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News about finally finding somewhere to live - a villa for us and our new dog - (who we'll get beginning of October). And of course, updates of my ROW/fiftyfifty.me Goals.

Guest Post by Michael Meyer: Author of Deadly Eyes

Published on 2012-08-13 15:34:26

Deadly Eyes by Michael Meyer

Published on 2012-08-13 15:34:26

Join me for a giveaway for Deadly Eyes by Michael Meyer

Fifty Shades Series: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Published on 2012-08-12 15:15:29

In spite of startling writing errors, Fifty Shades of Grey became the fastest-selling adult paperback to reach one million copies, after previously topping a million eBook sales on Amazon UK’s Kindle Store. This film rights were sold for millions and Mills & Boon has re-issued 12 of its erotic backlist titles as digital short stories in a bid to win over fans of Fifty Shades of Grey. The romance publisher has called the range ’12 Shades of Surrender’ and the titles covers even evoke EL Jam [..]

‘Finding Esta’s Book Trailer – Any Good?

Published on 2012-08-10 07:04:48

Please take a moment (approximately one minute) to watch my book trailer. I spent a while learning how to use the tools, searching for and editing images, listened to hours of music, and finally came up with this - Is it utter tosh or does it inspire you to read my book? Any tips? Any opinion?

Maddy’s Floor by DALE MAYER – Interview/Excerpt/Giveaway

Published on 2012-08-08 15:03:47

New Villas & Dogs #Row80 Updates – R3-08/8

Published on 2012-08-08 03:35:57

News about finally finding somewhere to live - a villa for us and our new dog - (who we'll get beginning of October). And of course, updates of my ROW/fiftyfifty.me Goals.

The SEO Savvy Blogger By Kelley Harrell

Published on 2012-08-06 15:18:42

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the task of making your web presence more visible in search engine results. The general guidelines that apply for "good" SEO in a website are the same for a blog; however, tailoring a blog for optimized reach has a slightly different focus than a general website. Your website is largely a static entity through which you convey what you want readers to know about you and your work. Blogs have a totally other function, which is to engage readers in discour [..]

Writers You Shouldn’t Emulate (In Real Life)

Published on 2012-08-05 15:33:27

Please enjoy this interesting guest post by Amanda Watson First, this would be a completely different article if it were “writers whose styles you should not emulate.” I considered making a list of those, but it would be very long and include just about any writer you’d ever even be tempted to emulate: in other words, [...]

Several Writers You Shouldn’t Emulate (In Real Life)

Published on 2012-08-05 15:33:27

First, this would be a completely different article if it were “writers whose styles you should not emulate.” I considered making a list of those, but it would be very long and include just about any writer you’d ever even be tempted to emulate: in other words, any writer with a distinctive style. By definition, such a writer has transcended their influences, and hopefully someday you will as well. No, here I’m focusing on writers who, however good their work may have been, were not pra [..]

Hacked, Pissed & in a Bubble! #Row80 Updates – R3-05/8

Published on 2012-08-05 02:52:44

Hello writers! To IWSG members - welcome back after a busy month. To ROW80 members, read on or skip to bottom of the post for the updates. I'm sorry, but writing two posts for today seemed overkill, when they're covering my writing chinanigans. :)

Ever fallen out of love… with your story? A Guest Post by Misha Gericke

Published on 2012-08-02 15:12:04

For way too long now, I've been slogging away at my first novel - Finding Esta. There were times during the re-writes when I honestly hated it. Even more times during the seemingly never-ending edits, when I wanted to give up entirely. Start again. A totally different story all together. But something wouldn't let me, something about the protag - Luna and her story called me back, repeatedly. And soon enough I loved the story again because I'd grown to love her. I missed her and her. Today [..]

Finding Grit & Creativity #IWSG PLUS #Row80 Updates – R3-01/8

Published on 2012-07-31 15:12:15

Fractured Light by Rachel McCrellan: Author & Character Interview/Guest Post/Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-29 15:11:39

Book blurb: I’m dying, I thought. This was unexpected and not at all how I envisioned my death. I was supposed to die gardening in a flowerbed as a hundred-year-old woman, not as a seventeen-year-old trapped in a lake beneath inches of ice. Llona Reese is used to living on the run. After a Vyken killed her parents, she knew they would eventually come for her too. She can’t take any chances. But when she starts to make friends for the first time in her life, she gets careless and lets her [..]

Terri Long has nominated this blog for the Versatile Blogger award.

Published on 2012-07-28 11:54:43

I have been nominated for the versatile blog award by Terri Long and have to give seven facts about myself and nominate 15 great bloggers to receive it, too.

Blood Life: A New Take on Vampirism, Witchcraft & Magic! Bumper Post.

Published on 2012-07-25 15:06:24

A breakthrough debut novel in the realm of witches, vampires, and magic that's unique in voice, insight, and mind. Read it and be sucked in! Forever in the blood, of the blood . . . Blood Life. Blood Life is a vampire/witch thriller full of blood, magic, love, violence, and sex. The witches and vampires of the fictional world of the Spectrum have united and created a race of half-breeds called the Combined. These are very powerful entities, but their race has been threatened by a rogue vampire w [..]

#Health & #Fitness Goals & #Row80 Update – R3-25/7 Still #amediting

Published on 2012-07-24 15:09:43

Here are my ROW80 updates. I've also added health goals in line with pre-diabetes diagnosis. Find out how my physical and mental health are impacting on my row80n goals and the measures I've put in place to deal with the fall out.

Druid, Mine (All Mine, Book 2) Guest Post/Review/Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-22 15:35:32

Anya’s wish for a normal date—away from the old man she is caretaker for—comes true in unexpected ways when she finds herself whisked to an ancient Irish stone circle on solstice eve. Carrick’s decision to follow the path to become an Ovate druid has not come lightly, and he plans to spend the solstice eve in meditation unless fairies or evil spirits disrupt the circle. When a feisty girl walks right up to the fire, more than sparks fly. They each seek healing and a connection, but the [..]

