriting business. I've finally started my portfolio to give potential clients an idea of my writing. I just wanted to pop in and drop the link here if anyone needs some writing for their website or even sales pages. … Continue reading Stankiewicz Copywriting Plug
Travel During Covid | Yes, I Did
Sometimes, escaping is NOT an option. It's mandatory. If you've followed my blog, you may remember this time last year, I was in Amsterdam when the Covid shut down began. I certainly will never forget it. Upon my return to the USA, I was put on a mandatory 14-day quarantine which lasted nearly two months … Continue reading Travel During Covid | Yes, I Did
My Theory | The Virus and Schools
Two of my five granddaughters attempting to do their homeschooling. 1. Our future is our children. Getting them back into the classroom should be our first priority. According to the SCIENCE, schools that have already been opened around the country have seen no significant increases in COVID outbreaks. Provide each school with a temp scanner … Continue reading My Theory | The Virus and Schools
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