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A. Wrighton Gets Downright Awkward with Awkward Conversations Podcast on Nerd...

I have a confession… My guilty pleasure is podcasts. So, I was totally stoked to be able to sit and chat with my friends, Anastasia & Nathan of the Awkward Conversations podcast, that I met two...

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The End Is Near! Pre-Order for Kindle Vengeance: Dragonics & Runics Part IV

I’m a big fan of pre-ordering – movies, games, and books – and I’m really excited about this pre-order in particular. The final chapter in the Dragonics & Runics Series, Vengeance, is now available...

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Wx3 Writing Exercise & Inspiration: “Peaceful Solitude” by Pholwises

If you need a how-to explanation for the Wx3 writing exercise click here. Wx3 Writing Exercise & Inspiration – How To It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Step 1 – Clear your mind. Take a deep breath. Relax....

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Contest & Giveaway: Everyone Should Have A Kindle Giveaway

Because everyone should have a Kindle Fire! I freaking love my spiffy Kindle Fire. I take it with me everywhere, it even has a special spot in my car for longer travels! And… yes… perhaps I even call...

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Interview & Q&A: Screenwriter & Playwright Benjamin Elterman

So this might be cliché as all hell, but I met Ben in a coffee shop nearby some film studios. (Two clichés for the price of one? Yes, please!) I was hanging out with another writer friend talking...

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#AuthorChat – How Do You Balance Life & Writing and Quick Update from Yours...

So, while most of you have probably figured it out, I’m pretty quiet when it comes to anything not writing related. I mean, I always figured that no one really wanted to know about my laundry, or my...

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Why I Quit Picking Titles Prematurely

One of the best parts of writing is picking a title. At least, it is for me. I mean — after all that brainstorming and thinking you have to sum everything up into a few words that will attract, awe,...

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Top 10 Reasons I Step Away From An Indie Author’s Book

10.  Weird Title Okay, so after my rant about titling things, I know this seems odd. But there’s a difference between picking a great title for your work and then just picking some words to plaster on...

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Interview & Q&A: Author Jeremy Hayes

Aside from being a rather kickass and cool dude, Jeremy happens to write novels. I’m still not quite sure what his fave show Rocket Robin Hood is, but all I know is I’ve got to try it sometime… and you...

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Five Things Often Overlooked By New Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors

Of course, I’m still in the learning phase and I would – by no means – say I’m an expert, but I’ve noticed a trend in even newer authors. I’ve been at this, specifically fantasy/sci-fi writing, for...

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Contest & Giveaway: Win $250 Cash (Enough for a New Kindle Fire)

Yay! Another chance to win enough cash for a Kindle Fire! Woot, woot! As the holidays draw near, I want to give another chance to my readers, fellow writers, and fellow book addicts to get their hands...

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Wx3 Writing Exercise & Inspiration: “Sunset Goblet” by BlackIris92

If you need a how-to explanation for the Wx3 writing exercise click here. Wx3 Writing Exercise & Inspiration – How To It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Step 1 – Clear your mind. Take a deep breath. Relax....

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Updates on the Final Dragonics & Runics Novel and a Black Friday Sale!

Hello lovelies & fellow wordsmiths! Happy Thanksgiving (to my fellow turkey-gobbling buddies) & happy fall to the whole lot of you! First and foremost, I want to say how thankful I am to be a...

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Basic Dialogue Formatting & Punctuation for Novels

Okay, so this is something I had to learn when I first started writing for publication and, as an editor with Little Green Eyed Press, it’s something I try to help teach my fellow writers. While some...

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Contest & Giveaway: You Know You Want to Win Some Holiday Cash for Books

So, totally frustrating when your WP plug-ins don’t work and don’t post this awesome contest when it’s supposed to… you know… like a week ago? Anyhow, good news is that… You still have a chance to win...

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The Changing Tide of Indie Book Cover Design

Every now and then I come across great blogs and/or articles I just have to share. I normally just tweet them, but why not reblog & share it within the blogosphere, eh? Anyhow, take a look at the...

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Writing Naked – No, Not That Kind of Naked

It’s resolution time, isn’t it? So, as 2015 officially kicks off and everyone starts blogging about their writing/non-writing resolutions, I have (naturally) decided to chime in. I mean, why not?...

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Come Talk Books & Dragons with Me @ WonderCon Artists’ Alley C-46

Gosh, it’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to blog (yikes, bad A.W.!) but a writer can’t complain when the muse hits and you spend your time crafting stories instead… can they? April is a-coming,...

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My dog's the best alarm clock. Promptly at 0 Dark 30 she steals the majority...

Check out the latest capture from this word nerd & geek girl a la Instagram. The post My dog's the best alarm clock. Promptly at 0 Dark 30 she steals the majority of the bed with her 90lb body....

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Belated Day 18: Help! I need new book suggestions to get me through the...

Check out the latest capture from this word nerd & geek girl a la Instagram. The post Belated Day 18: Help! I need new book suggestions to get me through the holidays as I wrap Firebound! Comment...

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