My #Row80 Goals Update – R3-22/7 Still #amediting: Beta Get Ready! :)

Published on 2012-07-21 15:21:12

I took a good look at my goals, noticed a quite few duplicates/inefficiencies and decided to trim the fat. Thanks to Gene Lempp for his great advice last update, which pointed some of these things out. And in honour of Henry Ford and his quote (above) I hope it will help me to realise more accomplishment, less failure. It's all about appearances. There look to be less goals, so even though I'm effectively doing the same amount, this list looks shorter than it did, so more achievable. *sigh* :D T [..]

Reading to be a better writer….

Published on 2012-07-20 15:37:24

Today I'm elsewhere writing about 'Reading to be a better writer' over @ safireblade.com Please do pop along and support me with commenting. I ill be stopping by there later to engage in the discussion. Hope y'all are busy writing or reading? Or about to enjoy a weekend of fun and family? Do let me know your plans. For all the ROWers out there - See you Sunday. And just because I can - My new music-crush is Ana Brun - I'm sooooo loving this lil-lady! Enjoy 'This Voice' by Ana Brun

Reading to be a better writer…. My Guest Post

Published on 2012-07-20 15:37:24

‘Four in the Morning’ by Christi Goddard – Guest Post – Excerpt – Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-18 15:35:03

Please welcome another bumper post, this time from Christi Goddard with her book, Four in the Morning. Don’t forget to leave a comment for Christi and myself, before you leave. Thanks, and enjoy the post. Want The Giveaway? Zip to the bottom of this page… The prize is one e-copy of Four In The Morning, [...]

Re-evaluating My #Row80 Goals – R3-18/7 #amediting

Published on 2012-07-17 15:32:38

Murder in Silence by Gary Kassay – Guest Post/Interview/Excerpt.

Published on 2012-07-15 15:03:24

Hello readers. Today we have something thrilling and suspenseful, thanks to Gary Kassay. His new book: Murder in Silence, is on its way and here to tell us more about it is Gary himself. Dig into the excerpt, the bio and the lowdown from the man himself. Oh, and please welcome him in the comments [...]

Aiming for a balance – #Row80 Updates – R3-15/7 #amediting

Published on 2012-07-14 15:02:17

”Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to what they want to do.” –Kathleen Winsor Round 3 runs from July 2nd – September 21st. About/My ROW80 PAGE

Forgive Me, Alex by Lane Diamond – Interview/Review/Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-13 15:56:53

The Book Blurb Tony Hooper stands in shadow across the street, one amongst many in the crowd of curiosity-hounds gathered to watch a monster’s release. Seventeen years after Mitchell Norton, “the devil,” terrorized Algonquin, Illinois on a spree of kidnapping, torture and murder, the authorities release the butcher from psychiatric prison. Tony longs to charge [...]

Cover Reveal for FINDING ESTA – Excited Muchly! #ROW80 Update:R3-11/07 #amediting

Published on 2012-07-10 15:23:22

”Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” - American Proverb. “Oh go on then, if you must.” -Shah Wharton Round 3 runs from July 2nd – September 21st. About/My ROW80 PAGE

Senator, Mine (All Mine, Book 1) Interview/Review/Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-08 15:31:41

Title: Senator, Mine (All Mine, Book 1) Author: Kerry Adrienne Publisher: Decadent Publishing (1Night Stand) Length: 14,000 words Genre: Romance Sub-Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Time-Travel Sub-Category: Erotic Available at: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Decadent Publishing

Shovelling shit from a sitting position – #ROW80 Update:R3-08/07 #amediting

Published on 2012-07-07 15:04:29

Sometimes you have to go on when you don’t feel like it, and sometimes you’re doing good work when it feels like all you’re managing is to shovel shit from a sitting position. Stephen King Round 3 runs from July 2nd – September 21st. Well, the dog made it through his arduous journey from Dubai [...]

How long is too long, when reading a bad book?

Published on 2012-07-05 15:03:35

My 1st #IWSG Post: The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, Confessions!

Published on 2012-07-04 06:19:34

Hello new writing group. If you’ve not been to my blog before, please familiarise yourself with the About page and the My Writing page. That should let you know all about what happens here. Oh and the 2012 Challenges page (and the two drop down pages) show you my participation in #IWSG and ROW80 and fifty-fifty.me. [...]

Happy Independence Day! #ROW80 1st Update:R3-04/07

Published on 2012-07-03 15:07:45

Round 3 of #ROW80 Goals: A Reality Check

Published on 2012-07-01 15:26:31

Hello ROWers… Welcome back after the break. A recent update can be found here, where I let you know what I’ve been up to lately. Below are my goals for R3, but first I’d like to inform you all I’ve added The Insecure Writers Support Group because, well… I fit! I’ll be adding adding those [...]

Random Update…

Published on 2012-06-30 04:39:41

Hello all I do hope you are all very well and life is kind. It’s been a busy time. A lot has been going on, so I thought I’d do a catchup post ahead of the looming ROW08 found 3 post on 2nd July, which will outline my new writing/blogging and social networking goals.

#VaginaGate – Vagina, Vagina, Vagina!

Published on 2012-06-28 01:11:22

I read a blog post the other day by the wonderful Mrs Bongle, which I simply had to address. It stood opposed to the objection to the word vagina by Congress. She wrote: There is a movement in the Republican Right to ban the use of the word vagina and a woman has just been forbidden [...]

