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Competition
by johnhandful on February 09, 2018Would you like to be a character in a murder mystery novel. If you do, the purchase or download PAIN HAS A PERMANENT ADDRESS from Amazon, send me proof of purchase through social media, and you will ... more
We only have 10 years to save the planet
by Massageplus on February 05, 2018The Effect of Pollution on Ecology The Real Planetary Situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghkQoJoipbM&t=307s In the year 2000, the United Nations asked scientists, in general, what means ... more
Writers Must Read
by jameswymore on February 02, 2018In On Writing by Stephen King, he says that it’s vital for authors to be voracious readers. I agree. Not only is it important for the purposes of knowing what’s going on in the book world, it’s ... more
What's Wrong with Movie Rights
by jameswymore on February 02, 2018*THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FIRST-TIME AUTHORS SIGNING A BOOK CONTRACT* I love movies. I have defended Peter Jackson against Tolkien purists in front of hundreds of people as a panel ... more
Book Piracy
by jameswymore on February 02, 2018I love a good pirate story.Remembering Emily I’ve been enjoying the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series a lot. I even included pirates in my Actuator series. There’s something appealing about ... more
Reader or Writer
by mhembroff on January 31, 2018Are you a reader or writer or are you both? I have been an avid reader since early childhood and it wasn't until my children were growing up that I started taking writing to a more serious level. Yes ... more
A Planner, A Pantser, or a Little of Both?
by rdperry57 on January 29, 2018When beginning a novel, a writer must decide on his or her own individual level of planning. Some begin their works with elaborate plans and outlines developed well in advance. Others begin with a sin ... more
An Interview with Sue Grafton
by trishsugar on January 06, 2018An Interview with Mystery Writer, Sue Grafton (Part 1) Author, John D. McDonald died suddenly back in 1986 and took Travis McGee with him. I owned and had read every book of McDonald’s…..No ... more
A Review ~~ The Wanted by Robert Crais
by trishsugar on January 06, 20185 out of 5 quills A Review ~~ The Wanted by Robert Crais A good old fashioned murder my ... more
Motivational Moments...for Writers #34
by trishsugar on January 06, 2018The first thing that makes a buyer reach for your book is the COVER! Is it professional? Does it convey a visual story? The second thing that keeps the book in their hand is the BACK COVER and what ... more