Category Archives: fantasy

Guest: Author Stuart Jaffe (Free Books!)

Posted on September 18, 2020 by

  Stuart is the author of many short stories and paranormal series. These include The Max Porter Paranormal Mysteries, its prequel, the Marshall Drummond Case Files, The Malja Chronicles, the Nathan K books, the Gillian Boone series, The Parallel Society, … Continue reading →

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Written in the Stars

Posted on September 4, 2020 by

“What TV show would you like to write an episode for?” I’ve never wanted to write for TV, except for an occasional “Jeopardy” topic line, and Patty beat me to that one on Monday! Now, to direct one or more, yes. … Continue reading →

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TV Time

Posted on August 31, 2020 by

Our resident hound asked, “If you were approached to write one or more episodes for a TV show (past or present), which show would it be… and why?” Although our television is ON approximately 18 hours each day, I’m not … Continue reading →

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If the Boot Fits…

Posted on July 3, 2020 by

This week we have been re-imagining fairy tales. Most of the fairy-tale known widely in America are originally German, because of the Grimm Brothers, who traveled throughout their part of Europe collecting, and then publishing, folk stories. There are many … Continue reading →

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There’s Always a Backstory

Posted on June 29, 2020 by

This week’s prompt: You’re asked to reimagine a fairytale. What fairytale would you choose and what genre would you write it in? Why? I remember listening to and then reading many fairy tales, both European and Japanese. At the time, … Continue reading →

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Abundant Advice for Aspiring Authors

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

This week: What advice would you give to an aspiring author? I actually have a list. There have been many who talk to me about writing. I also have had many young writers around or in touch with me, so … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: April Kelley Jones and The Curse Breaker

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

I’m so fortunate to have several books published through Dingbat Publishing, and one of the awesome perks is getting to know several fellow authors from different genres. Early last month, Dingbat released The Curse Breaker, a young adult fantasy written … Continue reading →

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Guest Authors: Mysti Parker and Lindsey Loucks

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

I love it when I get opportunities to meet authors I’ve known only online, and a few weeks ago I had the chance to have a face-to-face meeting with Mysti Parker. She and Lindsey R. Loucks are busy writing and … Continue reading →

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Do You Notice Well-Written Ads?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

Have you ever been swayed by the appeal or cleverness of an ad? I know quite a bit about advertising. In fact, I knew the owner of a radio station who wanted to get me into advertising with him. Had … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: D. M. Burton and Rescuing Mara’s Father

Posted on May 13, 2019 by

After last week’s topic about whether or not we write the same types of books as when we started, my guest this month is the perfect example of someone who’s branched out – and then branched out again! Diane Burton … Continue reading →

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