The She Writes Southern Writers 4th of July Countdown Blog Tour

Published on 2012-06-26 15:04:15

I wanted to help publicise this fabulous event, so posted it here on my blog. Any of you who do not yet utilise the She Writes community should stop by, sign up and see what it can offer you by way of inspiration, community and support. It’s a great place for writers. Now I’m no [...]

Tricia Stuart Shiu’s Moa Whirlwind Tour: Guest Post/Excerpt

Published on 2012-06-24 15:20:28

Hello readers, I’m very pleased to have another Novel Publicity Book Tour for you today. Without further ado, enjoy the guest post and excerpt and check out the prizes you could win. Both books in this new series are at a special price of 99c too! Oh and before you read on, please do check [...]

Ten Movies, One Week & A Slide-Show.

Published on 2012-06-22 15:41:54

While I was away I watched LOTS of movies. During the flight I managed to squeeze in 4 going out and 4 coming back. Although one of them I didn’t watch completely because I got bored (The Artist). Yes, I know it won all of those awards, but I wanted someone to speak dammit! It [...]

The Book Lovers’ Buffet Vacation Getaway 99 Cent E-Book Blowout Sale

Published on 2012-06-20 15:01:47

You how sometimes I like to share a few of the many bargain extravaganzers with you… Especially the ones where we can all get a load of e-books for free or almost as good as? Well, today is one of those days.

Sweeney Todd, Oxo Tower & Crisis Averted: #Row80 #fiftyfifty.me Updates Last UPDATE for R2:20/06/12

Published on 2012-06-19 15:37:11

Tony Riches Interview & His Queen Sacrifice

Published on 2012-06-17 15:47:36

Hello readers. Today we have a treat. Tony Riches, usually a non-fiction writer, answers a few questions about his latest work- the epic fantasy: Queen Sacrifice, his recent dalliance with fiction.

Fun, Fathers Day and Packing: #Row80 #fiftyfifty Updates R2:17/06/12

Published on 2012-06-16 15:09:12

Happy Fathers Day everyone….. My dad died 2005 and I miss him dearly…still. Here’s a poem I wrote for him. It might ring a few bells with you too? Do let me know your thoughts. I also found this fabulous post The 10 Great Songs About Dads - you must check it out! [...]

Twisted Realities: Of Myth and Monstrosity: Another Anthological triumph from Sirens Call Publications

Published on 2012-06-14 15:01:00

Do you long for days gone by? Do myths and legends astound you when you read them? Appraise the twelve stories in Twisted Realities: Of Myth and Monstrosity and you’ll find your heart racing. Horror, myths, and monsters. This isn’t your mother’s lore anymore… Myth or reality… Explore the twelve tales of horror and intrigue [...]

Let’s Resurrect the Old Time Vampire!

Published on 2012-06-13 15:01:11

Today I have a guest post for you from vampire author, Tony-Paul de Vissage. Click here for his previous post/feature As much as I enjoy reading them, I’ve now gotten tired of those paranormal romances in which the vampire-hero anguishes over his Undead state. No matter how he got that way, whether through his own machinations [...]

Still Trying…#Row80 #fiftyfifty Updates R2:14/06/12

Published on 2012-06-12 15:10:28

Quantity produces quality. If you only write a few things, you’re doomed. Ray Bradbury [...]

Bowing to Life’s Will – #Row80 #fiftyfifty Updates R2:10/06/12

Published on 2012-06-08 17:40:28

“The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson [...]

Edits, Packing & The West End’s in sight! #ROW80 R2/06-06 #fiftyfifty.me Updates

Published on 2012-06-05 15:06:05

And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath [...]

The Absolution Tour Part 2: Guest Post & Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-04 15:00:00

LINK The BOOK Blurb: A dead private eye is brought back to life for one day to solve the supernatural murder of an Adult film star. For Hollywood Private Investigator Raymond Adams, life ended in 1947 when a gangster killed him. But the afterlife isn’t what he expected. In the Abstract Realm, he continuously snaps [...]

New Blog, House Guests & Holidays: #ROW80 #fifty-fifty.me Updates R2 -03/06

Published on 2012-06-02 02:33:40

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. Thomas A. Edison A Round of Words in 80 Days is the writing challenge that knows you have a life. “ROW80 is the challenge that champions the marriage of writing and real life.” You will find me linked up here with all the other check-in’s. [...]

Want to know how to get your self-published books in stores?

Published on 2012-05-31 15:00:00

Guest Post: Six Inside Tips from a Bookstore Buyer So you’ve self-published your chefd‘oeuvre, and you’ve thrown it up on Amazon and all the other available online outlets, but you really want to get hard copies placed in stores. How do you do it? Luckily, I have a contact on the inside. I won’t disclose names (as there was [...]

Migrating Horrors & #ROW8o Update - Sigh

Published on 2012-05-29 12:03:00

A Round of Words in 80 Days is the

Migrating Horrors & #ROW8o Update – Sigh

Published on 2012-05-29 12:03:00

A Round of Words in 80 Days is the

The Absolution Tour – Part 1: Author Interview & Excerpt

Published on 2012-05-28 15:01:00

The Absolution Tour - Part 1: Author Interview & Excerpt

Published on 2012-05-28 15:01:00

LINK The BOOK Blurb A dead private eye is brought back to life for one day to solve the supernatural murder of an Adult film star. For Hollywood Private Investigator Raymond Adams, life ended in 1947 when a gangster killed him. But the afterlife isn't what he expected. In the Abstract Realm, he continuously snaps out of fabricated scenarios meant to rid his soul of impurities. Worse, he's not even sure of the type of man he was in life. So he accepts an offer from the celestial beings in cha [..]

The Absolution Tour – Part 1: Author Interview & Excerpt

Published on 2012-05-28 15:01:00

Distracted, irritated & I #amEditing STILL: Updates for #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me R2/27-05

Published on 2012-05-27 02:27:00

Aristotle said, "Anybody can become angry—that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not easy."

Distracted, Irritated & I #amEditing STILL: Updates for #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me R2/27-05

Published on 2012-05-27 02:27:00

Aristotle said, “Anybody can become angry—that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way—that is not easy. [...]

Distracted, irritated & I #amEditing STILL: Updates for #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me R2/27-05

Published on 2012-05-27 02:27:00

The “Childhood Nightmares: Under the Bed” Tour

Published on 2012-05-24 15:00:00

Sirens Call Publications

The “Childhood Nightmares: Under the Bed” Tour

Published on 2012-05-24 15:00:00

Sirens Call Publications

The “Childhood Nightmares: Under the Bed” Tour

Published on 2012-05-24 15:00:00

Sirens Call Publications has recently released their first anthology titled “Childhood Nightmares: Under the Bed” Anyone else used to get night-terrors? I did, all the time. And I’m still scared of the dark (although it left me for years, it crept back in)… But I still love a creepy story or out-right horror fiction. A collection of [...]

Blood Betrayed by Gabrielle Bisset: Excerpt of Hotness!

Published on 2012-05-23 15:00:00

Today, I have a treat for you... the fabulous Gabrielle Bisset has done it again and provided us with another morsel of the hot stuff! Read on for more information and a tantalising excerpt. You might also like to check out a guest post Gabrielle did here, including an excerpt of Stolen Destiny, my review of Vampire Dreams - Gabrielle's scorching hot novella, an interview , oh

Blood Betrayed by Gabrielle Bisset: Excerpt of Hotness!

Published on 2012-05-23 15:00:00

Today, I have a treat for you… the fabulous Gabrielle Bisset has done it again and provided us with another morsel of the hot stuff! Read on for more information and a tantalising excerpt. You might also like to check out a guest post Gabrielle did here, including an excerpt of Stolen Destiny, my review [...]

Blood Betrayed by Gabrielle Bisset: Excerpt of Hotness!

Published on 2012-05-23 15:00:00

I #amEditing, #IVF no.3 and #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates R2/23-05

Published on 2012-05-22 15:00:00

"If a book is not alive in the writer's mind, it is as dead as year-old horse-shit."

I #amEditing, #IVF no.3 and #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates R2/23-05

Published on 2012-05-22 15:00:00

“If a book is not alive in the writer’s mind, it is as dead as year-old horse-shit.”

I #amEditing, #IVF no.3 and #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates R2/23-05

Published on 2012-05-22 15:00:00

“If a book is not alive in the writer’s mind, it is as dead as year-old horse-shit.”

Book Review - Dancing Naked in Dixie by Award Winning Author - Lauren Clarke

Published on 2012-05-21 16:30:00

Yesterday saw the publication of

Book Review – Dancing Naked in Dixie by Award Winning Author – Lauren Clarke

Published on 2012-05-21 16:30:00

Yesterday saw the publication of

Book Review – Dancing Naked in Dixie by Award Winning Author – Lauren Clarke

Published on 2012-05-21 16:30:00

Yesterday saw the publication of

Vaempires Revolution Tour Interview/Guest Post/Review/Trailers PLUS Give away!

Published on 2012-05-20 15:01:00

An (International) giveaway is 1 ebook copy of Vaempires Revolution. The giveaway begins today and runs till Friday. Read on for more information.

Vaempires Revolution Tour Interview/Guest Post/Review/Trailers PLUS Give away!

Published on 2012-05-20 15:01:00

An (International) giveaway is 1 ebook copy of Vaempires Revolution. The giveaway begins today and runs till Friday. Read on for more information.

Vaempires Revolution Tour Interview/Guest Post/Review/Trailers PLUS Give away!

Published on 2012-05-20 15:01:00

An (International) giveaway is 1 ebook copy of Vaempires Revolution. The giveaway begins today and runs till Friday. Read on for more information.

Chop, chop... #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates - R2/20-05

Published on 2012-05-19 15:00:00

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."

Chop, chop… #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates – R2/20-05

Published on 2012-05-19 15:00:00

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.“

Chop, chop… #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates – R2/20-05

Published on 2012-05-19 15:00:00

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.“

Weighing Up Self-Publishing / Trad-Publishing By The Numbers.

Published on 2012-05-17 15:00:00

Thanks to the brilliant Sean Platt of The Digital Writer, I found this and wanted to share it with more than a link. I often get looked at strange when I declare my intention to self-publish. I know their minds are almost embarrassed for me, assuming I am useless and cannot get published any other way. They may be true - I've never tried to get an agent or a publisher. I no-longer think the traditional route is a viable option - at least for me. It doesn't interest me at this juncture. I will pu [..]

Weighing Up Self-Publishing / Trad-Publishing By The Numbers.

Published on 2012-05-17 15:00:00

Weighing Up Self-Publishing / Trad-Publishing By The Numbers.

Published on 2012-05-17 15:00:00

Celebrating Writers Through Random Acts of Kindness

Published on 2012-05-17 04:25:00

In celebration of their latest book release (a fabulous resource every writer needs) the lovely ladies at The Bookshelf Muse

Celebrating Writers Through Random Acts of Kindness

Published on 2012-05-17 04:25:00

In celebration of their latest book release (a fabulous resource every writer needs) the lovely ladies at The Bookshelf Muse

#Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates - R2/16-05

Published on 2012-05-16 07:42:00

"Fiction, imaginative work that is, is not dropped like a pebble upon the ground, as science may be; fiction is like a spider's web, attached ever so lightly perhaps, but still attached to life at all four corners."

Book Review - Farsighted by Emlyn Chand

Published on 2012-05-13 15:00:00

AMAZON The Book Alex Kosmitoras’s life has never been easy. The only other student who will talk to him is the school bully, his parents are dead-broke and insanely overprotective, and to complicate matters even more, he’s blind. Just when he thinks he’ll never have a shot at a normal life, a new girl from India moves into town. Simmi is smart, nice, and actually wants to be friends with Alex. Plus she smells like an Almond Joy bar. Yes, sophomore year might not be so bad after all. Unfo [..]

Rewind/Repeat: #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Updates - R2/13-05

Published on 2012-05-12 15:00:00

“Adversity is just change that we haven’t adapted

Ch-Ch-Changes! Websites, IVF, Dogs and Me!

Published on 2012-05-12 05:02:00

Hey everyone. Well, as of yesterdays post I have decided to take a break form the memes for a while. This includes both The Weekend Creation Blog Hop and The Storyteller Writing Challenge. I'm about to deal with quite a lot so want to free up some time, and they just weren't helping others to meet or share as much as I'd hoped. Thanks to everyone who participated at some point. I hope I managed to introduce creative bloggers to each other over the past year or so. That was my main aim. I have a [..]

Is this the end?

Published on 2012-05-11 02:00:00

Okay Storytellers. So these are the results of the POLL I've been running for a month or so, and I wanted to share them with you. I also wanted to let you know my thoughts on both of my memes with regards to their future. The Storyteller Writing Challenge Poll COUNTPERCENT OVERALL A list of prompts to choose from is best.25.93%25.93% I love an inspirational image14.81%14.81% Other:14.81%14.81% Nothing too rigid - No rules!11.11%11.11% A rigid prompt with directions and restric [..]

I Was Tagged With The Lucky 7 Meme

Published on 2012-05-09 15:01:00

Hurrah! I was tagged on the

My #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Challenge Updates - R2/09-05

Published on 2012-05-08 18:30:00

There is no great writing, only great rewriting.

The Storyteller Writing Challenge

Published on 2012-05-08 16:00:00

Don't foget to stop by my other post of the day:

Dark Mercy By Zoe Winters: Book Excerpt/Review

Published on 2012-05-08 06:25:00

Keep up with the tour here.Hello readers. Fabulous to have you stop by today. I have for you a glimpse into Zoe Winters' latest novella -

HELP #amEditing Woes & More Book Cover Possibilities PLUS #Row80 / #fiftyfifty.me Challenge Updates:

Published on 2012-05-05 17:30:00

It is perfectly okay to write garbage – as long as you edit brilliantly.

A Good Man by Vanessa Morgan - Book Tour & Interview.

Published on 2012-05-03 15:00:00

Hello readers. Today, I have for you a wonderful lady and talented author by the name of Vanessa Morgan. She is touring the blogosphere to promote her latest book - The Good Man. Read on to meet Vanessa and learn a bit about her writing.

#Row80 & #fiftyfifty.me Challenge Updates - Return to Duty & Dubai Holiday Snaps!

Published on 2012-05-02 05:23:00

“The best verse hasn't been rhymed yet, The best house hasn't been planned, The highest peak hasn't been climbed yet, The mightiest rivers aren't spanned; Don't worry and fret, faint-hearted, The chances have just begun For the best jobs haven't been started, The best work hasn't been done.”

The Storyteller Writing Challenge

Published on 2012-05-01 15:00:00

Sorry about the absence of this writing prompt last week. I had house guests and didn't have time to deal with many blogging duties, unfortunately. Blogger also let me down by not posting scheduled posts. Grr! I so need to transfer to Wordpress at some point but it just seems like a massive undertaking and I don't want to lose comments and/or posts. Any tips on this would be very welcome :) *

Join Terri Giuliano Long for a week-long celebration of indie authors!

Published on 2012-04-30 15:00:00

“All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.” –Walt Disney From April 30 to May 5, author Terri Giuliano Long will be opening up her blog for a celebration of indie authors.

Vampires With Girlfriends.

Published on 2012-04-29 15:00:00

If there's one thing that always makes me smile its VAMPIRES!

The Weekend Creation Link Up

Published on 2012-04-27 15:00:00

Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.

Fun Ways to Network: Guest Post By Kristine E

Published on 2012-04-26 06:10:00

Today, I have another guest post form the lovely Kristine for you. She has looked into the murky world of networking for some tips for us to consider in our quest for making contacts in the publishing/authorly world. Although these tips fit for any kind of networking requirements I imagine. Take a look. :) What do you think? Fun Ways To Network In today's business world, who you know can make a significant difference in your career. But networking isn't just about getting on the major soc [..]

Nothing to see here...

Published on 2012-04-25 06:22:00

Sorry folks, but as I said previously, I have needy visitors so Storyteller and Row80 update posts are cancelled for this week. Please return next week for a return to the scheduled posting situation. Blogger hasn't helped at all by breaking the scheduling facility either! Grr. Hope all are well and hey, you guys are really great - I got lots of feedback from you regarding the book covers. So I'm incredibly chuffed with that. :) BufferTweet

Choosing The Best Possible Book Cover

Published on 2012-04-22 10:26:00

Thanks to Derek at CreativIndie

The Weekend Creation Blog Hop

Published on 2012-04-22 01:09:00

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

Visitors from Across the Sea

Published on 2012-04-20 08:45:00

This is a note-post really - Just to let those of you who do not already know, my mum and her friends will be our latest house guests. Here from today for ten days. Already, mom missed her flight from her home in Murcia to MAnchester, from where she was to travel with a friend to Dubai. So her friend now flies alone, while she has to await another flight. We had to do all the cancelling/transferring flights this morning at 1am. Not a great beginning - *Groan* I have scheduled posts and will pop [..]

Feed your child's imagination: Calling ALL Y.A/Children's e-Book Readers....

Published on 2012-04-19 02:59:00

“There are many little ways to enlarge

The Storyteller Writing Challenge - Oh & I'm 40 Today :(

Published on 2012-04-18 03:54:00

Before the writing challenge begins, I wanted you to know that today is a sad day for me. I turn 40 years old and well, I feel a little pathetic and sad about it.

Blazing #Row80/ #fiftyfifty.me Challenge Updates: 04/18 - My 40th Birthday Edition.

Published on 2012-04-18 03:52:00

"Procrastination is opportunity's natural

The Last Girl Tour by Kitty Thomas: Excerpt, Trailer & Interview

Published on 2012-04-16 15:01:00

The Last Girl Tour

A Mother First - Short Story

Published on 2012-04-15 15:00:00

I entered this story at this

Row80 Challenge Updates 04/15 Round 2 & Other Stuff!

Published on 2012-04-14 15:01:00

The Weekend Of Creation Linky

Published on 2012-04-14 03:02:00

"There aren't enough days in the weekend."

FRIDAY the 13th FREE Kindle Event - 13 Books From 13 Mystery Authors

Published on 2012-04-12 15:01:00

Do you get scared on this date, every year? Or does it pass you by without notice? Does it fill you with dread and foreboding? Or do you wonder what all the fuss is about? Well, if you fear it stay in, buy some books (for FREE) and read some great fiction to take you r mind off it. If you could care less, put your feet up and relax with a good book while the world goes crazy with fear. I am promoting the books below because there could be something great just waiting to fill your e-reader. And t [..]

The Storyteller Writing Challenge

Published on 2012-04-10 15:00:00

Are you a Storyteller? What inspires you?

Row80 Update Round 2: 11/04.

Published on 2012-04-10 15:00:00

Vaempires Revolution Tour

Published on 2012-04-09 15:00:00

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The Sunshine Award goes to....

Published on 2012-04-08 15:01:00

Thanks so much Shan!! Yey - I got this spiffin award from Shan Jeniah

The Weekend Of Creation Linky

Published on 2012-04-06 15:01:00

"For I remember it is Easter morn,And life and love and peace are all new born."

10 Tips To Getting Booked on Radio & TV

Published on 2012-04-05 15:01:00

Ever thought... "What are other options for promotional activities for my new book? Is it all social media or can I, oh I dunno, get my message out on Radio. Or even TV? Well read on for tips on how

Anthony J Rapino 's Books, Interview & Views on Fillers!

Published on 2012-04-04 15:01:00

Please sit back and learn something new for a few minutes. Our guest post today is about how as writers we are all too guilty of 'fillers.' Then, I interview the author and we find our about his latest releases. Please welcome our author for today - The Author:

#ROW80 Throw Back Party & 1st Update of Round 2

Published on 2012-04-03 15:29:00

Marketing: Or How I Proved The Existence of Hell by Justin Ordoñez-author of Sykosa.

Published on 2012-04-02 15:01:00

Get it on

Meet William Knight - Author of Generation PLUS Review

Published on 2012-04-01 15:01:00

The Book BLURB Journalist Hendrix ‘Aitch’ Harrison links bodies stolen from a renowned forensic research enclosure to an influential drug company specialising in genetic modification. Assisted by Sarah Wallace, a determined and beguiling forensic entomologist, he delves into a grisly world of clinical trials and a viral treatment beyond imagination. But Aitch must battle more than his fear of technology to expose the macabre fate of the drugged bodies donated to scientific research. My [..]

ROW80 02/04 Challenge Updates

Published on 2012-04-01 15:01:00

Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives.

The Weekend Creation Blog Hop

Published on 2012-03-30 15:01:00

“The soul should always stand ajar. Ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.”

Several Things You Need To Consider As A Self-Employed Writer/Author

Published on 2012-03-29 15:01:00

Right then, so today we have a guest post which I think all writers, whether freelance/authors/poets - whatever, need to read. It covers some of the issues of being self-employed, and the pros and cons and legal requirements. Read on... Another Great Guest Post by Kristine Esser For many people, being a freelance writer sounds like a dream job. You get to spend your time doing what you love, clicking away on a laptop from a trendy coffee shop, like writers do in the movies. But there's a lo [..]

The Storyteller Writing Challenge

Published on 2012-03-28 03:43:00

Are you a Storyteller? The Storyteller Linky Button (writing prompts and responses) TAKE THIS CODE

Meet Gabrielle Bisset: Author of Best Selling Paranormal Romance

Published on 2012-03-26 15:01:00

LINK Please help me to welcome a wonderful author and woman, who is an inspiration. She brings for us, not only a guest post, but also an interview where she shares personal insights into her authorly mind and heart. But there's more! Please welcome

Book Review: Fledgling (The Shapeshifter Chronicles) by Natasha Brown

Published on 2012-03-25 15:01:00

AMAZON The Book:

A few thoughts about Triberr

Published on 2012-03-23 15:02:00

Lately, the phrases: social networking and platform building fill me with an overwhelming sense of dread. Authors are all told that building and maintaining our platform is of paramount importance to book sales. Even before publication, we are required to have established a name for ourselves as social media magicians, it seems.

Weekend Creation Blog Hop

Published on 2012-03-23 15:01:00

Give a man a fish and he has food for a day; teach him how to fish and you can get rid of him for the entire weekend.

The Storyteller Writing Challenge

Published on 2012-03-21 02:21:00

Are you a Storyteller? The Storyteller Linky Button CodePlease display this on your post :D If you'd like to co-host get in touch! Haven't been by for a while? I made a few changes to this

The Storyteller Writing Challenge

Published on 2012-03-13 15:01:00

Are you a Storyteller? The Storyteller Linky Button CodePlease display this on your post :D If you'd like to co-host get in touch! I made a few changes to this Writing Challenge (check below for details) So read on for this weeks muse magic..... CHANGES: 1) No linky, simply pop your link URL to your post/response into the comments section below this post. 2) I've also ditched the prompt generator3) As picture prompts seem to provide the greatest inspiration here, I'll still be selecting [..]

Meet Julianne Snow: Author of Days with the Undead

Published on 2012-03-12 15:00:00

I'm very excited to have my friend here with us today. She's written a fabulous book for all you horror fans, especially if you love survivalist/zombie fiction. Julianna is a lovely, very warm woman and I am thrilled to be able to help her promote this book. Enjoy getting to know her a little by reading her interview and take a look at the book blurb! Book InfoReleased - February 29th, 2012ISBN: 1468007998ISBN-13: 978-1468007992 Days with the Undead: Book One. The Synopsis: A journal of sur [..]

The Great Indie-Publishing Revolution by Imogen Reed

Published on 2012-03-11 15:01:00

Please welcome our newest guest blogger Imogen Reed Lone Wolf Literature The writing industry was once the sole realm of the big agencies and publishing houses, but that’s no longer the case. The world is swift to change and the surge in popularity of eBooks has altered the industry in ways nobody predicted. Last year, Borders went into liquidation and closed over 600 stores because fewer and fewer people are buying print books. The digital world and the information age are swiftly running ou [..]

The Weekend Creation Blog Hop

Published on 2012-03-09 14:01:00

This is a weekly blog hop, which invites all of you who are creative in ANY way to link up a post from the previous week, your post today, or the URL to your creative blog, below on the linky. This includes reviews of creations too; like books, movies, art, exhibitions etc. Also, check out my creation this week and leave a comment BEFORE you link. Many thanks! This will enable hoppers who visit to click your link and see you. It will also gather creative souls all in one place. * * * My [..]

Meet Michael T. Fournier: Author of 'Hidden Wheel.'

Published on 2012-03-08 14:01:00

I have a Spotlight shining on an author I'd like for you to meet... Join me in welcoming Michael T. Fournier. The Book “Hidden Wheel”: Profiting from a system designed to fail. A new novel by author/rock critic Michael T. Fournier uses the indie art and music scenes as the backdrop for a hard look at the current banking crisis. Amherst, MA-- 11/21/2011—In Michael T. Fournier’s debut novel “Hidden Wheel, ”an opportunistic trustfunder named Ben Wilfork starts an all-ages art/mus [..]

The Storyteller Writing Challenge

Published on 2012-03-06 14:01:00

Are you a storyteller? The Storyteller Linky Button CodePlease display this on your post :D If you'd like to co-host get in touch! If you weren't here last week, you'll need to know that I made a few changes to this Writing Challenge. So read on for this weeks muse magic..... 1) No linky from now on, please pop your link url to your post/response, into the comments section below this post. 2) I've also ditched the prompt generator3) As picture prompts seem to provide the greatest inspirati [..]

Book Review & Meet Rebecca Hamilton Author of The Forever Girl

Published on 2012-03-05 14:01:00

I am lucky enough to be participating in this tour and to have read this book ;) Thanks to Dark Mind Book Tours. You could be lucky too, if you take part in the give-away below. Good luck! The Book: The Forever Girl #1 AMAZON The Blurb: Sophia Parsons’ family has skeletons, but they aren’t in their graves... Solving the mystery of an ancestor’s hanging might silence the clashing whispers in Sophia's mind, but the cult in her town and the supernaturals who secretly reside there are [..]

The Weekend Creation Blog Hop PLUS Flash Fiction 'For My Love'.

Published on 2012-03-02 14:00:00

This is a weekly blog hop, which invites all of you who are creative in ANY way to link up a post from the previous week, your post today, or the URL to your creative blog, below on the linky. This includes reviews of creations too; like books, movies, art, exhibitions etc. This will enable hoppers who visit to click your link and see you. It will also gather creative souls all in one place. * * * My Creation is for the Storyteller Challenge To My LoveFresh, soggy grass squeaks bene [..]

Book Review of The Girls' Guide to Dating Zombies PLUS Interview With The Author

Published on 2012-03-01 14:01:00

* The BOOK TOUR post is here (with excerpt) THE BLURBHattie Cross knows what you're thinking: Zombie sex? Ewwwww. But she also knows that since a virus turned 99.9999 percent of human males into zombies, it's statistically impossible to meet—let alone date—the remaining 0.00001 percent. So she writes "The Girls' Guide to Dating Zombies" to help her fellow single women navigate the zombie-relationship waters. Her practical how-to impresses the CEO of the largest drug company in the world, a [..]

The Storyteller Challenge - A Few Changes!

Published on 2012-02-28 14:01:00

Are you a storyteller The Storyteller Linky Button CodePlease display this on your post :D If you'd like to co-host get in touch! I've made a few changes! No linky from now on, just pop your link in the comments section below this post. I've also ditched the prompt generator as no one seemed to really like it. The prompts were a little crazy :P Also, I can't find the code to a better one, so I'll be devising the prompts from now on. As picture prompts seem to provide greatest inspiration, I [..]

Cover Reveal for LUMINOSITY by Stephanie Thomas

Published on 2012-02-27 14:01:00

Entangled Publishing has allowed us to be part of the cover reveal for the YA Sci-Fi/Dystopian, LUMINOSITY (Luminosity, #1) by Stephanie Thomas is due for publication September 11, 2012 Blurb: "My name is Beatrice. When I was born, I was blessed with the Sight. I was immediately removed from my parents and enrolled in the Institution. At the age of twelve, I had my first true vision, earning my raven’s wings. And when I turned seventeen, one of my visions came true. Things haven’t been the [..]

Meet Chris White: Multi-Genre Author, Musician, Blogger & All Round Good Guy!

Published on 2012-02-26 14:01:00

THE WRITER'S INTERVIEW What got you into writing?I’ve always had a knack for it, but the major event that pushed me into it full time was a business failure. I lost a construction business in 2007. When I sat down to write about it I produced 80,000 words in three weeks. That’s when I realized I could take a large project from start to finish. Did you publish the first book you wrote?I did. It sold two copies. It’s no longer available. What is your biggest problem with the writing process. [..]

The Weekend Creation Blog Hop PLUS Poem: Alone

Published on 2012-02-24 14:01:00

This is a weekly blog hop, which invites all of you who are creative in ANY way to link up a post from the previous week, your post today, or the URL to your creative blog, below on the linky. This includes reviews of creations, like books, movies, art, exhibitions etc. This will enable hoppers who visit to click your link and see you. It will also gather creative souls all in one place. * * * My Creation is for the Storyteller Challenge Alone I sit, waiting, listening-lungs restrai [..]

Book Review: The Book of Lost Fragrances by M.J.Rose

Published on 2012-02-23 14:01:00

The Details: Title:The Book of Lost Fragrances Publisher:Simon & Schuster, Inc. Imprint:Atria Books Pub Date:March 13, 2012 ISBN:9781451621303 Author:M.J. Rose Category:FICTION - ADULT: Historical & Biographical: Historical URLs: Official Website : click here Facebook Book of Lost Fragrances : click here Facebook for MJ Rose : click here Twitter : click here The Blurb: Jac L'Etoile has always been haunted by the past, her memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up surr [..]

The Storyteller Linky -

Published on 2012-02-22 04:40:00

Are you a storyteller? The Storyteller Linky Button CodePlease display this on your post :D If you'd like to co-host get in touch! Here, you have two choices; you're the storyteller after all.I want to give a variety of inspiration because some of you work well with a direct prompt, some are more visually inspired. Read on for this weeks muse magic..... Featured Storyteller from last week: The Write SideFor the picture prompt, tell us what is evoked by this image. Who is it? Where is she? Jud [..]

The British Influence On Sci-Fi by Steven M. Moore

Published on 2012-02-20 14:01:00

"Politicians should read science fiction, not westerns and detective stories." Arthur C. Clarke Recently, I was thrilled to interview Sci-Fi/Thriller author Steven M. Moore, and today he returns with his guest post: How British Sci-Fi Influenced My Writing… Many writers are avid readers, at least in their own genre. In fact, I can’t understand how anyone can be a writer without being an avid reader. I suppose there are exceptions. I am also a reviewer, but I read many mor [..]

Cover reveal for YA Paranormal Romance, INBETWEEN, by Tara Fuller PLUS Top 3 Things To Land A Literary Agent

Published on 2012-02-19 14:01:00

As the title implies, todays post i split into two: A cover reveal & A guest post. ENJOY! Part 1: Cover Reveal. Picture From Entangled Publishers Entangled Publishing asked me to participate in the Cover Reveal for this YA Paranormal Romance. I love the sound of the book and the cover, so of course I accepted. What do you think? INBETWEEN (Kissed by Death, #1) by Tara Fuller (August 7, 2012) Book Blurb: Since the car crash that took her father’s life three years ago, Emma’s life has be [..]

The Weekend Creation Blog Hop PLUS Poem: L'amour on the Beach

Published on 2012-02-17 15:21:00

This is a weekly blog hop, which invites all of you who are creative in ANY way to link up a post from the previous week, your post today, or the URL to your creative blog, below on the linky. This includes reviews of creations, like books, movies, art, exhibitions etc. This will enable hoppers who visit to click your link and see you. It will also gather creative souls all in one place. * * * My Creation is for the Storyteller Challenge L'amour on the Beach Blue-green and gold Ye [..]

Get a load of this cover - GRAVITY by Melissa West

Published on 2012-02-17 02:30:00

GRAVITY by Melissa West (October 2012) BLURB: In the future, only one rule will matter: Don't. Ever. Peek. Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed - arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die. Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson [..]

Meet Andrew Cyrus Hudson - Author, Poet, Reviewer

Published on 2012-02-15 14:01:00

The Book Travis Benson is a young man living an ordinary life as a marketing director for a small communications company out in Connecticut. However, as quiet as his life is, his past keeps haunting him since the day he moved to Hartford. And after a series of bad feelings and strange omens, Travis Benson decides to head back to where he once belonged. A small town in Colorado called Greenwood. A place where he finds second chances, new starts, and learns that it's never too late to try once mo [..]

The Girls' Guide to Dating Zombies Book Tour Stop & the Storyteller Linky

Published on 2012-02-14 14:01:00

I have two posts in one today. First is The Girls' Guide to Dating Zombies Book Tour Stop, second is this weeks Storyteller Linky post. Enjoy! Firslty, I am making giving big shout out for a book (only published 5th Feb 2012) I really want to read. Right now, it's FREE for US customers at Amazon. Or £1.95 at UK Amazon. BUY LINKS below. Want to know much more about it before you dive into the purchasing process? No fear, details to follow :) BLURB:Hattie Cross knows what you're thinking: Zomb [..]

The First Rule Is Break All of the Rules by Elizabeth Ann West

Published on 2012-02-13 14:01:00

Hello everyone. Happy Valentines Day and welcome to a special guest post in honour of this romantic day. Warning: Beware of the twist :) Read on and enjoy. * * * The First Rule Is Break All of the Rules by Elizabeth Ann West Why? Children ask this question without hesitation. My own are experts at the inquiry. Yet as we age and mature, we stop asking why. We accept. Any authority issues an edict we conform. Authors are not generally different. I had the outline and idea for CANCELLED long befo [..]

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